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So she decided not to choose either one, and instead turned her gaze to the towering hedge directly in front of her.
Without even needing a running start, Hermione resolutely charged toward the hedge.
Before she had run more than a few steps, her body was magically covered in cat fur, turning her into a half-human, half-cat shape. Then, she leaped into the air.
Her cat-like lower limbs gave her amazing jumping power; she leaped four meters high on her first step, grabbed the hedge with both hands, and climbed to the top in just a few steps.
Flying is prohibited in the maze, but jumping is not.
However, the hedge didn't give her many opportunities to climb higher and enjoy the view. When she reached the top, the hedge beneath her suddenly split open, as if it was about to swallow her whole.
But Hermione remained calm and gracefully leaped down, landing lightly from a height of six meters.
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"This is a violation, a serious violation!" From the referee's stand, Karkarov protested angrily, "How could she climb the wall?"
Bagman immediately retorted, "Kakaloff, Miss Granger, that's not a foul. There's no rule that says a warrior can't climb walls; it's a display of his intelligence and strength."
After saying that, he turned to Dumbledore and asked, "Headmaster, what do you think?"
You've said all the nice things, what else can Dumbledore think?
Dumbledore was naturally quite helpless about Hermione's performance. The original Miss Granger was such an honest child. She listened to whatever the professor said, studied diligently all day long, never did anything crooked, and could even help the Savior's growth.
And now... after dating Levin, how did she end up like this—completely transformed into Levin's shape?
But if Bagman is so biased towards Hermione, he, as the headmaster of Hogwarts, can't openly favor other schools.
So he could only nod: "Bagman is right, and besides, we are not without precautions for this situation..."
As he spoke, he pointed to the live stream screen.
In the vision, Hermione in her cat-like form was skillfully trying to climb over the second hedge when suddenly several thick branches emerged from the hedge, resembling a giant hand woven from trees, attempting to grab Hermione firmly.
But the girl was far more agile than expected; she turned around lightly and skillfully dodged the sudden attack.
"See? If the other young wizards could handle this kind of attack like this, then even if they blew up the hedge, it wouldn't be a problem."
No sooner had he finished speaking than a loud roar came from another live stream.
It was Hibiscus. As soon as she set off, she unleashed a Fireball, blasting a huge hole in the first hedge wall she encountered.
Karkaroff glanced at Dumbledore, then at Mrs. Maxim, his face growing even more somber.
I understand, you're all working together to suppress Durmstrang.
Mrs. Maxim had wanted to say a few words in support of Karkarov, but her mouth, which she had just opened, obediently closed as if remotely controlled.
She initially thought that Hermione's tendency to climb walls and disregard the maze was too threatening, and that if this "cheating" behavior were allowed to continue unchecked, Beauxbatons would have no chance at all.
Who would have thought that his students were just like him?
Who did they all learn from? Why don't they like to take the conventional path?
Ah, so he learned it from Levin Green.
That's fine.
Compared to Hermione's cat-like form, which allowed her to climb walls with superhuman agility,
Hibiscus's method of overcoming obstacles was obviously simpler and more direct, and easier to imitate.
Several players who had not yet set off watched the illusionary live stream, their hearts filled with eager anticipation.
They might not know how to cast Fireball, but they'll still know how to cast Explosion.
While it doesn't deal as much damage to hedges as a pure fire elemental [Fireball], it still achieves a similar effect.
If we can blast a passage, why bother navigating a maze?
Just as the entire course of the competition was about to be swayed, an unexpected event occurred.
Or rather, this was not an accident, but a logical outcome:
Suddenly, a red hat appeared out of nowhere and attacked Hibiscus.
However, after taking only a few steps, it collapsed to the ground with a thud and fell fast asleep.
Clearly, these rudimentary magical creatures are utterly powerless against hypnosis.
However, the challenges facing Furong go far beyond that.
Her act of clearing a path with fireballs was like banging drums and firing signal flares, waking up the entire silent maze.
Attracted by the blinding light and loud noise, the maze guardians lurking in the shadows emerged from their hiding places and launched an attack on Hibiscus.
A massive eight-eyed spider slowly crawled out of the dark cave entrance, its menacing fangs gleaming coldly, intending to launch a fatal attack on Furong.
However, instead of being alarmed by the ferocious beast, Furong was delighted and took the initiative to meet it.
She parted her lips slightly, and a magical spell for "Bewitching Monsters" escaped her lips.
The moment the magic was unleashed, viewers could feel the strange fluctuations even through the live stream.
At this moment, Furong's figure appeared exceptionally charming, as if radiating an irresistible allure.
The once menacing eight-eyed giant spider suddenly became like a docile child, slowly walking to her side and bowing down to show its obedience.
