Chapter 269: An Unprecedented Event
Even in the evening, the heat of the summer day remains, and the dull air and the chirping of insects do not stop people from being enthusiastic about the upcoming event.
In the middle of the darkness of the night, in the middle of the deserted wilderness, a huge silhouette loomed, obscuring the last rays of the sky.
The building resembles the amphitheater of the Quidditch World Cup, but it is more compact and flat, like a giant fruit bowl perched on top of an open field.
That was the scene of the open-air audio-visual meeting that Maca had built with the financial resources of the Werther family.
Although it was not yet completely dark, the magic ball of light for lighting was already floating in the field. Illuminated by the glow of magic, the entrance was crowded with people as far as the eye could see.
The hired staff were busy in the crowd, shouting to the point of almost hoarseness, just to inform the last customers to be patient in the queue.
Around the venue where Lockhart's personal audio-visual session would be held, the open space was almost filled with stalls and more crowds.
The heat of the crowd was as strong as if it was about to rise and form a cloud.
Next to the valley chosen as the venue, Maca stood on a certain mountain peak and quietly looked out at all the prosperity of the valley.
It was clearly a selfish event that he was organizing, and he even entrusted the entire event to a manager with only a modest plan at the beginning.
But when the event really began, it touched the hearts of people far beyond expectations.
Not only the audition itself, but also many merchants and families in the wizarding world smelled the business opportunities and gathered to participate, forming a real national event.
Maca looked at the ant-like crowd below for a moment, and gently stroked the wand in her left sleeve with her right hand, the slightly rough texture of the wand was slender and clear, as if everything in front of her was connected.
Above the valley was a dark gray cloud made of magic. Seeing that the time was almost up, Maca finally took out her wand and pointed high in the middle of the cloud.
At the same time, a faint blue glow suddenly lit up under his feet, enveloping his whole being.
The sun had already set, so I couldn't see it clearly. But at this time, the light was shining, but people could really see that under his feet was a complex and detailed rune array.
To be honest, this rune formation may seem like a mystery to a layman, but Maca knows very well that it only looks so complicated because he can't simplify it further.
But at the very least, it was enough to make this event go smoothly.
"Five...... Four...... Three...... 2. ......"
As a hair-thin magical light shot straight into the sky, circles of colorful magical brilliance appeared in the dark gray clouds in midair.
Soon, someone in the valley had already noticed, and everyone raised their heads and let out a whisper of surprise.
The monotonous and dim cloud, almost monotonous with the sky, was like a very large curtain; The light from Maca's wand was a peculiar paintbrush, drawing circles of dazzling colors on the curtain.
Maca kept an eye on the crowd in the valley, and when most of them had craned their necks and stared into the air with wide eyes, he lowered his head instead.
His feet moved slightly, and he stepped on the other two runes. Then, the moment he raised his head again, the colorful circles like ripples in the air suddenly spread out and turned into all kinds of propaganda slogans.
The fonts are constantly changing, the colors are constantly circulating, and finally they become a familiar picture.
It was a photo that had been advertised in the Daily Prophet, and it was a lonely, standalone figure.
"Gilderoy Lockhart!"
I don't know who shouted first, and then many people were infected, and everyone cheered enthusiastically.
Although most of the people are just following the trend at the moment, Maca knows that this event itself is actually half of the success.
Even if the actual audition session hasn't even started yet!
With another wave of her wand, the image dissipated into a rainbow of stardust that fell into nothingness to the laughter of the visitors.
At least tonight, everyone will be happy.
Suddenly, the space next to the rune array distorted slightly, and a person in a black wizard's robe suddenly appeared there.
"Inform the guests that they are all in."
Maca commanded unsurprisingly, and the man nodded slightly, and then apparitioned away.
At this moment, two more apparitions appeared, but it was Tonks and another member of the Order of the Phoenix, Dedalodi Go.
"There is an unknown wizard on the west (south) side." The two said almost at the same time.
"What about the quantity? Is there an action? Maca asked.
"There are more than 20 people in the west, and there is no movement for the time being."
"The number of people in the south is uncertain, there is no movement."
