chsdbacks Chapter 308 cleared! Cedric: Bro, do we absolutely have to try our luck with the trophy?
Chapter 308 cleared! Cedric: Bro, do we absolutely have to try our luck with the trophy?
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Harry looked down at the bright red rose in his hand.
The tip of the stem is as sharp as an arrowhead.
...I understand, leave it to me, Cedric!
Harry cleared his mind and gripped the "Rose Arrow" tightly.
I could feel the sharp thorns on the stem.
It stung his palm.
Cedric grinned.
Gripping the greatsword once more, he roared at the stone statue: "Your opponent is me, the mad Queen of Hearts who rules this cursed garden!!"
【Aaaaaah!!!】
The stone statue roared and howled, its arms raised high and its palms outstretched.
"Click-clack".
The pebbles spun and gathered in her palm.
finally.
They actually coalesced into a scepter inlaid with a deep red heart!
"Bang!"
Just as a display of royal authority, the scepter crashed down!
Instantly, the earth shook!
"Hmm!"
Cedric managed to steady himself.
Followed by.
Then, several thorny bushes suddenly sprouted from the cracks in the earth.
It wrapped around his ankle!
Then-
"Splash, splash."
A chilling scraping sound came from the shadows beside the Queen.
In an instant.
Cedric's heart stopped for a moment.
They looked ahead in astonishment.
Fortunately, Ethan is still classified as a primate.
He appeared as the Queen summoned him.
It's not the Black Knight.
Instead, they were rows and rows of people holding spears, knives, axes, and other weapons.
The red heart-shaped playing card soldiers marched towards them in perfect unison.
..call."
Cedric breathed a sigh of relief.
...Fortunately, he was just a lowly soldier.
If at this point, another "Black Knight" or "White Knight" suddenly appears.
He really wanted to find out the ancestral home of his respected company president.
One thing to do is not to chase after something so much that you end up in the deep sea.
"What should we do?!"
Faced with the menacing deck of playing card soldiers, Harry's head was spinning.
Now, it's even harder to get close to the Queen of Hearts.
"Let me do it, Harry."
"Cedric said in a deep voice."
Take a deep breath and raise the sword hilt high.
Squeezing out the last bit of his strength, he poured all his magic power into the magic greatsword in his hand!
moment.
The giant sword grew significantly larger, radiating a dazzling light!
"Take this—my final strike!!!"
Accompanied by Cedric's earth-shattering roar.
He swung his greatsword down with all his might!
"boom--!"
Like a mountain range that has been cut off.
An immense force erected a barrier of light among the playing card soldiers!
A massive airflow surged to both sides, like a raging torrent of waves.
The playing card soldiers were sent flying!
Directly, clear a straight path leading to the Queen of Hearts!
"Ugh!"
Cedric collapsed to his knees, utterly exhausted.
The magical greatsword in his hand overflowed.
A surge of energy erupted from his chest, through his throat, and burst forth from his mouth: "Go, Harry—!!!"
Harry's eyes widened in surprise.
At this moment, even if they could withstand Professor Moody's Imperishable Curse.
At the sound of that roar, his legs moved involuntarily.
Charge towards the standing Queen of Hearts with all your might!
"clang!"
The heavy axe blade cleaved into Harry's heel.
He didn't even turn his head.
He staggered.
Jump onto the Queen of Hearts' arm.
Keep moving upwards.
Finally, with a leap, he leaped to his left chest!
They grabbed onto that sunken heart!
The stone heart shrouded in black mist is right before your eyes!
"Hmm!"
Harry held the rose stem high in his hand.
They were about to pierce the Queen's heart with that sharp tip!
If I just stab him, I can break the curse and win this match—
?
Harry's hand froze halfway through.
An uncontrollable question popped into my mind: was this about breaking the curse, or breaking the curse on the "cursed" person?
Thump! Thump!
Despite having a heart of stone.
Moreover, it was merely a monster created by Ethan using rocks.
This moment.
Harry, in a daze, heard the sound of a heart beating vividly.
In those few seconds of hesitation...
"Boom!"
The stone statue shook violently.
A strong force grabbed Harry's clothes from behind and threw him out!
"Oh!"
Harry gasped.
It rolled to the ground and suddenly raised its head.
Despairingly, he dropped the winning rose in front of the statue!
next second.
