Chapter 69, Return and End (Part 2)
On the last night of 1348, the "Hogwarts School of Divinity", which was founded less than three months ago, or the "Hogwarts School", which lasted only two weeks, was amidst the roaring fire and roar. It turned into ruins. The urban area of Oxford near the school also suffered frequent disasters.
As for the cause of this disaster, it was just two drunk students who were jealous over women and cast spells on each other in public.
——Since the battle broke out in a crowded banquet hall, more drunken students soon got involved in the fight. Various powerful attack spells were used by these drunkards as if they were free of charge. In the end, This resulted in this earth-shattering disaster.
This huge catastrophe fell from the sky. Not only did the university city of Oxford, which had just recovered a little bit of its popularity, suddenly suffer thousands of casualties and once again be brought to the brink of destruction, the various countries that were planning this school were also Among the dignitaries, a big discussion arose about whether to allow such a powerful spell to spread widely - now this disaster is just the result of the students who lacked self-control, and some civilians died by the way, so that's it. But what if the next target of these spells becomes their palaces, castles and cars?
Finally, with the acquiescence of the "angels", "Hogwarts School of Divinity" announced that it would delete the teaching content starting from the next class of students, and the spells taught to students were reduced from thirty to eighteen, with only They master some "daily buff" spells that don't involve combat or fighting.
The remaining twelve attack spells are classified as "forbidden spells" and are strictly controlled by the Holy See and the royal families of various countries. In principle, except for a few high-ranking nobles, senior priests and court favorites, ordinary civilians are not allowed to master them at will - —The reason for disclosure is naturally for the stability and security of social order. , the real goal is obviously to adapt to the changes in the world. In this new era where illiterate knights have been eliminated and "knowledge equals power", try to continue to maintain the absolute dominance of the church, nobility and royal family, and prevent those who have mastered powerful magic. People at the bottom rose up to cause trouble and rebel.
——As we all know, according to general political common sense, those who hold the strongest force should and must hold the highest power; conversely, those who hold the highest power will monopolize the strongest force at all costs, regardless of No matter what the price is.
This can almost be said to be a basic instinct of a ruler.
On the other hand, most of the "magic" instructors and students who were finally trained were killed or injured overnight. The rulers of other countries were no longer willing to send their precious intellectuals to England to be entrusted to others, and instead embarked on the road of independent education.
(In view of the pathetic average literacy rate of Europeans these days, and the unprecedented tragic situation of abandoned towns, empty houses, and population decline after the Great Plague, even if a country wants to find a few hundred literate people within its borders, I am afraid it is not an easy task to become a "cultural person")
For example, Joanna, Queen of Naples and Countess of Provence, took the remaining students under her name away from Hogwarts and prepared to conduct a survey in the Provence region in southern France, looking for a sparsely populated area that would not easily disturb others, but with relatively convenient transportation conditions. In a remote place, preparations were made to build a "Beauxbatons School of Theology" (the name of the school was strongly suggested by Miss Ma Tong, for which she also made nonsense of the sacredness of the word).
The wealthy Venetians are not to be outdone, and plan to spend huge sums of money to establish the "Durmstrang School of Theology" (the name also comes from Miss Ma Tong) in the desolate and cold Alps on the border with the German states. sales efforts) ——After witnessing the painful lessons of the New Year in the University City of Oxford, and fully understanding the huge destructiveness of the "divine power given by God", the cautious Venetians certainly dare not place the "divine arts" academy in a densely populated and landless place. The golden city of Venice. For the same reason, they did not want the fertile fields of the Po River plain in northern Italy to be destroyed, so Governor Andre placed Durmstrang College in the northernmost part of the country. This is not only conducive to the security of the hinterland of the Republic of Venice, but also can expand influence to the German and Hungarian regions in the north through the form of "teaching divine magic"...
