Chapter 1002 Employee Benefits

"Oh yes, I deserve it,"

Gilderoy Lockhart said softly, making no attempt to struggle.

As one of the first Major Arcanas, he knows better than anyone how abrupt his existence is.

In addition to him, including "Miss Fool", several other major arcanas all possess impressive magical abilities.

Even Xenophilius Lovegood, the editor-in-chief of "The Quibbler", his true strength cannot be underestimated. After all, he knew so many magic secrets before joining the organization. If he didn't have unfathomable strength, As a support, I have died countless times.

Among them, as a "criminal" who was forced to join the organization, his identity did not come from his strength.

Gilderoy Lockhart knew very well that his identity as the Major Arcana came more from the dangerous secrets he knew.

As the foundation of the Foundation, Destiny Group, and even Gringotts Wizarding Bank gradually stabilized, good luck could not always favor him.

Dumbledore, Grindelwald, and Scamander, the three wizards choosing their respective successors is a signal.

The system of alternating inheritance between the old and the new has also begun to take shape.

Let’s not talk about Xenophilius Lovegood’s profound and inscrutable magical attainments.

The blood bond between him and the "Reserve Priestess" and the long-standing plan revealed in the article of "The Quibbler" alone are enough to establish that the other party is qualified to take care of and guide those who have not fully developed after the death of the three old wizards. The two-winged eagle's "future generations" protection umbrella.

As for the other two Major Arcana, one is an immortal alchemist and the other is an anonymous heroic soul.

The only dissonant note was Gilderoy Lockhart.

Regardless of age, status, background, or even strength and power, he is really an eyesore for the future "Age of Fools".

"How much time do I have? Miss Caslana, Miss Granger."

Gilderoy Lockhart had a calm expression, took a breath, and turned his head to look at the two witches.

There is no doubt that basilisk hunting is a large-scale hunting activity that can easily result in "reasonable death".

With Elena and Hermione's sudden visit today, the last bit of luck in Lockhart's heart was almost shattered.

The Hyperion is currently suspended over the Black Lake, and any resistance or escape is futile. As a high-level black-robed wizard who has personally witnessed the Hyperion's attack and commanded the partial "Bulang Fang Retreat Plan," Geed Naturally, Robert Lockhart would not let his last moments be too embarrassing.

"Eh? What time? Didn't you decide this yourself?"

Elena frowned inexplicably, looked at Hermione's searching eyes and shook her head.

"Besides, I also said that I am accompanying Hermione here today...she just wants to get some answers."

"Professor Lockhart, have you misunderstood something?"

Hermione curled her hair subconsciously with her fingers, bit her lip, and said carefully after considering her words.

"How about we change places and continue somewhere where there is no one? I know this is a bit abrupt, but I think if some problems are not solved, then whether it is for me, you, or even more people, It’s a very unfair thing…”

Curly hair! Curly hair! And she bit her lip too!

Lockhart's pupils contracted violently.

His face turned pale, he hesitated for a few seconds, and then spoke softly while holding on to the last bit of luck.

"I-I want to meet Professor Dumbledore..."

"Of course, we can go to the principal's office, it's quieter there."

Elena said quickly, looking around the surrounding environment, her eyes lingering on the ghost not far away for a few seconds.

"This is not a very suitable place, right? Do you have any other unfinished arrangements here?"

Although she didn't know why Lockhart looked a little uncomfortable, she didn't plan to stay here for too long.

The ghost rider from the Headless Knights did not go far. He was floating back and forth dozens of meters away from the gate of Hogwarts. From time to time, he took advantage of the break of playing with "heads" to observe and stand by the door calmly. The three people seemed to feel that their actions were very secretive.

However, this is obviously too naive for "The Fool" and "The Hanged Man".

If Ulyanovsk was at the highest level of martial law, that guy would have been under the Forgotten Curse for two rounds.

"Uh, now? I thought it was tomorrow—"

Lockhart blinked and twitched his fingers in his robes.

However, his eyes finally stopped at the necklace exposed on Elena Haobai's neck.

What was he thinking? How could he have the chance to resist Miss Fool, the Sandaime Demon King, and the Fairy Queen of Gringotts?

It was a magic necklace blessed by the power of top wizards such as Grindelwald, Dumbledore, Flamel, etc. Even Voldemort in his heyday could not break the shield with one blow during a sneak attack, let alone him. A kind of ordinary person with low magical power and only relying on a little cleverness to survive.

What's more important is that now he and Elena are too close.

Within two steps, Elena is nearly invincible - a comment Newt Scamander secretly told Lockhart before.

"Of course it's now. We have a holiday tomorrow and officials from the Ministry of Magic are coming."

Elena glanced at Gilderoy Lockhart inexplicably. Has this guy lost his mind again today?

