bioinnovel Chapter 108 The Lion and the Snake
Chapter 108 The Lion and the Snake
Chapter 108 The Lion and the Snake
It is unclear when exactly, but wizards and Muggles began to settle their disputes through duels, and the rules became increasingly complicated. Drawing swords and slashing each other gradually became a gentleman's romance.
Muggles use American-style iaido, from longswords to rapiers, from flintlock pistols to revolvers, while wizards, well, wizards have always used wands as their dueling weapon, and some wizards with strong martial ethics also carry swords.
It is said that Godric Gryffindor was a peerless warrior who excelled in both sword and staff, wielding a wand in one hand and a sword in the other, defeating all his opponents until they cried out in despair.
On the gilded stage, Professor McGonagall was the first to raise her wand to her chest, preparing to bow.
Belvina always felt that bowing to each other before a duel was pretentious. Bowing to your opponent before going all out was unnecessary. Instead of bowing, you should start with zero frames and end the fight cleanly.
Furthermore, would an evil dark wizard adhere to dueling etiquette? By the time he bows in greeting, the dark wizard has already finished using Avada Kedavra.
Despite her disdain, Belvina's body language betrayed her. She raised the sword as if it were a sword, her eyes looking straight ahead, her feet in a T-stance, and her non-cane hand behind her back.
Then, Professor McGonagall and Belvina bowed simultaneously, their different personalities causing slight discrepancies in their movements.
Professor McGonagall's movements were concise, efficient, and precise, just like a textbook example.
Belvina's movements were a bit flashy, but fortunately she was fast enough that she wasn't caught out by her backswing.
Immediately afterwards, Professor Flitwick's voice rang out in the Great Hall, the small boy shouting loudly:
Trinity
The two female professors on the gilded stage moved almost simultaneously. Their spellcasting speed was so fast that the students hadn't even had time to react before two dazzling red lights lit up almost at the same time.
Belvina's acacia wand swung slightly, the white light at its tip illuminating the incoming spell, while Professor McGonagall opposite her dodged with a swiftness beyond her years.
The wizard duel demonstration had only just begun; the two on the gilded stage were still testing each other, engaging in the most basic spell-slinging exchanges, devoid of any skill.
Even so, some students in the audience were still surprised; they unconsciously put themselves into the duel.
Then, tragically, they discovered they had no chance of winning; even a tentative initial move might not be enough to survive.
If Snape's use of the Disarming Charm was like an eight-times-slow-motion replay, the two female professors' casting speed was like an eight-times-fast-forward replay, leaving no time for anyone to react.
However, this is only the initial stage. Apart from speed, there is nothing to boast about. The pressure from the excellent wizards and professors has only just begun.
The two professors on the gilded stage tested each other two or three more times. The older Professor McGonagall used footwork and movement to dodge, while the younger Professor Black used Ironclad Charms to counter.
Two completely different styles, two equally practical dueling techniques: one focuses on movement, the other on defense.
At this moment, Professor McGonagall was the first to end the probing. She flicked her wrist rapidly, and with each flick, a burst of flame shot out like a sharp arrow. The students below could even clearly feel the intense heat of the flame.
Belvina, on the other end, also stopped probing and ended her shameless behavior of harassing the old lady.
Belvina first tapped her wand in front of her, unleashing a Disarming Charm and a Stunning Charm from different angles at Professor McGonagall. Then, Belvina waved her wand repeatedly to keep the incoming flames at bay.
The acacia wood wand flashed white light repeatedly, either deflecting the arrow-like flames or extinguishing them.
The students below the stage couldn't help but gasp in surprise. Professor McGonagall, with ease, instantly resolved the close-range spell, and then with a flick of her wand, the arrow-like flames transformed into thin, long fire ropes under the control of the fir wood wand.
The thin, fiery ropes whistled through the air as they flew toward Belvina's wrists and ankles, seemingly attempting to restrict her movement by binding and binding her.
Some gasped, some cheered, and others clapped enthusiastically. Professor McGonagall began to demonstrate her superb skills. Although the students did not know how she did it, it was enough to rekindle their confidence in the professors.
In contrast, Belvina remained completely unfazed by the approaching fiery ropes; a trickle of fire emanated from her acacia wand.
She was as graceful as an artistic gymnast, with gentle streams flowing around her like ribbons.
