Mysterious Journey

Chapter 990: Hermione's Nightlife

"…Multi-threaded thinking is a prerequisite for piloting the 'Valkyrie' armor."

Glancing at the crestfallen Iron憨憨, Elina flicked her fingers, directing the bishop to capture the opposing knight.

"Hermione, if you don't want Hannah to suddenly have her armor disintegrate mid-flight and splatter into a meat pie, I suggest you watch from the sidelines. Don't do her homework for her, as you did at school. It's supposed to be her responsibility."

Unlike the Iron Man series in the non-magical world, the core power of the Valkyrie armor on the Hyperion comes from the operator.

Due to the existence of magic, they can drive the armor to fly at a very small cost.

However, the only difference is that, compared to the simple overall driving mode of a flying broom, the Valkyrie armor undertakes more important and cumbersome magical connection requirements while being faster and more flexible: leg armor, shoulder armor, back armor, waist armor, breastplate, tail wing…

Before "artificial intelligence" is officially loaded, most of the calculations and mecha operations are all undertaken by wizards.

If flying brooms are like meteors streaking across the sky, then Valkyrie armor is more like comets soaring outside the dome.

Elina put down the chess piece in her hand and looked at the three reserve Grand Arcanas who were working overtime with a serious expression.

"On the other hand, what you are facing now is temporarily the most basic process approval work. In essence, all questions are not much different, but are asking you 'can' or 'cannot.' The Grand Arcana is not just an enviable position, its responsibilities are no less than the Minister of Magic or the Chief Warlock of the International Confederation of Wizards—"

Pausing for a few seconds, Elina's eyes swept across the childish faces in the room, and she thought for a moment before continuing.

"Of course, this is not a mandatory acceptance. If you can become the new Grand Arcana, I will be much more relaxed and at ease in the future."

"But if you don't want to shoulder so much pressure, it doesn't matter if you quit now. Whether it's the Valkyrie test, Hogwarts' subsequent magical animal breeding program, or the friendship between us, none of these things will be affected..."

"What nonsense are you talking about? I'm 【The Chariot】!"

Hannah interrupted Elina indignantly, stretched her shoulders, and continued to process the documents.

"After I officially take over the Destiny Group's business, my family will no longer be able to force me to be a tavern owner!"

"The future—"

Luna shook her head helplessly.

She knew that Iron憨憨 had long been eaten to death by Elina.

However, Luna herself didn't have any position to laugh at.

If Elina wasn't a girl, her name might have been Luna Kaslana by now. Ever since Mr. Lovegood led her to face the white-haired团子, their family had been firmly tied to the chariot of the third-generation Dark Lord.

Of course, from another perspective.

It was also because of these factors that she had the opportunity to get in touch with Gringotts Wizarding Bank's affairs so early.

This is different from the relatively loose and unformed Destiny Group and Hogwarts side. As the oldest and largest bank in the world, accompanying the magical world for thousands of years, the power of Gringotts Wizarding Bank is almost equivalent to a complete country.

Even if she doesn't fully understand the power of capital and money yet, Luna can still roughly imagine how heavy a power this is.

"Elina, there… is a strange document here—"

Just then, Luna suddenly stopped and frowned at the screen in front of her.

"There is an investment application submitted by Mr. Douglas, who hopes that Gringotts Wizarding Bank will establish a main body in the non-magical world, on the grounds that the British government has just suffered a heavy blow, and at this time, it can rely on the British government's expectation of economic recovery…"

"Well, reject it."

Elina nodded lightly and replied without hesitation.

"But, I think it seems to be a good thing…"

Luna looked at the document in front of her with some hesitation. She clearly saw the notes at the bottom of the document.

This document has been submitted continuously since last year, but every time without exception, it has been rejected by Elina.

And the most strange thing is that even so, that Mr. Douglas is still constantly submitting. If Luna is not mistaken, this should be the seventh submission. If the other party's identity was not also A-level, she would even suspect that this was deliberately provoking Elina.

"Well, from a single plan, of course, it is a good thing."

Elina raised her finger and tapped on the A-level commander badge on Luna's chest.

"However, it is only limited to the perspective of A-level members. This is also what distinguishes you from other original members. As reserve Grand Arcanas, you must not only analyze individual situations, but also take into account the overall plan, rather than pursue small-scale gains and losses."

"For example, the idea of the Gringotts Central Bank is very good. But this card is too important, and it is too early to play it now."

"Then, Elina, will you tell me the reason?"

Luna raised her head, and Elina's face was reflected in her silver eyes.

"Only for these two days, it will be difficult to say after that…"

Elina shook her head, glanced at the other two people who were eavesdropping around, and said frankly.

"After you accept your identities and return to Hogwarts, each of you will have a formal Grand Arcana member as your 'internship' guide. If you have any grievances, you can secretly tell me, and I can help you vent your anger!"

"Formal… Grand Arcana members? Could it be that you want to—"

"Don't worry, it won't be 【The Hermit】—"

Elina blinked, leaned down and hugged the lovely Luna, and gently breathed into her ear.

"If you really hope it is Mr. Lovegood, then you can try to beg me, maybe I can try to change my mind…"

"N-no way—Granger, save—"

Luna trembled subconsciously, and her earlobes quickly turned a light pink color that was visible to the naked eye.

She bit her lip and turned to Hermione for help not far away.

Ever since she boarded the Hyperion, she had a premonition that this would happen.

After all, compared to Hogwarts Castle, this is the real Demon King's palace. Intuition not only makes it easier for her to see flaws, but also makes it easier for her to be attacked. Elina has deliberately targeted her more than once or twice.