"Splash, splash!"
The playing card soldiers, layer upon layer, blocked the way.
It completely blocked Harry's view.
That's all.
In Harry's mind, there were only these two words.
He turned his head and saw Cedric's tombstone, which resembled a warrior's gravestone.
A greyish-white figure kneeling on one knee.
He was completely burned out.
Then I thought of Fred, who was sent flying by an elbow strike.
Unable to contain his anger and regret, he slammed his fist on the ground, gritting his teeth and growling, "Damn it!"
"My teammates fought tooth and nail to earn that one chance, and I foolishly wasted it!"
Harry couldn't even imagine it.
What kind of disdainful looks will the students outside the maze give him at this moment!
"Is this what Ethan is trying to teach us in this match: to abandon this useless hesitation and kill the enemy without delay...?"
'
Harry murmured.
He lowered his head helplessly.
I felt a deep sense of frustration with myself.
then.
Several seconds passed.
No playing card soldiers came forward to poke him away.
..Um?
Harry looked up in confusion.
Then came the Queen of Hearts, who had been so aggressive just moments before.
At that moment, she reached out and picked up the rosebud!
A touch of human emotion shone through his gray, pupil-less eyes.
You actually... didn't kill me...
When a normal voice, instead of a wail, comes from the stone statue's mouth.
Harry then realized that the voice was actually quite young.
Black tears streamed down his petrified face.
The Queen of Hearts turned her head and looked down at Harry.
He asked slowly:
Why? Why not kill me, the source of the curse?
"
'
Harry paused.
He had absolutely no idea what was happening.
Perhaps after asking the question, the Queen of Hearts will instantly switch to a fighting stance.
He laughed mockingly, then shoved the scepter into the ground.
—That's so Ethan.
Harry swallowed.
Standing up, she answered from the bottom of her heart, "Because...because that's not how you resolve a curse."
'
"I don't want to hurt innocent people."
When it came to the last sentence.
Harry's tone hardened, and he straightened his back.
He was acutely aware of it.
Even if he were given another chance, he would probably still make the same choice.
Just like in the second match, Sister Furong was possessed by Momo Ran.
Is it to be removed from the curse?
Does that mean we have to hurt such an innocent girl?
Harry murmured.
They have made preparations for being buried.
But I never expected it.
The Queen of Hearts has changed her expression, but it's no longer her fighting face.
Instead, he laughed.
"...Ethan, I might have to disappoint you."
With the gentlest of words and with utmost gratitude, I said:
Thank you for choosing me, thank you for allowing me to exist...
Ah, that boy was right. Those who ultimately stand before me will be true warriors...
I can't keep causing trouble for others.
'
'
Harry stared, mouth agape.
It wasn't just him.
The audience outside the water screen were all dumbfounded.
Holding their breath, they watched this unexpected development intently!
In full view of everyone.
Then the Queen of Hearts picked up the rose.
Then, he stabbed himself hard in the heart!
"No!!"
Dumbledore instinctively took a step forward and reached out his hand toward the water curtain.
We want to stop this!
But the next second.
【ah!!!】
The black mist surged and burst forth with a piercing shriek!
It was irresistibly poured into the roses.
It devours you, turning you into its nourishment!
"Whoosh—"
—"
The roses suddenly bloomed.
The vibrant colors radiated wave after wave of light!
It illuminated the dimly lit labyrinth!
A drop of elixir liquid dripped from the rose.
It dripped onto the Queen of Hearts's greyish-white, rocky skin.
"Click-clack".
Several cracks appeared.
Soon, it covered the entire stone statue.
Then everything collapsed!
"Boom!"
Large chunks of rock crashed to the ground, sending up plumes of thick smoke.
And amidst this thick smoke.
She revealed a fair and serene face.
Oval face, long, smooth hair, delicate features.
Clearly, his size is still enormous.
She was still wearing that magnificent, dark red queen's dress.
Holding a golden scepter.
However, the feeling it evokes is completely different.
Gentle and reserved.
【...Huh? I'm still alive...】
It was clearly my own action.
The girl looked just as surprised as they did.
She looked down at her left chest.
See it in the heart-shaped groove drawn in the cartoon.
What sparkles is a complete ruby heart.
Thump, thump!
It beats powerfully, providing energy to the whole body.