The hissing sound of the flames being extinguished continued, with wisps of white smoke and billowing water vapor.
Belvina waved her wand above her head with her right hand, while her left hand made a grasping motion. The ribbon-like stream of water vapor instantly grew thicker, transforming into a giant serpent made of water.
The giant snake coiled itself around Belvina, protecting her from the water flow. Its flat head was raised high, ready to attack at any moment.
The crowd erupted in cheers. Far from being afraid of the giant snake made of water, they found it incredibly exciting. They wanted to know how Professor McGonagall would handle it, and they were also extremely curious about the magical abilities of the other professors.
If young Belvina Black is already like this, then Duel Champion Filius Frivi is bound to take off!
If Professor Flitwick knew what his student was thinking, the aging dueling champion would be furious. Turning a trickle into a giant water snake is no easy feat; it requires an extremely strong control over magic and superb transmutation skills.
The layman sees the spectacle, but the expert sees the essence. Professor Flitwick was deeply amazed by Belvina's talent and ability, and he was eager to know where the young witch on stage could go.
Snape was equally shocked; he never imagined that the annoying girl from back then would grow up to be what she is today.
At this moment, the Potions Professor felt a sense of relief, relieved that Belvina Black had betrayed her family and chosen to stand with Dumbledore.
Professor McGonagall, standing on the gilded stage, looked up at the raised serpent head. She was the one who directly faced the oppressive force of the giant serpent, and she was the one who had the most direct experience of Belvina's power.
The large snake, coiled up, opened its mouth wide, and its raised head slammed down violently, eliciting gasps from the crowd.
Professor McGonagall lived up to her reputation; she remained calm in the face of danger, raised her wand, and a blue light shone forth. The giant snake's head twisted and turned but could not fall down. Instead, the water that made up the snake's head was continuously drawn away, and the water snake shrank at a speed visible to the naked eye.
The fir wand continued to draw water away, some of the spray flying into the air to wash the suspended candles, while others flew towards the area below the stage. The professors below raised their wands to block the spray, and not a single drop of water splashed onto the students behind them.
Seeing that an attack was about to be neutralized, Belvina naturally wouldn't just stand there and watch. She rotated her right hand, which was holding the wand, around her wrist.
As the wrist rotates, the water snake, composed of flowing water, no longer shrinks; its movements become more agile, as if it has come to life, and its attack methods are no longer limited to slamming its head down.
The giant water snake swayed its head and tail, moving forward, and in an instant surrounded Professor McGonagall!
Pythons are good at constricting; pythons without fangs usually use their huge size and muscle strength to constrict their prey!
Professor McGonagall conjured fire again, and a scene of incompatibility between water and fire appeared. Water vapor rose, and the high temperature generated by the flames continuously scorched the giant snake.
The fierce flames surrounding Professor McGonagall vaguely resembled a majestic lion, and with the giant snake controlled by Belvina, the two professors from different houses had coincidentally displayed their respective house's symbolic animal: the Gryffindor lion and the Slytherin snake.
The students below the stage did not gasp or applaud. They stared in disbelief at the lion and snake fighting, their mouths agape wide enough to fit an ostrich egg!
Even the professors below the gilded stage were surprised by what they saw; their feelings were more direct and clearer than those of the students.
This is Hogwarts, a place with many space restrictions, and there are still many students here. Even so, Belvina Black still displayed extraordinary strength and temporarily suppressed Professor McGonagall.
Without these venue restrictions, and without having to consider the students present, what level could the young witch on stage have achieved?
On the stage, Belvina not only did not press her advantage, but secretly stopped controlling the giant snake, allowing the water snake to be devoured by the fiery lion.
Professor McGonagall glanced at it quickly and could clearly feel the pressure on her body lessen. Without the support of subsequent magic, the water snake was gradually showing signs of collapsing, while the majestic lion was firmly in control.
Professor McGonagall's mind raced, and she instantly understood Belvina's intention. She then abruptly raised her free left hand...
He simultaneously manipulated the intertwined water and fire, using the fir wood wand in his right hand.
Then, Professor McGonagall pressed down with both hands at the same time, and the water and fire dissipated simultaneously. The remaining water vapor rose up, and the once brightly lit auditorium instantly turned pitch black, and all the floating candles were extinguished.