Pope Clement VI was in an awkward situation. For a while, he didn't know whether it would be better to place the expected "School of Theology" directly under the Holy See on the outskirts of the Eternal City of Rome, or to establish it near the Holy See in Avignon, France... …However, teachers and students have already started organizing and preparing.
In addition, countries and city-states such as Scotland, Denmark, Castile, Aragon, and Florence that originally sent "intellectuals" to study at Hogwarts were also unwilling to be controlled by others. They took advantage of the situation and announced their plans to leave. Return to their hometown to build their own college.
As international students from all over the world left one after another, Hogwarts College, which was rebuilt on the original site of Oxford after the disaster, gradually changed from a large classroom for all nationalities in Europe to a purer one that only belongs to the English... Well, to be sure In other words, it was a college for the subjects of the Plantagenet dynasty.
(At this time, the number of French subjects living under the British Plantagenet dynasty was only slightly more than the number of English islanders.)
Behind all this, there are obviously many kinds of intrigues, transactions, collaborations and intrigues hidden, which are far less plain than they appear on the surface.
However, the time-travelers such as Wang Qiu and Doraemon don't care much about all these overt and covert struggles, strange clouds, and scheming.
——Because they have achieved all their goals and are about to leave this world forever.
(Doraemon has already collected enough money to repay the debt, while Levi has accumulated enough points to escape the control of the "Lord God".)
Of course, as a group of moral people, there are still some last little things that need to be arranged before they leave this world forever...
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Oxford, on the shore of the "Black Lake" at Hogwarts College
In line with a serious and responsible work attitude, before bidding farewell to a world still shrouded in the haze of the plague, Mr. Doraemon reluctantly parted ways and left behind the [Magic Encyclopedia Dictionary] that created this medieval magical era, so that those who Medieval European Christians who once worshiped and donated money and materials to the time-travelers were able to continue to receive the "gifts of God" after the time-travelers left, and they were able to stay away from diseases under the protection of healing spells.
But where should we place this magical prop that is almost related to the survival of European civilization?
Doraemon initially planned to entrust it to the Holy See or a certain monarch for safekeeping, but after thinking about it carefully, he felt that he could not trust their character-if the custodian destroyed it out of ambition, stupidity, or some kind of deception, Without this prop, so many medieval European Christians who had just struggled over the line of life and death and saw a glimmer of hope would once again be swallowed up by the dark haze of the great plague.
In the end, in order to prevent this important magical item from being stolen or damaged due to human factors after they left, or even becoming a tool for some tyrants and careerists to harm the world, Doraemon deliberately used the 22nd century future The prop is at the bottom of the giant Lucky Cat statue at Hogwarts. A long and narrow tunnel was dug on the seat, and he slowly got into it. He carefully placed it at the end of the tunnel, in a cavity inside the Lucky Cat statue, and then blocked the passage from the outside of the statue to the inside with cement. The hollow tunnel is perfectly disguised to ensure safety.
"...Hey, if this is the case, the Europeans in this world will probably be able to survive the current compound plague!"
Looking at the Lucky Cat statue that gradually returned to its original appearance, "Paladin" Levi touched his chin and said sadly, "...Although it is only a 'magic era' simulated by the advanced technology of the 22nd century, at least it can By maintaining it for ten to twenty years, we have given them a whole generation of happiness that is free from the suffering of the epidemic, and they should be worthy of their generous tribute and worship.”
"...More than ten to twenty years? Hey, how is this possible?! It would be fine if it was a brand-new product just released by a well-known large company, but the [Magic Encyclopedia Dictionary] I just put in has been from It’s a discounted second-hand item found at a flea market! Although it seems to be poorly maintained, the durability of any prop has its limit. I estimate that this thing can be used normally for ten years, which is already very good!”
Doraemon gave Levi a strange look and poured cold water on him, "...In fact, if you just leave this [Magic Encyclopedia Dictionary] alone, no one will give it to you." If it is maintained, inspected and maintained, problems will occur in about four or five years - of course, four to five years should be enough for Europeans in this time and space to basically eliminate the plague and return to their original rhythm of life, right? ! ”
"...What? It's only four to five years. Oh, it's so pitiful. The magical era they can enjoy is too short!"
