"The extra reward packages for the top three will have a major impact on the later projects. I hope each Champion team can gather all the puzzle pieces soon and claim one of the top three spots." After Bagman finished speaking, the faint glow emanating from the puzzle pieces gradually faded.
"It should be that Koldovstoretz joined the alliance between Beauxbatons and Durmstrang, allowing them to collect five different puzzle pieces," Hermione said.
"Just as Matthew predicted, the teams that gather all their puzzle pieces first will receive rewards." Cedric stroked his chin.
"However, under the newly announced rules, even if the alliance of Beauxbatons, Durmstrang, and Koldovstoretz is the first to collect all twenty puzzle pieces, they can only receive one reward. I wonder whether this rule will affect their alliance."
Matthew thought for a moment and said, "I think there's a high chance they'll continue the alliance."
"Only the top three receive extra rewards. Based on the current situation, if they don't form an alliance, Hogwarts will definitely take first place, and Uagadou should be able to secure one of the top three spots. The remaining six schools can only compete for one second- or third-place reward."
"If they choose to form an alliance, they can share a single reward together. It's the more conservative choice."
"So if we don't want to fall behind, everyone will need to work hard to gather the puzzle pieces."
"I'll go find the Uagadou and Ilvermorny students later and exchange duplicate puzzle pieces with them."
After exchanging information, Matthew left the classroom with the puzzle pieces and headed outside the castle.
The exchange students normally lived in the magical means of transportation they had arrived in.
Ilvermorny had arrived by bus.
Matthew knocked on the bus door. A humanoid face immediately appeared