Chapter 831 Pioneering Contribution Award
Albert felt that not long after he closed his eyes, he was woken up by a rapid knock on the door.
He opened his eyes drowsily, instinctively reached for the wand beside the bed, and muttered softly, "What the hell, it's only what time it is."
Yesterday, although Mr. Serra mentioned that he had to get up early today, he didn’t need to get up so early. It was still dark outside the window.
He yawned again and flicked the wand in his hand, causing the ball of light to leave the wand and float above his head. The soft white light immediately dispelled the darkness in the room.
“What, is it time to set off already?” Isobel asked sleepily.
The rapid knocking on the door rang again.
Albert glanced at the looking glass on the bedside table. The magic alarm did not respond, which meant that there was no danger nearby. He then replied towards the door: "I'm awake, let's get down now."
Although the looking glass was very unreliable, Albert had to admit that it was still somewhat useful after all, at least it could provide them with early warning.
It would be better if the detection and early warning effect of the looking glass could be combined with the footprint spell to make it an early warning radar.
Unfortunately, Albert's attainments in alchemy are limited, and he still cannot realize it. It is sometimes quite difficult to make magic items too precise.
He stretched out, pushed aside the thin quilt and got out of bed, then covered a yawn, and began to change his clothes while he was sleepy.
“What are you staring at me for?” After Albert changed his clothes, he found Isobel staring at him in a daze.
“Do you need me to help you change your clothes?”
As he said that, he helped Isobel take the clothes over and reached out to help her take off her clothes.
"You know how to take advantage of me." Isobel patted Albert's paw off. She looked like she hadn't woken up yet and seemed very tired.
There is no way, it is difficult to fall asleep in a strange place, but I was woken up again not long after I slept. I am very well-educated by not losing my temper.
“Haven’t I already taken advantage of all your advantages?” Albert smiled and walked into the bathroom, preparing to brush his teeth and wash his face to wake himself up completely.
As for watching a beautiful woman change clothes, this is not the first time.
"If you are very tired, don't go, stay in the bar and rest." Albert stuck his head out of the bathroom and said to Isobel, who was changing clothes.
"No."
After Albert finished washing, Isobel also got dressed. By the time they went downstairs together, it was already ten minutes later.
Many people were waiting in the bar, and it was easy to see that most of them were in a bad mood. People were yawning and drinking the hot tea distributed to them by the bartender.
Since the International Alchemy Congress needs to borrow the venue of the Alchemy Research Center, and the entrance to the Alchemy Research Center is at the Sphinx, the alchemists participating in the International Alchemy Congress must go there in batches to avoid a large number of wizards. The vicinity of the Sphinx attracted Muggle attention.
Going there so early is actually for this reason. After all, the Sphinx is a relatively famous attraction.
“Can’t you just use Apparation to go directly to the location of the International Alchemy Congress?” Valeria drank the hot tea provided to the guests in the bar and complained softly: “Don’t they know that lack of sleep is a woman’s biggest natural enemy?”
"It is normal for the Alchemy Research Center to ban the use of Apparition. This is to prevent intrusion." It is not difficult for Catherine to understand, just like the Ministry of Magic in most countries also prohibits Apparition.
"What's the use? The wizard's magic that prohibits Apparition cannot stop the house elves." Valeria curled her lips and said, "However, I doubt what the organizer is thinking. If everyone goes over now, will we stand collectively? Do you take a nap over there?"
Yes, due to lack of sleep, most of the contestants are very sleepy. How can they still be in the mood to participate in the International Alchemy Conference? Moreover, they haven't even eaten breakfast yet, so they can't compete hungry.
“There will be enough place for you to sit down and rest, and there will be plenty of free food, so you don’t have to worry.” This is not the first time Nicholas has come to attend the International Alchemy Conference, so he is fairly familiar with the situation here.
