Chapter 10: The Whereabouts of the Holy Grail
Secretary Fudge's political actions are difficult to conclude.
After all, he has only been in office for four years, and he still has high development potential, and he can make more suffocating operations in the future.
In one sentence, it is: the future is promising!
But in making money, there is no need to look at the future, the present is the only file in history.
When he first took office, he was led by Umbridge to recommend a series of success books.
Will that set of books sell? Percy, of course, is a loyal reader, eager to be a bedtime read, and play with it night and night.
He also hinted at William more than once that he hoped to receive such a Christmas gift. But the book was really expensive, and William was never willing to buy it.
This Christmas, we can help Percy fulfill his wish for this lifetime.
Who let the minister give William a collector's edition a few months ago?
Minister Fudge clearly tasted the sweetness. Help others recommend books, how can you make money by publishing your own books!
So this classic book called "The Book of Peace" came out. As soon as it was born, it swept the major best-selling lists.
In Umbridge's words: this book is the most anticipated work in the history of publishing, and it's definitely worth the wait.
It is not without reason that some people can become personal secretaries in just a few years. First of all, you have to be able to lick.
Otherwise, how can people discover your hidden amazing talent?
So don't give gifts next time, our Minister Fudge has a breeze on his sleeves, he doesn't like Garon, and he hates receiving gifts even more.
But if you are a loyal reader, you have to buy hundreds of books, and the minister can't stop you from doing so.
In William's opinion, Fudge is still too honest and not thick-skinned enough. If he were to be replaced, fifty copies would be published and a limited edition would be released worldwide.
Since it's a limited release, why do you have to sign it if you buy the book, right?
This signature...... Maybe it's ten years from now.
But you can't wait to read it, do you still have to buy it? Then send it for signature.
It's like Perpetual Motion!
See, even the cost of publishing books has been reduced, and it is controlled at fifty copies.
Just as William was thinking about how Hermione would embezzle her behind her back after she became minister...... Tranee was already on the canal, and made another sharp turn.
On the left, an elegant three-story building appears.
- Casino de Venice.
William's attention from the legalization of huge fortunes of unknown origin...... Divergence to gambling...... Ahh
This splendid Renaissance-style palace has been part of the Venetian landscape since the 16th century.
Once a private mansion, it is now a famous casino.
It is also famous because the composer Richard Wagner, who died of a heart attack here shortly after completing the opera Parsifal in 1883.
William remembered the goblins of Gringotts. I hope that after gambling with them, the old goblin will not die suddenly due to a heart attack.
They died, and William would be sad. After all, if they all die, who will pay back?!
Alas, his weakness is that his heart is too soft.
This needs to be changed.
Hermione had already opened the Phoenix Book and was urgently contacting Professor Dumbledore.
But alas, the principal is not online.
"He's in a meeting right now, there's no way he's here." William gently closed the minister's masterpiece and set it aside.
It is estimated that Dumbledore at this time was in Beauxbatons, chatting and laughing with Lady Maxim and Headmaster Karkaroff.
Unbeknownst to the Headmaster, two of his most proud students were already wanted by the Ministry of Magic in Venice.
Sometimes, surprises are just that unexpected.
Since Dumbledore was not there, Hermione was in a hurry to contact Nicol.
Thankfully, Nicol is online.
Even though the opening meeting of the World Cup has not yet begun, he is already watching the game in a civilized manner.
That's right, Nicol is a Frenchman, mixed in with a group of English wizards, admiring the mascots of various countries.
"William, Hermione, do you see?" Nicol was a little excited and even brought a telescope.
This is all the equipment he used when he went to appreciate Victoria's Secret.
"That's the mascot of the Bulgarian team, it's a team of babies! That's great...... No, I mean it's too bad, everybody's protesting! ”
"Protest against what?" William looked through the Phoenix Book and looked at the group of beautiful goblins.
"Of course, it's a protest against Meiwa. This group of cuties...... Everyone is not in the mood to compete. Nicol explained.
"You don't know, every time there is a training match, the Bulgarian team asks Mei Wa to pose in a JK suit.
Everyone is protesting and it will affect the form of other national teams. ”
All right...... Speaking of protest, William found that the wizards watched with relish.
There are still many people taking pictures, and more people are confused by Meiwa.
Is that your way of protesting?
Too tough, right?
"Where are the Aurors, where are the Aurors? Do you need it? Quidditch World Cup does these moves, can you do them seriously? Don't go dark with your mascot anymore! ”
I don't know who rebuked angrily.
Nicol snorted as well. "Beat the fans, rob the baby!"
Someone instigated, and a group of English wizards hurried forward. Mei Wa ran away with a smoke, and they had to beat up the Bulgarian fans.
A big scuffle broke out!
