, number 1 is—Holy crap?! Ethan?!

Chapter 90, number one is—Holy crap?! Ethan?!

At the same time, Cedric also noted.

The referees in those matches all looked extremely anxious.

He paced back and forth, looking towards the dense forest.

As the players were sent out one by one, they all showed expressions of pain.

Especially Ludo Bagman, the Director of Sports at the Ministry of Magic, who is in charge of the competition's organizers.

In the dead of winter, this short, stout man kept wiping the sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief.

He looked like he might faint at any moment from a shock.

It was as if a dark wizard was about to attack him.

Cedric couldn't help but find it amusing.

At the same time, he proudly puffed out his chest. If the dark wizard really came, he would definitely be the first to meet him in battle and would never back down!

Sudden.

With a snap, a figure squeezed out from mid-air.

It landed lightly on the ground, raised its signature cobalt blue eyes, and looked around alertly.

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It's Ethan Vincent!

Cedric suddenly stood up.

Just as he was about to step forward, the referees pounced on him faster and surrounded Ethan.

It was as if they were afraid Ethan might do something.

Cedric sensed something was amiss, but didn't think much of it.

They assumed it was because Ethan was young that they took extra care of him.

"Ethan did get the key, but I wonder what place he'll get. With Ethan's ability, he could easily make it into the top eight."

"However, I'm not much different."

Not long after.

Then the last two students were teleported over.

Ludo Bagman, the Director of Sports at the Ministry of Magic and the organizer of the competition, stepped forward and stood in the central open space.

He wore a solemn expression, as if he were there to preside over a funeral rather than to announce the end of the competition.

"Congratulations everyone! Thanks to the tireless efforts of each of our outstanding players, I hereby announce that Yuan Yi has won the Secret Realm Search Challenge."

Ludo Bagman's voice trailed off.

After a two-second pause, he said with a conflicted expression:

"A successful conclusion."

It's as if I just told a colossal lie.

"Now, it's time to announce the competition results."

Cedric immediately held his breath and listened intently.

Durmstrang's star player, Viktor Krum, is very likely to be number one, and Miss Fleur from Beauxbatons will probably also make the top five.

There are also outstanding students from Hogwarts...

The competition for the top ten is fierce.

Ludo Bagman: "—Third place, Penelope Crivart from Hogwarts!"

Penelope, whose name was called, wearily tugged at the corners of her mouth, accepted the bronze trophy, and a smile still appeared on her face.

Hmm? Why are we starting with the third place?

Cedric was taken aback.

Even if you read it backwards, shouldn't you start from the tenth place?

What on earth is going on? A strange feeling welled up inside me.

It seems like something is about to go off track.

"Second place goes to Gemma Farley from Hogwarts!"

Gemma Farley remained expressionless, holding the silver cup, her face still cold and haughty.

The students around them began to whisper among themselves.

Why are all the contestants from Hogwarts?

Is it open?

Amidst the commotion.

Ludo Bagman shouted even louder:

"First place!!"

The surroundings became quiet.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, he swallowed hard and uttered that terrifying name:

"Ethan Vincent from Hogwarts School!"

？ ！！

In an instant.

These words struck Cedric like a heavy hammer blow to the head.

His mind went blank, his eyes widened in disbelief at what he had just heard!

—Is Ethan Vincent in first place?

How...how is this possible?!

Clearly, he wasn't the only one who thought this way.

The scene was completely silent; no one spoke or made a move.

The moment, which should have been filled with applause and cheers, was instead deathly silent.

Even the Hogwarts students stared in disbelief at the figure, unable to process what had happened.

Only a few lucky ones who didn't go to St. Mungo had expected this outcome.

What a wretched brat!

Hibiscus sat on the recliner, clenching her teeth, her emerald eyes almost spitting fire, as if she wanted to burn Ethan through.

Penelope looked at Ethan with mixed feelings, holding a door key in her hand.

Ethan did not actually put the door key in the toilet.

That seemed to be just another instance of his humor that others couldn't understand.

The door key was placed properly on the sink in the bathroom.

Moreover, it wasn't one, but two.

May she and Miss Gemma Farley both successfully complete the game.

Finally, Penelope could only sigh:

"Ethan, our Ravenclaws are about to become famous!"

I just don't know if it can be considered a good reputation.

Ethan stepped across the frozen ground and walked slowly toward the Director of the Sports Department, enjoying the attention of everyone present.

"thank you."

Ethan smiled politely and accepted the gold trophy engraved with his name from the expressionless referee.

And a full thousand Galleons.

When Ethan felt that heavy weight on his wrist, he almost couldn't help but burst out laughing.

From the open mouth, one can see the golden radiance within.