At this time, a famous wizard shouted to the crowd: "Everyone participating in the International Alchemy Congress gathers here. Everyone participating in the International Alchemy Congress gathers here. Come and gather quickly. We are about to set off."
“Let’s go there too!”
Nicolas led everyone towards the crowded crowd.
Then, they were quickly told that they had to Apparate in batches.
The six Alberts held hands and apparated near the Sphinx, and saw a light shaking in the darkness.
The desert was a bit cold at night, and Albert couldn't help but shiver when he was blown by the cool breeze.
They walked in the direction of the light source and came to the side of the Sphinx. There stood a wizard in a cloak. After chatting with Sera for a few words, he motioned for them to walk straight from the side of the Sphinx. Passing through the wall, somewhat similar to Platform Nine and Three Quarters, the interior of the Sphinx is a large hall, with a wizard checking their tickets at the entrance.
He inserted the admission ticket into the back of the head of the golden Sphinx statue, then pulled it out from the Sphinx statue's mouth and handed it to Albert again.
“Okay, please come in, your display cabinet is No. 51.”
The so-called display cabinet is a glass table, a bit like the gold jewelry display cabinet in the previous life. Behind each counter is a staff member of the Alchemy Research Center. After checking Albert's admission ticket and registering, He put the mandrake wine and flying ointment into display cabinet No. 51, and placed a piece of parchment explaining their effects next to them.
“Okay, let’s find a place to rest first.” Albert stretched out his hand to cover his yawn and led everyone to the rest area next to the hall.
There is also a counter that provides them with free breakfast and drinks. Several house elves are busy preparing meat pancakes for everyone.
It means adding various fillings to the freshly baked flatbread. Basically everyone who comes here takes a pie and gnaws it, and there is a strong fragrance in the air.
While Nicholas was having a rest, he told them some dark stuff about the International Alchemy Conference.
Most of the so-called alchemical results in many display cabinets are useless semi-finished products, and there are even false and exaggerated products.
Of course, fakes and low-quality semi-finished products are not allowed to participate.
It’s just that in every session there will be a few unlucky ones whose lies are exposed by tough newcomers.
The so-called participation of more than a hundred people is a bluff. Everyone just wants to take this opportunity to communicate and build relationships. The number of people who actually participated in the International Alchemy Conference can be counted on ten fingers. The so-called Cairo International Alchemy Congress Pioneering Contribution Gold Award is even worthless.
Fifty years ago, the level of the International Alchemy Conference was actually quite high, and the competition was fierce every time. But later, as people explored alchemy, there were fewer and fewer alchemical achievements, and there were also competitions. The benefits are not worth it, so many people just show their results to everyone, but do not plan to participate in the competition.
Although the Gold Medal for Pioneering Contribution cannot be awarded every time, as long as nothing unexpected happens, the probability of Albert’s Flying Ointment winning the award is still very high.
However, Albert himself didn’t pay much attention to this matter. He was checking the new task that had just been triggered.
Medal collector.
Since you have participated in the International Alchemy Conference, why not get the gold medal? Although no one wants that thing, it is at least a medal and can make you more famous.
Reward: 5000 experience, 2000 galleons, alchemy +1, magic world reputation +1000.
It feels like it's not as good as the Barnabus Finkley Award for Excellent Spellcasting Technique last time, but the medal is actually pretty good. It's also good to have Alchemy +1 waiting for him to pick up Alchemy before receiving it.
However, this task description is exactly what Nicholas said. Not many people are willing to participate. Although 2000 galleons is a lot, it is still far from the independent business brought about by the results of alchemy.
"I just met a lot of old friends and told them about you. Those guys were very curious and wanted to meet you." After Sierra came back from shopping, she took Albert to visit those who were related to him. Be nice old guys.
Although Sera wanted to let Albert get to know him, most of the time he just took him there to show off. When Sera introduced Albert, it was as if he was saying to them: Look, this is my proud disciple. .
Looking at the surprised, surprised, envious and appreciative eyes of those old men, Sera felt that the bad mood of getting up early was suddenly swept away.
