Connor's Hogwarts

Chapter 484 New Atmosphere of Ghost Factory (4000+)

The oval-shaped competition hall is divided into three parts and subdivided into seven floors. It is similar to the structure of a grand opera hall. The school also intends to transform it into a dedicated venue for various activities.

At this time, "renovation" is going on in the competition hall. The school monster card competition ended at the end of last month. After that, the competition hall has become a facility similar to a Muggle school basketball court, occupying and dominating the field , Step on the field. Similar programs are staged every day.

Although the monster competition is over, the students' enthusiasm for playing monster cards has not diminished in the slightest, but has become more and more exciting. Every day, some people come here to play a few games, which vaguely became a daily after-school activity for young wizards.

But now no one can come here to dominate the field, because the competition hall is now requisitioned by the [Duel Club], and Professor Lockhart is leading a few senior students to set up the scene there.

"This way! This way! We need a gorgeous long track in the middle, and we need to stand on tiptoe, what? Can't weigh it? Can't change shape? The floor can't be deformed? Then move some wood from the outside and stand on tiptoe! Hurry up go!"

"Hey! There are four tracks here! Each academy has one color! Why did you make them all red!? Hurry up and redo them!"

"Hang up all the ornaments on the surrounding walls for me! You! Yes, it's you! Come and help, hurry up! Don't dawdle"

Lockhart walks around the grounds, calling the shots, swaggering and playing the role of "the obnoxious professor" while doing nothing himself.

Usually the school activities are arranged by the professors, with the help of the prefects, but it is reversed when Lockhart is here. It can be said that Lockhart is very dedicated as an actor.

At the same time, in the auditorium on the top floor of the competition hall, Connor happened to be standing here, and Penello was reporting the latest work progress behind him.

".The sales of magic pens are still growing steadily, but the follow-up shipments and supplies are already a bit stretched. The Ministry of Magic in Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt, and India has repeatedly urged us to deliver, and our inventory is basically sufficient. Not meeting their needs, now Mr. Diwen is negotiating related matters with them."

".The U.S. Ministry of Magic finally passed the product version number of the magic pen yesterday. After a while, the U.S. side will also ask us for the goods. At that time, our production speed will definitely not be able to keep up. The Windsor family has explored us many times. The tone of voice, Miss Camilla hopes that you can give an accurate response as soon as possible, Connor."

".Nowadays, the market for magic pen creations on the black market is getting bigger and bigger, but the transaction volume of Lake Store has not increased significantly. The headquarters suspects that there is a wizard black market that has taken away a large amount of market share, but the relevant master family behind it has not yet been identified. , the headquarters asked Connor if you need to make certain changes to the business model and sales scope of the Lake store."

".The sales volume of the Philosopher's Stone has no increasing trend. The family predicts that the market will be close to saturation in the near future. I suggest asking Connor if you need to limit the shipment of the Philosopher's Stone."

"...Here are all the relevant materials and documents and several paper contracts that need your signature, Connor. Mrs. Flora hopes that you, Connor, will respond before this weekend."

"." Connor kept his hands on the guardrail and watched Lockhart commanding the scene below. After finally listening to Penello's report, there was obvious fatigue in his eyes, and he waved his hand: "I know Now, put all the documents on my desk later, I will take care of everything tonight."

"Okay." Penello put away the report form, and stood behind Connor without saying a word, quietly, as if he had completely forgotten what he had done to Connor "presumptuously" before, and changed back to It was the no, the little secretary who was more serious than before.

Connor sighed, turned and walked down the aisle, Penello following behind him.

"I always feel that there are more things to deal with recently. There were not so many messy things before."

"Because Connor, you are the future Patriarch of the Lake. Mr. Diwen and Mrs. Flora hope that you will be familiar with all the business of the family. After all, there are three years before Connor, you will graduate. By then, our family's business will have to be completed. It fell on your shoulders, Connor."

"Three years is not a short time"

Connor shook his head and didn't say anything. He wasn't complaining on purpose. Although bringing all kinds of business matters to Connor was just "going through the motions", the family has actually prepared a plan to deal with it. But what Connor should understand, he must understand. These are his responsibilities as the future head of the Lake family, and the family members also believe in his ability. He cannot avoid these things.

