HP's Foreign Land

Chapter 872 Turn Sadness Into The Power To Continue To Die

one,

The Gulf of Bothnia arena was built in the late 80s. At that time, the Finnish magic government did not place any expectations on this arena. It took five or six years—during which the wizards generally had no motivation to stop work for two or three years and almost completed it. Unfinished, let alone world-class in scale after completion, the World Cup final venue built by the British Ministry of Magic in just one month of rush work four years ago is even taller than it.

When the chairman of the European Quidditch League spoke at the inauguration ceremony of the stadium in the Gulf of Bothnia, he almost shed tears.

There is still a small twist in the origin of this arena. The geomantic treasure by the bay was originally prepared by the Finnish Ministry of Magic for Gobstone.This move galvanized the International Quidditch League.The indifference of the Nordic countries to Quidditch is unbearable. Under the constant pressure of the International Quidditch League, the European Quidditch League finally got the Finnish Ministry of Magic to nod and agreed to build a A Quidditch field.

This is the difference between true love and non-true love.

In order to make up for the shortcomings of Gobstone, the Finnish Ministry of Magic turned around and demolished another Quidditch field that was also the only one in China at that time, and built a Gobstone amusement center open to the public on the original site.Slowly under construction at the Bay of Bothnia Stadium, UEFA Champions League and World Quesque League, weeping and passing out in the toilet that day.

It was not until the Finnish Ministry of Magic decided to host the European Cup Quidditch that the original role of fun was eliminated. The president of the UEFA has retired-people think that the reason for early retirement is inseparable from the Gulf of Bothnia. The president of the UEFA is much happier than his predecessor.

The renovated Gulf of Bothnia arena is still not at the top level in the world, which is inseparable from factors such as national enthusiasm and budget. After all, Finland is not a Quidditch-controlling country like those in Western and Southern Europe.The European Quidditch League has been abused by the Nordic countries over the past few years. As long as it is stronger and more durable than the previous flower shelf used to deal with errands, it will be a victory in the history of Quidditch promotion.

As one of today's participating teams, the banner of the Nordic giants Fakhsa, from the head coach to the goalkeeper, no one understands the good intentions of the chairman of the UEFA Europa League sitting in the private room at the moment, and can't express his gratitude to the chairman of the Finnish Quidditch League. The happy brows of his empathy.Fakhsa's players were fidgeting in the small and crude space, with figures swaying behind the partitions with gaps of different widths from time to time. In this environment where they could be spied on at any time, the confident head coach was always surprised. The reflection of her was so frightening that she forgot what the last sentence said...

Fakhsa did not expect that the locker room of the players in the Gulf of Bothnia would be so scumbag!

"Because we didn't draw the home team's locker room?" the team's ace Seeker muttered amusingly.

The two dressing rooms in a stadium are usually separated deliberately, which means that the home Quidditch team can enjoy better conditions.Except for the national-level Quidditch arena, which basically treats everyone equally, each club's home court will follow the malicious intention of "even if you can't compare with you, you will drag you down and disgust you", so that the visiting team's locker room is not the worst but worse.

friendship first, competition later?Is that a hair?

The two teams in today's game are not the local Quidditch teams of Finland, so there is no home and away game, so the head coaches of the two teams conducted a harmonious and friendly locker room draw under the supervision of officials of the Finnish Quidditch League before entering the field— - Leave the choice to God.

Based on the previous article, everyone also understands that the Fahsa flag was not drawn to the home team's locker room.

Lady Luck came back from vacation and re-signed the contract with local tyrant Jin?

In fact, the locker room of the visiting team is not much better. First, because the stadium in the Gulf of Bothnia is at the national level—mandatory fairness; Earth-shaking changes have taken place, and the renovation only focused on the field. There is no difference between the locker rooms of the home and away teams.

When Fahsa Banner envied and hated the generous treatment of Ice Ridge Krona in his brain, the players of Ice Ridge Krona... were indeed enjoying a good and comfortable environment.Don't get me wrong, it wasn't the Finnish Ministry of Magic who made a fuss about Ice Ridge Krona, it was Ice Ridge Krona's boss who spent money to create conditions for the players.

The local tycoon Kenny never forgot his promise, and took good care of his cash cow within the scope of permission.

