Connor's Hogwarts

The oval-shaped competition hall is divided into three parts and is subdivided into seven floors. It is similar to the structure of the Grand Opera Hall. The school also intends to transform this place into a dedicated venue for various activities.

At this time, the competition hall is undergoing "renovation and renovation". The school monster card competition ended at the end of last month. After that, the competition hall became a facility similar to a Muggle school basketball court, occupying and dominating the field. , step on the field. Similar programs are staged every day.

Although the monster game is over, the students' enthusiasm for playing monster cards has not diminished at all, but has become more and more exciting. People come here to play a few games every day, and it has become a daily extracurricular activity for the little wizards.

But now no one can come here to dominate, because the competition hall has been requisitioned by the [Duel Club], and Professor Lockhart is leading a few senior students to set up the scene there.

"This way! This way! We need a gorgeous long track in the middle, and we need to stand on a high platform. What? You don't know how to weigh? You don't know how to transform? The floor can't change its shape? Then bring some wood from outside and stand on tiptoe! Quickly! go!"

"Hey! There are four tracks here! One color for each college! Why did you make them all red!? Re-do them quickly!"

"Hang up all the hangings on the surrounding walls! You! Yes, it's you! Come over and help, hurry up! Don't take your time."

Lockhart walked around the grounds, giving orders, arrogantly playing the role of "annoying professor" while doing nothing himself.

Usually the professors arrange the activities in the school and the prefects help, but with Lockhart it was the other way around. It can be said that Lockhart is very dedicated as an actor.

At the same time, in the top auditorium of the competition hall, Connor happened to be standing here, and Penelo was reporting on the recent work progress behind him.

"The sales of magic pens are still growing steadily, but subsequent shipments and supplies are already somewhat stretched. The Ministry of Magic in Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt, and India have repeatedly urged us to deliver goods, and our inventory is basically sufficient. Without meeting their needs, Mr. Devine is now negotiating with them on related matters."

"The United States Ministry of Magic finally approved the product version number of the Magic Pen yesterday. In a while, the United States will also ask for goods from us. By then, our production speed will definitely not be able to keep up. The Windsor family has explored us many times. Miss Camilla hopes that you, Connor, can give an accurate response as soon as possible."

"Nowadays, the market for magic pen creations on the black market is getting bigger and bigger, but the transaction volume of Lake's store has not increased significantly. The headquarters suspects that there are wizards in the black market that have taken away a large amount of market share, but the relevant principal family behind it has not yet been identified. , the headquarters asked Connor if you need to make certain changes to the business model and sales scope of Lake Store."

"There is no growth trend in the sales volume of the Philosopher's Stone. The family predicts that the market will be close to saturation in the near future. It is recommended to ask Connor if you need to limit the shipment volume of the Philosopher's Stone."

".Here are all the relevant information and documents, as well as several paper contracts that need to be signed by Connor. Mrs. Flora hopes that Connor will respond before this weekend."

"." Connor kept his hands on the guardrail and looked at Lockhart commanding the scene below. After finally listening to Penello's report, there was obvious fatigue in his eyes. He waved his hand: "I know. Okay, please put all the documents on my desk later, I will take care of them all tonight."

"Okay." Penello put away the report form and stood behind Connor without saying a word. He was quiet, as if he had completely forgotten what he had done to Connor before. No, the little secretary she once was was even more serious than before.

Connor sighed and turned back down the aisle, Penello following behind him.

"I feel like I have to deal with more things recently. There were not so many bad things before."

"Because Connor is the future head of the Lake clan, Mr. Devine and Mrs. Flora both hope that Connor will be familiar with all the family's business. After all, Connor will graduate in three years, and by then our family's business will be all over." It falls on your shoulders, Connor."

“Three years is not a short period of time.”

Connor shook his head and didn't say anything. He wasn't complaining deliberately. Although bringing all kinds of business matters to Connor was just a formality, the family had actually prepared a response plan. But he must understand the things that Connor should understand. These are his responsibilities as the future head of the Lake family. The family also believes in his abilities. He cannot avoid these things.

But these things are indeed very tiring. To be honest, Connor doesn't like to pay attention to these nonsense. Rather than thinking about the intrigues in the business world, he prefers to do research on his own, but in the world, he can't help himself. Now is not the time for him to put aside his chores and work on magic research with peace of mind...

