Chapter 1722

"Because of the particularity of this test, it is impossible for me to help you outright, so it is mainly up to you. At most, I can only give you some help when you need it most... So, Remember no matter what happens, don't be too far away from me."

When Harry felt his shoulders being clasped by Maca, he suddenly remembered what Maca had said to him in advance.

At this moment, Harry suddenly realized that although Maca seemed to be fixed there like the other friends around him, she was actually watching him from the beginning to the end.

"Maka, thank you!"

After lightly thanking him, Harry put down the Gryffindor sword he raised in his hand again.

But at this moment, he saw the self in front of him suddenly laugh out loud.

"You want to kill me? Why don't you come here? You know, I am a collection of the weaknesses in your heart—killing me is equivalent to killing the cowardly self in your heart! Without the hindrance of weaknesses, Can't you really win the favor of Gryffindor's sword?"

Speaking of this, the other party said loudly again:

"Why don't you come and cut off your flaws?"

If you want to ask "why", it is naturally because Maca stopped him first. But in the final analysis, the reason why Harry calmed down so quickly after being trapped by Makara is thanks to Godric Gryffindor for the first time.

Obviously, if he was provoked and swung his sword just now, then this second challenge would probably be forced to end soon.

After all, even if anger and impulse are used to cover up, its essence is still a kind of "evasion"-real anger is used to face powerful enemies directly, not to be used as an excuse to escape!

"Don't be fooled by appearances."

Looking at his faint sneer on the opposite side, Harry suddenly remembered what Maca said.

Yes, although the other party has been saying from the beginning that it is his "self", and even the embodiment of his inner weakness. But when facing the other party's sarcasm, Harry gradually felt an inexplicable sense of disobedience.

Thinking of this, Harry suddenly shuddered, and saw him staring at the other party suddenly, and asked loudly involuntarily:

"You're not my 'flaw'—what are you?"

yes,

If that was really his weakness, how could he be so strong and aggressive in every word?

Logically speaking, this should be something that Harry could have noticed from the very beginning, but he was disturbed by the other party's appearance and words, so that he had to wait for Maca to pull him. Jump out of the vicious circle of thinking created by the other party.

And when the other party found out that Harry finally got rid of his misleading and began to walk towards the essence of this test, he suddenly shut his mouth and did not speak.

However, even if it is not far from the truth, Harry has not really realized what the so-called "essence" is after all.

It wasn't until Harry felt a sudden surge of intense anger for no reason that he was shocked all over, that he understood it instantly.

It turned out that although what he wanted to challenge was indeed his "self", it was not the phantom of himself opposite him, but his own will.

The desire to rage ignited in Harry's heart.

...

"Is this... the second difficulty?"

Just as in reality, Harry closed his eyes tightly and his whole body tensed up suddenly, Maca, who had been pressing his shoulder all the time, suddenly gave him an extra look.

"Come on! Although this place can help you get through it, it is an excellent opportunity for you to improve your mental strength."

For Harry who was undergoing the trial, this challenge was obviously not just an "assessment" to obtain the approval of Gryffindor's sword. In fact, it was more like a means of cultivating successors.

Only those who have passed the preliminary approval of the sword can have the opportunity to pass this series of tests and gradually grow up, and finally obtain the strength that can normally exert the power of the sword.

Of course, these tests are obviously not left by Gryffindor, because if these tests cannot be completed, the consequences will be fatal. Just like the last time Harry challenged for the first time, if Dumbledore hadn't suddenly appeared and put the sorting hat on him, he would never have woken up again.

And this time, Harry finally stepped into the second trial. If he couldn't persist, he would at least end up with a mental breakdown and fall into madness.

You know, this sword has never been a good thing, or else Gryffindor wouldn't have said last time that he didn't actually suggest Harry to challenge it.

And just as Harry was struggling with the sudden anger, Maca suddenly raised his head slightly, and looked towards Neville not far ahead.

"That's it! Neville, put the stone down! Go sit down and rest for a while - well done."

Before the words were finished, everyone heard a "bang", and Neville swung his wand violently, leaving the big rock in mid-air aside. Then, he didn't even have the strength to say anything, so he sat down on the ground.

Maca looked at the big beads of sweat on his forehead, and couldn't help but nodded secretly. To be honest, apart from Harry, Neville's willpower should actually be qualified to challenge the sword of Gryffindor.

However, there must be only one true heir to the sword of Gryffindor. In Maca's judgment, Harry, who is more adaptable, should be more suitable.

As for Neville... If I have to say it, the Patronus Charm also has great potential in theory. If Neville could realize something, he would definitely not be much worse than Harry in terms of strength alone, and there would not even be any hidden dangers at the same time.

It's a pity that although Maca also has research on the Patronus Charm, Neville's growth in this area is not much weaker than him. How to improve in the future, Maca can only teach him some practical skills at most, and Neville can only rely on Neville to work hard for the rest.

Thinking of this, Maca said to Neville who was sitting on the ground gasping for breath:

"After Harry ends here, I will give you a theoretical lesson on the Patronus Charm—make preparations first, think about any questions you have, and then you can ask me questions at the same time. Of course, I also I may not be able to give you an answer, so we can have a good discussion then."

After that, he turned his head and gestured to Ron at the bottom of the wall:

"Come here, it's your turn!"

Hearing this, Ron immediately looked at the big rock that Neville had just thrown on the ground with a delicate expression, and then said with a bitter face:

"Maka, that... seems a bit too big?"