Before entering the locker room, the assistant coach hinted that the head coach could take the care of the boss as one of the ways to motivate the players. Joachim did not say that in the ensuing pre-match mobilization. Live, has already spontaneously inquired about the opponent's news, and this person can't keep his mouth shut. Within 10 minutes, the whole team knows that Fahasa's locker room is "ventilated" well.

The effect of speaking out with their mouths is not as good as their own discovery.

The field staff knocked on the door to remind them to come out, and the players who quietly listened to the head coach lost their initial nervousness. The coach did not put pressure on them, and even the boss said bluntly before they got into the carriage: "I will be on the scene. I can see it without hard work, it's much uglier than parting."

Only Jin Jialong's boss' intentions were in their eyes, and they knew clearly, and it was precisely because of this clarity, and because of their emotions, that they were aroused to fight.

It's not terrible to play against giants, what's terrible is the "consciousness" of losing.

two,

"You have a good Chaser on your team."

As soon as the words fell, the Bludger was whipped by the Ice Ridge Krone batsman with thunderous force, making a roar that resounded half the field, and brushed against the right ear of the Fakhsa flag chaser.

The Chaser, realizing he had dodged a bullet, swallowed hard, fighting the urge to flee the ring on his broom.

The wizards in the auditorium exclaimed in unison, and there was also some commotion on the rostrum.

The Fahsa banner, which is sure to win, is not calm anymore. Their head coach is lost in thought, and the assistant coaches are writing down what they are writing.

Chairman Kenny, who had returned to his local tyrant gold appearance, pretended to be smoking the pipe presented by Chairman Sturluson, and winked triumphantly at Victor, "I thought you were talking about Beater." (Beater= Batter; Chaser is Chaser)

"Where did you get the batsman?" Victor has played in first-class arenas, participated in first-class tournaments, and seen many top-notch Quidditch players. That kind of strength can be listed in the league's batter list on top.

"From Côte d'Ivoire."

Chairman Kenny and the head coach once watched each other's game with the idea of ​​poaching the first assistant coach of the Côte d'Ivoire national team. Unfortunately, the negotiation after the game failed, but it was not without gains. The first assistant coach of Côte d'Ivoire recommended a bat to them. Hands - Pango.

"He's not the main hitter." Although Kenny felt very vain about the attention that the power of the batsman brought, Quidditch wasn't just about power.

Fahsa Banner, who has rich experience in the competition, quickly figured out the way. The guy who was as powerful as a cow was playing the piano randomly. I will also scan my own people...

Victor could see it, "Is that a layman?"

Chairman Kenny's audacity surprised Mr. 2000 million.

"Not a layman, he has been in contact with Quidditch for a relatively short time."

"how long?"

"More than a month."

This is called - not a layman?

Facing the score that was gradually being stretched on the field, Victor sighed, "Fortunately, Fahsa will have a big game tomorrow, and most of the main players were ordered to sit on the bench." Otherwise, the score will be even worse.

"The Snitch hasn't come out yet." It's still unknown who will die.

"You are confident." Victor smiled.

"This is a practice match, so that the players can feel the strength of the fake giants in advance." Kenny said very bluntly.

The Fahsa banner can be called a "big family" in Northern Europe because their total points in the league lead other Nordic teams. West or South.

Victor looked at it for a while, then turned his head and said, "Your team is very good."

Before the words fell, the broom of a Chaser under the Fahsa flag was swept by the Bludger and lost control. The Chaser threw the Quaffle in his arms to his teammates in desperation. The Chaser intercepts the Quaffle first.The Fahsa Chaser, who lost his hand and lost the ball, fell down with his broom, and the wizard first aid team, who was waiting at the side of the field at any time, scrambled forward with the referee's permission.

The inspection results made Fahsa's head coach relieved, but after the players are off the field, they can no longer send people to make persistent efforts. Fahsa's lineup is reduced by one person. Anyway, today's opponent is Iceland's worst Iceridge Krona. There is still strong optimism about the outcome.

Unlike his teammate, who is extremely powerful, another female hitter from Ice Ridge Krona is not a threat at all. The balls he hits are soft. After all, women are not as powerful as men, and the one who can pose a threat to them is a brainless fighter. .Coach Fahsa's self-analysis made another breakthrough, and he sat back on the bench with a seemingly deep face but full of enthusiasm.