Until then, Connor was thankful that Penelo was here. Although Penelo was not "mature and experienced" enough now, she was no more familiar with Lake's business than Connor after being exposed to it over the years. Na is much worse, maybe even a little more familiar than Connor. Penelo is also very capable and will definitely become Connor's right-hand man in the future.

Moreover, Penello's wealth is innocent, and the contract she signed is enough to guarantee her loyalty. The Lake family has decided to invest a lot of resources in her. This is the practice of many pure-blood families to cultivate "retainers", so Penello just said, "We Connor didn't react at all when she was told "Family". She is indeed half a Laker now.

It's just that Connor always feels like he can't see through Penello's thoughts lately.

Connor and Penello walked into the "elevator" on the top floor. The competition hall has a magic elevator similar to that of the British Ministry of Magic, but of course it does not use electricity. Moreover, these elevators are relatively "fashionable". You can see what's going on outside the elevator. They are considered a new type of sightseeing elevator and are well received by little wizards.

But the little wizards must not know that this elevator can also go deep into unknown places in Hogwarts.

Penello walked into the elevator and stuffed a "key" into the mouth of the honey pot relief on the selected floor, and then the elevator would descend directly to the ghost factory at the bottom.

Connor watched the scenery outside the sightseeing elevator in front of him gradually change, the competition venue - the black lake scenery - the stars in the night sky - the destination factory...

The two of them were silent the whole time. Connor didn't speak, and Penelo didn't speak either. Connor felt very embarrassed. He always felt like this when he stayed with Penelo recently. He always felt that he was doing something for no reason. It's like there's something wrong with him.

Although it was precisely because of Penello's previous abnormality that Connor accepted Alice's date invitation, and then let Alice "take advantage of it", "take the lead" and "take it for himself"

Why is this statement weird? Forget it, it doesn’t matter. In short, Connor’s sudden girlfriend seems to be influenced by Penelo. Connor can be regarded as half a “victim”, but in the end the guilty person is Connor...it's so baffling that he can't explain why...

Then after that, Penello kept a distance from Connor. Normally, Connor should feel at ease. After all, it is a good thing that Penelo has no thoughts, but Connor can't feel relieved now...

For example, right now, even though Connor was looking at the scenery outside the elevator, he still felt a chill on his neck, as if a pair of eyes were staring at him from behind.

"Ding dong~"

When the elevator reached the bottom floor, Connor turned around. Penello beside him was holding a stack of documents in his arms, with a low eyebrow and an obedient secretary look. Connor really couldn't see any flaws, but in his heart What about that lingering sense of unease?

The elevator door opened and Connor walked out. He tried to find a topic and said in a normal tone: "Penello, how many ghost workers did Sir Nick recruit for Halloween before?"

"The number of ghost workers has been increasing every day recently. As of today, there are a total of 132 new ones."

As soon as Penello finished speaking, they were forced to stand still, because in front of them, several "gentlemen" were rolling around on the carpet like salted fish with their hands and feet stretched out. They His eyes were filled with hot tears, with an expression that was extremely moved, and his mouth seemed to be muttering unconsciously:

"Oh my God. Oh my God, is this what the floor feels like."

"I feel it, I feel it! This is the touch of the earth! I can't stand it anymore, I'm tired, I'm going to start rushing!"

"So is this happiness!? I feel like I am about to ascend to heaven. Even if I end my life as a ghost here, I will be satisfied and have no regrets!"

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Connor and Penello stood stunned, wondering if they had come to the wrong place. Is this really their factory and not some mental hospital?

"Oh! Merlin's beard! What do I see!?! It's our hero! The great Lord Conner Lake!"

"It's really Mr. Lake! Oh my God! Mr. Lake! I saw the living Mr. Lake!!"

"Mr. Lake! I'm a big fan of yours! Can you sign it for me! Just use a magic pen! Sign it on my pectoralis major! Please!"

"." When these "mental patients" saw Connor, they suddenly got up from the ground, trembling with excitement, and gathered around Connor and roared loudly.

"What!? Mr. Connor is here!? Brothers! Mr. Connor is here to express condolences to us! Suspend work! Come out to welcome Mr. Connor——!!"

