Hogwarts doesn't need a savior

"This is...!" The queen's eyes widened, as if she was in a world of ice and snow for no reason, and her whole body was shrouded in coldness.

"This is a monster from outer space, even more ancient and dangerous than Merlin. Now we have sealed it deep in this Violet Tower." Lynn said.

"Older and more dangerous than Merlin?"

"Yes, because it is just an imperceptible part of a higher Ultimate Life. You can think of it as an organ responsible for foraging, and that Ultimate Life has countless such organs."

"hiss--"

Listening to Lynn's story, the queen felt her hands and feet go cold, and a huge and indescribable monster emerged in her mind, just like in literary works.

For the first time in her life she felt a mixture of irony and bitterness about her taste for certain popular literature.

"You should have a solution, right?"

"If we're dealing with a bigger guy, I have to be honest. At least in the foreseeable future, no one will be able to do anything about it, and I'm no exception."

Lynn shook her head, and the Queen's expression became visibly ugly.

When she heard the bad news, she subconsciously clenched her hands and her whole body tensed up like a taut string.

"But it's not that bad." Seeing that the situation was right, Lin En changed the subject and raised his tone slightly. "Luckily, we have controlled this little guy. The big guy who is who knows how far away will not notice us."

"Then why don't we just destroy it completely to prevent future troubles?" The queen's eyes became sharp.

After all, she is a politician who has been baptized by war. Although she is a kind-looking old woman, she is also decisive.

"Because it still has value, and we can't always hope that danger won't find us." Lin En said slowly, "Who can guarantee that there is only this kind of dangerous predator in the universe? People have to rely on themselves."

"Rely on yourself..." The queen frowned. She certainly understood this truth and agreed with it.

But the fear is hard to contain.

She suddenly understood why Lynn chose to completely block the news and not even inform her own prime minister.

"You don't have to mind it, because the instinctive reliance on stability and predictability is a subconscious weakness of human beings." Lynn saw through her thoughts and comforted her, "This is an unavoidable biological instinct, everyone is the same - but we always have to find ways to overcome it and face the problem, just like now."

“Like now… huh!”

The queen closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and exhaled heavily.

"You're right, we have to overcome these weaknesses."

When she opened her eyes again, her pupils, which had been dimmed by age, fatigue and mental shock, became bright again.

"I want to reiterate my previous point that Britain will be the strong backing of the Violet Society," she said solemnly.

"Wizards will also cherish this friendship and trust." Lin En said gently, "As long as we always respect each other, this will not change, just like this tower."

The Queen nodded with satisfaction, and then asked, "Under the current circumstances, will you consider promoting the openness of the entire magical world at the right time? I mean in the perhaps quite distant future - one that I may not be able to see."

"Your Majesty, you always see far ahead." Lin En said half flatteringly and half seriously, "However, every historical period has its own tone, and every generation has its own tasks. Our sense of responsibility cannot extend too far. After all, we are just ordinary people, right?"

"I am indeed an ordinary person." The Queen looked at him meaningfully, "But you are definitely not ordinary."

"I am also an ordinary person." Lin En said seriously, "This depends not only on lifespan and the power of magic. For some things, we need to believe that people in the future will have better methods and ideas, just like the monster sealed in this tower - I am sure that even if there are twists and turns on the road, mankind will continue to progress. Even if I can see farther than many people now, one day I will become an antique who can't keep up with the times."

He paused and said in a joking tone, "Just like that [dumb old fool] Dumbledore."

The Queen responded with a hearty laugh.

Of course, they both knew that this was just a joke, and they understood what the other was thinking.

Some things don't have to be said clearly.

Just like some things don’t have to be accomplished quickly in one generation.

The in-depth conversation ended in perfect tacit understanding. The queen said goodbye happily. Lynn stood up and walked her out of the president's office, but was not in a hurry to leave.

Because he had received the reminder from Euphemia through the Stargazer Badge, and also saw the two visitors walking side by side from the end of the corridor.

There is Liu Tao, who is still strong despite being old, and a very young wizard who lost an arm and replaced it with a prosthetic one.

