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Moreover, they took 70%.
Lee Jordan and his two friends have become beggars on their knees.
But looking at the division of labor among the four of them—some came up with ideas, some used connections to make contacts, some negotiated, and some acted as shills—each performed their own role, and they certainly put on a good show.
Based on their ability to cause trouble, it wasn't a mistake to bring them into the genius club.
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The photo shows Gabrielle Delacour.
Chapter 401 Duel Round Tournament
The afternoon sun was warmer than the morning sun, and the young wizards gathered at the Quidditch arena.
The Quidditch arena was more than twice the size of usual, and the seats were packed with wizards who had come to watch.
With the first two matches generating buzz, the Triwizard Tournament has already become a sensation across Europe.
Wizard duels are a traditional activity that most wizards enjoy.
Therefore, the stands were filled with tourists from all over Europe.
Merchants in Hogsmeade have been making a killing these past few days.
Levin's illusion-generating device has been further upgraded.
Although the match hasn't started yet, the illusion-generating device has already begun operating.
In what was supposed to be a live-streamed illusion, a male wizard was riding a flying broomstick to fetch his wife.
A full glass of butterbeer sits in front of the broom handle.
The man rode his broomstick, flying around a grove of trees and overcoming numerous obstacles.
After turning a corner, a house suddenly appeared in front of us.
The flying broom came to an abrupt stop and came to a steady halt in front of the tree.
The man picked up the glass from the broom handle; the butterbeer inside hadn't spilled a drop of foam.
Immediately afterwards, several large characters appeared on the screen:
"Cornflower Flying Broomstick, stable and safe - also has a built-in anti-theft buzzer."
The final scene shows the man drinking the butterbeer in one gulp, while his wife boards a flying broom from behind, and the two disappear into the distance on their brooms.
This illusion-generating device is already able to receive advertisements.
Besides the eye-catching giant illusionary advertisement in the center of the stadium, various billboards also flashed on the surrounding fences, like a cascading waterfall of colors, constantly changing various enticing print advertisements.
The Quidditch arena of 723 has been completely transformed and is no longer recognizable as it once was.
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In the center of the arena is a long dueling platform, surrounded by soft mats to prevent the fighters from getting injured from falls.
Meanwhile, to add some variables and simulate a real battle, desks and chairs were randomly placed on the mats around the area, allowing warriors to use spells such as [Summoning Spell], [Levitation Spell], and [Transfiguration Spell] to execute special tactics.
Further out, four metal pillars stand tall, each four or five meters high, forming a perfect rectangle.
Each pillar is inlaid with glittering magical gems, and its surface is covered with dense magical runes, clearly containing powerful magical energy.
"Ah, Ms. Jaina, it's a pleasure to meet you." Sirius Black walked over from the high stands, laughing, and warmly shook hands with Jaina.
“You look good,” Jaina said, looking Sirius up and down. She shook hands with him and patted him on the shoulder with the other.
Compared to his thin and haggard appearance a year ago, he has gained weight and does look much more energetic.
"This is all thanks to you and Mr. Green." Sirius's eyes were filled with gratitude towards Jaina.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the two parted ways.
Jaina noticed that Sirius, like them, was also sitting in the most luxurious penthouse box.
“It seems he has begun to try to restore the Black family’s influence.” Jaina nodded slightly. Sirius was also an ally of theirs, and this was beneficial to the Genius Club.
At this moment, several Auror guards in new uniforms stepped forward. They parted the crowded people to clear a path for Jaina, Cirira, Penelope, and Onyxia, escorting them to their private box.
Due to the special arrangements of the competition, there was no scoring process by referees today, and therefore no referee's stand was set up.
Levin was sitting in the audience with Cho Chang and the four little ones.
As the organizer and referee, Levin gave himself a special privilege by arranging a seat in the first row of the coaches' bench.
Although the Magic Live Streaming System allows every viewer to clearly see the details of the match, the coaching staff also plays a special role.
The coaches' bench is in the first row of the stands, allowing them to get up close to the Warriors.
In addition, before the match, the coaches can go down to the field to give guidance to the players.
"Sister...where are Hermione and the others?" Gabrielle looked around but didn't see Hermione and Fleur, so she asked curiously.
“As per procedure, they also underwent wand testing in the lounge to prevent any cheating,” Levin explained with a smile. “After the testing, they sat on the benches on either side of the arena and waited for the match to begin.”
The clock struck 9:20 a.m., ten minutes before the match officially began.
Several Warriors players emerged from the locker room and took their seats on either side of the court.
Their faces showed a hint of nervousness, after all, this was their first time competing in such a public setting.
Although the first two matches were also broadcast live, the venues were larger and relatively closed off, so there was no need to face so many spectators. This was completely different from the atmosphere of competing in front of thousands of wizards today.
Levin looked at Hermione, smiled, and made an encouraging gesture.
The little witch returned his smile with a bright and charming one.
Fleur stood next to Hermione, watching their interaction, and couldn't help but feel a little jealous, pouting her lips in dissatisfaction.
