For the three people in the locker room, time seemed to have stood still since they got the quill.

Ludo Bagman was cheerful and tried to tell jokes to liven up the atmosphere...but no one listened to what he said.

"Well, you don't like jokes," Bagman said, not really paying attention. "I'm going to be out for a while because I have to give a talk to the audience. You must remember not to let go of your quills, okay? So... Mr. Krum... can I talk to you for a few words? Come outside?"

"Oh..." Krum looked up in confusion.

Although he didn't know why Bagman asked him to go out, he was one of the referees of the Triwizard Tournament after all. He hesitated for a moment, then stood up and followed Bagman to the corridor outside the locker room.

"What do they want to say?" Furong frowned and asked, "Is there anything else that you want to tell me separately?"

"Who knows?" Kyle said casually.

He noticed that the cheering and laughter outside were growing louder, buzzing in his ears.

At this moment, a whistle sounded from somewhere.

Then, Kyle found that the feather pen in his hand was getting hotter and hotter, and it was accompanied by a huge suction force.

For a moment, Kyle felt as if he was sucked into the quill. When he came to his senses again, he found himself in the middle of the Quidditch field... with deafening cheers in his ears.

Kyle looked around. He was the only one in the huge venue... Strange, where were Fleur and Krum? Didn't they say that everyone would compete together? "Welcome to the Triwizard Tournament!"

At this moment, Bagman's voice rang out from the stands.

"As you can see, the warriors are already in place, but they are in separate places and cannot see each other... Of course, we can all see them, the only thing to consider is who to see... This is really a difficult problem."

Bagman made a witty remark. Although it wasn't very funny, it answered Kyle's doubts.

"First, let's go to the first level." Bagman shouted, "All warriors must pass through this door to reach the next level. Let us wish you all good luck... By the way, the little guy who is responsible for guarding the key is very difficult to deal with."

Door? Kyle was stunned for a moment, and then he realized that there was indeed an oak door standing where the goalpost used to be.

But there was nothing around, as if someone had forgotten it here.

Kyle walked over immediately.

There was indeed only one door, and he could even easily go around it from the side... but nothing changed around him, so obviously, doing so did not count as passing through.

"Alaho hole open!"

Then Kyle tried to cast the unlocking spell, but the moment he recited the spell, a blue shadow pounced over from somewhere.

Kyle dodged instinctively.

"Creaky!" There were several obvious scratches on the oak door.

At the same time, he also saw clearly what it was, a cat, but much larger than an ordinary cat, and its eyes were also very big, like two pebbles emitting blue light.

Civet cat!

And around its neck hung a large golden key.

So that's why he saw Professor Lockneill in Hogwarts.

This professor from Beauxbatons is the most famous master of magical animals in France. He particularly likes civets and takes them with him wherever he goes. When he was in the dragon sanctuary, he carried one with him.

Thinking of this, Kyle's expression moved, and he whispered, "Shaqir?"

The civet cat didn't react at all, its big bright blue eyes still staring at him.

Needless to say, he had the wrong cat.

When they were in the Fire Dragon Sanctuary, the civet cat named Shachiel had become very familiar with him. Professor Lockneil also knew this, so it was naturally impossible for him to bring it here to reduce the difficulty for Kyle.

After all, Fleur was a true Beauxbatons warrior.

"Ahaha, now everyone has encountered the little guy who is responsible for guarding the key... What should you do... Friendly reminder, don't use magic on civet cats easily, because...

Oh, Viktor Krum is so impatient. If they were a little more patient, they would know that once the civet cat is damaged by magic, it will split into two... oh, now it's three... what should he do! "

To be honest, Bagman's words actually revealed a bit too much information, which was strictly against the rules, but no one seemed to care.

Kyle knew the characteristics of civet cats a long time ago, and Fleur naturally didn't need to explain much. The only one who didn't know had already stepped on the landmine before he could give any hint.

So... no impact at all, none at all.

There were exclamations everywhere in the audience.

"Oh, look over there, what a clever girl..." Bagman continued, "Oh, what a shame, I thought I had it figured out, she should have been a little more patient."

Kyle listened for a while and then stopped paying attention.

Needless to say, this level is the Beauxbatons level. Fleur will most likely be able to pass it easily, but Krum will need some effort. After all, the split civet cat will become more violent than before and will not be so easy to deal with.

Of course, that's only true for Krum.

Kyle looked at the civet cat in front of him. It was still standing there, and it seemed that it would not attack unless he touched the door.

Kyle put away his wand, slowly lowered his body, and placed his hands on the ground.

Civet cats are very vigilant creatures, especially after seeing the magic wand. In their eyes, Kyle's current action is the least threatening.

And for him, doing this has another advantage, that is, after lowering his body, people in the stands cannot see his mouth.

"Oh, well done!" Bagman's surprised voice came. "Our youngest warrior has also found a way."

But Kyle didn't care what he said.

After he put his hand on the ground, the civet cat in front of him was indeed not as vigilant as before. It gradually flattened its arched back and its tail stopped twitching left and right.

Kyle slowly moved over there, putting on the hood of his robe again to hide his face as much as possible.

It wasn't until the civet cat arched its back again and uttered a low purring sound that Kyle stopped immediately. His mouth, which was hidden by the hood, moved slightly. "Don't be nervous, little one. I just want to use the key to open a door. I'll return it to you soon."

The civet's bright blue eyes flashed and it purred again.

"Is your job to guard the key and not let strangers touch it? I know, but I am not a stranger. I know Shaqir, a beautiful female civet cat. Do you know her?"

“Woo woo…”

"Oh, of course I recognize it. I also know that there is a small piece of fur missing from the tip of its hind leg... It was caused by it accidentally stepping on a student's failed alchemical item."

“Woo…”

"Right, I said I'm not a stranger. In fact, I have a good relationship with Professor Lockneil... He also told me that your favorite food is long-bearded barracuda, the kind of dried fish with two long beards and three golden lines on its body..."

Professor Lockneil naturally didn't say this, this was all Kyle's guess... After all, no cat can resist the long-bearded barracuda, including the cat-like leopard and the leopard-like cat.

That thing is hard currency among these magical animals, but it is too expensive, three in a bag, ten Galleons, and even then it is still difficult to buy.

(End of this chapter)