So, no matter what, I will "recover"...?
Even if the challenger really pierces his own heart with the arrow of roses.
The dripping liquid absorbs the power of the curse.
It will also give her a new lease on life.
However, what will happen to the challenger afterward is uncertain.
Ah...was all of this within your expectations, Lord Ethan?
That's amazing! That's incredible!
.
Tears streamed down Ariana's cheeks.
this time.
It is no longer the black mud affected by the curse.
Instead, they were clear, transparent tears.
Large drops fell into the pond.
Soon, the pool was filled with clear water.
then.
That Triwizard Tournament trophy that haunts the dreams of all warriors.
It surfaced.
It's right there, within easy reach.
at the same time.
A golden, shimmering admonition appeared in mid-air:
A true warrior is not defined by their physical strength.
Rather, it's about knowing when to sheathe your sword.
Congratulations, brave warrior who upheld justice!
Pick up the trophy, you've passed all the challenges!!
I saw those words that shone with brilliance.
Harry couldn't help but burst into tears.
Finally... the torture is finally over!!
He wiped away his tears and gripped the magic wand tightly.
But a proud grin spread across his face!
I am incredibly proud to be a member of the Beacon Society, led by Ethan!
"That was amazing... I'll probably never forget those three matches Ethan designed for the rest of my life."
Harry thought with a smile.
On the other side, outside the maze.
.
"This is so shocking..."
'
Bagman stared wide-eyed, muttering to himself as he gazed at the water curtain.
For the first time, I thought Ethan designed the competition.
That's fucking awesome.
He turned his head, wanting to share his excitement.
But he was startled by the expression on Dumbledore's face.
That white wizard with a mindset as steady as the Alps.
at this time.
Two tear tracks appeared on his aged face!
Dumbledore gazed at the vivid face of his sister, a face long buried in his memory.
He murmured hoarsely, "I misunderstood you, Mr. Vincent... You have a much broader and deeper vision than I thought, no, you have a much broader and deeper vision than I did."
It's like standing atop a mountain, gazing at a distance that most people can never reach in their lifetime.
Even beyond the ground.
Gazing at the sky.
Despite being extraordinary, he still possessed a kind heart.
He is a benevolent king.
The insane mind that comes with this talent.
This also made Ethan stand out from the crowd.
...Well, given Ethan's personality, he probably wouldn't care at all.
Dumbledore thought of those who were persecuted by Ethan.
A smile involuntarily crept onto his lips.
Bagman, with a look of horror on his face, pondered seriously, "The handover process for the headmaster's position should probably start soon... Hmm, should we let Ethan teach Defense Against the Dark Arts for a year first, to give him some experience?"
Anyway.
one way or another.
Professors come and go, but the Defense Against the Dark Arts class remains constant.
New faces every year, each one different.
So, next...
Dumbledore's smile faded.
He gripped the old magic wand he had brought with him.
A murderous aura, capable of killing anyone who stood in his way, surged in his eyes!
Next up should be Voldemort.
The center of the maze.
Go forth and claim the honor that belongs to you!
Ariana lay gracefully on her side on the ground, smiling at Harry.
With an elegant wave of his hand.
The soldiers, dressed as red playing cards, all knelt down and saluted.
It's very prestigious and has a very strong sense of ceremony.
Harry blushed.
They were so eager to pick up the trophy, their hands and feet moving in unison.
But at this moment...
Suddenly, she paused, as if remembering something.
He turned his head and looked at Cedric, who had exhausted all his strength and was unable to move on the ground.
A big smile immediately spread across his face.
He turned around and took two steps at a time.
He helped Cedric up.
Harry: "Come on! I would never have gotten this far without you! Let's touch the trophy together!"
Cedric exclaimed, moved, "Brother...!"
The two stumbled towards the pool.
They exchanged a glance.
Filled with excitement and anticipation.
They reached out together and grasped the trophy.
"Snapped!"
In an instant.
The two figures disappeared from the spot.
"what?"
In the stands.
Hermione frowned, exchanging puzzled glances with the students around her. "The trophy... is a door key?" she asked doubtfully.
At this time.
Hermione caught a glimpse of Professor McGonagall, who suddenly stood up.
His face showed tangible astonishment!
For an instant.
Hermione's heart sank to rock bottom.