"This is Mopsus." Serra introduced a Greek to Albert. "This is Albert Anderson, a descendant of Mog McDoug."
The alchemist named Mopsus was stunned for a moment, looked at Albert again, nodded towards him with a friendly smile, and introduced his son Jason to Albert.
That boy was a few years younger than Albert. He spoke very poor English, which made Albert feel very uncomfortable, so he simply chatted with Jason in Greek.
As for the way Sera introduced him, he probably guessed who Mopsus was in front of him.
“Your Greek is great!” Jason was really shocked when he discovered that Albert had switched languages without any trace.
"That group of people are always so good." Mopsus listened to Albert's fluent Greek and recalled that when he first met McDougal, the guy spoke fluent Greek. language.
“Are you going to train Jason to be your successor?” Sera chatted with Mopsus in English.
"Well, Jason is quite good, and he likes alchemy very much. I will take him out now to increase his knowledge." Mopsus naturally cannot hand over the interests of Floo fans to others. It is best to train his son to become the heir. Good choice.
"Where's that one? I remember he seemed to be good at potions." Mopsus had already remembered who Albert Anderson was.
The cheating incident in the last Magic School Potions Championship caused a small disturbance in the Greek magic community, and he recently won the Barnabus Finkley Award for Excellent Spellcasting Techniques. To be honest, that award carries more weight than the current Gold Medal for Pioneering Contributions.
“He is also good at alchemy.” Serra said meaningfully.
“He is here to attend the International Alchemy Congress?” Mopsus couldn’t help but widen his eyes and asked in disbelief.
“Yes, and there is a 80% chance that you will win the Gold Medal for Pioneering Contribution.” Serra is very confident in Albert, and there are not many young contestants participating. "If you go to Exhibition Cabinet No. 51, you will definitely have unexpected surprises."
After a brief acquaintance, Sera took Albert away, leaving only a stunned Mopsus.
An underage wizard won three international awards?
It was almost like a dream.
"Who is that man?" Jason asked Mopsus: "He is really powerful."
"He is indeed a very powerful guy. You will deal with him in the future." Mopsus smiled and said to his son: "Let's go and see his alchemical results."
“He participated in the display?” Jason was even more surprised.
"Yes, and I plan to participate in the competition, and I am very likely to win the gold medal for pioneering contributions." Mopsus didn't think Sela needed to lie or brag. The halo around Albert's head seemed to dim those braggings. .
However, Mopsus found that he still underestimated Albert's ability. The display cabinet No. 51 was crowded with people, especially after seeing the introduction of the bottle of mandrake wine, their mouths opened wide.
If it really had that effect, no, with the arrogance of that young man, it was obvious that he would not fake it.
Mopsus felt that he might have a chat with the other party. A voice suddenly echoed in the hall, interrupting his thoughts. The person who spoke was Hermes, the president of the Alchemy Research Center.
The old man chatted there for an hour, mainly introducing the International Alchemy Conference and the process of participating in the competition to the contestants from various countries.
This is an old man with no skills. He was talking over there, but basically few people in the entire venue were listening. Everyone was talking separately.
In fact, just print the procedures of the International Alchemy Congress on paper and send them to everyone to read, and the opening speeches can be shortened to a few minutes.
I don’t know who started applauding first, but everyone breathed a sigh of relief and followed suit.
Then, the International Alchemy Conference officially began. The first step was for the alchemists to display their alchemy results, and those who were interested could sign up to participate in the competition.
Of course, the alchemy results that are willing to participate must also be strictly reviewed by the organizer. Contestants need to register first, then undergo an on-site review. Finally, they need to provide detailed information, and the Alchemy Research Center will verify the information. After successfully passing, the Alchemy Research Center will help apply for relevant patents.
As for who is qualified to win the award, a panel of five professional judges and three senior alchemist masters will make the final vote.
(End of this chapter)