Facts have proved that spectators are just spectators after all.
When the head of the Brandt family attacked Akinbad repeatedly, all the wizards in the auditorium stayed away and whispered; when Akinbad openly declared his "betrayal", the wizards in the audience might be surprised. , or have suspicions, but still choose to sit on the sidelines and ignore the matter.
And after that, when Luna and Silly Bo also suddenly appeared on the stage, showing strong combat power that ordinary wizards could not resist, these "spectators" no longer even thought about gossiping, and each one of them became A mute who only knows how to shrink his head.
In fact, this is almost a microcosm of the current situation of most of the forces in various countries when the entire European magic world is facing the disaster caused by Haierbo.
"... When most people inside and outside began to only care about their own interests and safety, rather than obey my orders to act, from that moment on, I understood that I, the president, no longer had actual power. If I continue like this, and eventually bear the blame and punishment for the failure of the entire International Federation of Wizards as the president, it may become the last bit of 'value' I can give in this life."
At present, Luna has left the federation building with Akinbad, and the two are walking on the coastal road leading to Granger Camp. And just behind them, Ursula and Ida were following slowly, pacing a short distance away.
The words just now were said by Ajinbad.
Maybe he just held it in for too long and wanted to find a suitable audience to tell the truth. Or perhaps, he actually wanted to hear other people's opinions on his experiences.
And it has to be said that Luna is probably the most suitable "complaint" target he can find now.
"So after meeting Miss Brandt, Mr. President, you made up your mind to hold a trial today and put on a great show?"
Luna was talking with great interest as she walked, seemingly still savoring the "wonderful performance" that she herself participated in midway.
"Well," Akinbad smiled bitterly and shook his head, "'big drama'... yes! This metaphor is very appropriate - there are starring roles, guest roles, supporting roles, and audiences, and almost everyone has a part of their own. The script is just a ridiculous drama!"
"That's what Bill said!" Luna shrugged.
"Really?" Ajinbad raised his eyebrows, and then turned around and said, "In short, I just want to do my best while I am still sitting in the position of president of the federation. Just do something. I don't dare to hope that after today's words, I can stimulate all the 'audiences' in the venue to stand up and resist - as long as a few people will wake up after witnessing today's riot. , I am already satisfied.”
Having said this, he couldn't help but sigh, and then turned to look at the blond girl next to him, who was almost the same age as his grandson, and said gratefully:
"Smart Miss Lovegood, although I must thank you for standing up today, adding effect to my final sacrifice in that way, and even bringing me out alive. But... even you are quite good now. So I publicly announced my connection with Haierbo. Is all this really worth it?"
Luna smiled easily after hearing what he said.
"Of course it's worth it!" She stroked her long hair and gestured toward the other side of the English Channel. "I didn't mainly want to help you, Mr. President, get away! In fact, I just feel that many people now seem to Too much reliance on Maka, Harry, and Hermione is the biggest reason why everyone is unwilling to take the initiative to resist the disaster."
"'Dependence'." When Ajinbad heard this, he paused for a moment, then nodded repeatedly, "Yes! That's so right, it is indeed 'dependence'!"
"So!" Luna continued, "If they suddenly find that the people they once relied on may no longer be reliable, will they realize that they have to rely on themselves next? "
Speaking of this, she suddenly pointed to the tip of her nose, and scratched her head somewhat embarrassedly—the long, silky pale blond hair suddenly became a little messy.
"Although I'm not that powerful myself! But I am also a good friend of Hermione, Harry, and Neville. Today I did that... Do you think everyone will gradually think of Hermione and the others afterwards? go?"
To be honest, Ajinbad really didn't expect that what Luna did before was not an act caused by impulse.
He originally thought it was amazing that Luna could see through his plan on the way. But who knows, this girl seems to have already thought carefully about every step, and is even aware of the changes that may occur afterwards.
"Indeed," Akinbad admired in his heart, and nodded again and again, "for today's trial, I not only invited powerful members of the magic circles from various countries, but also many reporters from magic newspapers. I believe that today's trial will be held Everything that happens in the venue will be spread throughout Europe with amazing efficiency - you know, those reporters always like to add spices to their reports, so I won't be surprised no matter what we end up writing!"
"At least my dad won't talk nonsense in his magazine. What he writes are all facts that he has personally investigated!" Luna wrinkled her nose, but for some reason, she couldn't help but tilt her head in the end and added He said, "Well, that should be the case."
Almost at the same time, Mr. Lovegood, who was writing a manuscript in a house in the refuge community, shook his hand and accidentally touched the ink bottle placed aside with his elbow. There was only a splash, and thick ink flowed over half of the table, turning many manuscripts piled on the table into waste paper.
"oh!"
He subconsciously screamed, but then he put down his quill and sighed helplessly - ever since he came here to start his refuge life, "The Quibbler" has been completely suspended indefinitely. If these manuscripts are dirty, then they are dirty! It won't be of much use anyway.
After waving his wand and getting most of the ink back into the bottle, he stood up and walked to the window with a sense of disappointment, facing the unchanging deserted streets outside and muttering:
"My dear little Luna, nothing will happen to you! Dad is here to pray for you... But who should I pray to? Merlin?"
In the end, he couldn't help but sigh and shook his head.