Levin noticed Fleur's slight mood and immediately waved to her as well, mouthing "Good luck!"
Furong then smiled and blew Levin a kiss.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the third competition is about to begin!" Bagman's passionate voice resounded throughout the arena, earning thunderous applause.
As he spoke, the illusion generator immediately stopped playing the advertisements and replaced them with the dueling ring in the center of the Quidditch arena.
"At this very moment, our six warriors have entered the arena!" As soon as Bagman finished speaking, the figures of the six warriors appeared in the illusion high in the sky.
The wizard who controlled the Arcane Eye seemed to have a special fondness for Fleur Delacour.
Therefore, Furong's pretty face occupied the largest part of the fantasy.
In the image, the girl's cherry lips are slightly pouting, and her adorable, coquettish expression is made even more captivating by the Veela's allure.
A collective gasp rippled through the audience; almost everyone was captivated by her irresistible charm.
At this moment, their heartfelt sentiments converge into one sentence:
Who wants to see what the other warriors are doing? Why not just show the whole screen of Hibiscus?
However, at that moment, the girl on the screen suddenly changed from annoyed to happy, her smile blooming like spring flowers.
The mixed-race Veena's charming laughter was like the warm spring sun, captivating everyone.
Next, they saw the girl gently blow a kiss towards a certain direction on the screen.
The whole place erupted in chaos.
How can it be repaired?
Viewers speculated about which lucky person would win the beauty's favor.
The photographer seemed to sense the audience's anticipation, so he controlled his magical eye to follow Hibiscus's gaze.
Just as Levin was about to be exposed, he finally discovered everything that was happening on the big screen.
So he immediately snapped his fingers, thinking to himself:
"I'm sorry, Principal, please cover for me."
With a whoosh, the secret eye was forcibly turned, shining directly at the three principals on the other side of the coaching bench.
How could Levin's handcrafted magical items not have some backdoors?
At that moment, Principal Dumbledore was dozing off and had no idea that the camera would suddenly turn to him.
His sound asleep was immediately exposed on the live stream, causing the audience to burst into laughter.
In this way, the audience's attention was cleverly diverted.
Shortly after, the host Ludo Bagman's voice rang out again: "The competition is about to begin. Please allow me to introduce the rules of the competition."
The wizards in the stands gave a warm round of applause.
As the applause subsided, Bagman's voice slowly rang out:
"The third match of the Triwizard Tournament is completely different from the first two. This time, we will abandon the subjective scoring of the judges and let the performance of the contestants be the sole criterion for judgment. The competition will adopt a single round-robin format, with a total of fifteen exciting duels. Each warrior will face off against the other five contestants one by one to ensure the fairness and impartiality of the competition."
He paused for a moment, as if waiting for everyone to digest and understand, before continuing: "In each duel, the two contestants will compete for a total of 2 points. The victor will receive all 2 points, while the loser will receive nothing. If the two contestants are tied, they will each receive 1 point. Only those contestants who can win all five duels can ultimately win the honor of a perfect score."
"Next, let's talk about the competition schedule," Ludo continued, his voice gentle yet rhythmic. "To ensure the athletes are in peak condition, we've divided the competition into three days, totaling five matches. There will be one match each morning and evening on these three days, with the final match on the morning of the third day. Within each match, there will be three games, with the six warriors facing off in pairs within the same match, and each warrior playing only one game."
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The picture shows a hibiscus.
Chapter 402 Harry vs. Polyakov
After introducing the competition format, Bagman announced, "Next, please welcome the referee and safety officer of the competition, Ms. Nymphadora Tonks, the deputy director of the Auror office, to announce the rules of the duel."
Then, Nymphadora Tonks, dressed in a smart white Auror uniform, walked onto the stage, which was met with another round of cheers.
The scene of Tonks, wearing the same uniform, calmly and methodically commanding the Aurors and golems on that World Cup night, ultimately annihilating the thugs, is still vivid in my mind.
Since that battle, Tonks has become very famous.
"Hello everyone, I am Nymphadora Tonks." Tonks' expression was serious and her words were crisp, completely different from her usual playful and mischievous self.
Her explanation was very simple: "There are only four rules for the duel:"
“First, there’s the determination of victory or defeat.” Her voice was clear and strong. “If one of the duelists is unable to stand up and put up an effective fight within ten seconds, or falls off the dueling platform, then he or she is considered the loser. The winner must stop attacking at this point.”
She paused briefly, then continued, "Secondly, there's the determination of a draw. If both duelists lose their ability to fight back at the same moment, or fall off the dueling platform at the same time, or if no winner is determined within fifteen minutes, then the duel is recorded as a draw."
"Furthermore, regarding the use of magical items and potions," her tone held a hint of sternness, "in the dueling arena, aside from wands as the sole weapon, warriors are forbidden from using any magical items or consuming potions to enhance their abilities. After the duel, they may only use healing magic and potions provided by healers designated by the organizers to treat their wounds; all other potions are strictly prohibited. Incidentally, these healers are all from St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Arts, so their professionalism is guaranteed."