#346 - Chapter 346: Warriors' Hard Power and Soft Power

Fred's question was also what many young wizards wanted to ask.

For students, the difficulty of mastering the Transfiguration and elaborate charm styles is much higher, so at Hogwarts, the number of people using the quick attack style is the largest.

After the new instance opens, style conflicts will definitely be a very common phenomenon.

In the instance, this kind of style conflict doesn't matter, but if the conflict continues until the Champion selection, it will be impossible to form a strong combat squad.

Seeing that everyone had this question, Sebastian said with a smile, "For students who aspire to become Champions, I would like to make a request here, which is to maximize your strengths and make up for your weaknesses."

Maximize strengths and make up for weaknesses!

Harry's heart stirred, and he instantly thought of Professor Swan's special training in Transfiguration and multi-charm coordination during this summer vacation.

It turned out that from that time on, the professor was planning for him.

"According to the famous barrel theory, in team battles, the overall level of a squad is often not determined by the person with the highest strength, but by the member with the lowest strength."

"Team battles are not the same as the games you play in Muggle Studies class. In games, everyone has distinct styles and performs their duties."

"However, in real team battles, if a player's fighting style is too singular, it is easy for the opposing team to seize the flaw and be used as a breakthrough point."

"The Triwizard Tournament is the most prestigious competition among magic schools. To win this competition, the participating Champions must have no weaknesses."

"Champions can have distinct fighting styles, but that should be what you actively show to the enemy. At critical moments, you must be able to flexibly switch fighting styles to give the enemy a fatal blow."

No problem!

There is nothing wrong with this statement.

The young wizards had no objection to Sebastian's statement.

In their hearts, only such people are qualified to become Champions and represent Hogwarts in the competition.

Otherwise, if the selected Champion has obvious weaknesses and becomes a burden to the team, we would not want that.

Immediately, all the students who aspired to become Champions felt layers of pressure coming at them.

They quickly planned their training schedule for the next two months in their hearts, striving to meet the requirements of a Champion.

"Professor Swan, can you say a little more about the requirements of a Champion?" a seventh-year student asked loudly.

Hearing this question, the students' eyes lit up and they looked at Sebastian.

Yes!

Now that we've talked about this, why don't you talk more about the requirements of a Champion in detail?

Before, everyone just thought that strength was enough to become a Champion, but they never thought that there were three responsibilities divided in a squad: attack, cover, and support.

There are so many things to say about just one squad battle, who knows if there are more things to pay attention to in other aspects.

The young wizards clamored, wanting Sebastian to talk more about useful knowledge.

"Since everyone wants to know," Sebastian raised his hands to quiet the students, "then I will tell you more about the soft skills that a Champion should possess."

Soft skills?

What is this statement?

Could it be that strength is divided into hard and soft?

Professor Swan is indeed extraordinary, always able to say some unexpected new tricks.

"If you have checked the past competition records, then it is not difficult to find that the Champions often face some invisible obstacles and tests beyond their capabilities."

"In addition, many times the champion is not the strongest Champion, and many invisible factors will hinder the road to victory."

"Then, at this time, the importance of soft skills becomes prominent."

Sebastian took two steps forward, his eyes sharply scanning all the students.

"Let us return to the question itself, what are soft skills?"

"Simply put, Champions should possess the qualities of courage, wisdom, ambition, and unity."

This... Isn't this the qualities represented by the four houses?

The young wizards looked at each other, somewhat at a loss for a moment.

They thought Professor Swan could say something different, but they didn't expect that there was no novelty at all, which was a bit disappointing.

Seeing the expressions of the young wizards, Sebastian knew what they were thinking. He smiled gently and explained in detail.

"Champions must possess extraordinary courage. The projects of the Triwizard Tournament are often full of danger. Champions must be able to remain calm and be brave enough to face all dangers and challenges."

"In addition to courage, wisdom is also important. Each project of the Triwizard Tournament is full of complex situations. Only Champions who can analyze calmly and think quickly can quickly find the optimal solution."

"Champions must also always maintain the ambition to win the championship. This belief in victory can help you withstand the dual pressure of physical and psychological strain in the competition, stay awake and overcome physical fatigue or pain during long-term challenges."

"As a team competition, Champions should also be closely united, and infighting is absolutely not allowed."

"Even," Sebastian's voice was slightly lower, "when necessary, to sacrifice actively for the victory of the team."

Sebastian chuckled lightly, "These words are not only for the Champions of the Triwizard Tournament, but also contain the professor's good wishes for all students."

"In the professor's eyes, each of you is a warrior on your own life path."

Hearing Sebastian's explanation, the young wizards' eyes were shining. They couldn't help but become serious, straightening their chests, as if telling Sebastian that they were the most qualified warriors.

"Professor, is the [Champion's Glory] instance prepared for this situation? Could you please introduce it a little bit?"

Sebastian looked at the little clever ghost in the crowd and said with a grin.

"Since all students whose magic power has reached the first level of adult wizards are potential Tournament Champions, in order to let you work together well, the new instance will adopt a random matching mechanism within adjacent levels according to the level of magic power."

Random matching?

Doesn't that mean that as long as there are enough practice sessions, the teammates in the squad will be acquaintances by the time the Tournament Champion selection comes?

In this way, a lot of running-in effort can be saved directly.

How interesting!

The young wizards' hearts were itching, and they couldn't wait to show their skills.

As if feeling the students' eagerness, Sebastian waved his hand.

"From now on, the [Champion's Glory] instance is officially open. As for the specific situation, you can experience, comprehend, and grow in the duel."

"Champion's Canyon welcomes you!"