Chapter 653 Lack

"Good evening, Eric, sorry to bother you. It seems you have been very busy today, after all, Dumbledore is not here."

After the guests and hosts sat down, Liu Tao spoke first, still using his hard-pronounced English, which was very personal.

Lynn knew what he was referring to.

On his way here, he must have seen the witch and the Prime Minister leaving.

"I can't say I'm busy, but I can say it's quite fulfilling." Lin En said with a smile, "You came at the right time. I think it won't be long before there is news from Hogwarts."

He didn't speak English, but standard Chinese.

This surprised Liu Tao and the young man sitting next to him, who looked a little reserved.

"You can speak Chinese?" Liu Tao raised his eyebrows. "I've never heard of it before. You speak fluently."

"It's not too late to know now. Welcome. Please introduce this friend to me first. It seems a bit rude to me to not know the name of the person you are talking to."

Lynn's gentle eyes swept over the young wizard and fixed on the clock on the wall. "The competition at Hogwarts has already started for more than an hour. I still have confidence in my students. I think within an hour, they will bring me good news - and there should be more than one good news."

The casual tone made the slightly nervous young wizard a little confused, but he still stood up swiftly and stood straight, including his slender and powerful prosthetic limb.

"Long Shouren, 23 years old, studies the protection of magical animals. I plan to let him and a few of his compatriots stay in this Violet Tower permanently." Liu Tao stared at Lin En intently, "We all know your abilities. Although this kid lost an arm in an accident, he is also an excellent young man. Let him study with you for a while, learn some real skills, and do some things for you. How about it?"

Before he finished speaking, Long Shouren politely leaned forward and said softly, "Please give me your guidance, Mr. Eric."

"Long Shouren... Charlie mentioned you, an outstanding dragonologist." Lin En chewed on this familiar name and understood, "It seems that what Dumbledore told me about helping me with something was referring to this?"

"That's part of it, but not all." Liu Tao said seriously, "Whether you agree to this request or not, we will fully support the operation and development of the society. This is a righteous cause, and we will never lag behind in such matters. As for Shouren, the future belongs to young people like you after all, and an old guy like me can't always mislead the young with my outdated views."

"You said that, but I have no reason to refuse." Lin En smiled, "Frankly speaking, I am not good at dealing with this kind of retreat strategy. However, I have to accept some appropriate compensation."

"You can tell me anything, as long as I can provide it," said Liu Tao.

“It’s not a difficult task.” Lin En stood up and walked to the desk. His fingertips tapped lightly on the solid wood tabletop, making a dull sound. “Do you feel that this room they designed for me is missing something? Mr. Long can also observe and think about it carefully.”

"What's missing...?"

Liu Tao frowned slightly, his eyes wandering around the huge room, observing everything around him.

Even though Lin En did not plan to work here permanently, Yi Ai and others who were in charge of the decoration still put a lot of thought into it, and spared no expense on everything from the selection of materials to the specific layout.

Not only that, this fairy who is wealthy and knows Lin En's preferences well has also collected many famous wines and works of art in a very targeted manner, which can be said to be the ultimate way to cater to Lin En's preferences.

To the point of being too much.

Liu Tao noticed this and said in a deep voice, "The layout here is a bit crowded, lacking some white space, and seems to be too much. Do you need me to readjust it for you?"

"Of course, it's my honor." Lin En said with interest, "Dumbledore once told me that you are not only an outstanding wizard, but also have your own research and insights into Eastern and Western culture and art. Please let me broaden my horizons?"

"They are just some hobbies that are not presentable. They don't deserve such an evaluation. Thank you for the compliment." Liu Tao said modestly, but there was a hint of reserved pride on his face.

The same compliment, when spoken by wizards like Lynn and Dumbledore, has a completely different effect than when spoken by ordinary people.

Even though he knew it was a compliment, he still felt very appreciated.

He waved his wand swiftly, and in a few seconds he cleared away many decorative artworks, making the originally bloated room look fresh.

When the work is completed, artworks from different eras and styles are skillfully coordinated to form a unique style.

It is neither Eastern nor Western, but perfectly fits the Violet Society's principles of inclusiveness and progress.

