Chapter 24 - The One Who Pulled Out the Sword of Gryffindor!

Careless.

She actually overlooked this troublesome little guy.

Because Minerva McGonagall had been focusing her attention on the Weasley twins, she forgot that this kid named Wilson Wright didn't seem to be a particularly obedient student either.

"There's no need for that..."

Professor McGonagall couldn't help but twitch her forehead and responded seriously, "I can assure you that the Sorting ceremony is not dangerous at all..."

"I still prefer to check it myself."

Wilson shook his head, explaining seriously, "If Professor McGonagall thinks it might take up too much time, I can go last for the Sorting ceremony..."

"Go ahead and check, Mr. Wright. You're the first student to ever make such a request."

Professor McGonagall gave Wilson a deep look and placed the Sorting Hat on the high stool. This little guy named Wilson really had a lot of courage.

No.

You could also say...

He was too cautious.

"Thank you."

Wilson politely nodded.

As he seriously began to inspect the Sorting Hat, a group of older students couldn't help but start whispering, with some even mocking this overly cautious kid...

As expected...

The new students always believed the Sorting ceremony would be dangerous!

However.

They soon couldn't laugh anymore.

Wilson's left hand grabbed the hat, and his right hand reached into the Sorting Hat, his face suddenly showing a look of disbelief!

The next moment!

Wilson abruptly pulled a sharp sword out of the Sorting Hat!

"Oh!"

Professor McGonagall was startled.

The entire Hogwarts instantly erupted into chaos!

Even the Hogwarts faculty couldn't help but stand up!

Even Hogwarts Headmaster Dumbledore looked at this scene in disbelief!

Clang!

The clear sound of metal was very pleasant!

In front of everyone's eyes, a sharp sword was pulled out of the Sorting Hat!

Wilson held the sharp sword and directly stabbed it into the stone floor beneath him!

Wilson, leaning on the sword, looked up at the stunned Professor McGonagall with an innocent expression.

In fact, Wilson Wright had originally just wanted to test if he had the ability to pull out the Sword of Gryffindor. If not, he could have tried using the Disarming Charm...

However...

The Sword of Gryffindor responded to his request.

[Advanced Exploration Task: Pull out the Sword of Gryffindor from the Sorting Hat (1/1), Task Completed, Reward: 500 Health Points.]

Compared to the innocent-looking Wilson...

The other young wizards present were truly frightened!

Some particularly timid new students were even scared to tears by the sword hidden in the Sorting Hat!

No one had expected...

There would be a sharp sword hidden in the Sorting Hat!

Even every student who had ever worn the Sorting Hat felt a bit of fear!

Because they had all been scared by their elders about the dangers of the Sorting ceremony, and after experiencing it, they thought the adults had been lying to them. Who could have imagined this was actually true...

The Sorting ceremony...

Was indeed very dangerous!

The entire Great Hall was in an uproar, everyone couldn't help but whispering to each other, no one had thought there would be a sharp sword that could hurt people hidden in the Sorting Hat!

"..."

Professor McGonagall's face was pale.

Because she had never known there was a sword in the Sorting Hat, and she had just confidently assured that the Sorting ceremony was not dangerous at all. This time, the slap to the face came faster than at the door...

"Dumbledore?"

Professor McGonagall slowly turned her head to look at Dumbledore, her eyes filled with unease and confusion.

If anyone knew why there was a sword in the Sorting Hat, it would undoubtedly be Dumbledore, the Headmaster of Hogwarts.

"..."

Dumbledore was also a bit stunned.

There was indeed a sword in the Hogwarts Sorting Hat.

This sword was left behind by Godric Gryffindor, one of the founders of Hogwarts.

Even Dumbledore had never thought the Sword of Gryffindor would be pulled out by a new student!

Strictly speaking, only those recognized by the Sorting Hat as possessing enough courage could pull out the Sword of Gryffindor left in the hat. This was a secret passed down among the Headmasters...

Alright...

Maybe Wilson indeed met the criteria.

It seemed this little guy definitely had enough courage.

The shock in Dumbledore's heart slowly faded, and he suddenly felt a bit of comfort, because Gryffindor had gained another excellent student.

"Quiet!"

Just as the Great Hall was still buzzing with discussions, Dumbledore slowly stood up from his seat, his old voice still loud and clear!

The entire Great Hall quickly fell silent.

"That is a treasure left by Godric Gryffindor, one of the founders of Hogwarts."

Dumbledore glanced at Wilson, who was leaning on the sword, and said loudly, "No one has ever seen it, only those who possess the true qualities of Gryffindor can pull it out."

At this point, Dumbledore gently clapped his hands, "It seems we don't need the Sorting Hat to determine, we know that Gryffindor has gained another excellent student..."

"..."

The entire Great Hall erupted in applause.

Except for Slytherin, the other houses couldn't help but applaud in celebration, especially the Gryffindor students who were so excited they were about to clap their hands red!

"..."

Cedric, who had just been sorted into Hufflepuff, looked bewildered.

Who could tell him what was going on? The companion they had walked with all the way said they would go to Hufflepuff together...

Now he was sorted into Hufflepuff, but his companion was going to Gryffindor!

"I want to go to Hufflepuff."

Wilson slowly let go of the sword.

"Mr. Wright?"

Professor McGonagall's eyes were filled with more confusion, she couldn't believe what she was hearing, "Do you know what you're saying? Gryffindor is the most suitable for you..."

"I want to go to Hufflepuff."

Wilson calmly and firmly repeated his request.

Professor McGonagall felt more exhausted than ever before, she tried to persuade him again, "Mr. Wright, this is not something you can decide..."

Could someone tell her...

What was wrong with Gryffindor!

Why did a good student insist on going to Hufflepuff!

And this little guy had even pulled out the Sword of Gryffindor, yet he kept saying he wanted to go to Hufflepuff. Had he considered the awkward position of a Gryffindor Head?

What made Professor McGonagall helpless was that she herself was the Head of Gryffindor.

"Who can decide?"

Wilson looked up in surprise.

"The Sorting Hat..."

Professor McGonagall looked speechlessly at the Sorting Hat on the high stool and explained softly, "Now can you confirm that the Sorting Hat is not dangerous? Only it can decide your house..."

"The Sorting Hat?"

Wilson Wright raised the sword and placed it beside the Sorting Hat.

"Wow~ Wow~ Yes, I already have the answer!"

The Sorting Hat's body involuntarily shivered and quickly spoke, "To be able to pull out the sword left by Gryffindor on your first day at school, there's no house more suitable for you than Gryffindor, but I also want to ask your opinion..."

"I want to go to Hufflepuff."

Wilson repeated his request once again.

The Sorting Hat, like a living person, patiently asked, "Alright, then why do you want to go to Hufflepuff? For the food magic..."

"No."

Wilson Wright's gaze turned towards Cedric, and he spoke calmly, "I promised my friend we would go to Hufflepuff together, friends should never break their promises."

Of course.

When saying this.

Wilson knew he could break promises to friends in the future.