"The last time you made that bet with Katrina, maybe that's what it was for?" Isobel looked at Albert with a more and more strange expression, completely confused about what the guy in front of him was trying to do?

"Ah, you guessed it!" said Albert, pretending to be surprised. Of course, this kind of clumsy performance naturally can't hide from Isobel's eyes.

The latter didn't say anything, but looked at Albert calmly, as if to say to him: You go on, I'll watch from the sidelines.

"Ahem, okay. Actually, I'm just after Katrina. It's just that your sister is too stubborn, and she probably won't give up easily if she doesn't let her win once. Albert casually uttered another reason.

In other words, saying that she was going to chase her sister in front of someone else's sister seemed、It seems to be a little ...... Stimulate. Well, Albert did want to see how Isobel would react.

Isobel's expression was complicated, he didn't have the expected anger or other emotional reactions that were too intense, but he just said quietly: "I don't mind if you chase Katrina." It's still too early, though, too early for Katrina!"

"Why?" Albert couldn't help but blurt out.

Of course, not to ask why it was too early, but to ask if Isobel would agree, and seemed to approve of her chasing her sister, which was unavoidable...... It's weird. At least, in Albert's eyes, it was too strange.

The little kid knows the love of a fart.

If a tiffile or thirteen-year-old kid wants to pursue his sister, Albert has to beat up the other person's.

"Because Katrina's mentality is not mature enough. Isobel looked up at Albert and answered the question head-on, "Your mentality is mature enough, but Katrina is not mature enough, which is not conducive to your relationship now." ”

"Why, as for me, would I agree?" said Isobel, looking at Albert, who sometimes felt that this guy was thinking very differently.

"Why?" Albert was a little curious.

"After all, you're the best student at Hogwarts, not one of them. Isobel's words are a direct acknowledgment of Albert's talent and ability.

Actually, he was not wrong, Albert was indeed the most beautiful student in the entire college, after all, no one had a plug-in companion like him.

"Ahem, I was just kidding. Albert's face stiffened a little, and he smiled awkwardly at the other.

"I know, I can see it. Isobel nodded, not angry by it, but amused.

If you know how you would say something like that, are you implying that I agree to go after your sister?

Albert suddenly had a strange feeling: it turned out that his three views had not yet been completely assimilated into this world!

Still retaining the ideas of the previous generation, it's no wonder that sometimes it makes him look a little out of place.

"But, ten Galleons, you're very generous!" said Isobel with a light sigh, "Thank you for that, it's been a long time since I've seen Katrina so happy." ”

"Knowledge is always precious, and to some extent, I don't suffer a loss!" Albert raised his hand and shook the notes in his hand that recorded the eagle ring riddles, "One day I will compile the eagle ring riddles I have collected into a book, let alone ten Galleons at that time, a hundred Galleons can be earned, and I will definitely be able to pay off." ”

Isobel felt more and more that Albert's thinking was clear, but he was not wrong in his thoughts, knowledge was precious, and it was possible to do so, but many people did not think about it.

"You go on, I'll wait for you here, and I'll tell you what I found when I'm in the secret room. Isobel pulled the conversation back and pulled a chair to the side, quietly watching Albert knock on the door and answer the Eagle Ring riddle.

To be honest, the rest of the riddles are not difficult, at least not difficult for Albert, it is like brushing the questions, the faster and faster they are brushed, the more they are brushed, the more they feel, and in less than half an hour, Albert has finished answering the remaining riddles. He was in a happier mood after confirming on the quest board that he had completed "Greedy Marauder", but Albert did not rush to claim the quest reward, but pushed open the door of the secret room and entered with Isobel, who had been waiting for him for a long time.

"What secret have you discovered?" Albert asked as he walked over to the wall, reaching out to brush the ancient magic inscriptions on the wall.

"What about you? What did you find. Isobel didn't answer immediately, but asked out loud.

"You say it first, and then I'll talk about it. Albert made a gesture to please.

"Well, you know the Ravenclaw Eagle Ring riddle. Isobel walked up to Albert, stared at the ancient scripture on the wall, and whispered, "We need to answer the Eagle Ring riddle before we can enter." ”

Albert raised an eyebrow, but still quietly listened to Isobel continue.

"It's like the first threshold outside," Isobel continued, looking sideways at Albert, "and if you get it wrong, you have to wait for someone else to answer it correctly, so that you can learn something, and that's Ravenclaw." ”

"Knowledge, So, you think Ravenclaw wants the latecomers to enter the Chamber of Secrets to learn?" Albert immediately grasped the key, not because of Isobel's hint, but because Albert had thought about it too.

"Yes, you're really smart, you figured it out at once, and that's what I found. Isobel nodded and asked, "What about your discovery?"

"Ancient Scripts. Perhaps, Ravenclaw wants us to be able to grasp the correct use of ancient magic scripts. Albert's fingers brushed the words on the wall and he muttered to himself, "It is said that Runi is a magical script, but this is obviously beyond our knowledge of Runi characters. ”

There was an eerie silence in the chamber.

