In the dim corridor, the shadows of the group stretched long and thin under the torchlight, swaying with the flickering flames like ghosts trying to grasp something.
"Wade Gray dared to challenge all of us, so he must have set a trap ahead. We can't let him lead us by the nose."
Ganesh calmly said, "We need to be careful of him or his Magic Golem ambushing us."
Zahid said, "I know a Spell—Fiery Shield. As long as we use the Fiery Shield to block the front, Gray's Magic Golems won't be able to break through!"
"Fiery Shield?" Natasha's eyebrows twitched. She looked at Zahid suspiciously and asked, "What kind of Fiery Shield?"
Outside the Streaming Mirror, although the students were full of anticipation, many of the headmasters immediately sat up straight, their eyes fixed on the curly-haired Zahid on the screen.
Wizards who had experienced the war still remembered that Grindelwald had a Spell called "Fiendfyre," which was extremely powerful. It could instantly burn opponents to ash and was almost his signature move.
Headmaster Adso glanced at Dumbledore. Seeing that he had no intention of speaking, Adso took the initiative to ask, "Professor Usha, is that child connected to the Alliance?"
Professor Usha of Akatim frowned slightly. Under the scrutiny of others, she shook her head and said, "No, probably not… Akatim doesn't have this Spell either. It's likely his parents or elders taught him."
Zahid, who was the focus of everyone's attention, was unaware of it. He scratched his head in confusion and said, "It's just that kind of Spell!"
He pointed his Wand forward into the corridor and clearly said, "Fiery Shield!"
*Boom—*
A golden-red flame burst from the tip of his Wand. It suddenly spread out about three or four feet away, forming a circular shield. The flames at the edges roared, occasionally splattering and scorching the vines on the ground.
Natasha breathed a sigh of relief, her hand, which had been secretly gripping her Wand, relaxed slightly. She said, "So it's that kind of Fiery Shield."
Zahid dispelled the magic and exhaled, saying, "Save it for a critical moment. I can't maintain this shield for too long."
"Actually, I have an idea." Ganesh pointed at the vines on the surrounding walls and said, "Why don't we make shields out of these vines? If we light them on fire, not only can we burn Wade Gray's Magic Golems, but we can also guard against his Spell attacks."
Everyone's eyes lit up simultaneously.
To become a Champion for their respective schools, regardless of their proficiency in other subjects, they were all at least skilled in Spells, Transfiguration, and Defense Against the Dark Arts.
The group worked together and quickly created several shields capable of fully defending their front, back, left, and right. They levitated them with the Levitation Charm and then ignited them. The surrounding temperature abruptly rose, and their somewhat anxious mood settled down again.
As they stopped to create the shields, Harry had quietly caught up. He heard the crackling of burning vines and the voices of the group. Cautiously, he stopped and peeked from a distance to observe.
A tiny sand rat had already scurried behind Harry. It too stealthily hid itself under a few leaves, only its dark, beady eyes showing.
Abby and the others didn't notice Harry, and Harry didn't notice the sand rat two feet away.
As the four walked forward, one person and one rat cautiously followed. Some blue birds flew around scattered throughout the corridor. Everyone knew these were the Streaming Mirror's recording equipment, and they all acted as if they weren't there.
"Maintain formation, don't rush!"
Abby growled softly, gritting her teeth as she and her companions advanced back-to-back.
The Fiery Shields slowly rotated around the group, forming an impenetrable barrier that made the damp, cold underground passage scorch with rolling heat.
"There's a Chamber of Secrets ahead!" Olga, who was in the lead, said, "Stay vigilant. Wade Gray might be inside."
"Leave the shields to us!" Ganesh said, "Olga, Zahid, Abby, prepare to cast Spells!"
They had already discussed how to gain an advantage the moment they met and at least withstand the first wave of the trap.
As long as they could break the Magic Golems' numerical advantage and have a chance to fight Wade Gray face-to-face, none of them believed they would lose to a fourteen-year-old boy.
Ganesh, Samuel, and Natasha each controlled two shields to guard against Magic Golem ambushes; the other three gripped their Wands tightly, not even preparing to chant Spells. The moment they saw someone, they would unleash their most familiar Spells.
Just as the group was about to enter the Chamber of Secrets, the sand rat secretly following behind suddenly stiffened. It looked up at the dark ceiling of the corridor.
"Rustle, rustle, rustle…"
Faint sounds came from above. Samuel's ears twitched, and a sudden unease rose in his heart.
He looked at Abby and asked, "Did you hear anything—"
At that very moment, countless Scorpion Golems poured down like a black rain. Although their bodies were made of weeds and vines, their outer shells strangely gleamed with a metallic luster in the firelight.
Zahid's pupils instantly constricted. He violently pointed his Wand upwards and roared, "Fiery Shield!"
Flames shot out, forming a shield above the group, but the next second, countless Magic Golems, engulfed in flames, passed through the barrier and landed directly on them!
Although they were ignited, the low-temperature flames couldn't instantly burn the Magic Golems to ashes. Moreover, not all of the Magic Golems' bodies were made of plants.
The raging fire instead enhanced the Magic Golems' attack power. Because Zahid was tall, a Magic Golem landed on his head first. His black curly hair immediately caught fire, and Zahid cried out in agony, frantically trying to swat the Scorpion Golem away.
The Fiery Shield immediately vanished, and more Magic Golems clattered down, lunging at the group with extended claws.
"Armor prot—"
Abby hadn't finished her Spell when several scorpions landed on her simultaneously. Their stingers pierced her skin, and a numbing sensation surged through her body like a tide.
She stumbled and fell to her knees, her vision blurring.
She saw the Scorpion Golems bravely stepping over the burning vine shields, rushing forward one after another towards the Champions who were still resisting;
She saw Samuel struggling to push back the Magic Golems in front of him, but four or five scorpions were already clinging to his back; Natasha's Wand was snatched by a Magic Golem; Ganesh seemed to be paralyzed as well; Zahid was the unluckiest, still on fire when he fell, and several Scorpion Golems jumped on him, trying to put out the flames.
Olga was extremely decisive. He covered his face with both hands and roared, sprinting towards the Chamber of Secrets. The Magic Golems that tried to stop him were knocked away, trampled, and even his robe caught fire, but he didn't stop.
Just as a glimmer of hope appeared in Abby's eyes, she saw Olga crash into the Chamber of Secrets, only to have his ankle entangled by a chain flying out of nowhere. Immediately followed by a strained scream, the red-haired wizard was hoisted up, hanging upside down.
*Plop!*
A Wand fell to the ground, rolled twice, and stopped, then was casually picked up by a passing Scorpion Golem.
Abby: "…"
She should have been despairing, but perhaps Olga's final shriek sounded so much like a little girl suddenly seeing a cockroach that she felt a bit like laughing instead.
Luckily… Hope got away with the Golden Egg…
As this thought flashed through her mind, darkness completely consumed her.
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