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Chapter 933: I Want an Era Truly Belonging to Magic!
Chapter 933: I Want an Era Truly Belonging to Magic!
"That was due to the infamous Witch Hunts of the fifteenth century. Those cruel and ignorant Muggles saw the wonders of Magic as symbols of the devil, and they mercilessly killed untrained young Wizards who had yet to master their Spells, branding them as the devil's servants and burning them alive at the stake..."
"It was to protect these compatriots that the Wizarding World as we know it came into being!" Grindelwald surveyed the crowd, his voice filled with sorrow and anger. "My brothers and sisters, this is a disgrace!"
"Powerful Wizards were forced to yield to Muggles, giving up their rightful place in the world and surrendering control!"
"But in doing so, we found unity and created unprecedented prosperity. Countless powerful Spells were developed, and the eleven Schools of Magic selflessly shared this knowledge with every one of our compatriots!"
"Wizards... are once again becoming great! We broke the barriers of space, traveling the world with Apparition, and the vast expanse of time is no longer an obstacle."
"Some clever Wizards even developed Magic to control and enslave Muggles—back then, we could have easily reclaimed everything we had lost."
"But those in power, sitting high above, believed it was right to forgive the Muggles for their blood-soaked crimes." Grindelwald sneered with disdain.
"They forgot about the compatriots who were burned alive at the stake, the children who were drowned by Muggles for being cursed by the devil. They passed a laughable law that confined all Wizards to this former sanctuary, a prison of our own making, and they handed over the entire world to the Muggles, destroying our future!"
Grindelwald's passionate speech continued. "Because of these people, Wizards are forced to huddle in the cramped Wizarding World, fighting over resources that are pitifully scarce. Some of our compatriots, who possess the wonders of Magic, have been reduced to starving and living on the streets..."
"This is not what Wizards are meant to be, friends! This is not what Wizards should be... and it is certainly not our future!" Grindelwald looked at each person in the audience, his words heavy with conviction.
Grindelwald's words deeply resonated with many of the Wizards present. Some were so moved that they began shouting about killing the ignorant Muggles and reclaiming the world for Wizards.
Ivan, who was also present in the memory, felt the intense atmosphere and understood why Grindelwald had specifically chosen a large number of impoverished Wizards as his audience.
These Wizards, living in hardship at the bottom of the Wizarding World, had accumulated a lot of pent-up frustration with no outlet for release.
Grindelwald skillfully shifted the blame for their misfortunes onto the upper echelons and the Secrecy Act, providing them with a means to vent their anger, which naturally resonated with them.
Cornell, standing nearby, fell into deep worry. Although he had watched this memory before, the scene still sent a shiver down his spine.
Grindelwald allowed the Wizards in the audience to vent their anger for several minutes before raising his hand to silence them.
The noisy and chaotic Great Hall fell silent in an instant.
Ivan's brow furrowed, realizing that Grindelwald had already won the approval of these five hundred Wizards and established a preliminary authority.
This was a very bad omen...
Grindelwald slowly paced on the magic podium, speaking with an unwavering voice. "My brothers and sisters, I was once as angry as you. Throughout my long life, I have witnessed firsthand how Muggles cruelly treated kind Wizards, denying the wonders of Magic with their ignorance... This was the reason I was determined to change the status quo fifty years ago."
"At that time, Muggle governments were at odds with each other, presenting Wizards with a perfect opportunity to step forward and reclaim control of the world. Unfortunately, those conservative rulers turned their swords against us, the very people who were striving for the future of Wizards..."
"Yes, I was defeated, but not by Muggles. It was a shameful betrayal, a defeat at the hands of my own kin", Grindelwald said with a cold laugh. "These self-important officials, with their ignorance, caused us to miss the chance to reclaim everything..."
"Fifty years, over half a century has passed... Muggles have become even stronger than we imagined. They have harnessed the power of technology to conquer the land, the sky, and the depths of the ocean. Today, Muggles have taken complete control of the world, confining Wizards to the shadows!"
Grindelwald's sharp words stirred some discontent among the Wizards present. They did not believe Muggles were that formidable, and some even thought Wizards could reclaim control of the world at any time if they so chose.
Grindelwald did not elaborate further but continued. "I once thought the Wizarding World had no future, and that I would end my days in the prison of Nurmengard. But in my final days, I saw a vision of the future..."
At this, Grindelwald raised the Elder Wand and gave it a forceful shake. Blinding golden light shot out and exploded in mid-air.
Under the gaze of the crowd, a clear magical image appeared. It seemed to be the Wizarding World of France, but the scene was different. It showed towering, dazzling magic spires, and a massive floating city that left every Wizard who saw it in awe.
Tamed dragons flew freely in the sky, and Wizards, aided by alchemical constructs, had been freed from the mundane tasks of daily life, living in comfortable spires as they delved into the mysteries of Magic.
Grindelwald looked down at the audience and declared loudly, "In the future I saw, Wizards from around the world are united once more. We have built a vast magical network, allowing us to communicate face-to-face with friends across great distances through a miraculous imaging magic."
"There is no poverty, and everyone has a decent job. Wizards no longer need to hide, and can walk proudly in every corner of the world. Muggles, who lack magic, yearn to be part of us, taking pride in the magical talents of their children!"
"I believe this future is one we can create together, a true age of Magic!" Grindelwald gently waved his wand, and the magical image in the air shattered, breaking into countless points of light that rained down from the sky. But the scenes had been etched deeply into the hearts of every Wizard present.
(End of Chapter)
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