bioinnovel Chapter 390 Maze Duel
Chapter 390 Maze Duel
Chapter 390 Maze Duel
Inside the maze, the atmosphere among the four warriors grew increasingly tense, and they became more cautious in their every move.
Fleur de la Cour looked left and right, hesitant and unsure of what to do.
In terms of overall individual strength, Furong is almost the weakest of the four warriors; she would find it very difficult to defeat the others in a one-on-one fight.
However, if she were to give up and withdraw from the third project, Fu Rong would be unwilling to accept it. The trophy for the three-way competition is right in front of her, and she may still have a chance to lift the trophy.
Besides, Furong has already given up on the second project once, and she can't give up twice.
Having made up her mind, Fleur carefully turned her head to look at Viktor Krum, who was closest to her.
If she had other options, Fleur wouldn't want to team up with Krum. She and Krum weren't exactly close, and Karkaroff was an unpleasant person.
If possible, Fleur would prefer to be Harry's teammate, but Cedric would also be a good choice.
Cedric is a gentleman of impeccable manners, Harry even saved Gabrielle, and Fleur is even closer to both of them.
However, Cedric and Harry are both Hogwarts champions, and in the current situation, everyone would assume that the two are a team, and there is no reason for Cedric to side with Harry.
Since the two Hogwarts warriors are assumed to be teammates, Fleur of Beauxbatons has no choice but to choose Krum from Durmstrang if she wants to compete against them for the chance to lift the trophy.
Although Hibiscus didn't say a word, Viktor Krum understood her gaze and accepted her invitation to team up.
On the other side, Harry and Cedric didn't even exchange glances. Without any communication, they already knew each other's feelings. They thought of the same thing with perfect understanding: I may not be the champion of the Triwizard Tournament, but the crown of the champion must belong to Hogwarts, and can only belong to Hogwarts.
With this tacit understanding, Harry and Cedric entrusted their backs to each other from the very beginning and planned to join forces against the enemy.
And so, the four warriors paired up in the center of the maze, all with the same idea: first, eliminate the two opponents on the other side, and then claim the trophy from within.
Although the teams were formed and the factions were divided, the four warriors seemed to have some reservations, and none of them fired the first shot.
As time ticked by, the spectators in the stands grew increasingly anxious, eager to see someone lift the trophy and witness the birth of a champion.
Suddenly, Harry moved inside the maze, and his wand began to move toward the trophy placed in the center of the maze.
The next second, a red light flashed, and the Stunning Charm shot out from the tip of Viktor Krum's staff, fearing that Harry would use the same trick again.
In the first challenge against the dragon, Harry used a summoning charm to remotely summon a fire bolt, which made Krum worried that Harry was trying to forcibly summon the trophy.
"Armor for protection!"
Faced with the approaching Stunning Curse, Harry calmly waved his wand.
Harry's attention remained focused; he wasn't moving his wand to summon the trophy, but rather to lure Krum and Fleur into making a move.
That's right, the scarred brute's brain came to life. Harry had a sudden inspiration and came up with this method: since he and Cedric didn't want to make the first move, they would force the other to break the peace first.
With Viktor Krum making the first move, the dimly lit maze of Wen Time was illuminated by the light of the spell, and the four warriors who had been facing off against each other began to fight each other.
Harry and Krum were locked in combat, while Cedric and Fleur exchanged blows with their staffs.
Outside the maze, the audience in the stands immediately became excited, and a thunderous roar of cheers resounded continuously.
"Beat him up, Harry!" Ron shouted excitedly. "Beat him up, kick his ass hard! Break his hooked nose if you can!"
Ever since Viktor Krum invited Hermione to be his dance partner, Hermione's status in Ron's heart has plummeted, from idol to his number one enemy.
Hermione shook her head helplessly. She didn't understand what was wrong with Ron, that he had developed such hostility towards Krum. Ron had clearly liked Krum a lot before.
However, Hermione didn't stop Ron from cheering for Harry, because she was also cheering for Harry.
The warriors inside the maze were unaware of what was happening in the stands, as they had been unable to hear any sounds from the moment they entered the maze.
He collapsed to the ground, completely unconscious!
Harry's Stunning Charm shot out and struck Viktor Krum.