Nicol himself, on the other hand, hid his fame and fame, turned away, and found a place where no one was.
...... "You bad old man, very bad!"
"It's okay, the Aurors are watching from the sidelines, nothing will happen." Nico laughed.
"It is said that this year's England national team training match is invincible, so that England fans can be caught in for a few days, and they can be quiet."
"How's your vacation going, did you have fun in Italy?"
"It's a lot of fun...... Except that we are wanted. ”
"Hmm...... What the?! ”
William was quick to tell about the fake Goblet of Fire.
"Lost the Goblet of Fire?" Nicol sat quietly for a long time, then let out a reluctant sigh and said:
"William, the news is terrible, from what I've known over the years, the Goblet of Fire is ...... Grail! ”
"The Holy Grail?" William was stunned.
"That's right. The Goblet of Fire is the Holy Grail, the Goblet of Death, one of the nine Deathly Hallows. ”
Nicol stood up and began to walk around. He was disappointed: "I only found out a few years ago, so I asked Albus to restart the Triwizard Tournament. ”
"The Goblet of Fire has always been in Venice, and I can't study it, so I can only let Dumbledore take it to Hogwarts."
"It'...... How could it be the Holy Grail? "William couldn't believe it.
"How could it not be?" Nicol asked, "Is the wooden box containing the Goblet of Fire still there?" ”
Hermione pulled out the old wooden box from the safety sheet.
"That's right." Nicol said, "Obviously, this wooden box was made by Merlin. ”
"Merlin's wand is oak, so the material of the box is oak as well.
In the middle of the wooden box, the table Merlin, and the ring represents the ring in the symbol of the Deathly Hallows. ”
Nicol put it this way...... That's exactly what happened.
"How did the Holy Grail get to Venice?" Hermione wondered.
"After Jesus' death, Joseph of Arimathea buried him and brought the Holy Grail to Britain." Nicol explained.
Later, it was kept under Stonehenge by Merlin. But with the advent of the Norman Conquest, William I occupied Britain.
He sent the Holy Grail to France.
Ten years after the death of William I, at the call of the Pope, the Crusades began.
In search of supplies for Byzantium, the Holy Grail was sent to Eastern Rome, Byzantine Constantinople. ”
William was taken aback.
Constantinople again.
The trip that Dumbledore and Grindelwald had set out and ended there.
Constantinople...... Why is it so important?
"Remember when the Triwizard Tournament was held?" Nicol asked.
Hermione hurriedly replied, "About seven hundred years ago. ”
"Yes." Nicol smiled: "The crusade began in 1096 and ended in 1291.
During the Crusades, due to an accident, the Holy Grail was exiled from Constantinople to Venice.
It was also at this point that the Triwizard Tournament began, and the Goblet of Fire became a tool for choosing warriors. ”
Nicol sighed, "It was a long and tedious process, and I searched for a long time before I discovered the relationship between the Goblet of Fire and the Holy Grail. ”
"William, if the Goblet of Fire is really lost, you can only find the murderer." He asked, "Any clues?" ”
"We're wanted, it's hard to find the killer, but ...... I dreamed of death, who may have guided the whereabouts of the Holy Grail. ”
William told the story of the dream again.
The old man seemed a little excited. He gave a soothing smile.
Sure enough, Merlin's proverb came again: You don't have to look for the Holy Grail, the Holy Grail will come to you.
William, death is guiding you, just as I was back then. ”
"But......" William frowned, "I didn't understand the guideline.
For example, following in the footsteps of the Doge of Venice, I don't even know which Doge I am referring to. ”
"I know which Governor it is." Nicol smiled mysteriously, "I'm not going to tell you, though. ”
"Why?"
"O man who bears the crown of wisdom,
Follow in the footsteps of the Doge of Venice. ”
He lied,
Cut off the horse's head,
Take away the bones of the blind ......"
Nicol read it and explained, "I can only understand the first four sentences, the bones of the blind, and I don't know who to say. ”
"I suggest you ask a true historian of magic. My major is alchemy, and for some things, it's better to ask someone professional. ”
"But, Hermione and I are wanted, where can we find a historian of magic?"
"No, there is one in Venice now." Nicol smiled.
"Who?"
"Bathilda Basshat!"
She ...... Not living in Godric's Hollow? Hermione was surprised.
"That's right, but hasn't the weather been unusual in Italy lately? This is not the first time in history, so she went to look into it. ”
Nicol smiled and said, "Her home in Venice, I happened to be there for a few days, and I know the specific location." ”
William looked at Nicol with strange eyes.
After a few moments, he shouted, "Tryne, don't go to your house, let's turn around!" ”
From the bow of the boat came Tryne's heroic scolding: "Wow! ”
"What's wrong?"
"We were ...... Surrounded! ”
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