Chapter 509 Maze, action
"Oh? Tell me, what information do you have?"
Rabbit was immediately interested.He looked at House with a wicked smile on his lips.
Everyone's judgment of people is generally quite accurate, and House really has no bottom line.
"To be honest, Mr. Rabbit, if you had asked directly, I would have told you. Why give me such a beating?"
When House said this, he didn't feel frustrated, but more definitely helpless.He never expected that people would use torture in an unreasonable manner, and that the punishment used would be so "original".He was really beaten violently, and he didn't feel like a wizard at all.Not even a single spell?
House sighed and said: "I got this news through an accidental eavesdropping. After all, people in our line of work are used to eavesdropping. I heard the person who contacted me said that in our Within the organization, there is at least one mole who belongs to the Saint. And that person is a true Saint, and cannot be compared with someone like me."
This news made Rabbit frown. After a moment, he looked at House and asked sternly: "How can I believe that you are not trying to sow discord among the members of our organization?"
Hearing this, House couldn't help but smiled bitterly: "Sir, Mr. Rabbit, stop making trouble. In my current state, do I still have the intention to lie to you? You don't really think that I am a saint who regards death as home, do you? ?”
Too much praise for him.If he had this awareness, he wouldn't have reached this level at this age.
Rabbit had a sullen face, tapping his fingers on the table in a regular cycle, as if he was thinking about the authenticity of this matter.
After a long time, he stopped holding his hand, raised his head and looked at House, nodded and said, "I will investigate. But... Mr. House, I'm afraid you have to stay here for the time being."
"You can do whatever you want, as long as you don't kill me. I will cooperate with you."
The situation is stronger than the person, and House will definitely not get into a fight with Rabbit now.After all, the group of people in front of me are similar to lunatics after all.And he will really kill him.He didn't want to make these people angry if he didn't have to.
Although he was in today's situation, he would not regret it. After all, the benefits given by the saints were real.It’s okay to eat the benefits, but you have to bear the beatings.There is no such thing as receiving benefits and not being punished.
The rabbit got up and walked out of the dungeon.
After walking out of the dungeon, he took out a trumpet-shaped alchemical item from his pocket.
"I already have clues here. Within the organization, there is at least one insider who is a Saint."
Rabbit's tone was quite serious: "Furthermore, after all, the undercover among us who belongs to Luke Gunter has not been arrested so far. But none of the undercovers we arranged beside Luke Gunter are standing by Key location.”
Because the people Luke truly trusts have all appeared in the original work. Even people like Ernie MacMillan, who doesn’t have much of a role in the original work, have no betrayal at all because of their own positions. Luke's motivations.After all, Luke is taking off with the entire family.
"It doesn't matter. Luke Gunter won't take the initiative to do anything to us now. After all, he is the most sober person. As long as he has an undercover agent on the Saints' side, he will know that the Saints are planning something. A big move. So now it is definitely more likely to hide and defend."
The voice of the fire dragon came from the loudspeaker. He calmly analyzed the situation and then warned the rabbit.
"In short, we have to retreat and defend now, and clean up ourselves at the same time. I have a bad feeling, and I will make another prophecy tonight. Your task now is to clean up the moles among us."
"No problem, I will continue to investigate. The next target is the Grizzlies. The attacks he has received recently have suddenly slowed down... and the persistence time was a little too long."
Rabbit said in a skeptical tone.
"It's up to you. I'm going to prepare the prophecy."
"Then I will protect you today. Your safety is the most important thing."
Rabbit said in a serious tone: "No matter what, you must not let anything happen to you now. If something happens to you, everything will be over."
"Okay, come on."
After saying that, the magic wave in the speaker also disappeared.Rabbit calmly put away the horn, and then said to the men following him: "Go investigate the grizzly bear." The men bowed to him and then disappeared.
The rabbit walked a few steps and stopped at a shore not far away.The afterglow of the setting sun is reflected on the sea. The sunset glow is getting thicker and the afterglow is gradually weakening, projecting an orange glow, which looks particularly beautiful.The waves wash over the beach, washing the fine sand on the shore over and over again.This scene has a desolate beauty.Looking at the beautiful scenery in front of him, the rabbit could only sigh.
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Hogwarts, evening
The auditorium was already overcrowded at this time.Today's publicity is indeed enough.The first few rows were already filled with people.The third game was held in the evening, so this time, all students could attend without worrying about being called on by professors.
Under this publicity offensive, people outside the school are also full of curiosity about the results of the Three Witches Tournament.In fact, in a sense, Hogwarts has already secured victory.But everyone still wants to meet this talented boy who has become a powerful wizard at a young age.This is the effect of publicity during this period.
Many people still want to sit in the first few rows, but when they go there, they will be stopped by relevant staff from the Ministry of Magic.
"I'm sorry, but these seats are reserved for the relevant leaders of the Ministry of Magic and the directors of each school. If you need to take action, you can ask our colleagues behind to coordinate."
Percy said apologetically to the old man in front of him.
Although he said soft words, he had no intention of compromising at all.Getting out of the way was impossible.The old man lingered here for a while, talking to Percy about some things, but Percy didn't give in at all, and just politely asked the old man to leave.
The old man noticed the change in Percy's tone when he asked him to leave for the last time, so he could only walk away helplessly.If he doesn't leave, he probably won't leave on his own.It's somewhat disrespectful to be 'asked' to leave at such an old age.
Percy sent the old man away and noticed more eyes paying attention to him, but he didn't have any fluctuations.This is the task assigned to him by Mr. Barty Crouch, and he must complete it well.
