Hermione woke up early again today.
There is no other way but to get up earlier, because Safina and Mr. Blois, who are out on patrol, have been discovering that the living corpses a little further to the east have begun to move strangely again.
The density is rising and the activity is also increasing, and these phenomena are obviously tending to spread here. Even if it is only an optimistic estimate, this will at least be a precursor to a large number of living corpses migrating here; and as for the worst possibility, it cannot be ruled out that there will be demons driving the tide of living corpses.
Because of this, Safina and Blois did not come back to rest in the evening as usual in the past two days - the two extended their inspection route again, even at night, just to prepare for the possibility of large-scale living corpses. When the tide hits, they can detect it in advance.
Although it is said that the stronghold currently established with the Burrow as the center has been built like an iron wall due to the unremitting efforts of everyone. Even if there is a real tide of living corpses, everyone believes that this place can withstand it.
However, leaving aside the high-level zombies, at least if there are demons coming... Whether this heavy protection can withstand it is still unknown.
"Hermione, Longfro in the east tower asked me to find a time to ask if there is a need to add more magic traps in addition to the gravity trap on the east side? At present, the main thing we are guarding against is the east side, no matter how small it is, Be careful and you will never go wrong..."
While Hermione was taking advantage of the little time before breakfast to stare at the map and calculate in the living room downstairs, Neville had already returned from a trip to the east tower. Apparently, he got up earlier than Hermione today.
After hearing what Neville said, Hermione thought about it for a while, then shook her head and said clearly:
"It makes some sense, but it still doesn't work - at present, the magic traps that can really produce sufficient effects must be designed and made by Hannah and I based on the rule runes. Otherwise, we have to trouble Sarah to use alchemy to do it. That's all. And when the traps outside really need to be activated, they can't be maintained well at all, and will eventually become consumables... That's such a waste."
When Neville heard this, he nodded immediately, but he couldn't help but said:
"However, there is no way to configure more magic spells on the tower, and just arranging protection on the defense line within the alchemical barrier is not very effective—"
Neville actually wanted to say more about the stronghold's defense measures, but Hermione suddenly waved her hand to stop him from continuing.
"I know everything you said, and I also understand everyone's urgency and worry about the safety of the stronghold after experiencing the attack by the giant demon... But, as you said, we actually can't arrange any more. protection." She said seriously, "This is the fact - at least with our current capabilities, this is the limit."
Yes, Hermione was right.
In fact, to be honest, almost none of the people who come here voluntarily are afraid of death, but they are all afraid of dying without any achievements, no results, and no strength to struggle.
Nowadays, this stronghold is very important, both in practical and symbolic significance.
But because the enemy is too powerful, everyone can only continue to arm this stronghold in the best way possible, so that they can gain some peace of mind in the non-stop action.
However, there is always a limit to what can be done. When everyone found that they had armed the entire stronghold to the teeth, but still did not have absolute confidence to deal with the crisis that might come, every drop of sweat during this period turned into a A lot of pressure is weighing on everyone's heart.
Of course, Neville also has this kind of pressure in his heart... In other words, in fact, almost everyone in this stronghold is the same.
But at this moment, Hermione suddenly looked away from the map, and then suddenly raised her head.
"So, in fact, the 'bad news' brought back by Miss Geofine and Mr. Blois may actually be a good thing for us!"
"Bad news?" Neville couldn't help but be stunned for a moment when he heard it, but he quickly came to his senses, "You mean, there's something strange happening to the group of living corpses in the east?"
"Yes!" Hermione explained, "Because we have made all the preparations we can, then the next step is to wait for an opportunity to verify the results - everyone is holding their breath. If they hold it for a long time, it will definitely happen. It creates anxiety and may even lead to a loss of morale.”
"You know so much!"
Neville thought about it and felt that it did make sense, because the situations Hermione mentioned were actually happening in the stronghold.
But Hermione was not very happy to receive Neville's praise. She just shook her head slightly and said:
"I'm just trying a little bit according to what's written in the book! I told you to read more books at the beginning... But now, I don't have that much time to read."
"Oh! Hermione, you remind me of those days at Hogwarts."
Neville sighed, then quickly waved at her, turned around and walked towards the door.
"Anyway, I understand what you mean - I'm going to make another trip to the east tower so that Longfro and the others don't have to think about useless things anymore."
Behind him, Hermione, who was still sitting at the table, just looked at his leaving figure for a moment, and then returned her attention to the map in front of her.
Needless to say, Neville's words just now reminded Hermione of some memories.
To be honest, life at Hogwarts was not all pleasant, and even Voldemort's constant torment at that time left many bad memories for everyone.
But now that I think about it, no matter how bad the experience was at that time, it gradually turned into a kind of luxurious beauty in the much more terrible days now.
Yes, it's so beautiful that people don't want to think about it too much, because it will make everyone feel more and more sad when they have to return to reality.
After a while, Hannah came over with today's breakfast as usual. However, the person who followed her into the living room was Mr. Blois, who should still be patrolling the east side.
"...Miss Granger, the zombies are moving here at a faster pace, and... as far as Geofein and I are concerned, they seem to be organized."
As soon as she heard Blois say this, Hermione immediately put down the breakfast she had not started eating and stood up.
"That is to say... the matter may be more serious than we initially expected?"