Wang Qiu, who was standing aside, couldn't help but interjected, "...By the way, what will happen if there is a problem with [Magic Encyclopedia Dictionary]?"
As soon as this was said, the other time travelers turned their heads curiously and stared at Doraemon with bright eyes, as if question marks were flashing in their pupils.
"...Well, it's probably like old household appliances, which sometimes become inoperable during operation. Or maybe the spells are intertwined with each other, and one spell is obviously recited, but the effect of another spell is produced... Some channels similar to old TV sets may be connected to each other..."
Doraemon spread his hands and replied disapprovingly, "...Generally speaking, wouldn't all old machines become like this?"
In this regard, everyone deeply believed that it was true and nodded one after another. But Levi immediately took a breath of cold air. Then, he turned his head and looked across the Black Lake. He saw Queen Joan, the Lolita widow of England, who was leading a group of maids to practice [Fireball Technique] bombardment. Plantagenet, and thinking of the years when magic began to fail in the future, the Lord Paladin couldn't help but have his imagination opened up, and imagined a scene in his mind "Queen Joan's private visit in private with no tragic records":
"...Hmph, I am the Queen of England who is blessed by angels and blessed by the Holy Light, and one of the four apostles of the Apocalypse. You, these rude and deceitful people, will now accept the trial of purgatory for me. Come on - Meow! The omnipresent fire spirit Meow, please unite and attack my enemy Meow - Fireball! ~Eh? Meow! Meow, the fire spirit, please obey my call, gather together, and attack my enemy - fireball! ~~~Hey, you, you untouchables, don't come here, don't get dirty! I can’t even afford to sell my clothes! I’m going to call someone! Help me!”
"...Haha, little beauty who loves fantasy, scream, scream! Even if your throat is broken by screaming, no fool will come to save you..."
Uh, this imagined future scenario of "magic power failure" is really enjoyable... Uh, no, it's too evil! Levi quickly shook his head to get it out of his mind, but soon he couldn't help but continue to indulge in his own thoughts, and began to smile slyly, imagining that he had been with He had slept with Queen Joanna of Naples several times, and what interesting things would happen next.
Well, by that time, even if it is just for political considerations, this little widow should probably remarry, so to speak...
"...What? My husband was hit by a wild boar while hunting and broke a leg? How serious is this? He must be treated immediately!"
"...Get out of the way, you idiot who can't even recite a spell in a spell book, let me cast a spell on him! Meow! In the name of the sacred cat, bathe in the holy breath, eliminate the body's pain, and bloom life. The vitality, the complete healing technique!”
——Boom! ! !
"...Well, Your Majesty the Queen, please have my condolences. He has been completely burnt to charcoal, and even his face is unrecognizable. It seems that you need a new husband. Also, what you just read Is it really a healing spell? Rather than a chain of fireballs or dragon slaying?"
"...How is this possible? I memorized the spell by heart a few years ago, and I definitely didn't pronounce a single syllable wrong! God! What the hell is going on? Why do you want me to become a widow again?!! Oh! , my dear, how can I live without you!”
Hey... this scene... just thinking about it... tsk tsk, makes me intoxicated!
I don’t know why, but the corners of Levi’s mouth actually slightly raised a strange arc, and he sighed with such joy in his heart.
——Obviously, although this guy seems to be normal on the surface, in fact, his outlook on life has been shattered and he has lost a lot of moral integrity...
There is no way, no matter how normal the three views are, no matter how good the Holy Mother-type person is, as long as he enters the "Lord God Space", a deceptive place where humanity must be exterminated in order to survive, basically everyone who can survive will have to lose their moral integrity. Everything is clean...
So, please forgive him for his occasional curiosity. Next, it is finally time for all the time travelers to say goodbye to this world.