Then there was a heartbreaking roar from the end of the corridor, followed by a crackling sound of rummaging through boxes and cabinets, and then the sound of footsteps like a giant rhinoceros running wildly from the other end of the corridor. A large group of "mental patients" rushed over. They grinned, stared and stuck out their tongues, and looked like they were crazy. About a hundred people just ran out with the momentum of thousands of troops.

This terrifying posture scared Connor so much that he took a few steps back and stood in front of Penello, as if facing a formidable enemy.

How is this going? ! Didn't I just come here to see it in a few days? How did a ghost factory turn into a cult?

"quiet--!!!"

The director of the ghost factory, Sir Nick, was also alarmed. He separated from his "body" and floated in the air, shouting with all his strength. He was almost cut off because of too much force. His head tilted to the side, and he made a sound similar to that of a female ghost. The terrifying sound wave impact of the roar scared Penello so much that she covered her ears and leaned her head against Connor's back.

Although his methods were a bit rough, Nick finally stabilized the situation.

Sir Nick floated into the first painting at the entrance to the corridor, and when he came out he had the physical appearance of a normal human being.

"Sorry, Connor, these are new workers who don't understand the rules and made you laugh." Nick said apologetically.

"." You also know that this is a worker. If you didn't tell me, I would have thought you had recruited a bunch of terrorists! Kang Na was indeed frightened and said calmly: "It's okay, it's okay. Are these our new employees? Everyone is in good spirits!"

"Yes, they are all new workers recently recruited. They have all signed labor contracts, and they have also used Connor's special magic crystal drawing cards. They have never been out since they came here, but I don't dare to let them go now. They just go out." Nick said with a wry smile.

"Hey! Mr. Connor! I am Bloody Johnny from Hampshire! Does the Lake family still need a family knight? I am willing to serve you!"

"Mr. Connor, who has mercifully returned my body to me! Great Connor! You are with my Lord! I am Brother Hunter, and I will be your faithful believer from now on!"

"Jack the Ripper greets you! Mr. Connor, where your sword points, my sword points! Ula!"

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woc? What's going on? Can't anyone explain it to me? Connor raised his hands awkwardly and politely, a little confused about the situation, but he still had to smile and respond appropriately:

"I have felt your joy. Seeing that everyone is so happy, I am also very happy that your enthusiasm is still there. I will seriously consider your wishes, but you are really too enthusiastic, and there are too many people here. I I don’t even know who to listen to.”

"I heard you all! Stop gathering around here, you damn devils! Go back to your posts and work for me!! Serious work is the best reward for Mr. Connor! Get back here!!" Sir Nick shouted loudly roared.

After that, several people finally coaxed all the enthusiastic ghosts back. Connor walked around the factory and returned to his underground laboratory. At this time, he actually felt exhausted.

"Nick, what's going on? Are you brainwashing them?" Connor took a sip of the black tea brought by Penello and moistened his dry throat: "To be honest, these people were so energetic just now. But it scared me.”

Sir Nick shrugged: "I didn't brainwash them or anything. I just told them truthfully that you created the magic painting and then wanted to build a ghost factory. Their gratitude to you comes from the bottom of my heart." Sincere"

"Ah? I asked them to work for me for free. They still want to be grateful to me?" Connor was a little confused.

Nick spread his hands: "Connor, do you underestimate the ghosts' persistence in having real bodies? To be honest, I am no less grateful to you than they are. You have given us a body that can perceive the world. It’s the best reward.”

"But. In the future, others will also be able to make magic paintings that make ghosts feel. They don't have to."

"Hey, Connor, they are actually old ghosts who have been dead for hundreds of years."

Nick smiled and said: "I don't know what you modern people think, but we old antiques still value repaying kindness. Although we are all wizards, we also believe in chivalry. To be honest, their reactions It’s not beyond my expectation. If you are willing, it is not impossible to accept them all as ministers, and I will also help you with this."

"Uh, no, no need." Connor scratched his head. He really didn't think much about it. It turned out that his little invention was such an important favor to the ghosts. He just thought from the perspective of interests and felt that the ghosts would not let go. I just passed this opportunity, but I didn’t expect to gain a group of “loyal fans”.

It turns out that while the wizarding world outside is gossiping about me, does it turn out that I have a group of "dead" supporters?

This feeling is weird.