“…… Mr. Hohenheim, it seems that you are also optimistic about this game. ”

"Yes, the knowledge left behind by Mr. Nicol Lemay is naturally invaluable, and it can even be said to be a treasure of the global magical world. But no matter how valuable knowledge is, it is just a bunch of veins buried under the loess, and we need gemstones, and we need people who can mine them and carve them......"

“…… So I think the players who stand out in this competition are the real 'gems'. ”

At the dinner table, Maca's conversation with Mr. Hohenheim seemed pleasant.

This wizard, who can be said to have always been at the forefront of global alchemy, also has a very clear vision. He also hoped that Nicol Lemay's legacy could be used more completely, practically, and efficiently for all wizards, instead of being monopolized by one or a few forces, and then choosing to keep it secret like the family system society in the past.

Of course, it is very difficult to achieve this, and he and Maca are well aware of it.

"Yes! Talent is what everyone needs most......" Mr. Hohenheim nodded and sighed slightly, "so I hope that those who perform well can not be bound by some unnecessary strength......"

Through some contact, Maca discovers that although this Mr. Hohenheim is full of muscles, he is a man who is rough on the surface and delicate on the inside. He had a thorough view of the current state of the wizarding world, and he had a clear view of the forces.

It's a pity that the more you see clearly, the more you sometimes feel that you can't do enough. People are always profit-seeking, and Muggles and wizards alike will run for their own interests. It is naturally unrealistic to want to change this.

Therefore, in France at that time, Maca and Madame Maxime negotiated a plan to divide the interests of the whole.

In this competition, on the surface, someone will win the championship, but in fact, it can be said that everyone has a prize, but the top one can get more share.

"Mr. Hohenheim," Maka gestured at him, holding up her goblet, "isn't it just to help the players untie themselves?" You're the judge of this competition, so please bother—"

"Hahaha, what bother...... Isn't that a matter of course? Hohenheim also raised his glass and said with a hearty smile, "However, the weight of our Egyptian Alchemy Research Center alone is not that sufficient, and I'm afraid we will trouble Hogwarts to help more!" ”

Maca clinked glasses with him, then withdrew them and took another sip, but the corner of her eye inadvertently swept over the seat next to the other party.

"Oh, yes." He paused, then continued, "Mr. Hohenheim, I don't know if Sarah told you that she just got the first grade in her grade in the class test not long ago!" It's remarkable, and I think you should compliment her......"

"Really?" When Hohenheim heard this, he quickly showed a look of surprise, "Sarah, why didn't you tell your father?" ”

"It's just a little test," Sarah beside him smiled quietly and reservedly, "Professor McLean is too award-winning for Sarah to afford." ”

"Where's the prize? I'm not exaggerating," Maca smiled, but then changed her mind, "Plus, Sarah's alchemy is especially good. Mr. Hohenheim, I think she should play in this game...... What do you think? ”

"Oh?"

The moment Maca said this, he saw Mr. Hohenheim subconsciously make contact with Sarah's gaze. It was just a touch, but he captured it accurately.

“…… Haha, I guess, I don't have to ask me. The other party spread his hands and said, "Look, I am the chief judge of this competition, and I ...... In fact, I have always left her affairs to her to decide. ”

Mr. Hohenheim's laughter was still so bold, but Maca could hear a subtle feeling. He couldn't figure out what that feeling was coming from, but he knew it wasn't the simple answer of "always leaving it up to her to decide."

As for Sarah, this time she didn't respond to Maca's words, but directly avoided it by drinking juice.

"I see," Maka nodded, "Sarah's ability to become as independent as she is now must be inseparable from Mr. Hohenheim's training." Well, having said that...... What good things has the Egyptian Alchemy Research Center been working on recently? Can you tell me about it? ”

It is enough to ask just once, if you are too entangled, it will affect the other party's emotions. After all, they are the chief judges of this time, and the reason for this is only the competition - this event is very important to Hogwarts, and Maca is not a person who does not distinguish between priorities and priorities.

"Oh, of course that's fine, actually-"

Maca took the initiative to divert the topic, and Hohenheim naturally went down the river. But this time, he couldn't say it properly, because a person suddenly appeared.