As the youngest of the four warriors, Harry recited the spells aloud throughout, while the other three could cast spells silently.
Although Harry needed to chant spells and his attacks were not very covert, his relentless and aggressive tactics still caused Krum a lot of trouble.
While Harry and Krum were locked in a fierce battle, Cedric and Fleur were also locked in a fierce fight.
Cedric also employed an aggressive tactic, wanting to end his fight with Fleur as quickly as possible so he could help Harry deal with Krum.
Although Harry was unbeatable in Defense Against the Dark Arts class against all fourth-year students, he was still only a fourth-year student, and Krum was from Durmstrang, a school known for its dueling prowess. Harry might not be a match for Krum.
Therefore, Cedric chose to be ruthless and launch a fierce attack on Fleur, wanting to get to Harry's aid as quickly as possible.
Fleur's idea was the exact opposite of Cedric's. Fleur never intended to defeat Cedric; she only wanted to stall her opponent and buy time for Krum.
In Fleur's view, Harry shouldn't be a match for Krum, so as long as Fleur can hold off Cedric, the scales of victory will tip in favor of Beauxbatons and Durmstrang.
Once Krum defeats the youngest Harry, Fleur will receive support from her teammates, allowing her to defeat Cedric in a two-on-one battle, and finally face Krum in a decisive final showdown.
Even if she ultimately failed to defeat Viktor Krum, Fleur at least fought with all her might to the very end, salvaging her reputation.
All I can say is that Fleur Delacour's idea was good, but she didn't understand Harry enough, or rather, she didn't even know who Harry was associated with.
Under Belvina's guidance, Harry's dueling skills improved by leaps and bounds, if not by lightning speed, and he was far ahead of his peers.
Later, with the guidance of both Sirius Black and Lupin, Harry's dueling skills improved even further. While there were certainly no Hogwarts students who could defeat Harry, they were definitely few and far between.
As night deepened, the battle within the maze intensified.
Although Fleur, who only defended and did not attack, was forced into a sorry state by the anxious Cedric, Cedric's fierce attacks failed to break through her defenses.
On the other side, the duel between Harry and Krum was even more intense, with the two exchanging blows and neither giving an inch.
Viktor Krum lived up to his reputation as Durmstrang's champion; his dueling skills were superb, and his spells nearly hit Harry several times.
However, Harry did not disappoint Black and Lupin's teachings. He also came close to ending the battle several times, the closest he came was when his spell was only two inches off target.
"Armor for protection!"
Harry blocked Krum's attack once again, then shouted, "Obstacles!"
Krum raised his wand and used the Armor Charm to counteract the slowing and hindering effects of the Obstacle Charm.
He collapsed to the ground, completely unconscious!
Harry continued his relentless attack, a bright red light sweeping across the entire arena, forcing Krum to once again use the Ironclad Charm to defend.
However, Harry's Stunning Charm was very powerful. Although Krum defended himself with the Ironclad Charm and was not hit by the Stunning Charm, the huge impact still made him stagger.
"Crushed to pieces!"
The Shattering Charm shot out, and Harry pursued it. Krum, who was staggering, dared not be careless again and had to roll on the ground to barely avoid the Shattering Charm that came whistling towards him.
The failed spell struck the hedge behind Krum, instantly blasting a huge hole in the maze's high wall, making Krum's heart pound with fear.
But that wasn't the end of it. Harry's relentless attack continued, with the Stunning Curse, Disarming Curse, and Repel Curse being used one after another, gradually pushing Krum to the brink of defeat.
"Disarm you!"
After a prolonged assault, Harry finally seized an opportunity and landed a disarming spell precisely on Viktor Krum.
This time, Krum neither blocked nor avoided the spell, and his hornbeam wand flew out of his hand.
Seeing Krum's wand slip from his grasp, Harry stopped attacking. In Harry's view, he and Krum had no past grudges or present animosity, so there was no need to go too far.
"You won." Krum looked terrible after losing the duel, but he readily conceded defeat.
With that, Viktor Krum bent down to pick up the wand that had fallen to the ground, and then fired a red spark into the sky.
This means that Viktor Krum has given up on his third project and has completely withdrawn from the competition for the championship.
On the other side, Fleur, who had been holding on until now, saw Krum lose her spirits and was easily defeated by Cedric.
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