In the private room of the Ice Ridge Krona auditorium, Chairman Kenny took off his forced pipe and said to Mr. 2000 million with sparkling eyes: "Let's talk more, we are humbly asking for advice, and we will never be complacent."

Every time the master praises, the situation tends towards the ice ridge krona.The first time he almost sent someone flying, but the second time he ended up directly.

The real Krone mascot!

master:"……"

Chairman Kenny laughed arrogantly.

Victor shook his head, with a conniving smile on his face, "Which of your female batters is the core?"

Kenny's smile faded. "You see that?"

Victor nodded.

Mr. Chairman was a little annoyed, "You can see it so soon?"

"I'm a fan of the authorities. I think the head coach of Hersa is probably busy with the dream of playing triumphant songs at the moment."

"...Didn't you comfort me?"

"No."

Chairman Kenny was silent for a moment, and then said, "How did you find out?"

"Maybe because of the experience in the game, the focus of the players and the coach is actually different."

"No, I mean how do you know I'm Kenny, where did I show up?"

"How did Rommel see it?"

"I didn't ask..." Under the master's gaze, Kenny said helplessly, "I was suddenly scared, so I forgot to ask."

If Rommel's sudden appearance made him more frightened than painful, it hurts right now, and the past is unbearable, and the more he looks back, the more tears will flow.

Hina in the dark bit her finger tremblingly.

"Wardrobe, hidden door." Victor said inscrutablely.

Sure enough, Chairman Kenny automatically explained, beating his chest and stamping his feet: "I shouldn't believe that the most dangerous place is the safest place!"

Hina relaxed her whole body, looked at Victor gratefully, and thought that she would serve Master Victor well in the future.

three,

The Seekers of both teams were on the move, the audience was boiling, and the critical moment to freeze the score was approaching - for Fahasa fans.

At present, the score difference between the two teams on the field is more than 150 points. Even if the Seeker of Ice Ridge Krona catches the Golden Snitch, it will not help.

Ice Ridge Krona's Chaser sucks, not only the fans of Fahsa condescendingly jeered like this, but also the wizards sitting in the Ice Ridge Krona stands said the same.Ice Ridge Krona did not get angry, wronged, or defend themselves because of this, they knew before the game that the wizard occupying the Ice Ridge Krone stand today was a local wizard from Finland.If it was yesterday's game, maybe I could improve my interest a bit.

The narrator of the Wizarding Radio, the only one in Iceland that broadcast the game live, calmly analyzed: [This is a good opportunity, because Tim Bengtsen, Fahsa’s main seeker, was not scheduled to play, Jako Eriksson Should have a chance. 】The wizard in front of the radio sneered disapprovingly when he heard Jako Eriksson's name, and the members of the Henuke Ancient Tree team, who had no game today, exchanged winks, all of which was full of ridicule.He thought he made a big fool of himself in the process of poaching Jacques Eriksson for the local tycoon - in fact, he was the only one who was imagining the whole process - the main player of the Gushu team reported Jacques from the commentator Pray after the name, pray for the unwanted ex-teammate to get hit by a Bludger or fall off a broomstick.

It can be seen how bad the interpersonal relationship of Yake Eriksson in the former Quidditch team is. Of course, there are Yake's own problems.Passion and love alone cannot become a qualified Quidditch player. Once it is linked to a profession, it becomes cruel.

In the stand room of Ice Ridge Crown.

"You think Jako Eriksson can be caught?" Victor asked.

"You shouldn't ask the boss of Ice Ridge Krona this kind of question." Chairman Kenny's small face was tense, and his eyes under the sunglasses were wide open.

"Eriksen is outstanding."

"You shouldn't open your eyes and talk nonsense just to make me happy."

"It's not a lie. Eriksson's speed is indeed not fast, but the speed of the Seeker is not absolute."

Again, first-class flying speed depends on talent. If Seekers only relied on talent, the Quidditch League would have collapsed long ago.The Snitch's bewildering trajectory has trained all kinds of Seekers throughout the ages, and those sensational superstars didn't all climb to the top by speed.

Jako Eriksson had a unique skill when he was young. At that time, fans named this unique skill "hide and seek".

