So, the next day.
Fortunately, Durmstrang only has one canteen, and Barty Crouch, who came to serve as a referee on behalf of the British Ministry of Magic, probably also has a room in the castle, unlike the “investigation teams” outside who live in a dedicated in the tent – so, after getting up at around five o’clock in the morning and dragging Baron there to chat for more than an hour, he finally saw Barty Crouch holding the A serious face walked into the cafeteria…
“Look, he’s coming!”
Baron nudged Avada with his elbow and quietly pointed at Crouch who was carrying a plate and walking towards the table: “Can you find anything unusual?”
[…Don’t talk yet. 】
On the surface, Avada pretended to be chatting and immersed in eating, while sending a brief message to Baron through the spiritual link. At the same time, she withdrew all her mental power from Noblic University and concentrated on analysis in the magic senses. He used Crouch’s vitality and mental power to carefully identify any traces that might be the imprint of the contract – after all, he didn’t know whether the contract between Crouch and Karkaroff had a time limit, and More than ten years have passed, so he was actually prepared to achieve nothing in this operation…
then.
“…”
“???”
As the observation gradually deepened, Avada’s brows gradually tightened, because what appeared in his eyes was an unexpected situation that he had never imagined: [Why… why are there so many contract marks on him? 】
【This is normal. 】
Balon showed an expected expression and explained in the mental link: [After all, he is a senior official of the Ministry of Magic, and he has also stayed in a position where it is very easy to get involved in secrets, such as the Director of the Department of Legal Enforcement. It’s normal to have a contract brand – to put it further, shouldn’t he have signed a confidentiality agreement for the Triwizard Tournament recently? An agreement of that level should also use a magic contract…]
[Wasn’t he transferred to a more public position like the International Magical Cooperation Department a long time ago? 】
Avada’s brows were still furrowed, but on the surface he was still immersed in eating without saying a word: [Although most of the contract marks on him are temporary, there are also more than one permanent marks. I’m afraid I don’t have one. I can’t make a conclusion without comparing it with Karkaroff, but Karkaroff’s whereabouts have been very strange recently, but in my current situation, if I go to find him without authorization, it will easily lead to speculation… Wait! 】
Balon saw Avada’s hand suddenly clenching the corner of his clothes tightly, so hard that veins popped up on the back of his hand, so he knew that he must have discovered something terrible, so he didn’t rush Asking to disturb him…
[…Unbreakable Vow. 】
Finally, Avada slowly withdrew his gaze and spit out a long mouthful.
【Congratulations. 】
Although Baron said congratulations, his expression was quite serious: [You have probably solved a big case – I’m afraid there will be another big thing revealed in a few days. 】
[Do you need me to send a message to Dumbledore? 】
Avada had revealed his speculation to Balon in advance – except for the two things that could not be told outside, including breaking into the archives of the Ministry of Magic and his secret alliance with two other warriors. Therefore, Balon also knew what was probably going on in the past hour or so, and what sinister undercurrents were hidden under the seemingly calm Durmstrang…
Of course, all this information was transmitted through the spiritual link, but he didn’t forget that he also had a badge on his body that could monitor his every move. However, he didn’t tell the other two warriors about the spiritual link – after all, it was one of his trump cards.
[…Tell him, it’s time for him to make preparations. 】
Avada nodded slightly.
The discovery of an unbreakable oath is enough to explain too many things – because the content of the oath cannot be put into writing, and the process of making an oath is too convenient and time-sensitive, and the consequences of breaking it are directly taking one’s life, etc., the unbreakable oath is usually made in It is widely used in shady transactions, and dark wizards are the main users.
Therefore, the Unbreakable Oath is also officially considered a mild black magic oath. The relevant knowledge is strictly controlled and unauthorized use is illegal. In addition, the Ministry of Magic has also introduced a Ministry of Magic staff policy to ensure openness and transparency (although it has not been achieved). Laws prohibiting the use of the Unbreakable Oath. Therefore, the discovery of such a thing in the body of a senior official of the Ministry of Magic is already a significant enough discovery.
Even if there really is no secret agreement between Crouch and Karkaroff, just relying on an oath, Avada can conclude that Crouch is definitely hiding some shady information – of course, he already has I secretly let go of Little Barty’s dirty information, but this shouldn’t require the restraint of an unbreakable oath…
[And things will become easier to handle later on. 】
The corners of his mouth turned up slightly: “After all, something like the Unbreakable Oath will leave obvious traces. Even if Crouch specially covered it up, I’m afraid it won’t be hidden from Dumbledore’s careful observation… Next You should be more careful, especially withstand the investigation teams – they are the hidden dangers most likely to rise up.”
【I know. 】
Baron nodded – as someone who has experienced the secret room crisis and is a key link in cracking the diary conspiracy, Baron has some psychological shadow on things like the “investigation team”: [If you need a wand, feel free to ask me for it. 】
【good. 】
Avada didn’t say much. After nodding, she and Baron stood up and left the cafeteria to prepare for this morning’s class.
…
The morning passed, at 11:30 noon, in a corridor on the third floor.
A group of seventh-grade students rushed out of the classroom and went downstairs to the cafeteria in a mess. After the students in the classroom, including the Beauxbatons warrior candidates who followed the class, also left with doubtful expressions, Fleur Delacour was the last to walk out of the classroom, closing the door and looking towards the corridor. On the other side – sure enough, a figure was slowly approaching from that direction.
“…”
Furong silently retracted her gaze and walked directly towards the figure. Then when she was about to pass him by, she raised her hand and pushed the hair covering her face behind her ears, as if she was being tickled by the hair. nature.
‘No surprises, no additional communication, just follow the plan. ’
Avada, who was passing by her, felt enlightened, touched her nose, walked over quickly, and went downstairs from the other side of the corridor.