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Hundreds of books, free; search for books, not, regularly; release; "new books, hmm, it directly became Furong's henchman.
Therefore, any monster that dares to approach Hibiscus will be the first to suffer its fierce attack.
As the top predator in the Forbidden Forest, the Eight-Eyed Giant Spider's strength is not to be underestimated. Most weaker creatures are like fish on a chopping board in front of it, completely at its mercy.
With the help of the eight-eyed giant spider, Hibiscus easily dealt with wave after wave of monster attacks.
Of course, if she encounters a powerful opponent who is comparable to the Eight-Eyed Giant Spider, she will personally take action and use [Charm Monster] to subdue it.
As time went by, Hibiscus gradually built up a small army of monsters, including an eight-eyed giant spider, a black snake, and a blast-tailed snail.
Three monsters swaggered ahead, clearing a path for Hibiscus.
Meanwhile, the hibiscus leisurely followed behind, practically waiting for them to pull the cart.
But at this moment, Furong's expression was also not good.
It wasn't because the three monsters were difficult to control, but rather because their appearance was simply too unsightly.
Hibiscus inherited the beauty and charm of her mother and grandmother, and naturally, she also inherited their fondness for good looks; otherwise, she wouldn't have fallen for Levin so quickly.
These guys all looked fierce and ugly, completely unlike her aesthetic.
Unfortunately, the monsters that fit her aesthetic couldn't help her win the competition, while the ugly ones had the ability to exorcise demons. Everyone knew which one to choose.
So, Furong had no choice but to bite the bullet and play the role of a modern-day Tang Sanzang, leading her three unremarkable "disciples," Zha Xingzhe, Zhu Bayan, and Sha Hei She, on their journey to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures.
Furong's performance undoubtedly shocked the audience, but it also scared away the other three warriors.
They truly didn't expect that carrying out a forced demolition would attract so many "holdout" residents to besiege them.
They are not like hibiscus, unable to make those monsters submit. Are they supposed to fight the monsters one by one?
Not to mention that the outcome is uncertain, even if they win, the losses will be heavy and outweigh the gains.
Forget it, cheating and seeking special treatment are not things we can afford to do.
We ordinary wizards should just stick to navigating the maze.
Chapter 430 The Champion and Runner-up are Announced
When Harry set off, the race had already been going on for seven minutes.
The wizards who set off later have one advantage: they can watch the live streams of the warriors who set off first and get a general understanding of the maze's interior, so they won't get lost once they enter.
Harry felt that in those seven minutes he had learned a great deal from Hermione and Fleur's experiences and would not make any ridiculous mistakes.
For example, one should recognize that one is just an ordinary wizard, and obediently navigate the maze without resorting to any fancy tricks.
Of course, what gave him a sense of security was not only his prior knowledge of the maze, but also the communication badge he was currently holding in his arms.
This was something Levine had forced into his pocket on their way to the Quidditch pitch.
According to Levin, this was insurance given to him in case someone attacked him during the third game.
In case of an emergency, he can contact Levin and Dumbledore through the badge, and they can also locate Harry's position through the badge.
Although Harry didn't think anyone posed a threat to him, he still obediently accepted the insurance.
Even if it can't directly help him in the game, the badge gives him a great sense of security.
This feeling of complete control made Harry almost feel like he was back in that underwater game again.
"Don't worry, Levin, I'm fully prepared for this match and I won't let you down."
Harry thought to himself.
So he drew his wand and whispered, "[Fluorescent Blink]".
Levin, standing behind him, was dumbfounded.
What exactly have you prepared?
Why is there an error operation right from the start?
Are you turning on this big light bulb because you're afraid the monster won't see you?
What followed left Harry both amused and exasperated.
He wandered around in the complex passageway like a headless fly, even lingering on the same path several times, but still couldn't find the right exit.
His every attempt was like the blind men touching an elephant, completely without any method or marking, making people worry for him.
What's even more ridiculous is that Harry actually used the Patronus Charm to repel a Boggart that had turned into a Dementor, and he was quite proud of himself.
He didn't even consider that there could be Dementors in such a maze.
At Harry's pace, let alone getting third place, it's questionable whether he can even finish the race within the allotted time.
Fortunately, there's Barty Crouch Jr. in the maze, who might help Harry eliminate other threats and ensure he gets the corresponding ranking.
Crouch Jr. was indeed lucky; Krum and Estella Dumont entered the maze together, while Polyakov was behind them, and only these three had a chance to threaten his plans.
Just like Levin thought, he no longer planned to try to get Harry to win the championship. After all, it was too difficult for him to guarantee Harry's first place by attacking Hermione and Fleur.