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Chapter 353, Section 352: Message

"Four statues, representing the wizard's thoughts, body, soul, and heart... In other words, this transfer student has been fully recognized by the statues?"

"I remember the last time this happened was sixteen years ago..."

"Where did this transfer student come from?"

The young wizards exclaimed in unison.

But without exception, they all applauded.

But Sheen had no time to listen, because a faint sound was ringing in his ears.

“Choose me, longhorned water serpent, and I will grant you the ability to fly in the skies of wisdom and to hide in the noise.”

A wise voice said.

“I see your perseverance. I am certain that you will fight like a warrior. The wizard who fights to the end will eventually belong to the Cat and Leopard Academy.”

A firm voice said.

“Since embarking on this adventure, you have never had time to worry about fear, little wizard, I spread my wings for you.”

A spirited voice said.

"Those who harbor good intentions will enter the Goblin Academy."

A gentle voice said.

Sheehan guessed that they had the same ability as the Sorting Hat, but this ability seemed to be inferior to that of the Sorting Hat, which was why they were unable to make a decision.

“I haven’t seen anything like this in a long time, Mr. Hull Green. When four statues beckon a young wizard, the choice is left to the young wizard himself.”

"That's what the young witch said."

How should I choose?

Sheen hesitated slightly.

……

Beyond the rolling mountains of western Massachusetts lies Ifamoni, where the night has turned silvery white, and the castle's clamor has fallen silent.

They simply held their breath and waited for the young wizard in the center of the rotunda to make his decision.

"Longhorned Water Snake Academy"

Sheen said slowly.

He came to Iphamoni seeking knowledge.

"very good!"

In the stands, Professor Terra was the first to applaud.

"He heard it..."

Principal Herrera wore a puzzled expression.

Very few people can hear the statues' words.

In fact, even if you are recruited by all four houses, you may not necessarily hear the words of the statues of the four houses.

She hadn't even received this treatment when she enrolled—she had never encountered a wizard like this since becoming the principal of Iphamoni School.

Welcome to the Longhorned Water Serpent Academy!

"The senior prefect of the Longhorn Water Snake Academy shouted excitedly."

There was no other way; if she didn't shout, her voice wouldn't even reach the stands.

in the hall.

Sheen bowed silently, and he heard three voices in his mind sighing.

"The soldiers suffered a crushing defeat—"

The resolute voice said.

"The soldiers have suffered yet another crushing defeat—"

A spirited voice added.

"The spirit of the Goblin Academy is not only reflected in the emblem that symbolizes the academy."

It was said in a gentle voice.

"A wise wizard always makes the right choice."

The wise voice spoke slowly, with a hint of smugness.

So the statues were returned to their original state.

Following the young witch's signal, Sheen walked onto the platform of the Longhorn Water Serpent Academy.

The young wizards clapped enthusiastically, and some of the young witches looked at him shyly.

"Quiet--"

At this moment, the young witch spoke.

The stands fell silent.

"Now, before the orientation ceremony ends, let's all sing the school song together!"

"From the stands," Headmistress Herrera shouted. She flicked her wand, and lines of text snaked and coiled high above the table.

At the same time, several portraits of the House's representative animal descended from the stands. Before Sheen could react, the upperclassman walked up to him and happily handed him a piece of parchment.

Inside are the lyrics to Ilfamoni's school song.

During this time, the young wizards also began to sing, swaying their heads:
"We are united,
To oppose the Puritans.

We draw inspiration from the kind wizard Morrigan.

Because she had been persecuted by people who were not witches.

So she fled from faraway Ireland to come here, and that's how our school originated.

Oh! Ilvermorny, Massachusetts!

We chose it!

We chose it!

Excellent Magic Academy

Your city walls protect us.

The days with you were like a fleeting dream.

You taught us everything about magic.

One thing is very clear now:

No matter where we are,

No matter where we are,

Our true home

A unique home

It's Ilvermone!

just now.

In the stands.

Sheehan would remember that on this Christmas, no matter where he was, Hogwarts was always in his heart, a distant and tranquil symbol.

Immediately afterwards, everyone finished singing the school song in a disorganized manner.

Only the students from the Cat and Leopard Academy were still singing. Headmistress Herrera used her wand to conduct them for the last few bars, and when they finished, her applause was the loudest.

"It's bedtime now. Everyone, go back to your dorms."

She also winked at Sheen, signaling him to come over.

"Our academy is located in a tower. By the way, let me tell you a little secret: it is said that the founder, Aesop Sel, could understand the language of water snakes."

The senior prefect smiled and said something to Sheen.

"Is this the origin of the Longhorn Water Serpent Academy?"

Sheen showed some curiosity.

He then recalled some stories about the founder—such as that she was a descendant of Slytherin and that her aunt was her enemy, Gomley Gaunt.

So, her snake-like voice mutated into a water snake-like voice?
Magic is truly amazing.

The prefect seemed to have noticed the principal's signal, so he didn't reply, but simply looked at Sheen with eager eyes as he said goodbye and left.

Ignore those dazzling titles... she's a handsome, polite little wizard.

she thinks.

Following her gaze, Principal Herrera was smiling and saying something:
“There is a path in the castle that leads to the stone house, where you will have an extra bedroom, dear Mr. Hermes.”

Professor Terra, on the other hand, had an expression that said, "I knew it."

"Go, my disciple, that is the stone house of Iphamoni's origin..."

Sheen didn't ask Professor Terra why she wasn't with him. He recalled Professor Terra's forlorn expression in front of the stone house, and it seemed that it was from that moment that the stone house became open only to him.

He didn't know the reason, but simply considered it an extra privilege.

What he didn't know was that Professor Terra had argued forcefully with Principal Herrera for a long time over this condition.

So he followed the path out.

We walked towards the hidden stone house.

The snow on the ground was soft, and the forest was a blanket of white.
The trees looked as if they had been sprinkled with a layer of cotton wool, and snowflakes swirled slowly in the air.

It pounced on Sheen's face and instantly melted.

He realized that he was no longer at Hogwarts.

So he opened the door to the stone house, which had been completely transformed—it now contained a warm fireplace, a soft and spacious bed, stained-glass windows damp with snow, and a large work area.

Sheen could also see a large meal on the table.

He shook his head, preparing to search for the so-called secrets of the stone house.

Suddenly, the flames in the fireplace flickered, and a voice familiar to Sheen rang out:

"Come to me, child..."

(End of this chapter)