Luke really couldn't understand how Dumbledore had the nerve to say this.
After all, if the situation at Hogwarts continues to be left unchecked, it would not be surprising to Luke that it would evolve into what it is now.
Of course, since Dumbledore has spoken like this, as a student, he cannot disgrace his principal. After all, there are Jeff, a group of 'good students' who still dare to attack the principal's guests in front of their principal. Of course he couldn't follow.
When Dumbledore appeared, the expression on Gilbert's face became quite helpless. He now knew that the matter of the withering of the snakewood must be closely related to Luke and the others. But because of this attack, if he dared to continue questioning on this matter, he would fall out.
We were attacked on your territory, and you didn't care if you couldn't control us, but now you're still questioning us.
To be honest, in this situation, it would be very embarrassing to just turn around and leave.
"I thought you would come and stop it later."
Luke looked at Gilbert, took a step back, stood behind Dumbledore, and then asked.
"Because when you were attacked, there was no way to stop it."
Gilbert doesn't do anything like that. Now I can only say whatever I have to say. After all, the other party has already taken the absolute initiative.
Unless he wants to flip the table, Luke and Dumbledore can now leave as they please and stay as they please.
But...even if he really has the intention to overturn the table, he still has to see if he has the ability to overturn the table. There were only a few people who could lift the table in front of Dumbledore, and Ai Gilbert was definitely not one of them.
He looked at Luke like he was seeing a fox hiding behind a tiger.
"Nothing else." Ai Gilbert made an invitation gesture, "If you two are still willing, then Yinfamouni Magic Academy welcomes you."
Luke and Dumbledore looked at each other, then looked at Rolf and Newt who were walking out of the woods behind them. They nodded and said, "The purpose of our coming here has never changed."
The sincere tone is like a rock in the waves, with a sense of everlasting solidity. But in reality...reefs will always break as time goes by and the waves hit them.
"We are here to help you, Principal Albert."
Luke seemed to mean it.
But no one seemed to believe him.
So this group of people followed the mountain path and walked to the Yinfamouni Magic Academy located on the top of the mountain.
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There wasn't much preparation for the welcome ceremony. After the attack and Luke's establishment of power, the exchange seemed particularly awkward. As a half-local, Rolf took the initiative to assume the role of Luke's tour guide. It's just that this tour guide seems a bit incompetent. After all, he has not been teaching in the school for too long.
So Miranda followed the two of them, checking and filling in the gaps for Rove from time to time.
Luke followed them as they walked in this school whose history was not long compared to Hogwarts. The corridors they were most proud of hanging with the founders and outstanding alumni of all generations seemed so short to Luke. . And there are also some people who cannot be regarded as real big shots.
His expression was still perfect, and he could maintain this expression of admiration with a hint of surprise all day long.
Of course, in most cases this is not necessary.
"This is the best viewing platform in our school."
They walked through the corridors, walked down the halls, climbed the stairs, and finally reached this huge terrace.
Luke nodded with emotion, this time he was really emotional.
"Really, this observation deck is great. There is no such thing as an observation deck in Hogwarts. If we want to see the scenery of the entire school, we have to climb to the top floor and look down from the attic where the owls live." said Really, I don’t hate animals like owls, and I bought a great owl myself, but I still don’t think it’s going to stop them from smelling bad when they’re together.”
Of course there is no such thing as an observation deck at Hogwarts. Because it's a castle. The castle is not only the residence of the nobles, but also the fortress of the nobles. Its greater role is at the military level, at least when Hogwarts Castle was built.
Why build an observation deck? Do you want to leave a chance to hit someone's head with a magic spell?
However, Yinfalmorny is obviously not Hogwarts, nor is it a gloomy, depressing and mysterious castle. It is more like a beautiful manor. This place is more suitable for students to study and live than Hogwarts.
"It's ridiculous...and the best thing about our school is not this observation deck."
Miranda smiled politely, but Luke could see that there was a little embarrassment in that politeness.
Anyone else would be embarrassed. Things like the observation deck are definitely not a good thing for a school to show its strength. But before, whether he was passing through the honor corridor or looking at the classrooms and experimental equipment, Luke just nodded in appreciation and made some simple comments. It's not as sincere as it is here at the observation deck.
But Luke didn't care. He walked to the edge of the observation deck, put his hands on the marble railing, and looked at everything in front of him. The most eye-catching one is naturally the tree.
"Snake wood is higher than I imagined and what I saw from the data."
Luke said with emotion.
As far as the eye can see, the big tree not too close to the teaching area looks like a snake raising its front half. This is also one of the characteristics of snake trees. They always look very similar to the postures of various snakes.
However, the tree in front of you will still make those who know snake trees feel even more surprised. Because it's just too big. According to its legend, it shouldn't be so tall.
Some people think that this is the power of the Slytherin wand, while others boldly believe that the legend of the snake tree is false. It has always grown here and has no power at all.
To be honest, such a situation is not impossible. After all, there is no one like Nico Flamel in the United States. Most information can be forged.
At this time, the snake tree looked so weak. It is already half-decayed. And it is about to decline.
Luke didn't know why his nose suddenly felt sore, sore for no reason.
He rubbed his nose and suppressed his emotions with emotional control.
"Let's go and see if we can rescue this guy."
Luke took a deep breath, and he understood that he had been affected to a certain extent after all. Even though the emotions have calmed down, the memories and feelings it brought are not fake.
Miranda and Rolf looked a little strange. They didn't expect Luke to react like this. Miranda could feel Luke's pushback, while Rolf still remembered Luke's words in the morning, "There is no hope, just wait to die."