Today, the wizards in the Gulf of Bothnia are fortunate to witness the resurrection of hide-and-seek. At first, people didn’t pay attention to it until they showed doubts, rubbed their eyes, took a closer look, and then fell tongue-tied.Some even jumped up and ran forward, hoping to get a closer look at Jako Eriksson's tricks.

Watching the team's substitute Seeker being teased by Jako Eriksson's weird flight trajectory, Fakhsa's head coach finally put away his confidence that he must win, and the sighs of the assistants made a fuss. He was extremely annoyed, turned his head and gave a fierce look, and the teaching assistants were silent.

"Very wonderful!"

The head coach glared at the sound of admiration, and found that it was Bentsen, his main Seeker.

"It's really wonderful." Bengtsen was not intimidated by the ugly face of the head coach, but emphasized it again.

"It's a mystery." The head coach only hated himself for looking forward and backward, and not sending Bengtsen on the field.

[Under Yako Eriksson's trick, Fakhsa's Valdemar has no power to parry.Has he been dazzled by the elusive Yako, forgetting about the Snitch?Audience friends, don’t talk about Valdemar, my eyes are dazzled when I’m not on the field...] The final whistle sounded, and Jako Eriksson took the lead in catching the Golden Snitch. The difference is narrowly defeated.When the referee nodded his head, the Seekers of the Fahsa flag were still looking around in a daze, and their batsmen held their heads and slipped down.

[Although Ice Ridge Krona lost the game, their unyielding spirit is admirable. It doesn't matter if the girls and boys lose, come again next time!I especially want to mention Jako Eriksson. Wizards who are familiar with Nordic Quidditch must know the ups and downs of this no longer young Seeker all the way, one game, and one loss. The game may not explain anything, but I saw a restarted Yako, who dedicated a lively and interesting hide-and-seek for the audience.Do you remember when was the last time you played hide and seek?It seems to have been blurred.Please give this 'back to life' Seeker some kind attention and cheers, he needs it badly, and so does Icelandic Quidditch! 】President Kenny in the private room stood up abruptly, "Xina, is there anything wrong with me?"

"No." Hina's voice came.

"Why don't you let me see it?" The master was very dissatisfied.

"Are you sure your eyes can stay on me for more than a second?"

The master was defeated by the sharpness of the chairman.

"Are you going to Ice Ridge Krona's locker room?"

Chairman Kenny looked back and smiled, "My cash cows are waiting for me."

As soon as the door opened, a well-dressed old man walked towards him. The old man immediately smiled when he saw him, "I'm going to find you, do you mind letting me visit Ice Ridge Krona's locker room? The coach has admired him for a long time."

This family's intimacy is simply amazing~

It's... Great Elder...

The Great Elder nodded towards the door, "You are here too."

Victor hurried out to greet him, and then sympathetically touched Kenny's head, which seemed to have solidified into a statue.

Covered by the sunglasses, the local tyrant Jin had a sad expression on his face, and his heart felt cold.

His egg doesn't hurt anymore, his egg is broken.

four,

The ice ridge krona locker room was surprisingly quiet, not because of the loss. The players admitted that they were mentally prepared before the game, but it was still uncomfortable after losing, but the quietness of the locker room had nothing to do with the above.

The coaching team plus eight players, a total of ten or so people stood up straight like a flagpole, and the head coach was also a little embarrassed. They were surrounded by a group of wizards, and these wizards were brought in by the boss.The boss is struggling right now, you officials and lords don't go to benefit the people, but go to the locker room to watch the Quidditch players change their clothes, what a loss!

The footsteps of the batter girl who had finished her bath and groomed herself in the ladies-only cubicle broke the silence, and the batter girl, who was oblivious to what was happening outside, was taken aback by the scene.

"What's wrong?" the girl asked softly.

Punishment for failure?Beat up?The girl who is used to the savage rhythm is thinking wildly.

Fortunately, Chairman Kenny is a person who has seen big scenes. He forced himself to calmly introduce the team to the few Sturlussons who insisted on following the onlookers, as well as officials from several countries who simply came to show their presence, and Ou Quebec representative.

