Preparations Before Entering the Water

The sun that had been overhead earlier now appeared in the grass above his head.

Once he took a step forward, he realized that he was walking steadily across the night sky.

Only through this inverted magic did he notice that the sky had already darkened.

It was not as though he had failed to see it before, but all his attention had been focused on the competition at the time.

Besides, the maze had never seen daylight to begin with. It was pitch-black, and even sounds from outside could not reach it.

How long had it been? How was it already night so quickly? Harry wondered as he walked.

Outside the arena, on the spectator stands, a panel appeared out of thin air on the right armrest of every seat.

Along with it came a golden plate the size of a washbasin, a silver cup, and a sheet of parchment.

Dumbledore's voice came through the "earphones" from the screen. "Everyone, while watching the competition, do not forget to eat. You may look at the menu. It also contains detailed instructions.

"Whatever you wish to eat or drink, simply tell the plate in front of you.

"The tableware, food, and drinks will appear together."

"Fried chicken legs! Iced Pumpkin Juice!" Ron gave his order eagerly. Then, while watching Harry walk forward upside down on the screen, he began stuffing food into his mouth.

He mumbled, "Go, Harry! The right depression is straight ahead."

After all the Champions had entered the maze.

From the audience's perspective in the stands, the depressions concealing tunnels leading to the Black Lake had all lit up.

That was why Ron was so certain that the depression at the end of the path chosen by Harry's Tracing Spell was the correct one.

Fleur's screen remained a