Chapter 187: Surviving in the wilderness with the old man
"Prison break?"
Grindelwald raised an eyebrow noncommittally and snorted, "And then go to a Muggle healer?"
"That's right. Whether it's magic or science, it's just a way for humans to solve problems. We just had to go to the center of Salzburg, which is the closest to it, and find a hospital there for treatment. If you don't like the word prison break, you can also choose to be released on medical parole or go on an autumn trip. ”
Elena clapped her two small hands together, tilted her head quite cutely, squinted her eyes and thought about it, and then added, "Of course, depending on the development of the situation, it may also turn into a prison robbery." ”
After all, as we all know, the first step in rescuing a drowning person is usually to knock the rescued person unconscious, and Elena will not be the slightest merciful at this time - not to mention, she has already tried it once in advance.
In the face of the silver-haired little witch's threatening remarks almost in plain shape, the corners of Grindelwald's eyes couldn't help twitching, this little girl was really not polite at all.
"Don't worry, although I have chosen to self-exile because of some things, I have no intention of seeking death. But ......"
Grindelwald shrugged his shoulders, looked up at Elena, paused and continued:
"However, you may have overlooked the important fact that Newmengard Castle is not a Muggle tourist destination, and there will be no road to a Muggle city. Did you think about the process before you got that result?"
"Of course I did. There are two ways to resolve this. ”
Speaking of this, Elena nodded seriously and raised her index finger.
"First of all, it's the simplest one. As far as I know, Professor Dumbledore is able to perform short-range apparitions without a wand, and you should be able to do it too, right? As long as you leave the forbidden range of Neumengard Castle, even if you divide the route a few more times, it will be easy to get to Salzburg. ”
The wizarding world is far ahead of the non-magical world in the exploration of time and space, and the intelligent and naturally beautiful Elena naturally does not ignore the wizard's signature "illusion" magic.
While it is common sense that a wand is required to cast Apparition, it is clear that skilled wizards are not constrained by this constraint - after all, it is only a basic ability for wizards. Many young wizards will unconsciously exhibit similar magical effects during a magical riot, such as suddenly appearing a few meters away to avoid a wild dog or someone.
"Phantom Shifter? This won't work, let's talk about the next plan. ”
Grindelwald glanced at Elena, hesitated for a few seconds, and then shook his head.
"Why?" asked Elena subconsciously.
"You need to understand that Phantom Shifter follows the 3D principle, which is Destination, Determination, and Deliberation. That is, my consciousness and thoughts had to remain clear throughout the magic. If it's normal, of course, no problem. But now ......"
Grindelwald said, helplessly pointing to his right hand that was emitting a hazy white glow between his chest and abdomen, "No one can cast other spells while apparitioning, but once I stop using magic to suppress that blood ketone concentration, my poor physical condition will inevitably affect my consciousness." ”
"Besides, I'm going to have to take you with me, right?" Grindelwald grinned, shrugged his shoulders and continued, "If the illusion fails, the body may be separated, and there won't be a reversal contingency team around to help deal with it." (Click to expand annotation)
"So, what's the other solution? If it's a Floo Powder or a Broomstick, it doesn't go without saying. Grindelwald shook his head slowly, "There's no such thing in Newmengard Castle. ”
"No, the second option is that we go to Salzburg on foot. Elena replied.
"Wait, I remember saying before that Newmengard Castle wasn't built......," Grindelwald frowned.
"You know, there is a famous saying in the non-magical world: there is no road in this world, and the more people who walk, the more people who walk, the more roads it is. It doesn't matter if we didn't build a road before, after we walked through it, there will be a road. ”
Elena waved her hand indifferently, stood up and looked out the window, "When Professor Dumbledore brought me here, I used to observe the surroundings, the peak on which Newmengard Castle is located is not too steep, and the surrounding area is mainly a traditional European forest area, so it is not too much trouble to cross it on foot. ”
In contrast to the overgrown rainforests with muddy ground, the surroundings of Salzburg, on the doorstep of the Alps, are a holiday destination. It was early autumn, and the ground was mostly covered with pine needles and fallen leaves, and the trees and weeds were generally not too tall.
"Hiking?" Grindelwald stood beside Elena, looking out the window at the snow-capped Untersberg, his cheeks twitching, "You don't mean we're going to go to that peak on our legs, do you?"
"Of course, you should just exercise. After all, one of the triggers of your condition may be a chronic lack of exercise. And our destination is Salzburg below the Onthorn, and the main route should be downhill, and in my experience, it can be reached in six or seven hours at most. ”
As she spoke, Elena glanced at the original Dark Lord, who was thin and obviously lacking in exercise, "Don't worry, if you really can't walk, I'll carry you on my back." ”
"I'm not weak enough to need a ten-year-old girl to carry it. Grindelwald frowned, his face full of displeasure.
"That's the best, we need to carry a lot of things. I'm counting on you to take some of the stress off my sleeve. ”
Elena glanced at the old wizard who looked like a cat on its tail, raised her eyebrows noncommittally, and began to pack up as she muttered softly—although she said it lightly, she had been walking through unexplored primeval forests for nearly ten hours, and some basic equipment was as good as possible.
Besides, everyone else is traveling with Bei Ye, and she is taking the old man to the wilderness to survive, which is still a big difference.
"Fresh water and food, just pack it in Dumbledore's gray suitcase. ”
"Warm clothes are definitely needed, I'm naturally a hard-wearing cowboy set, and as for Grandpa Grindelwald, I'll put on my Hogwarts robe first, and I've already worn it once anyway. ”
"And then, there's one thing that counts......
The girl blinked, suddenly raised her head, and looked at Grindelwald, who was standing silently on the side, completely unhelpful.
"By the way, how is your sense of direction, old man, can you distinguish between the basic southeast, south, and northwest?"
"Uh-huh, you say, I'm just getting older, not a stupid person who can't even tell the direction. ”
Grindelwald raised an eyebrow and snorted lightly, putting on a clear desire not to answer such a stupid question, in his opinion, the white-haired ball in front of him should have started his daily provocation again.
Stupid...... A sucker?
The corners of Elena's mouth, who was suddenly hit by an arrow for some reason, twitched, and she roared inwardly - you apologize to me to the road idiots all over the world! Isn't it normal to not be able to distinguish the direction.
After a pause or two, Elena nodded calmly, without any waves on her face, and said in a normal tone.
"Very well, then I'll give you a little description of the directions, and then I'll leave it to you to find the directions—after all, I'm not going to have to do everything. That's fair, right?"
"Of course, no problem. ”
Grindelwald nodded rather speechlessly.
What a naïve little guy who is showing kindness but can cover it up.
But...... It's also the cutest little girl he's ever met - Grindelwald looked at Elena, and the corners of his mouth lifted slightly.
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Goo~ It should be at night, right?