Chapter 815: alchemy

Chapter 815: alchemy

Chapter 815 Alchemy

The three of them walked along the passage under the fountain for almost twenty minutes. Kyle felt as if he had passed through the entire Beauxbatons.

But the strange thing is that the water above their heads is always there, as if several people have been spinning around the fountain.

Until Kyle saw a light that was completely different from the one in the passage... It was a golden door, shining brightly under the light.

 Furong, who was walking at the front, held the door handle and pushed it gently.

"I was just thinking about who would break into the secret passage of the fountain, but I didn't expect that it was you who came back."

Ms. Maxim's voice came from the other side of the door, "What, what do you want from me at school?"

"Long time no see, Ms. Maxim." Fleur said, "But this time it's not me who wants to come here, it's him..."

 Fleur turned sideways, allowing Kyle and Connor to walk out of the passage.

"It's you?"

Ms. Maxim also looked a little surprised when she saw Kyle, as if she didn't expect to meet him here.

“Nice to meet you, Ms. Maxim.” Kyle said politely, looking up at the Beauxbatons principal who was taller than both of him.

He has grown a lot in recent years, but when he looks at Ms. Maxim, there seems to be no change. He still has to raise his head hard.

"Welcome." Ms. Maxim came over, "Welcome to you too, beautiful lady, I think your name is Connor Prince."

"Yes, Ms. Maxim." Kangna bowed gracefully, "I didn't expect you to remember me."

“I don’t remember, but I’m very impressed.” Ms. Maxim said, “Are you interested in working at Beauxbatons? We have always been short of excellent potions professors.”

Kanna was a little flattered and subconsciously looked at Kyle.

"It doesn't matter, you don't have to answer me now, just know that the door here will always be open for you." Ms. Maxim said with a smile without making Kangna too embarrassed.

Then she looked at Kyle again and said in a joyful tone, "Have you finally figured out that you want to come to Beauxbatons? I would say this is the most suitable place for you. There is no future in Hogwarts." ”

"I may be disappointed, I haven't thought about it that much for the time being." Kyle smiled, "I just took advantage of my vacation this time to come to visit as a guest."

 “On vacation?” Ms. Maxim asked doubtfully: “The trouble you have has been solved so quickly...didn’t you hear Albus say that?”

"No." Kyle shook his head, "It's just that it was temporarily put on hold for some reasons. The Death Eaters have been quiet recently, and it's rare to have some free time before figuring out their conspiracy.

“But there are professionals doing this kind of thing, so I can’t help.”

"That's right." Ms. Maxim nodded. "Various situations will indeed arise in war. It doesn't matter if you relax appropriately. Being tense all the time will make you more likely to make mistakes."

 “I thought so too.” Kyle said with a smile.

"Then go ahead and visit, I'll let Fleur..." She glanced at the girl next to her, seemed to have thought of something, shook her head and said, "Forget it, let Gabrielle take you to visit, lest you be fooled by her crazy "The suitor bears a grudge."

“You will be resented just by following me?” Kang Na was a little surprised, “Isn’t it a bit too exaggerated?”

"If you are half Veela, you will know that this is not a difficult thing to understand." Fleur said nonchalantly.

“Indeed.” Kyle nodded.

The inherent charm of Veela is like a perfume made from a love potion, which causes people to do some incomprehensible actions unconsciously.

This is also the reason why she will cover her face with a hat in public. After all, it is not as safe as school outside, and Fleur is not strong enough to deal with all the troubles.

“But Gabrielle seems to be your sister.” Kyle asked: “Is she different from you?”

"She is still young." Fleur explained, "and she has more wizard blood, so it won't have much influence."

 “And she is the only one who has the best English here.”

"There is no need to mention this." Kyle laughed dryly, "Actually, there is no need to make it so troublesome. I won't stay here for a long time. I will go back in half a day at most. Is it possible that they can still pursue me? Going to England?"

"I'm not worried about you..." Ms. Maxim glanced at Kyle lightly, "I'm worried about my students."

"What does it mean."

"Is it difficult to understand?" She chuckled: "Although I am in France, I have also paid special attention to your deeds and actions... How can I put it, I don't want my students to faint for no reason or break a leg. Legs and stuff.”

"There must be some misunderstanding," Kyle said.

 But before he had time to explain, Ms. Maxim continued:

“In addition, when I chatted with Mr. Flamel again, his evaluation of you was the same as mine. He thought that you were not as kind as you appeared.”

"Of course, I'm not belittling you." Ms. Maxim went around to the table on the side, took out a few standard-sized teacups, and with a click of her finger, they were immediately filled with tea.

