The champions' teams returned to the "safe zone" and began their strategy meeting.
"So, what are you planning now?"
After replenishing the red mist that kept them warm, the group sat against the icy blue blocks. Fleur propped her chin on one hand and asked.
Of the three challenges they had scouted, Harry and Hermione had taken on the "Giant Twin Stone Monsters," Viktor had challenged "Guard the Lighthouse," while Cedric and Luna had faced "Speedboat Leap."
Each of the three challenges had its own difficulties. None would be easy to overcome.
"I think—"
After pondering for a moment, Hermione was the first to offer her opinion.
"There's no need for us to challenge Cedric's stage."
"Why?" Harry immediately asked. "At least at Cedric's stage, we won't have to fight anything, right?"
"Oh, dear Harry, that's because having more people won't help with that challenge."
Fleur said cheerfully.
"There's only one boat, isn't there?"
Harry's expression stiffened, and he had no answer.
Indeed, after deciding to join forces, their numbers had become their greatest advantage.
"So, what do you decide?"
Cedric shrugged indifferently.
"Will we deal with those Stone Monsters, or protect Viktor's lighthouse?"
"I think it would be best to try your challenge—"
Viktor looked at Hermione.
"From your previous experience fighting the Stone Monsters, as long as we're careful, we should be able to take down both of them at once.
"But if we choose mine, forgive me for saying so, but even with so many people, we'll probably still suffer. There are too many ice sculptures, and it's impossible not to get hurt. We need to consider the challenges afterward."
"What do you think, Harry?"
After a moment's hesitation, Hermione looked at Harry.
"I don't have any objections."
Harry's mouth twitched.
"I really do want to see