At the same time, Hermione also noticed something was wrong and explained in a panic.

"Professor Lockhart, this is the case - Elena said before that all your previous records have been erased. Therefore, no one except the Major Arcana knows about your past experiences. But I I feel that some things still have to be..."

Damn it, I really shouldn’t have listened to this evil-minded white-haired dumpling.

How can such a question be asked so easily? A wizard as smart as Professor Lockhart must be very embarrassed now, right?

Hermione looked evasively to the left and right, and finally passed Gilderoy Lockhart's body and landed on the research institute behind him.

"Ahem, that's right."

Lockhart followed Hermione's line of sight and looked behind him, then glanced at the institute with some reluctance.

"This can be considered...a good result. At least the current situation is much better than that mouse -"

I can finally say goodbye to that Russian shrew.

But this can be considered a good thing, the nightmare is finally over.

At least in the eyes of the wizarding world and Muggles, Gilderoy Lockhart died as a hero.

"Rat? Peter Pettigrew? What are you talking about?"

Elena glanced at Lockhart with a strange expression, her eyes scanning his pale face.

At a certain moment, a ridiculous and funny guess suddenly appeared in her mind.

"Hey, wait, can you..."

Elena raised her eyebrows and looked at the despairing wizard with a mixture of laughter and laughter.

"Professor Lockhart, you don't think... we are here to execute you secretly, right?! No, no?"

"Hey, it turns out - ahem, haha, of course not, how could it be possible?"

After Lockhart was stunned for two or three seconds, he laughed dryly, his expression a little embarrassed and a little suspicious.

Unlike several other wizards who don't know the truth, he really knows how bad this witch is. If this is just a cat-and-mouse tease, it's not impossible, but judging from the high probability, It was probably because he accidentally scared himself again.

Fortunately, I didn't take action just now, otherwise I would really be asking for death!

Lockhart thought with some relief that if he had just pulled out his wand and "fighted to the death", it would have really turned into an execution scene by now.

"Let's go and go back to the principal's office to talk in detail-"

Elena glanced at Lockhart and raised her eyebrows thoughtfully.

It seems that Mr. "The Hanged Man"'s ideological transformation has been relatively successful.

Although it is easy to have random thoughts, at least it is not too threatening. Judging from the change in Lockhart's expression, her ridiculous guess just now was probably correct. However, even so, Lockhart did not do anything. Irrational behavior is a major plus.

Of course, on the other hand, in fact, Elena had given up her plan to "clean up" Lockhart long ago.

It is not easy for Hogwarts to produce an outstanding graduate, and a wizard like Lockhart is even more precious. She is not an unreasonable gangster.

"When the Christmas hunt is over, why don't you go to the surrounding cities to relax and have a rest?"

Elena glanced at Lockhart, thought for a while and said, "The balance between work and rest is still very important. It just so happened that the Destiny Group arranged several small fan meetings for you. Don't worry, they are all one-on-one small meetings. Yes, you can prepare a little and change your mood——"

"Don't refuse, this is one of the tasks assigned to you by the organization. You are in your thirties, so it would be best if you can get married and start a family."

Before Gilderoy Lockhart could say anything to evade, Elena waved her hand, her eyes quickly passing over the little wings beside her.

"Okay, let's talk as we walk -"

"Miss Caslana," Lockhart said with a strange expression, "will you, we... still arrange this?"

"This is considered a basic benefit for senior members, Professor." Elena replied briefly.

At the same time, Hermione finally guessed something from the conversation between Elena and Lockhart.

Hermione turned around silently and followed Lockhart and Elena towards the castle. Her mood was extremely complicated for a moment.

Before coming here, she had imagined many situations, but the only thing she didn't realize was that Professor Lockhart's status in the Major Arcana and his fear of Elena were so outrageous - maybe she You shouldn’t beat around the bush, it would be better to just follow Elena’s example and go straight to the point, right?

But basic benefits for premium members?

Hermione glanced at the Fool and the Hanged Man who were talking quietly.

What does this mean? There was no such article in the brief description of the Major Arcana rules and rights she had read before?

If Professor Lockhart as "The Hanged Man" would be involved in this benefit, then theoretically speaking, as "Reserve Justice", she, Luna and Hannah should also be involved in this... But, then what is it?

It was obvious that the secret of the Major Arcana was not as simple as she imagined.

She silently recorded the conversation between Elena and Professor Lockhart in her mind, preparing to ask questions slowly and little by little later.

After experiencing the "clothes inquiry" on the Hyperion, Hermione realized an important question:

Without the most basic question preparation, even if Elena promised not to lie, it would be difficult for them to extract any valuable information.

And under such circumstances, the "details" revealed in the conversation between Elena and other Major Arcana are very important. All those words and conversation content that she does not understand are all necessary to understand "Adults" world" key.

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