Chapter 225: 'Strange Composition”

Chapter 225: “Strange Composition”

As for the origin of those golden eggs, anyone would know where this egg came from.

These are the props used on the Goblet of Fire last time. Grindelwald brought them out to the utility room in the castle. Sean blew on the dust a few times when cleaning them. Of course, other students were already excited by this, and their eyes were looking at the golden egg.

According to previous years’ experience, Grindelwald has always been generous in rewarding the strong. Today’s obviously requires a duel. Grindelwald’s prize should be amazing in this kind of raw power competition.

It is said that Sterling, who just graduated last school year, won the Nurmengard Day competition. He got a whole set of magic gold powder that can be used to construct ancient runes.

The magic gold powder is said to be made by Grindelwald himself, and special materials are added to make it faster to construct runes. Making it your magic power will be more effective.

Who wouldn’t be tempted by this kind of magic material that can’t be bought in the market at all?

Of course, Sean was not excited at all. Grindelwald was not going to give away the prize at all this time. He had already decided to find an excuse to train the Nurmengard students.

On the platform, Grindelwald began to announce the content of the competition.

“The theme of this Nurmengard Day is ‘Battle’!”

As soon as the words fell, the students shouted excitedly. For the Nurmengard students, fighting is what they crave for.

“All students can participate, there will be two different parts, and it’s a student duel.” Grindelwald’s voice became more and more high-pitched.

“It’s a group duel. The first and second graders can form a team of ten people, the third graders can form a team of seven people, the fourth graders can form a team of five people, the fifth graders can form a team of three, the sixth graders can form a team of two and the seventh graders who are about to graduate, you will fight alone.”

“After that stage, the lottery system will decide on a new team. Ten teams will move to a challenge. You will face the most severe test.”

“Now,” Grindelwald lowered his voice, his expression was serious, but his eyes were full of expectation, “My children, as a noble wizard, have you been good this year? Can you match the glory brought by being a wizard?”

Grindelwald’s prestige in Nurmengard was incomparable, his voice seemed to contain magic power, and the response sounded like a tsunami. The Hogwarts couldn’t help but get excited.

Only Sean in the stands was frowning.

Hermione turned her head to look at Sean with some excitement, “Sean, let’s form a team to try it too. Let The three of us, and we can also call Harry and the others. Stephen Wellen is also an excellent student, but...”

She held her chin hesitantly.

Sean looked towards the high platform and happened to see Grindelwald from a distance. He also cast his gaze over. Although he couldn’t see his expression clearly, the old man seemed to be smiling.

“Sean, think about it quickly. Haven’t you always been very popular? Do you have any suitable teammates?”

“Well, let me think about it...” Sean pretended to close his eyes slightly as if he was thinking about something.

Sure enough, there was a sudden noise. Several people turned their heads to look, and Grindelwald came to the crowd at some point, and he was kindly encouraging the students.

“Joshua? Your last year’s counter-curse was impressive.”

“Patricia, you were the one who turned dead leaves into crows last time, right?”

“Sheldon, there shouldn’t be an accidental explosion of the spell this time, right? As I said, wizards must stay focused when casting spells. It would be best if you trusted your own spells and wands more. Don’t let me down again. “

Grindelwald seemed to remember the names of all the students. He walked through the crowd, and every student whose name he called was full of pride. They stood upright in front of him like soldiers being inspected by the chief.

Grindelwald is obviously more used to it and good at using his personal charm to conquer others. After so many days in Nurmengard, Sean has never seen any student express dissatisfaction with the principal.

Sean arrived in the waiting room. In the room, the students’ duel had already begun.

The lower-grade students are far inferior to the senior students in terms of magic power and the number of spells they have mastered. Their advantage lies in the larger number of people. If they are not careful, the senior students may overcome them instantly.

“Sean, what did you see?” Grindelwald came to him at some point.

Sean thought for a while, “The choice between teamwork and duel?”

Grindelwald stood beside him with a relaxed face, “No, you should see their emotions. The Nurmengard students don’t care whether it’s the glory or the prize. They’re all just excited to do all these things. While the Hogwarts students they’re full of expectations and ambitions because of the rivalry between the two schools.”

“Some people feel remorseful and unwilling to lose because of their carelessness. Some people get a great sense of achievement because they beat the strong. Some people feel unsatisfied because the enemy is not strong enough, and others feel fear because the enemy is strong.”

“Look,” Grindelwald said, “So many people, so many different emotions. Don’t you think you can see many interesting things in them?”

Manipulating people’s emotions is also a kind of magic. Sean silently thought about what Grindelwald had taught him in his heart.

“Everything in the world is worth tasting, worth learning,” Grindelwald sighed and then changed the subject, “Of course, this is not the point. Understanding them requires time, and you still have a long way to go. Shall we talk about something else?”

“Do I really have to transform into a dragon in front of so many students?” Sean couldn’t help asking.

“Of course, don’t be silly, my boy. This just helps you strengthen your Animagus,” Grindelwald saw Sean’s eyes, “Of course, it’s mainly because I can’t give out the prizes, and I want to train this group of lazy kids. But thank you for your help, Sean.”

“Should I say you’re welcome, sir?” Sean said helplessly.

“Don’t worry,” Grindelwald put his arms around his shoulders, “The dragon’s magic resistance is even higher than your imagination. You just need to pay attention to protecting your eyes. You know that dragons are weak against The Conjunctivitis Curse, right?

“I know, but I’m an untrained dragon...”

Grindelwald saw through his thoughts and then indifferently raised the corners of his mouth, “Remember what I told you? Borrow the power you can control. That will help you definitively.”

“As long as you can control it in your hands, then power is power. It is not fundamentally different from your magic power.”

However, Grindelwald didn’t say anything more. He left and said, “I have prepared a surprise for you.”

Looking at him leaving, Sean sighed tiredly. Both Dumbledore and Grindelwald share a common trait, which is confusing sometimes regarding what they say.

Sean felt his head start to swell just thinking about the time when both of them talked to each other in that memory.

The duel continued, and the last nineteen teams were selected after half a day.

Sean will join the twentieth team. After several duels, ten teams will advance to the final challenge. There was only a huge dueling stage left. The students were clamoring in the stands, waiting for it to start.

It was Sean’s turn in the first match.

“How can I win this? I didn’t plan things in advance...” He muttered as he stepped onto the dueling stage and then saw the opposite team.

It was four students. One is Patricia, whom he had seen wandering out in the middle of the night. The other is a blond, chubby boy. Both of them are wearing fourth-grade uniforms.

There was another girl in a third-grade uniform with a calm face who seemed to be the brains of the entire team.

In the end, there was a boy in the uniform in the second grade. He was wearing a top hat, moving a deck of cards in his hand, and his eyes were blinking rapidly.

“What a strange composition of the team.”