"Is Professor Smith really coming to Hogwarts to find the Ravenclaw Chamber of Secrets?" Albert broke the silence again, and asked Isobel his doubts.

"Why do you think that?" said Isobel, a little surprised, and looked Albert up and down.

"I don't know, it's kind of intuitive, although Professor Smith shows enough curiosity about the Ravenclaw Chamber of Secrets, but ......," Albert said with a frown, "I don't think Professor Smith is risking his time teaching at Hogwarts for this matter, there should be other reasons." ”

"You think I know some of the insider's story?"

"yes, I think you should know quite a few things. ”

"You want to know?" Isobel didn't deny, but asked rhetorically, she knew something.

"Hmm. Albert nodded.

"Well, it doesn't hurt to tell you, it's about you anyway. ”

"Something to do with me?"

"It should be said that it has something to do with an inheritance of the Smith family, or rather, it doesn't have to be the Smith family, anyway, it's a matter of inheritance. Isobel didn't seem very pleasant to talk about it.

"I think you may be mistaken, I'm a Muggle wizard and come from a Muggle family. Albert kindly reminded.

"Muggle wizards, no, I don't think you're just a pure Muggle wizard," Isobel shook his head in denial, and was sure of his judgment, "Professor Broad and Uncle Mog McDoug won't help you just because you're a genius. ”

"Why do you say that......" Albert was surprised, although he actually thought it was a bit strange, and Professor Broad clearly had the idea of cultivating himself.

"Because of your situation, I've also experienced it, in a way, you're a copy of me, don't get me wrong, I mean something. Isobel's face became even more gloomy, and he talked to Albert about some of his childhood, "Since my father's death, Professor Broad and Uncle Mogg, as well as some of my other father's friends, have taken good care of me and my family, and thanks to their help, Katrina and I had a pretty good childhood. ”

"Considered a genius from a very young age. The girl's tone was slightly sarcastic, and she continued, "They weren't so enthusiastic before I was considered a genius. ”

"You hate them?"

"No, it's not annoying, I'm actually very grateful to them, thanks to their help, my childhood was quite pleasant. Isobel shook his head and said, "Later, my situation is similar to that of you now, they seem to be doing their best to cultivate me, as if they are cultivating a ......."

"Heir?"

"Yes, heir. Isobel didn't deny it, but nodded and continued, "At first, I didn't pay much attention to these things, but I thought it was a little strange. Later, I flipped through my father's diary......"

"As far as I know, my father had a similar experience with Professor Rowanna Smith. Isobel turned his head to prevent Albert from meeting his gaze, "Now that you've met again, why do you think that's it?"

"I'm in a similar situation to you?" Albert said without thinking, "because I'm a genius too?"

"Not only that, but even though you're a genius, it's definitely not for that reason. Isobel shook his head and said, "They still have nothing to do to help you achieve further." ”

"So, you must have a blood connection to the Smith family?"

"I'm a Muggle wizard. Albert reminded with a smirk.

"I know, but that doesn't mean your family is necessarily Muggles, they could also be Squibs, or wizards living in the Muggle world, who must go back to a certain generation, and may be related to that family, otherwise you wouldn't have been chosen. ”

Damn, I guessed it right!

Albert could feel his heart beat a few beats faster.

This guy is really not simple!

"Oh!" Albert replied, pretending not to know anything, and shook his head, "what else?"

"There is no such thing as love without a cause. Isobel reminded.

That's true. Anyway, you seem to know a lot of things?" Albert looked at Isobel again, frowning deeply, "but I don't think they're going to tell you these things, that is, all the things you say are your own speculations, or some kind of thing, but I think the former is more likely, how exactly did you get there, I don't think about it yet, but why did you tell me? As you said, there is no love in the world for no reason, and you plan to use me, or do you want me to do something for you?" ”

Isobel fell silent for a moment, seemingly hesitant to let Albert know more.

Albert took advantage of the spare time to glance at the new mission, and although he had already guessed something, what was going on with the heir.

An ancient secret.

You seem to be involved in something that involves some ancient family, and you have somehow become a candidate for succession, and you need to figure out what is going on.

Reward: 2000 experience, +10 opinion of Isobel McDoug.

Albert stared at the task panel, feeling a little surprised, he didn't expect to increase his favorability?

"Tell me what you know, if you need me to do anything. Albert gestured to the girl.

"Actually, I don't know very well, I only know that it is for a certain heir spot, or more precisely, it should be a fight for a certain surname, but I don't know the specific situation, because this matter is so secretive, and few people know about these things. ”

"Heir, surname?" Albert raised his eyebrows, he naturally knew that he was related to the Smith family, but he didn't expect this matter to fall on his head.

"Every Smith has that opportunity? Or rather, every person with that kind of pedigree has that opportunity?"

"Probably not, I feel like the spot should be picked, and as far as I know, my sister Katrina was not chosen. Isobel shook his head.

"Is she so pathetic?" Albert asked, pouting and curious, "How are you sure?"

"She didn't have much contact with Professor Broad or Uncle Mogg, and she wasn't introduced to other famous wizards. Isobel continued: "Our situation is similar. Of course, there's no denying that you're more genius than me in some ways. ”

"Do you care about this?" Albert asked rhetorically.