At this moment, it is even more heartwarming than the winter sun.

The same prize money as the first place winner of the three-way battle for supremacy is mine!!

With this money, I can start preparing for the new second-level mural I've learned.

Give Professor Quirrell a big surprise.

"I will make good use of this money," Ethan said earnestly. "I will use it to paint even better paintings."

"I will definitely invite you to attend."

The referee's lips twitched slightly as he looked at Ethan's sincere smile.

Don't repay kindness with enmity.

In complete silence.

Ludo Bagman gave a weary closing remark:

"In conclusion, these are all the players who have completed this competition. Thank you all for participating."

"Don't be upset if you don't get a prize. We've prepared a small gift for everyone."

"Your respective school leaders will be coming to pick you up soon, so you can relax and rest."

He paused, then added:

"—If anyone needs psychological counseling, we are happy to provide assistance."

Will this competition be able to take place again after this year...?

Everyone stared blankly as the competition organizers left, their backs looking as if they had aged ten years in an instant.

After a long while, he suddenly came to his senses!

unprecedented....

An unprecedented number one!

A first-year wizard won the grand prize!

How is this possible?!

How did that child manage to do that?!

Everyone looked at each other, and in each other's eyes they saw a deep sense of disbelief!

"In the hundreds of years of this competition, not a single first-year wizard has ever won a prize, let alone first place!"

One of the contestants said.

"Furthermore, have you noticed that only the top three finishers were included in the competition? Where did the other seven go?"

"Note: Only three people, including Ethan, successfully completed the challenge this time!"

Since most of those who remained were contestants who hadn't entered the mansion.

Therefore, they were unaware of Ethan's unusual way of passing through the gate.

But that didn't stop them from instinctively sensing that something was amiss.

What exactly did this first-year wizard at Hogwarts do?

Why were so many contestants sent to San Mungo this year?

Also, why did the organizers provide them with psychological support?

They looked at the smile spreading across Ethan's face.

For no apparent reason, I shivered.

My spine feels cold.

the other side.

Cedric was completely dumbfounded.

He stared blankly, mouth agape, as Ethan was surrounded by players from different schools, holding a gleaming gold trophy in his hand.

Bathed in sunlight, she seemed to be glowing.

Cedric suddenly felt...

A sad, thick barrier had already formed between him and Ethan.

Ethan came in first place, while I didn't even place—what right do I have to compare myself to him? It's ridiculous and I'm overestimating myself!

Cedric murmured.

After more than a decade of smooth sailing in life, he was suddenly dealt a fatal blow, and he felt his cheeks burning with shame.

He was just glad that he hadn't told anyone that he was "similar to Ethan."

Otherwise, Cedric would definitely have knocked himself out on the spot.

"I'm not even qualified to talk to him. We're not even on the same level—"

At this time.

Cedric inadvertently met Ethan's gaze, and the latter raised his hand, smiling and waving at him.

Cedric was instantly jolted, his breath catching in his throat!

Ethan greeted me!

They actually greeted me, someone who didn't even rank.

Ethan is such a peaceful and kind person!

Cedric was deeply moved.

He stood up, knelt down, and approached Ethan, saying with deep reverence:

"Congratulations on winning first place, Ethan! That's amazing—this will definitely go down in Hogwarts history!"

"May I ask how you obtained this honor?"

What exactly was the clever method used?

How can one arrive at the mansion and obtain the key faster than anyone else?

Ethan: "It's simple. Just take out everyone else, and I'll be number one for sure."

As he spoke, Ethan gave the Hufflepuff boy a hearty smile.

Cedric: "..."

His smile froze, and he stared wide-eyed in disbelief.

A sudden inspiration struck me:

So, the reason that the organizers were so anxious was because of you!

Just then.

Suddenly, a commotion erupted from the organizers' side, as if they were trying to stop something.

"Clap clap clap!"

Several loud explosions rang out, and several tall figures appeared before Ethan.

She looked down at him with icy eyes and said:

"Mr. Ethan Vincent, you are suspected of murdering Humbert Carroll, the eldest son of the Carroll family. Please come with us."

"The Ministry of Magic's court is waiting for you."

Upon hearing this...

The players around Ethan immediately showed expressions of horror!

They all took a half step back!

murder?!

When you say "take them down," do you mean it literally?!

Ethan's smile faded, replaced by a coldness and mockery.

Murder? Courtroom?

Ha, I really don't know who's judging whom.

The Ministry of Magic is really going to arrest a weak and helpless little wizard in public.

Anyway, we had to go through this process eventually.

Perfect, let him have his say.

Inside the skull, the light flickered.

It transformed into power, flowing into Ethan's words.