“…… Wait, you ...... You can't ......" "Click. ”

Since these wizards from the research center are equivalent to judges, in addition to the leader Mr. Hohenheim, the remaining dozen or so companions will also assist in the judging of the event. Alchemy is not a simple and straightforward thing like Quidditch, and every judge needs a team to support them.

So for the sake of fairness, Maca deliberately arranged for them to have lunch in another small hall in the castle, instead of having them go to the side hall of the auditorium with the participating groups.

However, it seems that some people are not quite conscious?

But when the door to the small hall was pushed open from the outside, Maca realized that she seemed to be thinking wrong. Because he soon saw that the guy who was still rushing in under Filch's block was not from those delegations.

"McLean, she, they-"

Maca waved her hand, stopping Filch from talking.

"You go out first......" he let Filch out of the small hall before frowning slightly, "Ms. Skeeter, didn't I say hello to the editor-in-chief of your Daily Prophet?" The judges' interviews will be held at noon the day before the start of the competition – what are you doing here instead of interviewing the delegation in the auditorium lobby? ”

That's right, the one who suddenly came over at this time was Rita Skeeter, the special correspondent of the "Daily Prophet" who likes to play with the pen and sell his cleverness.

When she was in the Final Three, Maca threatened her a little once, making her more honest. If nothing else, at least she never dared to slander Maca directly, and it was true that she rarely appeared in front of Maca.

I don't know what happened to her today, she dared to break in so recklessly under Filch's interception. It would have been impossible for her to have known that Maca was here.

"No, Mr. McLean, of course I know about the booking during the interview, and I don't plan to do it this time...... You see, I didn't even bring a magic camera......" Rita Skeeter pushed her eyes on the bridge of her nose, her scarlet lips opening and closing quickly, "actually...... Well, Mr. McLean, can you come over first? There's one 'little thing' I want to tell you—"

When she said this, there was a very contrived mystery on her face, and she deliberately accentuated her tone at the end. It can be seen that the "small things" in her mouth are definitely not "small".

In the case of Maca, this woman almost wrote the line "I want to make a deal with you" on her face.

But since the other party seemed to have some news in his hand, Maca didn't mind listening to it. It's not the first time he's done this kind of business, as long as there are enough benefits, it's not impossible to give people some convenience.

"Mr. Hohenheim, everyone, I'm sorry to let me miss you."

After confessing, Maca led Skeeter to the lounge next to the small hall.

"Sit." Maca took the lead in sitting down on the sofa, and after motioning for the other party to sit down, she waved her hand and said, "Say whatever you want!" ”

"Well, that's right......" Rita Skeeter pushed her glasses again, and a flash of white light flashed on the glass lenses, "Mr. McLean, if you're interested in what I'm going to say next, I don't know if you can ......"

"You want the judges' priority interviews, right?" "If what you're saying is really valuable," interrupted Marka, "there's nothing wrong with introducing you to Mr. Hohenheim right now." ”

After all, it's a world-class event, and the Daily Prophet isn't the only news media this time, so it's only natural for Skeeter to want to compete for the right to have priority interviews.

However, for Maca's promise, Skeeter didn't show too much excitement.

"Of course that's good......," she said with a pretended coquettish smile, "but, at least I personally think that my information is more than that!" ”

"Huh?" Hearing this, Maca couldn't help but raise her eyebrows, "Then what price do you want?" ”

"After the event, Nicol Lemay's legacy will be revealed as exclusive rights to the materials—" Skeeter said, raising an index finger, "the first day, as long as the first day!" ”

As for Rita Skeeter's lion opening, Maca didn't show too much surprise.

The role of the media is undoubtedly enormous, and it has an immeasurable impact on the promotion of Hogwarts and the fairness and openness of the alchemy legacy. But if it's only the first day, it's not that you can't say yes.

After all, the International Confederation of Wizards, as the official of the competition, will also release relevant document information to the wizarding communities of various countries as soon as possible. Although not as detailed as the major magical newspapers, the authenticity is unquestionable.

"How dare you make such a request," Maca snorted, "and then, let's hear it?" ”