Chapter 81: Giant Monster and the Notice

Giant Monster, a magical creature with no intelligence, could not possibly appear in Hogwarts' Underground Corridor for no reason; it is obvious someone did it deliberately.

And the news was still brought by Quirrell, who rushed over to tell everyone, and Dali could tell what was happening without even thinking.

In the words of the Roselle Emperor, this is called Divert the Tiger from the Mountain!

"Silence!"

Suddenly, a voice rang through the entire hall.

Everyone looked toward the Podium, where Professor Dengbulido had already stood, pointing his wand at his own throat.

"Grade Leader, immediately escort the students of each house back to the dormitory."

His voice was loud, clearly amplified by Magic, and it almost instantly stabilized the chaotic situation.

"Follow me, first‑year freshmen, keep up!"

Percy immediately sprang into action.

"As long as you obey me, you need not Fear any Giant Monster. Now, stay close behind me, make way—I'm the Grade Leader, so let the first‑year students go first."

Percy led the first‑year freshmen immediately toward the exit.

"How did the Giant Monster get in?"

Harry said, shocked, as he walked.

"I don't know either; Giant Monsters are just big oafs with no intelligence," Ron said, "Could it be that a prankster ghost let it in to add some fun for Halloween?"

"Dali, what do you think?"

Harry looked at Dali.

However, he noticed that Dali had been staring at Professor Quirrell a short distance away.

At this moment, Professor Quirrell, with the help of several upper‑class students, had already awakened from his unconsciousness; although he still looked frightened, his condition had improved considerably.

He seemed to be speaking to the surrounding classmates, indicating that he was fine and that others could leave.

Then, Professor Quirrell stood up and hurried toward the exit.

"Dali?"

Harry called out again.

"I have other business; you go back to the dormitory first."

Dali said directly.

Professor Quirrell in this state was clearly about to steal the Philosopher's Stone.

Whether the evil spirit inside him is Voldemort or not, he must not be allowed to actually obtain the Philosopher's Stone.

As long as Dali can find any leverage against Quirrell, he can immediately report him to Professor Dengbulido.

From the start, he never considered confronting this professor, who might be possessed by Voldemort, alone.

"Huh?"

"What are you going to do? Take us with you."

Harry and Ron said together.

"It's too dangerous, you…"

Dali said as he walked out of the hall's doorway with the crowd.

His gaze followed Quirrell's figure, and he suddenly noticed that at the hall's doorway a notice had appeared at some point.

It was a yellow piece of paper.

"No one is allowed to run in the corridor."

Harry and Ron also noticed the notice.

"What is this? A new school rule?"

"It can't be a new regulation made by Feiqi, can it?" Ron sneered, "Who would obey such a lousy rule? Look, everyone's still running up and down the corridor."

Indeed, because of the panic, many were sprinting in the corridor, but no one was seen being punished for it, and Feiqi's whereabouts were unknown.

Dali looked at the notice, his brows slightly furrowing; he felt something was off.

Suddenly, his gaze tightened slightly.

"Hermione!"

"What?" Ron asked.

"Hermione, she still doesn't know about the Giant Monster, and the girls' bathroom is just downstairs."

Dali said quickly.

Ron and Harry's expressions turned sour.

Ron even clenched his lips; it was clear he was genuinely worried about Hermione at that moment.

After all, if Hermione got into trouble because of their previous argument, Ron would feel guilty for life.

"You two, go find Hermione and bring her back to the dormitory with you."

Dali made the decision quickly.

The Giant Monster issue should not be serious; Hogwarts has so many teachers, all powerful wizards, so dealing with a Giant Monster is no difficulty. As long as Harry and Ron find Hermione and take her away, that's all that's needed.

But the matter with Quirrell is even more urgent.

The Philosopher's Stone must not fall into Quirrell's hands, no matter what.

"Alright, you also be careful."

Harry, barely having time to think, said immediately.

Ron and Harry both sprinted toward the location of the basement.

Meanwhile, Dali headed straight for the Fourth Floor.

"I have a lingering feeling that something else is still off."

Dali furrowed his brows and they did not loosen; he felt he still seemed to have overlooked something.

Behind Dali.

Behind a statue.

"Finally caught me, huh?"

Ma Er Fu's face turned grim as he watched Dali and the other two muttering for a long while before they went their separate ways.

He has been waiting for this chance for a long time.

Since the last time he was beaten, he has not dared to lightly provoke Dali and the others unless he can confirm the surroundings are very safe, for example when a teacher is present.

But he has never been content.

He cannot be beaten in vain; last time, being classified as a group assault and having been the one to strike first made him at fault, so Dali was not expelled, which has left him resentful.

Today, after seeing Dali and the other two with sneaky looks, he immediately Realisation that the three were planning something.

As long as he can confirm Dali violated school rules, expelling this thorn in his side will be easy.

"Hum, mud-born, go back to your home and clean the toilet!"

Ma Er Fu said viciously.

"What do we do now?"

Ke La Bu asked.

"We can't beat Dali."

Gao Er spoke up.

Although there are three of them, they still are no match for Dali.

In their hearts, they Belief Dali is just that, but they must admit that after receiving two solid blows from Dali, they no longer dare to casually provoke Dali.

"Idiot! We don't need to fight Dali; we only need to catch his leverage so the school can expel him."

Ma Er Fu said.

"This... okay?"

Ke La Bu asked, not very sure.

"You don't need to think; just listen to me." Ma Er Fu glanced at Ke La Bu and Gao Er.

"Follow!"

Seeing Dali already vanished around the corner, Ma Er Fu immediately followed.

"He went upstairs."

Ma Er Fu stuck his head out and took a look, discovering Dali sprinting straight upstairs.

"He might just be heading back to the dormitory."

Gao Er said.

He truly does not want to clash with Dali again.

"Impossible; if he wanted to return to the dormitory, he wouldn't take this path."

"Wait, upstairs, Fourth Floor!"

"I see, he's heading to the Forbidden Area on the Fourth Floor."

Ma Er Fu said excitedly.

When he first followed, he still Fear Dali wouldn't violate school rules, so his effort would be in vain.

However now, he can almost confirm, because this way up is the nearest route to the corridor of the Forbidden Area on the right side of the Fourth Floor.