Chapter 162: The Identity of a Scholar
The plain under the night sky, the originally noisy insect chirping, has long been covered by the noisy human voice.
At this time, except for the middle circle of the field, which was still vacant, the outer edge of the plain was already full of tents. The soldiers stripped off their gear, revealing a variety of local clothing. They gathered around the campfire, took out the meat and wine they had brought with them, munched on them, and chatted. It's not so much a mission as a vacation.
On the contrary, in the open space in the middle, more than a dozen special forces with the Star-Spangled Banner embroidered on their combat uniforms are orderly placing all kinds of detection equipment.
Standing in the middle of these special forces, the officer who had given the order earlier looked around the four fields and frowned.
"Those mercenaries and local ** troops, they don't look very reliable. An adjutant came in the distance and stepped forward.
"One takes money to do things, and the other has another owner. It was only temporarily borrowed to support the scene, and I didn't expect them to play much of a role. Rubbing his forehead, the officer slowly exhaled, "How's the negotiation going?"
"The tone over there is not very good, it should be the lion in power here who opened his mouth, and the asking price is too ruthless. ”
"What is the result? I want the result. ”
"At the end of the negotiations, we will give them most of the conditions proposed by the other side in the form of financial assistance. The rest is still haggling. However, our military bases stationed all over Africa have already been set out and are on their way. ”
"Good. ”
“...... I have a question. ”
Say. ”
"I think that since most of the conditions have been agreed, there is no need to worry about the remaining small profits. Isn't our negotiating team delaying the fighter plane by dragging it out like this?"
Hearing this, the officer laughed inexplicably: "Is it a mistake? How do I think it's just right? Just when they accepted us and accepted the construction of military bases in their country, our army appeared in front of their country. ”
The adjutant's expression changed: "Is the chief saying that those negotiators did this on purpose?"
"Remember, our negotiating team is fighting a battle called the information gap. Unlike us, which has advanced scientific and technological power, it will take a while for those in power here to know what is really going on in this world and how important this area is. Now, give them some money, and then pull and pull with them appropriately, so that they think they have taken advantage of it, so as to appease them. Otherwise, we will give as much as they want, but it will make them aware of the clues, and may even directly interrupt the transaction. ”
The adjutant revealed: "So, in essence, we are trading a greater benefit for a very small price, that is, we can get actual control of this area relatively easily. In this way, if they want to meddle in the future, they can't. ”
"It's good that you know this, don't talk nonsense, and when you turn around and are alone, think about it slowly. Now tell me, is there any news from Washington?"
"A number of well-known university professors have been recruited, and the general framework of the scientific expedition has been established. Just wait for the construction of the base here, and they will come. ”
"Where's the exploration equipment?"
"This ...... It is said that for the time being, there are only detection equipment and monitoring equipment, and because the principle of gravitational waves affecting the folded space has not yet been figured out, it is still far from manufacturing exploration equipment. ”
Seeing that the officer's face sank, the adjutant said immediately.
"However, the Pentagon's order is just to keep us here and keep it under close surveillance. If we do this, that's enough. ”
"Forget it, it's useless to think too much. The officer's expression slowed down, and his tone changed, "Until the other troops arrive, dozens of us will have to closely guard this area." I'm looking forward to this strange place and surprise me. ”
The officer did not know that the "surprise" he was talking about was both in front of him and behind him at this time.
In front of them were a group of principals in an independent space, less than a foot away from the officers.
Behind him, a black-robed wizard with cold eyes, stood here with a big grin the whole time by casting his Muggle Shielding Charm, listening to the conversation between the officer and the adjutant word for word.
"Sure enough, it's right to follow them, it seems that this is it. Folding space, I'm afraid it's not just another natural secret place for magical creatures to live. Shall we go back and report now? Well, let's take a look at it first. ”
After muttering to himself for a while, the wizard took out his wand and waved it.
"Apparition shifting!"
The vision in front of him changed suddenly, and the next second, he was dumbfounded.
"Good evening, Mr. Death Eater. ”
In front of the black-robed wizard, a group of principals were looking at him with a smile.
At this moment, he wanted to die.
Seeing that these archmages didn't make a move immediately, the look of luck flashed in his eyes, and the wand in his hand trembled slightly.
"Bang!"
I didn't see any movement from the principals, only a sudden spell, which flew out of nowhere, and instantly hit the black-robed wizard, and his whole body immediately stiffened, like a stone statue, unable to move.
"He also knows to follow Muggles, how did he know?"
"These people in the know are Americans, and the Death Eaters must have gotten the news from the United States. ”
"So, the Death Eaters' power is no longer limited to us in Europe?"
"Something went wrong in North America, too?"
"Principal of Ilvermorny School, this is your business, and we can't interfere. This guy is up to you. ”
"Okay, I'll turn him over to the Magical Congress of America. ”
"Directly to the President of Congress. ”
"Rest assured, I also took into account the possibility of erosion of the underlying buildings. Principal Ilvermorny said.
