Chapter 103 Fists and Truth
Albert found a nice thing in the catalog order, which was a delicate and small silver phoenix badge, but the price was a bit expensive and cost one Galleung.
However, Albert is still going to let the owl order it and give it to Nia as a Christmas gift.
After closing the catalog order and putting it back in the bag, he closed the thick book on the table and prepared to put it back to its original place. When Albert passed the bookshelf with the book, he looked at an acquaintance in surprise.
"I've been in a lot of trouble lately!" After seeing Albert, Truman showed a little surprise on his face and lowered his voice and said, "But, well done."
"Thank you." Albert put the book back on the bookshelf and asked curiously, "What are you looking for?"
“A curse, a useful curse!” Truman muttered in a low voice, “I’m going to duel with Ravenclaw Prefect Notch.”
Albert was stunned when he heard this. What kind of cool operation is this?
“Are you dueling with a Ravenclaw prefect?” Albert asked in a low voice.
Truman nodded.
"What's going on? Are you going to hesitate to discuss, or...use a duel to resolve conflicts?" Albert had actually guessed that possibility. If it was a friendship discussion, Truman would not come here to look for useful curses. "However, I'm afraid the school won't be too happy. They won't be willing to see students using duels to solve problems, and..."
Albert believes that Truman has little chance of winning. Since the opponent is a prefect of Ravenclaw, it means that his performance is not bad, and there will be a gap in the mastery and use of magic between the two parties.
“Notch insists that Bridget Wenlock is from Ravenclaw.” Truman said with a hint of annoyance in his tone.
“Bridget Wenlock?” Albert asked doubtfully. He had never heard of this name.
"Bridget Wenlock was a famous arithmetic divinationist in the thirteenth century. She was the first person to discover the magical properties of the number seven." Truman explained: "I was learning arithmetic and talking about this with others. Later, when he passed by, he said that Wenlock was from Ravenclaw, and I argued about it, and then it evolved into this."
“So, Bridget Wenlock is from Hufflepuff.”
“Of course, the chocolate frog picture has an introduction by Bridget Wenlock.” Truman took out a chocolate frog picture and handed it to Albert.
After reading it, Albert asked, "Why didn't you give this to him then?"
“I asked a friend for this later,” Truman explained. “Furthermore, I don’t think the other party would admit it even if I showed it to him. That guy must have known that he was wrong, but he just wouldn’t admit it.”
Albert already understood the reason for their duel,
Typically, an argument would lead to mutual insults and then turn into physical beatings.
In his last life, Albert had seen too many such things. There are a lot of people on the Internet who have this kind of virtue. However, since there is a layer of network between them, and you cannot crawl along the network cable to hit someone, there is no need to do anything, and you can only criticize each other on the Internet forum.
This time is different, both sides are already angry.
Perhaps, the Ravenclaw prefect made a mistake in remembering it at first. When the two sides were shouting at each other until their faces turned red, even if they realized the mistake, they would not admit it, so it turned into this duel.
Obviously, the Ravenclaw prefect was furious, or so Truman thought.
Not everyone has the courage to admit their mistakes like Gryffindor. No, even Gryffindors, few have such courage. Just like Dumbledore's classic saying: People are prone to mistakes. Forgive others' mistakes, but it is difficult to forgive others' mistakes.
Truman is trying to protect the honor of Hufflepuff. At least, in their eyes, there is only one famous person in his own college, but you are so shameless and insist on claiming to be from Ravenclaw.
“Do you need me to give you a little advice?” Albert said softly.
“Okay!” Truman was a little looking forward to Albert’s proposal.
"It's not a duel, that will get you into trouble." Albert reminded, "Don't admit that it was a duel."
Truman was a little regretful: “…”
“I don’t want to.” Truman nodded repeatedly.
“Can you cast the disarming spell?”
“No,” Truman said gloomily.
"Follow me!" Albert gestured to Truman to follow him out. The library was not a good place to talk. He had already noticed Mrs. Pince looking over here. If he didn't want to be kicked out by the chicken feather blanket, then Just leave on your own.
The two of them walked out of the library one after another and came to the corridor outside.
Albert looked at the Slytherin students passing by, narrowed his eyes and said to Truman: "The disarming spell is to disarm you, that's what he meant, it is to disarm the opponent."
"You mean, get rid of Nochi's weapon." Truman's tone was a little excited. If the wizard lost his wand, it would be like a tiger losing his claws.
"Yes. But you must be the first to use it first." Albert suddenly said: "You must count one, two, and three in a duel. When you count to one, you attack him first, otherwise you probably won't be him. opponent."
"But..." Truman seemed to want to say something, but was interrupted by Albert.
"This is not a duel, is it?" Albert said lightly, "Wait until you disarm Nocchi and use a full-body binding spell while he is stunned. You can use it!"
“Yes.” Truman nodded.
“Then, go up and beat him until he realizes that he was wrong.” Albert made a fist-pumping gesture.
“With fists?” Truman was a little unable to understand Albert’s thinking mode.
"There is a saying that the truth is in the fist." Albert looked at the stunned Truman and said: "And he is indeed wrong. He refuses to admit it and wants to teach you a lesson through a duel. Don't forget, he is older than You are two years older and know more about magic than you do..."
Albert suddenly paused and his eyes fell on a certain red-haired girl from Ravenclaw.
“You know Isobel, right?”
"We met in the same club several times." Albert continued after making sure there was no one around, "There is a saying that you can never wake up people who are pretending to sleep. The best way to wake them up is"
“Hit him hard!” Truman suddenly felt that it made sense. No matter what the sneak attack was, what he wanted was to give the other party a good lesson.
Albert nodded and said: "Remember, don't use jinxes. Using jinxes is worse than using fists. When the time comes, when you are caught, you will tell Professor Sprout why you were fighting. Remember , it’s a fight, not a duel, your dean will definitely not punish you, after all, you are fighting for the honor of the college.”
"That's okay." Truman was dumbfounded. He was already convinced. Yes, he was beating you for honor. When he was excited, he suddenly realized one thing. He didn't know how to disarm the spell.
"Follow me, I know what you need... a self-defense spell set." Albert led Truman in, "You need someone to practice with you, don't look at me, I don't have that kind of free time, you can find someone He Chipachi’s best friend.”
“Well, thank you, remember to come and watch the duel on the weekend.” Truman grinned: “On the lawn near the Black Lake.”
"I will." Albert nodded and looked at Truman's back, his eyes falling on his task panel.
Enthusiastic help
Your friend Gabriel Truman seems to be in some trouble. As the first wizard friend you know, you should help him solve the problem as much as possible.
Reward: 100 experience points, Gabriel Truman's favor +10
Distant victory
Your friend does not have any advantage in the upcoming duel. As a friend, you should find a way to help him turn defeat into victory.
Reward: 1000 experience, randomly gain a skill from the mission target, Gabriel Truman's favorability +10.
Albert was a little interested in randomly acquiring a skill from the mission target. When he returned to his seat, Shanna, who had just finished her homework, asked curiously, "What did you just do?"
"Nothing, I just met a friend and chatted for a few words." Albert noticed Mrs. Pince looking over, quickly closed his mouth, checked the homework he had just finished, and put him away.
(End of this chapter)