Chapter 119 Treasure Hunt
The next day, Lockhart approached Mike again and interviewed him about the snake removal operation. After a night of calm, Lockhart finally understood that he was now controlled by others, and his attitude was much better than before he left yesterday.
Mike also told Lockhart everything he knew, starting from Penelope being petrified, and told him the whole story of the basilisk incident. Of course, some of it was beautified, such as the second attack of the basilisk. In Mike's description, his original escape behavior became a tactic similar to flying a kite. Lockhart was
also very cooperative in this regard, and he said whatever Mike said, and the shorthand magic pen on the side kept writing. He now understood that this novel he was not writing for himself at all, and his current identity was at best a gunman, and a free one.
However, this novel will eventually be published under Lockhart's name, so Lockhart will not be perfunctory, after all, it will be his own signboard that will be destroyed.
It took Lockhart a whole day to collect the materials he wanted from Mike. Seeing that he was in high spirits, as if he could update tens of thousands of words when he went back, Mike couldn't help but remind him:
"Don't write too fast. You know, the heir of Slytherin's Chamber of Secrets hasn't been caught yet, and this matter isn't over yet?"
"Oh! This is the first time I've heard someone ask me to write slower." Lockhart was surprised. "But don't worry, I have considered this matter. This book will not be finished until the end of this semester at the earliest. If the heir has not been caught by then, I will write a sequel. I can make more money, so why not?"
"Okay, you are a professional in writing stories, you can do it yourself. But don't forget the agreement, your manuscript must be reviewed by me before it can be published!" Mike reminded again.
"I understand. You are the boss and I am just a worker, okay?" Lockhart said helplessly, "There is one more thing. I am going to set up a duel club. I heard that Professor Flitwick is the duel champion. What do you think about me going to him to learn from him?"
Mike rolled his eyes, knowing that Lockhart wanted to talk to Professor Flitwick about this matter in his own name, otherwise Professor Flitwick would never get involved in Lockhart's mess.
"As long as you don't use my name, I will do whatever you want."
Regardless of Lockhart's attempt to convince himself, Mike threw down such a sentence and returned to the Ravenclaw lounge.
At this time, the Ravenclaw lounge returned to its previous state. The classmates gathered together to eat snacks and chat, and some were still playing wizard chess, but these people deliberately lowered their voices because there were more people studying.
Mike walked around the lounge twice and finally found Franklin who was playing wizard chess with others and Penelope who was studying.
"Hey, you two, come with me. I have something to tell you."
Penelope and Franklin were very confused, but out of trust in Mike, they did not ask any more questions and followed Mike away from the crowd.
Mike led the two of them straight out of the Ravenclaw Common Room. It was only at this time that Penelope asked, "Where are you taking us?"
"Are you finally going to take me on a night tour?" Franklin said excitedly.
Mike stepped aside to let a senior who was walking towards the Ravenclaw Common Room pass. After watching her figure disappear at the entrance, he said, "Shh! Don't talk. I'm going to take you to a good place. Don't let anyone find you."
The two of them shut up and stopped asking questions. Penelope seemed a little worried. After being attacked by the basilisk, she was very disgusted with things like night tours and was afraid that she would be attacked by the heir who had not been caught yet. Franklin was just the opposite. From his shining eyes, you can see how excited he is now.
Under the surprised gazes of the two, Mike pressed a stone brick on the wall, and there was a sound of a mechanism starting, and the secret passage leading to the eighth floor of Hogwarts opened.
Mike took the lead and walked in, followed by Franklin, while Penelope hesitated for a while before finally walking into the secret passage.
Franklin and Penelope were both using the secret passage for the first time. Even with the fluorescent flashing light in the dark and deep secret passage, they still felt a little scared, so they did not walk fast.
Fortunately, this secret passage that Mike often used might have some spatial mysteries, so although the Ravenclaw Tower was not close to the eighth floor of Hogwarts, the three of them quickly arrived at the end of the secret passage.
Quickly walking to the opposite side of the tapestry where the troll hit Barnabas with a stick, Mike walked back and forth three times, and at the same time silently recited the library in his heart to open the door of the Room of Requirement.
A door suddenly appeared on the wall that was originally empty, which made Franklin and Penelope open their mouths in surprise.
Walking into the Room of Requirement, they saw dozens of huge bookshelves neatly placed in a rectangular room, filled with all kinds of books.
On the ceiling above the three people's heads, a huge crystal chandelier was emitting bright light. There was no electricity in Hogwarts, so Mike estimated that the energy source of this chandelier should be magic.
At the entrance was a leisure area. The orange-red flame in the fireplace was dancing, emitting warm light. Sofas and desks were neatly arranged, and various drinks and snacks were placed on the bar next to the fireplace.
Looking at Franklin and Penelope's appearance of bumpkins entering the city for the first time, Mike couldn't help but smile. His expression when he first walked into the Room of Requirement was probably similar to theirs.
After the two of them had almost calmed down, Mike clapped his hands and said, "Okay, come back to your senses. You may already know where this place is. There are many documents in Hogwarts that record this place. This is the legendary Room of Requirement.
Countless people have discovered the Room of Requirement in history. According to common sense, the secret of the Room of Requirement should have been made public long ago, but they all chose to keep it secret. Therefore, the secret of the exact location of the Room of Requirement has only been circulated in a small range. This place is like a reward for those who are lucky, curious or patient.
I brought you here today because you are all people I think are trustworthy. I am willing to trust you unconditionally, and I ask you to keep this secret so that our descendants can also participate in this treasure hunt game that has lasted for thousands of years."