"Alright, now let's get back to the topic. A burly old man clapped his hands, and after the other eyes gathered, he continued, "That so-called 'scholar' must be known to many of us, including me, of course. He has shown a unique and powerful ability in front of each of us. That is, in fact, he is not only a scholar, but also a powerful mage. ”
"In particular, Headmaster Ugadu said that his students of the ancestral blood told him that a druid was inexplicably terrified when confronted with scholars. The other principal continued, "That's what the ancients called a god, and it's inherently powerful. Not to mention, it is still even stronger after receiving the blessing of Starlight. ”
This shows that most of the strength of this scholar is more than what he has shown, and it is likely that he has far surpassed us. ”
As soon as these words came out, everyone's expressions froze.
You must know that compared to the sharp-edged Aurors, these hidden old men are the real masters of magic.
In other words, this independent space, at this time, gathers the high-end combat power of the entire magical world. There are more than a dozen of them, which is the ceiling of the single combat power of the wizarding world.
However, after deduction, they unexpectedly learned that there was another person in this world, so powerful that even they couldn't see through it.
The principals are not only the representatives of combat power, but also the representatives of education, which makes them reach a tacit understanding in the teaching philosophy, that is, they must let their students live in a generally stable environment. This concept gradually evolved into the pursuit of stability. As a result, they secretly continued to use means to smooth out the contradictions and conflicts that could not be resolved by magic in various places. The previous Headmaster of Hogwarts, Dumbledore, was typical of them.
However, a variable appeared at the moment, and it was easy to break free from their control.
They might just be a little wary of this variable just by staying there, like McGonagall's simple temptation in the library, and not so nervous.
The problem is that this variable is too big and too out-of-the-box.
Named Henry, a man of so-called scholars, his every move is never bound by a frame. I did what I wanted to do. Moreover, as soon as it is done, it is a big move.
In the beginning, leading a group of Muggles into contact with the wizarding world, and that's it. However, it didn't take long for him to put on another large-scale 3D show, which caused a national social riot. Fortunately, in order to stabilize the society, Brazil** used the words of experts to quell the riots.
And this time?
Well, this time, it's a global change for them.
Cover up the truth?
Blocking the way of speech?
There are so many people around the world who have witnessed it, from national leaders to ordinary people, from scientists at the forefront of the times to netizens who eat melons and watch dramas all day long.
Can you cover it? Can you block it?
For the first time, their confidence in their abilities has been shaken. However, if you have the intention to mobilize all the wizards in the wizarding world, it is really a drop in the bucket for billions of ordinary people.
This variable, its abnormal movements, the shocks it causes, the scope of its impact is getting bigger and bigger, and it has exceeded the extent that they can accept. So, they began to find out the details of this "scholar" by all means. They want to know this man named Henry, his true identity, his future actions, and his ultimate purpose.
"Miss McGonagall. In silence, Olim spoke, "I've spoken to the scholar and found him to be on good terms with you and with Hogwarts. ”
"That's right. "There were people there, McGonagall couldn't deny it.
"From just now to now, we are talking, but you don't say a word. ”
"Hopefully you'll give a reasonable explanation for this. ”
Faced with the oppression of the crowd's gaze, McGonagall did not retreat easily, and after a moment of silence, she first threw out a question.
"We all know now that he is the direct cause of this series of changes. As she spoke, McGonagall pointed to the spirit beast sleeping under the oak tree not far away, "Will you tell the truth when you go back this time?"
"You and I are both principals, and we know that this is impossible!"
"Please don't slander our character!"
"We can't protect our students, so how can we harm them?"
McGonagall's question struck the headmasters, and they immediately protested.
"Then I'm relieved. McGonagall let out a slow breath, and in the midst of the stunned hearts of the headmasters, she said, "I'm sure a few of you should know that, like Ugadhoo, we at Hogwarts also received an Ancestor bloodline named Kevin a few years ago. ”
As soon as these words came out, everyone looked at each other.
"Like this kid, it's also related to academics?"
"Yes, to be precise, according to scholars, Kevin, he created it single-handedly, literally. ”
"What do you mean?!"
They were in disbelief.
"Kevin, not a blood atavist, but a new god. ”
"Shhh
Everyone gasped.
"Do you know what you're talking about?"
McGonagall nodded, "I know, and I didn't believe it originally. ”
The principals were once again in a state of stagnation.
The implicit meaning in McGonagall's words couldn't be clearer.
Indeed, combined with a series of recent events and the confusing identity of the scholar, McGonagall's words have gained some credibility.
"You must have asked him for his identity!"
"Tell us!"
Everyone reacted and hurriedly asked.
"His exact words, 'I am the mind, not the soul. From an outsider's point of view, you can call me a traveler, and a scholar'. Moreover, there is another meaning in his words - he is not a person from this world. ”
"What?!"
The principals were dumbfounded, and the worst of them was Olim. She remembered a joke she had mentioned when she first talked to scholars. She remembered a phrase that the scholar had said.
"What if, I mean, is there really a god sitting in front of you?"
The gods, unlike the ancestral bloodlines that were only given this name but surrendered to the ancient times, are transcendent gods in the true sense of the word.
Moreover, it is also legendary, the creator, the creator god!
Olim was horrified by the idea, and she didn't dare to think about it anymore. At the same time, she is also determined to bury this point of view deep in her heart. I don't want to make the already unstable situation more turbulent.
It's all because of this point of view, which is too shocking.