"Nope. "Isobel wasn't lying, she didn't really care much about being the so-called heir.

"Your father was once one of the candidates for the heir?" Albert remembered Professor Smith's Boggart, and had some not-so-good premonitions.

"Well, I think so. Isobel whispered.

"Do you think I'm one of them, and you're looking for an ally?" Albert thought he had guessed the answer, which was very likely, "But then again, what good can I gain?"

"Should be able to inherit a large Galleon. "Old families are usually very rich. ”

"Do you think I'm a man who will be short of Galleons? Even if I don't, don't you think I can't earn Galleons? Why fight for that ridiculous inheritance?" interrupted Albert a little impatiently, "Honestly, I'm quite disgusted to be involved in some family disputes, not to mention, I have nothing to do with the Smith family, and, even if it is, is it possible that you are ready to give me the inheritance?"

Isobel fell silent for a moment, then nodded at Albert.

"To be honest, I'm pretty disgusted with it. Isobel did not hide his disgust and continued: "My sister and mother are more important than these damn inheritances. ”

"Why don't you just give up?" Albert asked rhetorically.

"Don't you think that's funny?" said Isobel's expression even more strangely, "do you expect me to go and tell Uncle Mogg about it directly? What do you think he thinks? ”

"Well, you're right. Albert nodded and admitted.

"But the inheritance you're talking about has to do with the Ravenclaw Chamber of Secrets?"

"I don't know. Isobel shook his head and said, "I'm still looking for a way to solve it, but I'm still blocked here, tell me what you found!"

"Well, you think I'm lying?" Albert asked rhetorically.

"At least not quite telling the truth. Isobel said.

"Well, as you said earlier, Ravenclaw prefers to have people learn on their own, like the Eagle Ring Riddle, and while some people can get the answer by their own wisdom, it is only a minority, and most people still have to learn. Albert's finger crossed the line on the wall, "Extraordinary ingenuity is the greatest treasure of mankind."

"Whoever wants to get through here, and get the treasure from the Ravenclaw Vault, needs to master what Ravenclaw wants us to grasp...... Ancient Magic!"

"So, you're not lying, you're just hiding some secrets. ”

"No, it's just that you didn't notice it, or you noticed it and didn't want to admit it. You should have also discovered in your study of the Ancient Script, that the Ancient Scripture is just an ancient script. Albert stretched out his hand and brushed the words on it, "I need to understand how to actually use them in order to pass this level set by Ravenclaw and enter the next level, but when we find it here, it means that we have obtained the treasure left by Ravenclaw, which is very Lavencrowean, isn't it?"

"Knowledge is sometimes an asset. Isobel suddenly smiled, and smiled pleasantly.

"Yes, it's very Ravenclaw, and it's in tune with the saying that great ingenuity is the greatest treasure of mankind. She whispered, "Are you going to tell Professor Smith about this?"

"Why not, but I don't think he can open the hidden chamber either, maybe he can go to Headmaster Dumbledore for help, but what's the use, if he opens it, he will only enter the next chamber, and he will still find nothing. Albert pouted, "Of course, maybe in the Chamber of Secrets, you can find some Ravenclaw legacy, such as the vanished crown." ”

"Ravenclaw's crown? I don't think you're going to put your wisdom in that!"

"I'm just going to talk about it casually! Anyway, Professor Smith is a little pitiful, and the treasure of the secret room that he was looking forward to would be like this. ”

Albert shrugged his shoulders, not paying much attention to this, Professor Smith is pitiful?

Who knows!

"You might be the next person to open the chamber. Isobel leaned against the wall and couldn't help but sigh. After all, Albert's level of ancient magic was far superior to theirs, and although she learned it well, she was actually just getting started.

The two chatted for a while about trivial matters, and Isobel suddenly said, "It's ten o'clock, Professor Smith should be coming soon." ”

"Is he coming here?" Albert asked, frowning.

"Yes, I made an appointment yesterday, you can stay too, and I studied the ancient magic text at that time. Isobel seemed to be in a good mood: "When he comes, you can tell him about your previous guesses!"

"Well, well!"

After about ten minutes, there was another noise outside the secret room, the door was opened from the outside, and Professor Smith walked in, his eyes falling on Albert, as if a little surprised how the other party could be here.

"You're there too, that's ......," Professor Smith greeted Albert with a smile.

"Professor Smith, I've discussed it with Isobel...... Albert hastily interrupted, immediately telling Professor Smith of his and Isobel's speculation.

After a long silence, Professor Smith sighed deeply and said with a bitter face, "It's quite possible that what you said would explain why this is the case here." ”

Perhaps, what I shouldn't have told him is that most of the time the truth is more cruel than a lie.

Professor Smith took several deep breaths, suppressed his emotions, reached out and patted Albert on the shoulder and said: "You are the only one of us who can open the secret room, I hope you can work harder, and when you officially open it, remember to let me know, I have paid so much, I don't want to end up still unclear, that would be too cruel." ”

With that, Professor Smith turned away a little lonely, his back gloomy, and he looked like he had aged several years all at once.