But now, Luke seemed to have been stimulated by something, seemed to have a solution, and seemed to want to really do his part.
Miranda frowned, she no longer thought Luke was an innocent child. On the contrary, she now knew very well that Luke was a cunning fox. At least he's a fox for now.
Her first reaction was not that Luke had a conscience, but that Luke might really have nothing to do, and now she couldn't wait to try her best.
"Okay, let's go over there."
Miranda said with some regret. Luke sensed Miranda's emotions, but said nothing. He just nodded silently.
The three people walked towards Snakewood under the leadership of Miranda.
"But, in any case, I hope you can tell us what is the reason for its withering."
In front of a door leading to the courtyard, Miranda stopped and faced the opening in front of her. She didn't look at Luke because she knew that Luke didn't have to agree.
"If I couldn't save it, I would tell you. But I'm telling the truth. If I couldn't save it, there's no point in telling you why. After all, it's the results that matter."
"And if I can save it. Then such a request is meaningless."
Luke's tone had turned a little cold without even realizing it.
"So now. Take me there."
Luke didn't yell and drop harsh words. Instead, he said this in a slightly cold tone.
"Luke." Rove tugged on his sleeve. Tell him to calm down.
Luke understood what Rove meant, so he turned back and smiled at Rove.
Then he saw Luo Fu shivering violently.
"Your eyes, Luke."
Luofu lowered his voice and said.
Eye?
Luke didn't understand what Rolf meant. At this time, Miranda had already opened the door, so Luke temporarily put aside his doubts and walked in that direction.
Miranda wanted to turn around and say something to Luke, but Luke stepped past her. He looked so serious, even a little...cold.
"He He……"
Miranda subconsciously wanted to stop Luke, but Rove held her hand.
Looking at Luke's back, Rolf shook his head, and then said: "Let him go on his own. It's best not to get close to him now."
"What's wrong with him?"
"How would I know? I only know that he gives me a familiar feeling now."
"What does it feel like?"
Miranda was a little confused.
"That's how I felt when I saw a rune snake hunting prey from a distance."
Rolf stared at Luke's back with vigilance. He didn't know what happened to Luke, but he knew that Luke was in a very wrong state now.
Luke stopped and looked at the tree in front of him with a calm expression.
But the magic power around him began to surge crazily. The snake tree began to shake crazily, and a large number of yellow leaves began to fall. The remaining green areas began to turn yellow and wither.
Miranda saw this scene and became anxious instantly.
No, you were the one who saved Shemu in the past, but why is the situation obviously worse now?
Miranda was about to rush into the courtyard in one stride, preparing to pull Luke back. If the withering of the snakewood is a foregone conclusion, then it must be allowed to wither naturally and cannot be accelerated artificially. Long-term pain is worse than short-term pain? joke.
How long Snakewood can live is how long Ai Gilbert can be the principal.
How could she allow Snakewood to die completely today?
But the moment she stepped half-foot into the courtyard, a low roar came to her ears. Then a huge impact came from in front of her, knocking Miranda far away.
Fortunately, Luo Fu had quick eyesight and quick hands, and turned the wall behind him into a soft shape. Miranda got stuck in the wall, but luckily she wasn't hurt.
Rolf looked at Luke with some surprise through the door, which was not very big. If he saw it correctly, there was a shadow of a snake there just now.
"Hell, with such a large amount of magic power, there won't be a riot."
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"To be honest, Gilbert, as a senior, I think you are a little obsessed."
Dumbledore was very satisfied with the taste of a cup of hot cocoa. He had a preference for sweets, so the drink in front of him was quite delicious to him.
So he was in a good mood and prepared to give some advice to this junior in the education field.
"Oh, Professor Dumbledore, do you have any advice?"
Gilbert said with a smile on his face. He always seems so calm and collected in front of outsiders. Even during the previous attack, he did not lose his composure.
"It's not really a lesson, it just feels a bit pity."
Dumbledore said seriously: "In fact, if you want to secure your current position, the snakewood is certainly important. It will be the trigger for your resignation. All the school directors will impeach you when it completely withers."
"But this is not the fundamental reason." Dumbledore shook his head regretfully.
"Even if Snakewood withers, you should still be able to secure your position as principal."
"Whether it's to improve your own strength. As long as you are strong enough, no one will be willing to threaten you with the position of principal of Yinfa Mouni. Otherwise, they will have to arrange a better position for you."
Newt, who was silent, curled his lips when he heard this.
Yes, this is indeed Dumbledore's experience. If he wanted it, those who asked him to leave the position of Headmaster of Hogwarts would have to give up their seats to Dumbledore. Few people would think of doing this kind of loss-making business.
This is simply not cost effective.
"But there is no replicability in this, Professor." Gilbert listened to Dumbledore's nonsense, but he was not angry. "Now, you are the only wizard like you left."
"Then what you missed is the second possibility." Dumbledore laughed.
“You could have used this year to make changes and gain some support, especially from students, if you could bring them together.”
Gilbert exhaled and said: "Then you are not an educator, Professor Dumbledore. It is difficult for me to bridge the relationship between students, because they are not just students behind them."
"But at least I think you should give it a try. I don't think you're just here to be the principal."
Dumbledore shrugged: "Educators should always have their own persistence."
Gilbert fell into thinking, but he didn't think for long before he felt a powerful magic power.
He quickly stood up and looked in the direction where the magic power came from.
"what happened!"
he shouted in surprise.
