In fact, although Bill's guess was somewhat excessive, according to the principle of caution, his suggestion was generally correct.
Nowadays, in that land shrouded in clouds, it can be said that huge changes are taking place almost every day. Several demons are walking back and forth between the abandoned cities and countryside, and many high-level living zombies have also set out from London early, and began to expand their territory with a large number of evolved people of the same kind.
Although it is not impossible to go to Devon, which is located in the southwest corner of England, with Ida Brandt's strength, even if Luna and Akinbad escort her, there is really no guarantee that she will be able to survive. Arriving at the Burrow.
The fact that just one day ago, Neville tried to have his Lion Patronus go to the Granger camp to send messages from a long distance, but failed, just proved this point.
"... Neville succeeded last time, which means that there should be no problem with that route. So if we want to say why it failed this time, it can only be because there are some new changes in the east."
While Luna and Akinbad were talking to each other at Bill's place, over at the Burrow, Hermione, Harry and other friends were also discussing the discovery of various suspicious signs in Britain.
Recently, because they have been building strongholds and establishing defenses here, no one, including Safina and Mr. Blois, has arranged patrol routes that are too far away.
But even so, with Sarah's perception and reminders from the movements of several demons, they had naturally become wary of the changes in London.
So coupled with the fact that Neville's patron saint lost contact yesterday during the long-distance attack, some possibilities became very obvious.
"Hermione," Harry, who was sitting across from the coffee table, thought for a while and said, "Now, with the help of those supporters, most of the protective measures at the Burrow have been built. Especially the core part. You and Hannah did it with your own hands... Then it seems that we don’t need to do the rest ourselves. So, isn’t it time for us to increase our exploration to the periphery? "
Just like what Safina and Blois did every day before the demon attack - the wider the scope of daily inspections, the more accurately and timely they can grasp the situation around the stronghold. Even if there is any eventuality, it is best to respond as quickly as possible.
When "Wrath" came over, it was Safina and Mr. Blois who held the other party down for the first time. Delphi, who unexpectedly regained his strength, was able to rush all the way and block him from the alchemical barrier. , until the guy took the initiative to retreat.
If he had been charged directly by the opponent at that time, with the only layer of Sarah's alchemical barrier at that time, it might not have been able to stop the extremely destructive big guy.
Hearing Harry's proposal, Hermione thought about it for a moment, then turned to Safina at the door and Mr. Blois sitting on the other side and said:
"Miss Geofine, Mr. Blois, what do you... think?"
"There's nothing to 'see'," Safina waved her hand nonchalantly and said, "I can trust your arrangement, you can tell me what to do!"
As for Mr. Blois, he just nodded slightly at this moment, indicating that he had no objection.
"Thank you both for your trust," Hermione nodded and said, "Then let's do it! Starting tonight, the patrol routes outside the stronghold will return to the previous standards - I will trouble you two again."
Originally, close-range patrols and vigil work at the Burrow were basically carried out in shifts, but investigation and exploration outside the safe range required strong enough personal strength.
Now, although due to the arrival of the first batch of supporters, the number of manpower is much sufficient. But there are still only a handful of people such as Safina, Mr. Blois, and Harry who are worthy of such an important task.
It is worth mentioning that after Delphi regained her strength last time... and even seemed to be more advanced than before, her power has actually surpassed that of Safina and Blois, and it seems that she can completely compete with them. Harry, who unleashed the true power of the Sword of Gryffindor, stood shoulder to shoulder.
But, what should I say? Compared to Safina and Mr. Blois, who were a bit awkward on the surface but relatively cooperative in actual actions, she always remained more or less aloof.
This made Hermione confused about what she was thinking, nor how to borrow her amazing strength more effectively.
All in all, it's a bit subtle and a bit embarrassing.
Just like this moment, Hermione originally wanted Delphi to join the patrol and investigation work outside the stronghold. But after taking another look at the person sitting by the window, he still shook his head and gave up the plan for the time being.
After all, Hermione has always arranged this kind of thing based on the principle that everyone is willing to do it. She does not want or can force anyone to do things for her.
What's more, when faced with the attack of the giant demon, it was thanks to Delphi that he was able to turn the corner. Without her, Harry certainly wouldn't be able to do as well as he did.
"Okay," Hermione suddenly put aside all these thoughts and clapped her hands gently, "As Harry said before, our stronghold here has been roughly built, so we It will also be necessary to continue to look longer and further... The patrol range outside the stronghold has just been set at one point, and the investigation on the London side must also start to find a way. In addition, the contact with Bill's side , I still have to keep trying—"
Having said this, she turned her head again, looked at Neville and said:
"Don't stop your patron saint's message, and continue to try more routes; and I will discuss it with Miss Hohenheim later to see if I can ask her to borrow a doll or use other alchemical methods to try Please contact Bill. Information exchange with the rear is a very important matter and must not be given up easily."
After saying this, she clapped her hands again and said loudly:
"That's it! Disband."
But before he finished speaking, Harry and the others had just left their seats when they heard Delphi, who was sitting in front of the window, suddenly turn his head and look this way.
"Wait a minute," she said coldly, "leave it to me to investigate over there in London!"
"Are you going to London yourself?"
When Hermione heard this, she was startled for a moment, and then she couldn't help but shook her head and said:
"No, how can this work! Judging from the current situation, it is very likely that there are three demons gathering in the east... No, there are even more! So, I said 'go investigate', I just want to consider some things without having to personally take risks. It’s just your own way, you’re doing this... it’s too risky!”