But these things are really tiring. To be reasonable, Connor doesn't like to pay attention to these crap things. He prefers to do research by himself rather than think about the intrigues in the business field. Now is not the time for him to put aside his chores and engage in magic research with peace of mind...

Until then, Connor was lucky to have Penello here. Although Penello is not "mature" enough, after all these years, she is no more familiar with the various businesses of the Lake family than Connor. How much worse is Na, maybe even more familiar than Connor, Penello is also very capable, and will definitely become Connor's right-hand man in the future.

Moreover, Penelope is innocent, and the contract he signed is enough to guarantee loyalty. The Lake family has decided to invest a lot of resources in her. Connor didn't respond when he talked about the "family", she is indeed half of the Lake family now.

It's just that Connor always feels that he can't see through Penello's mind recently.
Connor and Penello walked into the "elevator" on the top floor. The competition hall has a magic elevator similar to that of the British Ministry of Magic, but of course it does not use electricity.Moreover, these elevators are relatively "trend", and they can see the situation outside the elevator, which is a new type of sightseeing elevator, which is well received by little wizards.

But the little wizards certainly don't know that this elevator can go deep into the unknown places of Hogwarts.
After Penello walked into the elevator, he stuffed a "secret key" into the mouth of the honey pot relief on the selected floor, and then the elevator would descend directly to the ghost factory at the bottom.

Connor watched the scenery outside the sightseeing elevator gradually change, the competition hall-the scenery of the black lake-the night sky and stars-the destination factory...

The two of them didn't say a word the whole time, Connor didn't speak, Penello didn't speak, Connor felt very embarrassed, he always felt like this when he stayed with Penello recently, he always felt inexplicably doing something What a shame.

Although it was precisely because of Penello's previous abnormality that Connor accepted Alice's date invitation, and then let Alice "take advantage of the gap", "take the lead" and "take it as his own"

Forget how weird this statement is, it’s not important, in short, Connor’s sudden girlfriend seems to be influenced by Penello, Connor is half a "victim", but in the end the guilty person is Connor... is simply inexplicable and can't explain the reason...

After that, Penelope kept a distance from Connor. Normally, Connor should feel at ease. After all, it is a good thing that Penelope lost his mind, but Connor can't feel at ease now...

Just like now, although Connor is looking at the scenery outside the elevator, he always feels a chill on his neck, as if there is a pair of eyes staring at him from behind.
"Ding dong~"

When the elevator reached the bottom floor, Connor turned around, and Penello beside him was holding a stack of documents in his arms, and looked like an obedient secretary with low eyebrows. Connor really couldn't see any flaws, but in his heart What about that lingering sense of insecurity?
The elevator door opened, and Connor walked out. He tried to find a topic, and he said in a normal tone: "Penello, how many ghost workers did Sir Nick recruit for Halloween?"

"The number of ghost workers has been increasing every day recently. As of today, a total of 130 new workers have been added."

As soon as Penello finished speaking, the two of them were forced to stand still, because in front of them, several "gentlemen" were rolling around on the carpet with their hands and feet stretched out like a salted fish. They His eyes were filled with hot tears, with an expression that was too moved, and he murmured to himself unconsciously:

"My God. My God, is this what the floor feels like?"

"I feel it, I feel it! This is the touch of the earth! No, I'm on the rocks, I'm going to rush!"

"So this is happiness!? I feel that I am about to ascend to heaven. Even if I end my life as a ghost here, I am already satisfied and have no regrets!"

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Connor and Penello were stunned and wondered if they came to the wrong place. Is this really their own factory and not a mental hospital?

"Oh! Merlin's beard! What did I see!?! It's our hero! The great Connor Lake!"

"It's really Mr. Lake! My God! Mr. Lake! I saw the real Mr. Lake!!"

"Mr. Lake! I'm your loyal fan! Can you sign me! Just use a magic pen! Sign it on my pectoralis major! Please!"

"." After seeing Connor, these "mental patients" suddenly got up from the ground, trembling with excitement, and shouted loudly in front of Connor.

"What!? Master Connor is here!? Brothers! Master Connor is here to condolence us! Stop work and stop work!! Come out to welcome Master Connor—!!"