Jako Eriksson, who performed "hide and seek" in the final stage of the game, unsurprisingly became the focus of officials shaking hands. Rommel reservedly treated everyone equally without showing any bias. His colleague Finnish Magic Sports The director of the sports department was a little too enthusiastic.

If it weren't for the local tycoon Kenny watching, the director would probably pack Yako back to Finland directly.Quidditch in Finland has traditional xenophobic habits. Everyone in the domestic team, from the head coach to the most humble substitute, is Finnish.A quarter of mixed blood could be tolerated, and one of the parents was not a Finnish wizard, and would be easily squeezed out by pure Finnish wizards in the Quidditch team selections everywhere.In the selection, the Finnish wizard is the first choice, even if this person's skills are unsightly.

Yake, who has a quarter of Icelandic ancestry, carries in his pocket a Finnish household registration book with an anti-counterfeiting mark, which is really beautiful like a flower in the eyes of the director.

Yake's expression was the same as before. He had enjoyed these attentions when he became famous, and he came again after more than ten years.This is the truth taught to him by time and reality, in exchange for a huge price.

The officials managed to leave the locker room, and the last remaining chairman, Kenny, gave the head coach a wink and left—the boss would invisibly put pressure on the players here.

Rommel, who was walking at the end, heard the faint cheers coming from behind the door, until it was completely closed and blocked by magic.

"You can buy people's hearts." Chairman Strulusson guessed about it.

"They performed well today." Chairman Kenny said with a smile.

The cheers of the players were for the rich gold, because the head coach told them that the boss invited them to take a three-day vacation and watch the World Cup by the way.

"Don't overdo it," Rommel reminded.

"I know."

Kenny looked around to make sure there was no one around, and asked in a low voice, "How did the Great Elder know?"

"I didn't tell him." Rommel felt that there was something wrong with his little eyes.

While Kenny was thinking wildly, Rommel said, "I think we need to have a good talk."

Kenny, no, Heimdall nodded, "We'll be there on the weekend."

Rommel suddenly thought of something, "The Malfoy family will also arrive this weekend."

"Really?" Heimdall's eyes lit up, it seemed that Draco didn't know anything about it...

Rommel figured out without much effort why his son was eager to try, and Mr. Child Control decided to keep silent.

"Will you attend the post-match press conference in half an hour?" Rommel asked.

"Not participating."

"I thought Chairman Kenny liked being surrounded by flashing lights."

"I am the boss, and the boss should have the style of the boss." It also depends on the occasion to have fun with the people.

"Mr. Kenny."

The voice was unfamiliar.

Heimdall turned his head, his brain running at high speed, thought for a while, and found the answer: Fahsa's ace Seeker Bengtsen.For the sake of the club owner, he usually does a lot of reviewing his homework, and it seems that his efforts are not in vain.

"Mr. Bengtsen." Chairman Kenny held the hand extended by the other party.

"Chairman Sturluson." Bengtsen knew Rommel.

Rommel was not very surprised and shook hands with him friendly.

Bengtsen quickly turned his attention back to Kenny, "Can I go to Ice Ridge Crown's locker room?"

"Are you looking for someone?" The locker room represents the forbidden area.

"I want to know Mr. Jako Eriksen." Bengtsen made no secret of his purpose. "I turned out to be a fan of Mr. Eriksson."

Kenny caught the word "original" keenly.

"I'm sorry I can't do anything," Kenny said.

Bengtsen probably didn't expect to be rejected so decisively, he was stunned for a moment: "Can't you introduce me for me?"

"I have reason to guess that you will make a move that is not good for Ice Ridge Krona, and I am the boss, and I don't care about the personal affairs of the players and I don't want to." panic.

Bengtsen tried to smile, but unfortunately the effect was not satisfactory, "I don't work part-time as a transfer manager."

"Oh, that's right," the local tyrant Kenny suddenly raised his eyebrows. "How much is your money?"

Bengtsen looked puzzled.

"I asked about your transfer fee."

Bentsen suddenly thought of something, and immediately couldn't laugh or cry.

"I have no intention of leaving Fahsa for the time being."

"What are you panicking!" Jin, a local tyrant with less than 2000 million yuan, expressed his disdain, and put gold on his face. The native Danish ace finally took a deep breath and left.

Rommel, who watched a good show live, almost laughed like his brother.