"Then wait and see," said Marka, "if the opponent chooses to attack, be sure to hold them back within a predetermined range, don't be aggressive, and focus on grappling." ”
This operation was centered on Maca's plan, and he was the main person in charge of this time, controlling the rhythm of the entire situation.
Tonks and Dedallow were ordered to leave immediately and inform the rest of the Order of the Phoenix.
"Sure enough...... "Marca said to herself, holding her chin against her chin, "Voldemort won't miss such a great opportunity, and he needs to make a noise and influence ordinary wizards with fear and awe." ”
He paused, then hesitantly shook his head, "I just don't know if Voldemort himself will come." ”
The people of the valley were ignorant of the Death Eaters in the mountains outside, and the crowd was crowding towards the audio-visual venue.
The commotion of the audience was not only a sound, but also a faint vibration, which was slight but could be felt by almost everyone.
The heat is rising little by little, and even the maca standing on the mountain peak can clearly feel the enthusiasm in it.
The members of the Order of the Phoenix in the mountains kept the latest news on the go, and Maca carefully issued one action command after another, like the conductor of a symphony orchestra, mobilizing the entire Order of the Phoenix in an orderly manner.
The glow of the spell had begun to flicker through the forest, signaling that there had been a battle between the Death Eaters and the Order of the Phoenix.
Maca lit up the clouds in mid-air again in due time, and the dazzling brilliance completely obscured the brilliance generated by the battle on the periphery, and none of the spectators noticed anything unusual, and the spectators' entrance was proceeding in an orderly manner.
"There are a bit of a lot of people in the south, about thirty wizards, and some Dementors and ......"
"The situation in the west is not good, and the other side has a dark wizard to add in! McLean ......"
"Someone in the south is wounded and has lost its combat effectiveness......"
"The enemy offensive in the west is strong......"
"Southside ......"
"West Side ......"
The messages that were conveyed one after another circulated and intertwined in Maca's mind, turning into a detailed and accurate map of the battle situation.
With the ever-increasing number of Death Eaters, although there are many elites on the Order of the Phoenix, the suppression of numbers has made this side a little breathless...... The battle situation is constantly tipping on the side of the Order of the Phoenix.
Thankfully, Maka's grappling orders were fully enforced, and at least so far, no casualties have been lost.
But no matter how unfavorable the battle situation was, Maca was still unmoved, he was waiting, waiting for the most opportune time!
Finally, the black-robed wizard who appeared at the beginning reappeared. His appearance means that all the audience has entered, and it is almost ...... It's almost there!
"Let Lockhart in...... Tonight's event has officially begun! ”
The next moment, the figure of Lockhart appeared in the center of the circular field, he was wearing a straight wizard's robe today, and endless stardust fluttered on his robe, looking mysterious and full of magical atmosphere.
Gilderoy Lockhart is already quite handsome, but at this moment, under the background of the atmosphere of the scene, he is even more upright and charming.
In particular, the vicissitudes of life he showed by relying on his acting skills instantly captured the hearts of a large number of witches.
"Wizards, witches...... Welcome to this personal audio-visual session...... I, Gilderoy Lockhart, assure you all...... This is a special event that has never been seen before, and everyone will follow me on a surprising and fun adventure......"
It's a little different from Gilderoy Lockhart in the past......
Today, he has a flat tone and a hoarse voice, like a hero who has truly experienced countless legendary adventures, with a unique temperament.
He spoke softly, the tepid words amplified by a spell that lingered in the ears of every viewer, low and magnetic.
“…… I think everyone is very concerned about what kind of event the so-called 'audio-visual feast' is. Don't worry, let me Gilderoy Lockhart...... A recipient of the Order of Merlin, Third Class, an Honorary Member of the Anti-Dark Arts League, and a five-time Wizard ...... of the Wizarding Weekly's Most Charming Smile Award"
“…… lead everyone to that distant and unknown country......"
Lockhart's soft, deep voice settled quietly, and all the magical orbs of light in the valley were extinguished in an instant.
Maca on the mountain peaks looked at the valley that had fallen into darkness and knew that the time had come. With a decisive wave of his wand, the clouds and mist in mid-air fell silently, enveloping the entire valley along with some of the surrounding mountains.
At this moment, a silver light flowed up in front of him, like it was wrapped around his feet.