Chapter 2623 just ahead

To kill a high-level living corpse that can control gravity is obviously not a difficult task in front of the current lineup. Even if you have to do it among countless enemies, it doesn't seem to be very difficult.

After running all the way along the route opened up by the vanguard of Ron and others, Maca, who was a little behind, hadn't even made a few shots before it came from the front that Harry was walking alone with a sword in his hand. , bravely entered the mountains around Hogsmeade, where the living corpses are densest, and successfully resolved the latest news of the target.

Then, Harry, who turned his head back, broke through and joined the team under the support of Ron, Ginny, and Sarah's alchemy doll, and the flying troops who were resting in the rear camp began to enter the battlefield from the air.

The battle was fierce. After all, the number of living corpses hidden in the deep mountains was indeed astonishing. But so far, it's completely within the range of Hermione's estimate when making the plan, and there aren't many unexpected things happening.

It's just that this first battle was part of military training after all, so Maca didn't take part in the battles on the frontal battlefield. The fish were cleaned up, and the rune cards Hermione had prepared were placed on both sides of the opened route one after another, ensuring the smooth passage of the march to a certain extent.

Therefore, regardless of Harry's feat of entering and exiting the enemy group very quickly from the beginning, and the efficiency of a team of high-level living corpses headed by Rebes as friendly troops is also amazing. The speed of the battle moving forward this time is not too fast.

When Maca and Hermione in the rear finally stepped onto the snowy ridge facing Hogsmeade, it was already dark.

...

This is already above the snow line, and even the hardy trees seem to be much thinner when climbing to the top of this ridge. Without too many plants to cover them, the oncoming cold wind blew like knives, causing most wizards in the army to shrink their necks.

Hermione was also standing here, beside Maca. Seeing her looking far away at the shadow of the village that was already in sight, she couldn't help murmuring:

I remember that when we retreated, there were several Hogsmeade families who didn't go with them, but stayed stubbornly. The old Zach couple from 'Dewes and Bans', Dale from the post office owl breeder Many, and Mr. Evans, the salesman at the quill shop... There are actually a few more, but I haven't had the chance to meet them in the past... Some of them have lived here for generations, but some of them just came here to set up shop or I work part-time, but I have already regarded this place as my home...

Having said that, she suddenly asked in a daze:

Maca,

You said... Is it possible for a person who has turned into a living corpse to recover the memory of his life?

It's very difficult, very difficult. During the period when the soul of the dead was trapped in the body and transitioned to a living corpse, a huge change has taken place. To restore that transformation, I'm afraid it will be more difficult than Sarah's birth. much more complex and difficult.

While Maca was speaking, he was also looking at the opposite Hogsmeade village.

It's just that in that village, the orange lights that used to be there have long since disappeared, and even most of the buildings have been destroyed by the living corpses gathered there, and they are only silently immersed in the shadows, as if filled with a dead breath.

Maca's answer didn't seem to reach Hermione's ears, or, in fact, she didn't expect to get a surprising answer.

After growing up and gradually experiencing the feeling of fighting against various pressures, she also obviously began to understand the difficulty; also began to understand that even Maca is not a panacea.

If Maca can restore the memory of the living corpse, where is the need for her to remind? This possibility that can almost resolve most of this crisis has been discussed many times—even Maca left the island alone to set foot on this disaster area, which was probably one of the reasons, even though he did not Didn't make it too clear.

Miss Granger, the enemy on the hillside below has been cleared.

Just as Hermione and Maca were standing side by side, looking at Hogsmeade not far away, a Rosie family wizard from the vanguard Samuel hurried over and reported to her the completion of the mission. Condition.

Hermione turned around after hearing this, and then nodded slightly.

Thank you for your hard work. Everyone rest on the spot for half an hour, and the peripheral defense and security will be handed over to our special team.

On the way up the ridge, there is a gentle slope in the leeward, where the body feels far less cold than the ridge, which is just suitable for a temporary camp.

In fact, the location of Hogsmeade village on the opposite side is also a similar place, but it is obviously much larger than the gentle slope on this mountain range.

Understood.

The wizard nodded in response, and while tightening his collar tightly, turned around with a serious face and went down.

At the same time, Hermione took out her broom and flew into the air, and went into the air in person to convey the order to the captains of the flying troops to land on that hillside in batches for a rest in rotation.

The battle situation in the air is not like that on the ground. Although there are not many living corpses with the ability to fly, they are basically all individuals who have advanced. It is not easy to fight. Fortunately, Hermione used the law of gravity magic to help them relieve stress from time to time, but their mission was far more than just responding to the enemy in the air, and they often had to dive down again and again to provide support for the ground troops.

Fortunately, the number of this batch of flying troops is quite large, and they are a little tired. At least so far, the situation of combat attrition is still under control...

Yes, combat attrition... This is an unavoidable thing in any war. Even in order to prevent the dead warriors from turning into living corpses under this cloud and attacking those comrades who were still fighting side by side in turn, they must be buried as soon as possible on the spot.

Just like the wizard who came to report just now, the mood of the entire army is not very good. Even before setting foot on this disaster-stricken land, everyone already knew about it through the materials, but after the actual experience, it is still uncontrollably depressing.

Hermione must have noticed this change a long time ago. After coming down from mid-air, Maca saw her go to the hillside and start talking to everyone. You don't need to listen to know that it must be her trying to comfort and encourage everyone.

After all, the battle has only just begun! Everyone is also adapting to the environment here and the various situations during combat. I think she and all her little friends actually came here like this back then, didn't they?

Hogwarts, it's just around the corner.

Maca was still standing on the ridge, looking at the darkness beyond Hogsmeade, and murmured softly.