　　She held the tea cup as if holding a piece of popcorn, and then placed them in front of Kyle and Connor.

“In the magical world, kindness is a rare and beautiful quality, but if a wizard only has kindness, then he will become an extremely stupid fool. Likewise, I will not let such a person enter Beauxbatons.”

Kyle didn't speak, just took a sip of tea silently.

The French wizard would still enjoy it, and even he could taste it. It tasted much better than the ordinary stuff he drank from Dumbledore's.

 After the two of them finished drinking tea, there was a knock on the door outside.

“Gabriel should be here.” Ms. Maxim gestured to Fleur to open the door.

"Ms. Maxim, the magic mirror said you were looking for me...sister, why are you here?"

There was indeed Gabriel Delacour outside the door. She looked much taller than before, and her appearance was more elegant and refined. She seemed to be chasing after her sister.

But yes, the last time I saw Gabri was at the Triwizard Tournament. At that time, she was only a first-year freshman. Now, she should be in the fourth grade.

　　Gabriy gave Fleur a tight hug, and then noticed that Kyle and Connor were here too.

"It's you...Kyle and Connor!" She looked even more excited and screamed: "Are you all coming to Beauxbatons to work?"

 Subconsciously, Kyle looked at Ms. Maxim.

What kind of principal teaches what kind of students? Why do people in Beauxbatons always want to let them come here?

 Ms. Maxim stared straight ahead, choosing to ignore Kyle's gaze... This was not difficult for her.

 “Gabriel, what classes do you have this afternoon?” she asked.

 “A history of magic.”

"Ask for leave. With your grades in this course, it shouldn't matter if you miss one class." Ms. Maxim said, "In the afternoon, you can take the two of you to visit Beauxbatons and let them enjoy it as much as possible." Learn more about the heritage and great atmosphere here. ”

"I understand, Ms. Maxim, leave it to me." Gabrielle said seriously, as if she had accepted an important task.

Kyle naturally knew the meaning behind their conversation. He just wanted them to like it and stay here.

Ms. Maxim had no intention of hiding her thoughts, and Kyle pretended not to hear anything. After putting the teacup back to its place, he and Kangna stood up and followed the excited Gabrielle out of the room.

“What a surprise. I didn’t expect you to come to France... and also to Beauxbatons.”

 Gabriel was very excited all the way and chirped:

“I’m telling you, Beauxbatons is really the best wizarding school in the world, better than Hogwarts…

"Sorry, I mean I think it's better than Hogwarts. The castle there is too dark. Even in the daytime, some places need to be illuminated with torches, but there is no such trouble here."

 “It doesn’t matter, it’s a fact.” Kyle said.

Hogwarts is indeed a bit dark due to the structure of the castle, but to a certain extent, this can be regarded as a characteristic. And Beauxbatons…

Kyle raised his head. The ceiling here was like a huge piece of glass. The sunlight could illuminate almost every wall with exquisite reliefs, neat floor tiles, and the students' fashionable blue silk school uniforms.

I have to say, at least in terms of visuals, this place is much better than Hogwarts, especially when the sun is shining, my mood becomes much better when I walk here.

  No wonder France has not produced any dark wizards. Perhaps it has something to do with the bright campus environment of Beauxbatons.

"I'm really happy today." Gabrielle continued walking forward, "I always thought I would have to wait until my sister's wedding to see you again."

 “Your sister’s wedding?” Kyle raised his eyebrows.

"That's Bill Weasley...that's his name." She thought for a moment and said, "Why, don't you know?"

"I know." Kyle said, "But I didn't expect that she would even tell you this."

“It’s not just me, our family knows it,” Gabrielle said. “It’s rare for my sister to meet someone she really likes. Our family supports her and is always ready to attend their wedding... this way.”

Gabriel led them through a row of huge pillars that looked like jade carvings, and came to an even more spectacular huge platform.

This place is almost as big as the Great Hall of Hogwarts, and the ground is covered with precise runic symbols.

Above the platform are circles of circular corridors. Kyle counted six floors in total.

"Where are you going to visit first?" Gabrielle turned around and asked, "I'll take you there. There are really many places worth seeing here, and one afternoon may not be enough."

“Then let’s go to the alchemy classroom first.” Kyle blurted out, as if he had already planned it. "I heard this is the most popular course at Beauxbatons."

“Yes, there are indeed many people who like Professor Victor’s class, and so do I.” Gabrielle nodded, walked to the platform, cleared her throat, and said in clear French:

 “Alchemy Classroom.”

  The magic text under the three people's feet lit up, and countless stones broke away from the ground and gathered around them, forming a simple elevator to carry them upward.

