"I'm very happy to be able to return to Hogwarts to teach. I feel like I'm getting younger now that I'm surrounded by this familiar environment."
While talking and laughing, Slughorn took out his wand and clicked on the tablecloth, and many meals and drinks were placed at the table.
"I feel that you are more energetic than young people."
Raising his hand to touch the banyan tree beside the table, Aini complimented him just right. The two of them burst out laughing, and the atmosphere was very pleasant.
Although they are both potion masters, Slughorn and Snape have very different styles.
Even though Snape is calm and steady in life, he is extremely passionate and unrestrained in his profession. He prefers to be bold and innovative rather than follow the old ways.
Slughorn has mastered almost all the formulas that have been circulated in the world, and he is especially good at using them. When he combines several common potions, he can often achieve miraculous effects.
Moreover, Slughorn never hesitated to give full guidance to the juniors he was optimistic about. Aini benefited a lot from several private exchanges, and while grateful, he naturally respected the old gentleman very much.
Seeing that the game was not about to start yet, Slughorn took out a small wooden box from his pocket and pushed it in front of Aini.
"I think you need this."
With his palm slightly raised, Slughorn motioned for Aini to open it and take a look.
The wooden box didn't look big, but even if it wasn't opened, Ani could still detect the fluctuations from the traceless stretching spell on it.
Lifting the lid of the box, a note was stuck on the back, densely covered with small words.
There are more than twenty magic potions in two rows in the box, and the instructions for using these items are on the note.
"Thank you so much, this is exactly what I need."
After quickly browsing the note, Aini thanked him and put away the box on the table, feeling quite touched.
Since the traces of Horcruxes were discovered on Durmstrang's ship, Aini moved a large banyan tree from the Forbidden Forest, and its aerial roots were spread all along the lake shore, guarding the surrounding area tightly.
With Sylvie here, these plants are more useful than detecting magic, and are especially better at being hidden. Who would guard against the flowers, plants and trees that can be seen everywhere?
But for more than two months, no trace of the suspicious person has been found.
Feeling the increasingly warm weather, Aini wanted to fiddle with the blades of grass to give Mr. Riddle a little stimulation.
For example, let the breath of the Horcrux appear outside Durmstrang's ship.
After getting along with each other for a period of time, coupled with his performance in the original trajectory, Aini also gained a certain degree of trust in Slughorn, so he consulted him on some relevant issues a few days ago.
Unexpectedly, the old gentleman was so transparent. Not only did he guess what function Aini needed for the potion, he also silently configured the finished product.
Ani put away the wooden box, and the atmosphere of the conversation became more harmonious.
After a while, the three warriors walked to the arena accompanied by the referee.
Seeing that everyone's attention was attracted, Ani greeted Professor Slughorn and quietly walked towards a thick aerial root outside the crowd.
Avoiding everyone's sight, Aini pressed against the Qi Root, and his body disappeared in place, with almost no magic wave flowing out. When he reappeared, he was already in the other direction of the Black Lake.
Because the second test required a large area of water to be used as the venue, Durmstrang's magic ship was docked in a different place, which made it easier for Ani to move.
Everyone in Durmstrang went to the arena, and Ani easily bypassed the magic protection on the ship and entered the captain's cabin smoothly.
The layout inside was exactly the same as when he sneaked in with the help of Krum last time, except that the smell of Horcruxes was stronger than before, as if the box had been opened not long ago.
However, under the round-the-clock surveillance of Big Banyan Tree, no strangers were found boarding the ship.
Maybe one of the Durmstrang students, maybe...
Aini took out the wooden box and temporarily suppressed his thoughts. This was not the time to think about these things.
Inside the box was a set of combined potions. He took out the first bottle first and pulled out the cork. A faint dark purple smoke floated out, but magically gathered in the air and did not escape.
Half a minute later, there was no more smoke coming out of the bottle, and a purple sphere about two feet in diameter appeared in front of Aini.
When he selected the breath of the Horcrux with his mind, the sphere automatically pushed away the rest of the breath. Then Aini took out the largest bottle in the wooden box. This time, light blue mist floated out, two kinds of magic.
The fog gradually blended and turned into a rich orange color.
The remaining bottles were taken out one after another, either used alone or in combination. The time of effectiveness varied, and the color of the magic mist also changed several times.
At this time, there were three potions left in the wooden box. Aini took out the largest wide-mouth bottle. After opening it, the potion inside did not atomize. Instead, the magic mist in mid-air was quickly drawn in.
, blended with the magic potion and re-condensed into a ball of ink-colored liquid.
After getting out of the cabin, Ani did not return directly to the venue. Instead, he disappeared and appeared quietly next to Hermione.
With Voldemort's desperate risk on the side, it is obviously not appropriate to place several children in the lake as in the original trajectory.
Therefore, the process of the second game of the Triwizard Tournament has been greatly changed, divided into three small levels, and linked with the next trial.
The first level is the simplest. As long as the warriors can identify the identification object - the golden eggshell, they can follow the guidance to find a treasure chest.
This level tests the warriors' ability to withstand pressure and see if they can keep their heads clear in the deep and silent lake.
There are five Grindylows patrolling next to the treasure chest, with different routes. This is the second test. Whether it is sneaking or fighting, as long as you get the items in the treasure chest, you will pass.
Hermione swam over openly. With the blessing of the magic chain, the little witch's appearance had not changed at all, but she was more flexible than a fish in the water.
When the first Grindylow discovered her, the remaining ones quickly surrounded her.
【Bright Impact!】
The girl muttered silently in her heart, and bright light burst out from the front end of the wand.
After being in darkness for a long time, the sudden light made the five Grindylows subconsciously want to escape. However, before they could take action, a sudden attack declared the girl's victory.
After bypassing the floating Grindylow in front of her, Hermione took the items in the treasure box and swam towards the shore.
When Hermione cast Light Blast, Aini also showed some breath at the right time, and then stayed there, waiting for the next challenger.
After a while, Ani saw Fleur's figure in the distance, and by this time Hermione had returned to the shore, heading towards her own cheers and glory.