Zhang Xiao swam around the protective barrier, which shimmered faintly in the water, and tried attacking it with a spell.
The entire barrier remained utterly motionless, without so much as a flicker. His eyebrows rose. Had this barrier... always been here, or had Dumbledore set it up?
How was he supposed to get inside?
He guided the Dragon Carp farther back, looking down at the vast ruins below, and Dumbledore's words suddenly flashed through his mind:
"...The objective of the second round is to emulate the wizards of that era, using your intelligence to explore these ruins and accomplish your goals."
So had those wizards encountered this barrier when they first arrived, too?
Zhang Xiao's gaze swept back and forth before settling on a spot that looked like a city gate.
Following his will, the Dragon Carp swished its head and tail and swam toward the gate.
The big screen returned to its original nine-panel layout, but the audience had yet to recover from their shock.
That was an Animated Corporeal Patronus!
Ludo Bagman forcibly suppressed his urge to talk more about the Patronus. As the commentator, he had to remain objective.
People often mocked Ludo for being dim-witted, saying he coasted entirely on the reputation he had earned playing Quidditch.
But when it came to Quidditch and commentary, Ludo had absolute confidence. This was his field.
"At present, Zhang, the champion from the East, is in the lead. He's already found the ruins-"
Once again, he enlarged Zhang Xiao's feed, explaining some of the finer details to the audience:
"I wonder if you've noticed that Zhang still hasn't used the Bubble-Head Charm, nor have we seen him drink a potion. That means he isn't relying on spells or potions for help. Just how is he surviving almost three