 “Oh, what an amazing design!” Connor exclaimed.

"It was designed by Mr. Flamel, including the fountain in the square, which was also his handiwork." Gabrielle said proudly, "This is unique and can only be seen in Beauxbatons."

As he spoke, the elevator had reached the third floor. The original guardrail automatically opened a gap and connected with the elevator, fitting perfectly with each other.

"Here." Gabrielle stretched out her hand, "What you see in front of you is the alchemy classroom, but class is already in session now, and Professor Victor's temper is bad, so we can only take a look outside.

"But when get out of class is over, I can apply with the professor to take you to the classroom. You are the guests of Principal Maxim, so it will be no problem."

 “It doesn’t matter, you can just look outside.”

Kyle raised his head.

 He swore he had never seen such a big classroom before, taking up almost a third of the floor.

 Through the windows on both sides, you can clearly see what is happening inside.

There was a puff of white smoke everywhere in the classroom. Kyle took two steps forward and could vaguely see it coming from a huge brass stove in the middle of the classroom.

 Whenever a student puts something into the stove, this kind of smoke will come out from the gaps around it, mostly white, but also light gray.

But every time this happens, the professor-looking person will loudly reprimand the students who put things away.

 “Kyle, look here.”

At this time, Kangna suddenly tugged Kyle's arm, and she pointed to the three lines of eye-catching text on the classroom door,

 “What does this mean? It doesn’t seem to be French.”

"Oh, this is..." Gabriel was about to explain when she heard Kyle say:

“Be sure to remember when entering this sect: curb the greed in your heart, follow equal exchange, do not cross the realm of God, and prohibit the refinement of the human body.”

“This is the basic principle of alchemy and what every beginner must know.”

“Can you understand?” Gabrielle opened her eyes wide and looked at Kyle in surprise, as if she were looking at a strange animal.

“I don’t know what Fleur told you.” Kyle rubbed his forehead, “But it’s not French, of course I can understand it.”

 “What is that?” Kangna asked doubtfully: “A rune? It’s a bit similar, but the difference is quite big.”

"It is the oldest rune that has not been translated." Kyle explained: "This is a sentence from "The Record of Jade", and it has been copied intact. It is really professional."

“Where did this British guy come from and come to Beauxbatons and talk nonsense, as if you’ve read Jade Book?”

A strange voice came from behind, "And whether our alchemy class is professional, do you, a British guy, need to judge it?"

Kyle subconsciously turned his head and saw a few more young boys behind them.

The one who was speaking was supposed to be the leader, when he saw Kyle looking over, he immediately raised his head and looked at him angrily.

But Kyle also noticed it, and his eyes glanced in Gabrielle's direction from time to time.

"Gaffar, what are you talking about? They are guests of Principal Maxim." Gabrielle said angrily.

 But this way, the boy seemed to be more excited.

"What distinguished guests? Aren't they just two British guys?" The man said disdainfully: "Looking at them, they must have just graduated. They must be afraid of that dark wizard, so they came to us to take refuge. I’ve seen a lot of people like this.”

It’s just that they spoke in French, which Kyle couldn’t understand.

"This kind of plot is too cliché, but it seems inevitable." He muttered quietly.

 He could probably guess that this person was definitely Gabrielle's suitor, and he came here to show off his presence.

The other party's face is coming towards me, does he want to hit him? For example, when we went to the classroom together, he showed off his superb alchemy skills and shocked the whole audience.

Kyle touched his chin, hesitant.

Although this is not his territory, this scene is so classic. If he doesn’t fight, he always feels like he’s missing something.

 Unfortunately, just when he was hesitating, the bell rang.

 "Gaffar, go back and copy "Basic Alchemy" thirty times, otherwise you won't have to take my class anymore."

With a gentle voice, the boy who was quite stubborn just now withered and ran away without even making a quibble.

 A middle-aged man walked out of the classroom.

 “Professor Victor.” Gabrielle shouted sweetly.

“Hmm.” The middle-aged man nodded towards her, “Have you finished your homework?”

“Can I submit it tomorrow?” Gabrielle said with a grimace. “As you can see, I don’t have time this afternoon. Principal Maxim gave me a task.”

“Tomorrow afternoon at the latest.” Victor said. He looked at Kyle and Connor again, “Who are you and why are you here.”

Kyle blinked.

He couldn't understand what the professor said, but he guessed that Gabrielle probably introduced herself to him and said hello... Well, that should be right.

 “Ah, hello, nice to meet you.” Kyle said in French with his feet pointed.

 The scene suddenly became quiet.

Kanna covered her face with her hands, pretending not to see Professor Victor's strange expression.

 (End of this chapter)