He looked up and saw that his colleagues coordinating ordinary positions below were facing more dire difficulties than he was.Here, he would still give in because of the relevant personnel of the Ministry of Magic and the school directors. Those below, they would not give in to each other even more.So the work is also very difficult.
"I didn't expect so many people to come."
Percy said to himself with some emotion.Then he looked at the row next to him, outside the special reserved seats. Most of the people sitting in this row were media staff.Mr. Barty Crouch specially arranged a position with a better view for them so that they could write their manuscripts.
Of course, even the vision of the wizards below is not too bad.After all, this is a renovated Quidditch pitch, and the walls of the maze are not too high.Players' take-off tactics have been restricted.
Percy knew who this group of media chatting among themselves was coming for.
The biggest focus of this game now is undoubtedly whether Luke Gunter can set a record and win the final victory with perfect scores in the three trials of the Triwizard Tournament, creating this long-standing and ill-fated game. A new record for the game.
Percy couldn't help but purse his lips.He still craves the attention of others.When he was in school, wherever Luke Gunter appeared, all eyes and attention would be focused on him.Percy wanted to fight with him, but even Percy's younger siblings didn't support him.This made Percy feel exhausted.
I even had a fight with my girlfriend because of this.Well, he is single now.
After graduation, he entered the Ministry of Magic and realized his long-cherished wish, but he discovered that Luke Gunter's influence was not just on campus.He had encountered several colleagues in the Ministry of Magic who used the title 'Lord Gaunt' in their conversations. At that moment, Percy suddenly felt that he had not escaped the shadow of Luke Gaunt.
Even yesterday, after hearing Mr. Barty Crouch's arrangements.The smart Percy quickly realized that deliberately arranging the location of the media was closely related to the focus of the media's collective attention.In other words, Mr. Barty Crouch, Percy's idol in the Ministry of Magic, at least had an advance relationship with Luke Gaunt.At that moment, Percy suddenly realized that he was simply asking for trouble by contrasting himself with a shadow that might have been covering the entire British wizarding world all day long.
So now Percy has become more open-minded.
Soon, the first team from the Ministry of Magic arrived.
Cornelius Fudge walked in front with his lackey Umbridge, followed by Scrimgeour, the director of the Auror Office, and several other leaders.
"Minister Fudge!"
Percy quickly greeted Cornelius Fudge with a warm tone.This is the Minister of Magic. Although Percy is not a fan of him, he will give him enough respect.
Fudge glanced at the young man and pictured the young man following Crouch in his mind.
"Weatherby?"
"It's Weasley, sir, Percy Weasley."
Percy's expression didn't change. To be honest, he already liked this situation. After all, even Mr. Crouch could rarely call him by his name correctly.There will be some frustration at the beginning, but Percy adjusts his mentality quickly.He soon realized that if he wanted these people to remember his name, he had to let them see his abilities.
"Oh, Weasley! Arthur's son."
Fudge's expression changed again and again, and finally he forced out a smile and said, "Has your father arrived? Isn't that guy Buddy here?"
"I don't know what my father's plans are today, but under normal circumstances, he should be responsible for clerical work in the ministry. As for Mr. Crouch..."
Percy straightened his back subconsciously and said with some pride: "Mr. Crouch appointed me to deal with everyone's seat problem, and he himself has to explain the rules of the game to the warriors. Therefore, Minister Fudge, Director Scrimgeour ,plz follow me."
With that said, Percy made an invitation gesture to the group of people.
Fudge looked at the young man in front of him and frowned, but in the end he didn't say anything and just walked to his seat.Umbridge looked at the back of Percy who was throwing money to lead the way, with disdain written all over her face.
Barty Crouch is just a bitch, he really can't even tell the difference between a king and a king, and he's still showing off in front of Minister Fudge!
A disdainful snort came from his thick nostrils.
Twisting her water-like body, Umbridge walked proudly, causing Scrimgeour behind her to look away.Whatever is good, it is more eye-catching than the previous thing.
Sit down in the seat assigned by Percy.Fudge was quite satisfied with this position, which was close to the middle, so he smiled and asked Percy, "Didn't you say you are still the school directors? Where are they?"
The school director of Hogwarts basically overlaps with the people who can influence the position of Minister of Magic. As long as he can get the support of these people, Cornelius Fudge still has a chance to be re-elected.
Of course, it is also very important to take this opportunity to ease the relationship with Dumbledore.Although Fudge is a little drifting now, he believes that as the Minister of Magic, he should have control over his own authority.But he has not really forgotten who played the biggest role in being able to sit in this position.
"They... seem to be meeting with the players in the conference room?"
Percy's tone was somewhat uncertain when he said this.
He was generally sure of where the guests were.But Percy really couldn't explain the purpose of their being there. It's not like everyone wants to please Luke Gaunt, right?Please, this is not a third-rate novel written by a crappy author, so there won't be such an outrageous plot.
After hearing this, Fudge looked a little unhappy for a moment.Are they all in the conference room?With the warriors?These guys are not going to change their stance and support Luke Gunter and Barty Crouch.
The more he thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong. Fudge immediately stood up.
"Where is the conference room? I'll go take a look too."
His tone sounded anxious, which made Percy confused.
However, he still dutifully told Fudge and the location of the conference room.
Fudge was just about to leave when he saw a large number of big shots filing in at the entrance to the Quidditch pitch.
It's just that their faces generally don't look good now.