Chapter 693 The Third Game

If I had given Peeves a fear spell from time to time over the years, he would surely be impressed by me.

Thinking of this, Ivan smiled. Asia was more naughty than she thought when she was a child.

The two chatted all the way, strolling on the sunny grass, and then went to the Black Lake to see Beauxbatons' luxury carriage and the huge ghost ship docked by the lake.

After a round of insidious inquiries, Ivan roughly learned that his mother, Asia, was one year younger than Sirius and Snape. They didn't have many interactions during their student days, and all the conflicts were accumulated after graduation.

Asia was not very willing to talk more about this matter, and soon changed the topic to the Triwizard Cup competition.

Although the Daily Prophet made detailed reports on the results and process of each game, even so, she was still very interested in Ivan's experience of defeating the fire dragon and rescuing the hostages underwater.

Especially the latter, because under the processing of Rita Skeeter, Ivan's rescue operation at the bottom of the lake was exaggerated into a vulgar love triangle story-the warrior Ivan Hals and his beloved Gran Miss Jie sealed their love with a kiss at the bottom of the lake, but on their way back, they unexpectedly met Miss Delacour who was in trouble...

The story that followed was so bloody that Rita Skeeter even spent five lines arguing why Ivan would give priority to rescuing Fleur, who was also a warrior, instead of Hermione as a hostage.

After listening to Asia's story, Ivan couldn't help but wonder if Rita Skeeter was tired of living and would write anything for sales. However, under Asia's probing eyes, he had no choice but to explain.

"Mom, Fleur and I have only met a few times. We don't have any of these messy emotional entanglements at all. I saved her because of Hermione's suggestion..."

"What about Miss Granger? I saw in the daily prophecy that she was still your dance partner. Is that also false?" Asia asked with a smile.

Ivan was immediately speechless. Under Asia's repeated questioning, he could only vaguely say that she had a good relationship with him.

But not long after he finished speaking, Ivan regretted it, because during lunch, Aisia showed great enthusiasm for Hermione, and even directly asked about the little witch's family situation, which made Ivan next to him very upset. Embarrassed, he felt that this progress was too fast.

Hermione also seemed a little restless, her usual sharp tongue was gone, and she stuttered when answering Asia's questions.

In the afternoon, the entire auditorium was decorated, and the flags of the three major schools were fluttering in the wind, looking very solemn.

Near evening, Minister of Magic Fudge appeared in the foyer with several Aurors. His face was dark the whole time, and his smile was very forced when meeting Dumbledore.

Fortunately, none of this has anything to do with Ivan. He is listening to Asia's chatter while enjoying today's dinner.

Harry next to him was not so leisurely. The game that was about to start made him nervous, so even though today's dinner was much richer than usual, he had no intention of enjoying it.

When the last little wizard put down his knife and fork after eating and drinking, Dumbledore cleared his throat, stood up from the staff table, and spoke.

"Ladies and gentlemen, in five minutes, I will invite everyone to go to the Quidditch pitch to watch the final event of the Triwizard Tournament. Now, warriors, please go to the sports field with Mr. Bagman."

Ivan stood up suddenly and walked out of the auditorium with Harry under the attention of everyone. Fleur and Krum also stood up from their respective seats and walked out together.

Bagman had been waiting for them outside the foyer early. When he saw Ivan, a thick smile suddenly appeared on his face.

"Warriors, follow me!" Bagman greeted, and then led Ivan and others towards the Quidditch pitch.

On the way, Bagman explained the rules of the third game to several people in great detail.

The entire game is played in a giant maze, and the Goblet of Fire, which represents the final victory, is placed in the center of the maze. The condition for winning is that the warrior gets the Goblet of Fire and successfully exits the maze!

"Mr. Bagman, wouldn't the scores from the first two games be useless?" Harry asked strangely.

Fleur and Krum were very happy, because they were really behind by too many points in the previous games. If the third game was still a points system, they would have no chance of winning.

However, before they could be happy for long, Bagman replied with a smile. "No, of course it is useful. The warriors with higher scores will enter the maze earlier...for example, Hals, he can enter the maze at least three minutes earlier than you!"

The expressions on the faces of Fleur and Krum suddenly darkened. Ivan's strength was far superior to theirs. If he entered the maze first, the advantage would be too great!

What's more, Bagman said at least three minutes, which should mean that Harry, who is currently ranked second in the score, needs to wait three minutes to enter the venue, and those who are further behind will only have to wait longer!

The only thing that makes them feel lucky is that after the warriors get the trophy, they will not win on the spot. They can also choose to intercept Ivan who comes out of the maze and snatch the Goblet of Fire!

Wanting to understand this, Krum deliberately fell a few positions behind and turned to look at Fleur, wanting to seek her support.

Klum knew very well that he alone would never be able to snatch the trophy from Ivan. Only by joining forces could they have a chance of winning.

Furong did not directly agree, but hesitated. Ivan helped her a lot in the last game, and she did not want to retaliate unless necessary.

Just when several people were thinking about their own thoughts, Bagman had already led them to the Quidditch pitch.

Compared to the previous days, this place had completely changed its appearance. A twenty-foot-tall hedge surrounded the edge of the site, but there was a gap deliberately left in front.

Looking in from the entrance, it was dark inside, and only the deep and intersecting passages could be vaguely seen...

About five minutes later, the students, led by Dumbledore, entered the surrounding stands one after another. They were packed and noisy.

Ivan, Harry, Fleur and Krum were standing at the entrance of the maze, waiting for all the audience to arrive.

A huge crystal ball has been suspended above the maze. Its function is similar to that of the second game. It will relay the wonderful performance of the warriors to the little wizards in the paddock after the game officially starts.

This is also the last insurance Ivan specially prepared to prevent Harry from being snatched away in the maze like the original time and space.