But Liu Tao was still not satisfied. He looked at the wall behind his desk with a frown.

"Is it possible to add some more paint on this wall?" Long Shouren hesitated to speak for several times. Finally, encouraged by Lin En's eyes, he walked to Liu Tao and whispered in his ear.

To his surprise, Liu Tao, who had always been stubborn and strong, was not dissatisfied this time. Instead, he looked at him approvingly and began to think.

Lin En also showed a satisfied expression and said loudly: "Mr. Long's suggestion is my opinion. This room is indeed missing an important element."

"What element?" Liu Tao asked.

"Your calligraphy." Lin En said with a smile, "How about using this as my appearance fee?"

Liu Tao was stunned at first, but soon he figured out Lin En's intention and smiled: "You should have had this idea a long time ago. It's not too reasonable, and there's no reason for me to refuse. Then I'd better obey your order - what do you need me to write?"

"It's not too late, and you've been busy all day. I won't let you work too hard. Just four words."

Lin En's brows slowly relaxed, and a smile reached his eyes.

"Okay, a four-foot banner would be the most appropriate here." Liu Tao took a quick look and nodded slightly, "Which four words?"

"Purify yourself and examine things."

Under the bright light, Lynn spoke the words that he had already imagined.

These four words are just right for this room and his current identity.

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"Tsk... the professor's magic is still so weird! Sulizaz! Shattered to pieces!"

"boom--"

Under the sky that had already gone dark, the already dimly lit maze now looked like a pitch-dark cage.

With the light of the spell, the beautiful face of the young witch was faintly visible, as well as the puppet that was shattered into countless pieces.

Without the magical support, they gradually returned to their original appearance - a few ordinary pieces of wood.

It was these plain materials that, under the power of Transfiguration, turned the ordinary into the magical, and almost caused an excellent wizard like Fleur to fail.

There is no earthquake like in Area 2. On the quiet and winding path, danger comes secretly and disappears silently, making people unable to be careless for a moment.

At the same time as she was destroying the puppet, she keenly caught a whiff of a very subtle burnt smell.

"Cedric Diggory?" Fleur whispered to herself, quickening her pace.

She sensed that her most powerful competitor was not too far away from her.

Since he could smell the odor, the collision and explosion just now naturally reached the other party's ears.

Being as proud as she is, she naturally cannot allow herself to fall behind in any way, let alone in such an occasion.

Chapter 654 More Important Than Winning or Losing

Furong's analysis was correct. When she discovered traces of Cedric using Rune Fire to eliminate obstacles, Cedric had already roughly guessed her location through his sensitive hearing.

As the warriors with the fastest progress and the only two who have entered the final area, the straight-line distance between them is not far.

In the maze that has lost its ability to change, on the paths that lead to the same destination, there is nothing else except the puppets and traps that appear and disappear mysteriously and are set up by Lin En himself.

Because it is not necessary.

The sounds of battle came one after another, and the two young men, separated by several thick walls, started a race in the air.

The destination is, of course, the trophy at the finish line.

And each other.

The honor of the school, the personal honor, and the outcome that has yet to be determined, all of these are like fireflies shining in the darkness, igniting the flames in their hearts.

Other competitors are no longer considered.

Whether they give up sadly or hesitate, it doesn't matter to them.

All their energy was focused on this seemingly ordinary but inherently dangerous path before them, and they used all the skills they had mastered over the years to stride forward.

Until the scene in front of us suddenly became clear, and we saw each other appearing not far away, already covered in dust and dirt.

There is also a golden cup that is faintly visible, placed at the end of the sight and clearly visible even in the darkness.

But the pre-arranged duel did not take place as scheduled.

the reason is simple.

It’s not that they don’t want to decide the outcome here, but because there is a dangerous obstacle lying in the way of this direct road to victory.

A majestic rock giant with green flames burning all over his body.

In the stands, Bill, who came to watch the game with his family, had seen its true appearance through the water curtain-like screen, and also recognized its prototype - the founder of black magic, Helbo.

Suddenly, he seemed to have returned to the ancient ruins and tombs in the Egyptian desert.

But he was the only one who recognized this statuesque giant.