Then there was a heart-piercing roar from the end of the corridor, followed by the crackling sound of rummaging through boxes and cabinets, and then the sound of footsteps like a giant rhino running wildly, flying "da da da da" from the other end of the corridor. A large group of "mental patients" rushed over, grinning their teeth, staring and sticking out their tongues, as if they were crazy, and a hundred or so people just ran like a thousand troops.

This frightening posture made Connor take a few steps back again and again, blocking in front of Penello, as if he was facing an enemy.

How is this going? !Didn't I just come here to see it for a few days?How did a good ghost factory turn into a cult organization?

"quiet--!!!"

The director of the ghost factory, Sir Nick, was also alarmed. He left his "body" and floated in mid-air, roaring with all his strength. Because of too much force, he was almost cut off. The shock of the terrifying sound waves of the whistle made Penello cover his ears and leaned against Connor's back in fright.

Although the technique was a bit rough, Nick managed to stabilize the situation.
Sir Nick floated into the first painting at the entrance of the corridor, and when he came out again, he was already in the physical appearance of a normal person.

"I'm sorry, Connor, these are new workers who don't understand the rules, so you're laughing at me." Nick said apologetically.

"." You still know that this is a worker, don't say that I thought you had attracted a bunch of terrorists!Kang Na was really scared. Na said calmly: "It's okay, are these our new employees? Everyone is very energetic!"

"Yes, they are all recently recruited new workers. They have signed labor contracts and used your special magic crystal painting card, Connor. They have never been out since they came here, but I dare not let them go out now. They just go out." Nick said with a wry smile.

"Hey! Mr. Connor! I am Johnny the Bloody Hand from Hampshire! Does the Lake family still need family knights? I am willing to pledge my allegiance to you!"

"The merciful Mr. Connor who returned my body! Great Connor! You are with my Lord! I am Brother Hunter, and I will be your faithful believer from now on!"

"Greetings from Jack the Ripper! Mr. Connor, where your blade is pointing, my blade is pointing! Ulla!"

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woc?What's the situation?Nobody explain it to me?Connor raised his hands awkwardly and politely, a bit confused about the situation, but he still had to deal with it gracefully with a smile:

"I have already felt the joy of everyone. I am also very happy to see everyone so happy. I will seriously consider your enthusiasm and wish, but you are too enthusiastic, and there are too many people here. I I don’t even know who to listen to.”

"Have you heard it all! Don't you gangsters hang around here! Go back to work and work for me!! Serious work is the best reward for Mr. Connor! Get the hell out of here!!" Sir Nick shouted roared.

Afterwards, several people managed to coax the enthusiastic ghosts back. Connor went around the factory building and returned to his underground laboratory. At this time, he actually felt exhausted.

"Nick, what the hell is going on here? Have you brainwashed them?" Connor took a sip of the black tea that Penello served, and moistened his dry throat: "To be honest, these people were so aggressive just now." But it scares me"

Sir Nick shrugged: "I didn't brainwash them or anything, I just told them truthfully that you created a magic painting and then wanted to build a ghost factory. Their gratitude to you comes from Sincere"

"Huh? I asked them to work for me without pay. They still want to thank me?" Connor was a little puzzled.

Nick spread his hands: "Connor, do you underestimate the ghosts' dedication to having a real body? To be honest, I am no less grateful to you than they are. You have given us a body that can perceive the world. It's the best reward."

"But... in the future, other people will be able to make magic paintings that allow ghosts to perceive, so they don't have to."

"Hey, Connor, they are actually old ghosts who have been dead for hundreds of years."

Nick smiled and said: "I don't know what you modern people think, but we old people still value gratitude. Although we are all wizards, we also believe in chivalry. To be honest, their reaction It's not beyond my expectation, if you want, it's not impossible to make them all servants, and I will help you with that."

"Uh, no, no need." Connor scratched his head. He really didn't think much about it. It turns out that his little invention is such an important kindness to the ghosts. I just passed this opportunity, but I didn't expect to gain a group of "loyal fans"
It turned out that while the wizarding world outside was gossiping about him, did he also have a group of "dead people" supporters?

This feeling is weird
(End of this chapter)