The Sphinx was dangerous because it could see into people's hearts.
It beat its wings, and a gale sprang up!
The liquid in the Stealth Potion was blown away in an instant.
Krum was startled, and cold sweat broke out all over him.
The Sphinx took in Krum's expression, its exquisite face brimming with smugness.
Everything was under control.
"So, what's your answer?"
It advanced step by step toward the trembling Krum, a strange red light shining in its eyes.
"Do I have any other choice?"
Krum took a deep breath, forcing down the turmoil in his heart.
Escaping the Minotaur just now had let his guard down. He'd thought that as long as he had Potions, he'd be invincible.
Now he would have to pay for his naivety.
"Of course. You can choose to fight me, but I wouldn't recommend it."
The Sphinx gave a mocking smile, like a cat playing with a mouse, and casually lifted a paw.
"Phew..."
He let out a long breath.
Krum seemed to have made up his mind.
"Ask your riddle."
"Very well."
The Sphinx nodded, then lay down again.
Meanwhile, outside the maze.
"Oh! Player Krum still hasn't managed to escape the Sphinx's clutches. Now he'll have to solve those ancient riddles if he wants to avoid a bloody end!"
Watching Krum on the Light Screen, Bagman couldn't help feeling nervous.
The Minotaur, Pan, and the Sphinx.
Krum had drawn two of the three worst lots all by himself.
As I said before.
Viktor Krum was one unlucky fellow.
"Listen carefully. My riddle is: 'Green branches and leaves grow tall; cut them down and soak them in water; strip off the bark and dry them for use; keep the bones to burn as firewood.'
What is it?"
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