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Chapter 808: They Are All Righteous Heroes Here to Help!
Chapter 808: They Are All Righteous Heroes Here to Help!
The demoralized Death Eaters were quickly eliminated one after another.
To prevent another large-scale prison break, the Aurors took harsh measures. Apart from a dozen Death Eaters who had lost their fighting ability, the rest of the prisoners were killed on the spot.
After a brief cleanup of the battlefield, Arthur Weasley and others approached Pierce with great gratitude and embraced him.
"Thank you so much, Pierce. You saved us!"
"Yes! If you had arrived any later, you would have only been able to collect our bodies..." Rufus Scrimgeour said, still shaken by the close call.
The other Ministry of Magic officials also stepped forward to express their thanks, and some particularly astute Wizards eagerly offered their support.
After all, the current Minister of Magic, Fudge, had died under the Dark Lord's Killing Curse. By the latest tomorrow morning, the Ministry of Magic would officially initiate the election for the next Minister of Magic.
Pierce was already a popular candidate for Minister of Magic, and his heroic actions in this battle, leading the charge against the Dark Lord and rescuing over thirty Ministry of Magic officials, made it clear to anyone with eyes that the next Minister of Magic was a foregone conclusion.
Amidst the praise, Rufus Scrimgeour asked a somewhat dampening question, curious about the details of the entire incident. He was particularly interested in how Pierce had learned of the Dark Lord's plan in advance and why Lucius and others had suddenly rebelled.
Under the inquiring gazes of Rufus Scrimgeour and others, Pierce remained calm and repeated the story he had prepared.
"Here's what happened: A week ago, Macnair approached me and described the Dark Lord's plan to attack the Ministry of Magic, providing some memories as evidence... At that point, I realized the severity of the situation and gathered some trusted Aurors to investigate secretly."
The Wizards in the room turned to look at Macnair. Many of them had participated in his trial over a decade ago and were well aware of his former Death Eater status. It seemed he had rebelled out of dissatisfaction with the Dark Lord's tyranny and had informed Pierce about the attack on the Ministry.
Kingsley Shacklebolt still found it strange and pressed on with his question. "If you had evidence, why didn't you inform us in advance? That could have prevented many unnecessary casualties."
"Please understand my caution, Kingsley... At that time, I couldn't be sure if any of you were undercover agents for the Dark Lord", Pierce said solemnly, then turned to Lucius and continued.
"Malfoy Master told me that Minister Fudge might have had some shady dealings with the Dark Lord, so it was best not to trust anyone!"
"Hmm?" Lucius was taken aback by Pierce's sudden shift of blame but quickly recovered and nodded.
"Yes, that's right. I overheard this information from the Dark Lord, but he didn't trust me much, so I don't know the specifics of the agreement between him and Minister Fudge."
Hearing this, Arthur and the others glanced down at Fudge's body on the ground, understanding Pierce's caution. If even the Minister of Magic was questionable, how could anyone else be trusted?
Seeing the expressions on everyone's faces, Pierce knew they were likely starting to believe his explanation. He continued to elaborate.
"Given the circumstances, I had to work from the outside. It just so happens that Minister Fudge has been assigning me to investigate matters in Knockturn Alley over the past few months. There, I met Mr. Doughty and Ms. Esia, and they informed me of the changes that have occurred in Knockturn Alley in recent years..."
Pierce spoke eloquently, praising the two and striving to prove that the residents of Knockturn Alley had driven out the most vicious Dark Wizards and achieved true democratic self-governance. The enthusiastic volunteers who came to assist were the best proof of this!
As they listened to Pierce, Kingsley Shacklebolt and the others exchanged increasingly odd looks. Everyone in the Wizarding World knew that Knockturn Alley was a haven for Dark Wizards. For centuries, it had been chaotic and disorderly, filled with murder and intrigue—definitely not a place for decent people to live.
To expect these Dark Wizards to suddenly see the light and reform?
A Dark Lord suddenly dying would be more plausible!
Compared to that, Kingsley Shacklebolt was more inclined to believe that Pierce had struck a deal with these people, promising them substantial benefits to rally such a large number of supporters in a short time.
However, Kingsley Shacklebolt didn't expose this suspicion publicly. After all, it was a special time, and they needed to unite all possible forces.
He had witnessed the combat prowess of these Dark Wizards firsthand. They were just as formidable as Aurors, if not more ruthless. If some prejudice drove them to the Dark Lord's side, it would be disastrous...
After spending about ten minutes explaining the situation, Pierce gathered all the lightly injured personnel in the hall and began the post-battle reorganization.
The recent battle had caused severe destruction and numerous casualties. Over a hundred people needed immediate medical attention!
Additionally, they needed to arrange the detention of the Death Eaters, hold meetings to discuss the repair of heavily damaged buildings, and more. Pierce was kept busy all day, only managing to catch a short break around four in the afternoon to rest in his office for half an hour.
Despite the exhaustion, Pierce relished the feeling of having such authority. Not to mention, everyone now saw him as the hero who drove away the Dark Lord, even Rufus, who had never been particularly friendly to him, was now grateful.
Thinking about this, Pierce felt a sense of elation.
Creak...
Just as he was lost in thought, the office door suddenly opened. Pierce's face darkened with annoyance as he looked up, ready to scold whoever had entered without knocking.
However, when he saw who it was, Pierce shuddered, and his arrogant expression immediately turned humble. He stood up quickly, stepping aside and greeting the visitor with utmost respect.
"Lord Hals..."
Ivan closed the door behind him and sat down in the main seat without hesitation. He lightly tapped the table with his right hand and asked nonchalantly, "How did it go, Pierce? Is anyone suspicious of us?"
"No, your plan was flawless. Everyone believes it was the Dark Lord who attacked the Ministry of Magic... No one would even consider another possibility!" Pierce shook his head hurriedly, his expression one of excitement.
Pierce was immensely relieved that he had wisely chosen to ally with Ivan a month and a half ago. Otherwise, he would either be dead like Fudge or being manipulated like those clueless fools outside...
(End of Chapter)
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