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Chapter 887: They Will Beg Us Soon Enough...
Chapter 887: They Will Beg Us Soon Enough...
What logic? What the hell kind of logic!
Cornell cursed silently in his heart, but on the surface, he did not dare to show the slightest disrespect. He had to hold his temper and force himself to say, "I will certainly pass on Master Hals' warning to them..."
"Good!" Ivan scrutinized Cornell for a while before finally gesturing to Delius to lift the spell on the International Confederation of Wizards' Aurors.
Once they regained consciousness, these Aurors were much more subdued. They did not shout or make a fuss, and their faces were flushed with embarrassment. They had ganged up on a minor and still been defeated in a single move, making them wish they could find a crack to hide in. How could they possibly put up a tough front now?
Fortunately, they quickly recalled the report in yesterday's Daily Prophet. The British Beaters had faced similar encounters, which clearly indicated that it wasn't their incompetence but rather the other party's truly astonishing casting ability...
However, they never imagined that the Daily Prophet would report the truth without exaggeration...
Seeing Ivan let his subordinates go so easily, Cornell couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. His back was drenched in sweat.
If the other party had really intended to forcibly capture them, his only hope would have been to pray that North America could use diplomatic means to get them back. He had no other solution.
"Master Hals, please forgive our earlier indiscretion", Cornell said, calming his Aurors before turning to Ivan with trepidation. "If there are no further instructions, we will take our leave."
"So, you've finished asking all your questions?" Ivan asked.
Cornell's lips twitched. The questions were far from finished, but he didn't dare to voice them...
"The details of this matter are now clear. I will report to President Sir that Grindelwald's escape has nothing to do with you", Cornell said respectfully.
He felt no pressure in saying this because Ivan's strength far exceeded their expectations, which also meant the likelihood of him being swayed was minimal.
If Ivan and Grindelwald were allies, the attack on the Congress Building a few days ago wouldn't have been just Grindelwald alone.
With such severe unpreparedness, facing two powerful wizards and a large number of British Aurors, Cornell had no doubt that the North American Congress of Magic would have been utterly destroyed before any reinforcements arrived. If he were Grindelwald, he would never have missed this opportunity to eliminate a strong enemy.
Ivan nodded, saying nothing more, and simply gestured for them to leave.
Pierce, however, turned to the Beaters and instructed, "Delius, please escort Director Cornell."
No, we can manage on our own... Cornell opened his mouth to protest but held back, fearing that any further words might prevent him from leaving.
"Please, Head Sir", Delius said courteously, extending his hand in a gesture of guidance. He seemed like a different person from the ferocious one who had burst in earlier.
Cornell straightened his damaged robe and walked out with Delius.
The spacious classroom soon emptied, leaving only two people. Once the others were out of earshot, Pierce turned to Ivan, worried, and said, "Are we really letting them go like this?"
"Or what?" Ivan asked curiously.
Pierce gave a sheepish laugh. He had thought Ivan would simply eliminate these people who dared to offend him or modify their memories.
"These are extraordinary times. The North American Congress of Magic is conducting very strict checks on Aurors traveling abroad. If we act rashly and get caught, it would be troublesome... However, you don't need to worry. It won't be long before they come back to beg us for help", Ivan said calmly.
While the Memory Charm is effective, it is not without flaws. If discovered, it would severely damage the relationship between the two sides. For the head of the Enforcement Department to have his memory modified is a violation of principles, and the North American side would never let it go easily!
The confrontation just now was different. Although it was a blow to their pride, it also demonstrated their strength. The target of the demonstration was merely three Aurors.
In the face of a common enemy like Grindelwald, the North American Congress of Magic would not risk deteriorating relations with a highly talented Wizard and the entire British Ministry of Magic over such a minor issue.
To salvage their dignity, those Aurors would likely praise his casting abilities and spread the word about him.
Pierce pondered for a moment and quickly understood. His worried expression vanished, replaced by a hint of excitement.
Previously, the North American Wizards had been arrogant, relying on their powerful influence and assuming that Britain, with the loss of Dumbledore, no longer had a formidable Wizard to fear. They treated him, the Minister of Magic, with utter disregard.
Even a lowly Enforcement Head believed he could stand on equal footing with the British Minister of Magic, showing no respect in his words. Pierce had long been irritated by their attitude.
This time, being able to thoroughly humiliate them and make them suffer a hidden loss was a great relief to Pierce.
"What should we do next? If North America sends someone to seek our cooperation in a few days, should we consider agreeing?" Pierce asked. Grindelwald was a significant threat, and it would not be easy for British Wizards alone to track him down.
"Of course, we should stall. Grindelwald won't come to Britain again anytime soon. It's not us who should be anxious..." Ivan said with a cold smile. He had seen some interesting information in Cornell's memories.
To combat Grindelwald, they indeed needed to cooperate with the International Confederation of Wizards, but the hierarchy must be clear!
Cornell and his group's arrogant attitude when they first arrived had greatly annoyed Ivan. From their disregard for Pierce, the Minister of Magic, and their repeated harsh questioning, it was clear they were not coming with a spirit of equal cooperation but rather to have British Wizards support their actions.
Ivan did not want to be commanded by a bunch of fools. He was not Dumbledore and had no such reservations. He would not be manipulated by these people!
Most importantly, stalling benefited him. Even if Grindelwald had a way to solve his physical issues, he was over a hundred years old and at the peak of his power. Ivan, on the other hand, still had a lot of room for improvement. The longer they delayed, the higher his chances of victory would be...
(End of Chapter)
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