At the same time, Elina quickly turned her head and stared threateningly at Hermione, who was hesitating.

"Hermione, you have four options now - help Luna with futile resistance, help me hold Luna's hands, pretend you didn't see it, or think carefully about why I would choose to bully Luna instead of others, whether there are certain reasons on both sides…"

"Oh."

Hermione pondered for half a second and nodded seriously.

"But, listening to it like that, there are only two options…"

Hermione's voice gradually became smaller and smaller, so that Elina subconsciously tilted her head to hear what she was saying.

Now is the time!

Opportunity!

Hermione suddenly took a step forward, reached out and grabbed the swaying呆毛 on Elina's head, while suddenly raising the volume.

"If I choose not to help Luna at this time, then when you bully us, no one will help us—you're right, Hannah? Let's go together! Do you still remember our previous agreement, the three of us will help each other to resist this wicked little团子."

"Resist Elina's tyranny, long live Granger—"

Hannah opened her arms and pounced on Elina, firmly holding down her left arm, which was about to move.

On the other side, Luna also protected Elina's right hand and fixed her behind her.

"Really… a good try…"

Elina narrowed her eyes and let Hermione grab the呆毛 on her head.

"Okay, I admit defeat this time—you won, tell me what you want."

Although she could easily break free from these three little ones, she would inevitably hurt these reckless闺蜜, and that would not conform to her initial plan - to use "Elina the Great Demon King" as a target to promote the formation of a wings alliance between Hermione, Luna, and Hannah.

From the current situation, this alliance is forming faster than she expected.

"I want exclusive Valkyrie armor and corresponding training guidance… with no strings attached."

"Professor Lockhart's exclusive learning method, you must know, right?"

"If Dad doesn't agree with me joining the Grand Arcana, then Elina, you must help me persuade him—"

"I want to go to the shore to play!"

"Me too!"

"Yeah!"

Hermione, Luna, and Hannah said without thinking, as tacitly as one person.

Earlier, during the gaps when Elina was giving orders on the bridge, the three of them quietly completed the alliance plan.

The Hyperion's bridge is a secret room. If they don't unite, then Elina is too terrible. When she starts to choose to defeat them one by one, no one is the opponent of this black-hearted, strong, and cunning mixed-blood white-haired loli succubus.

More importantly, Luna and Hermione predicted the same thing early on - Elina will definitely use various temptations to open conditions.

Instead of waiting to die, it is better to unite and directly turn the tables.

"No problem."

Elina nodded readily and looked at the three girls who were pouncing on her with interest.

"Then, let's discuss another question. On an aerospace carrier, a mutiny is quite serious. So what can be done to control the situation directly without fighting? By the way, this is the bridge."

"Eh?! Wait, wait—"

Hermione glanced at the fearless Elina, and a ominous premonition rose in her heart.

"Amber? No, the amber cage cannot be deployed in the bridge, unless you deliberately lied during the introduction."

"Well, you are right - and amber can't hold you."

Elina's eyes swept over the "traitor wands" in the hands of Hermione, Luna, and Hannah.

Obviously, all of her own wands have become traitors, and she is not surprised at all by this nature, which is exactly the same as her own.

But…

"Do you know why the Hyperion requires all members to wear the same uniform?"

The corners of Elina's mouth raised slightly, she blinked slyly, and whispered.

"Mass… Petrification!"

The next moment, the uniform on Hermione's body seemed to come alive, suddenly tightening inward.

From her arms to her shoulders, from her abdomen to her toes, she was like a mummy wrapped in layers of bandages in the center, unable to move even a little with all her strength, and even her fingers lost their strength due to the pressure on her arms, leaving only the head on the collar that could move.

"Looks like the effect is not bad—"

Elina unhurriedly rescued her little呆毛 and patiently placed Hermione, Luna, and Hannah on the bed next to her.

Ever since she was sanctioned by Dumbledore with petrification magic last year, Elina has been studying the techniques in this area. Unlike the non-magical world's understanding of "petrification" magic, petrification in the magical world is more reflected in the aspect of full-body binding, rather than deformation.

In other words, it is closer to severing the human body's control nerves over its own body.

Elina moved her wrist and looked at the three lovely warriors on the bed who failed to stab the Demon King in the back.

"Next time, remember to seal my mouth, or try to do it in the bed, bathroom, location is a very important point—"

"I wonder if you have ever been spanked… Of course, you can shout for help loudly, but unfortunately, no one will come to save you even if you shout until your throat is broken. I can agree to your previous requests, if you can endure not making a sound…"

If there are no accidents, most of the Hyperion's crew have already started in the "rest" state.

So, now she is going to start enjoying her wonderful nightlife.

Beep beep beep—

At this moment, a prompt sound suddenly rang out on the command console of the bridge.

A few seconds later, an old, tough, familiar voice rang in the Hyperion's bridge.

"Miss Kaslana, I hope you are not asleep now."

"According to the 'Tarot Society' roundtable meeting rules, 【The Pope】, 【The Hermit】, 【The Hanged Man】, and 【The Tower】 request to initiate a temporary meeting to revise the Christmas clearing and hunting plan, and formally establish the affiliation of the three reserve Grand Arcana guides…"

"The meeting will begin at 11:25 tonight, I hope you and the three young ladies will be online on time—"

"…"

Elina raised her eyebrows and looked at the bridge command console with some displeasure.

Having a meeting at this time?!

Don't these old guys have nightlife?!

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Hooray!