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Chapter 980: The Werewolf Wizard Steals the Show
Chapter 980: The Werewolf Wizard Steals the Show
With that thought, Ivan spoke up again. "Given your performance this time, I've decided to conduct a new evaluation starting tomorrow. Those who fail will be dismissed. I only need the most elite Wizards under my command."
Hearing this, Colin Morton and the others instantly changed their expressions. Being fired from here would be a humiliating experience.
"Lord Hals, what will the evaluation cover? Testing our strength?" a Witch hurriedly asked.
"Of course, it's not just that. It will also include leadership, tracking, counter-tracking, and the ability to handle Dark Magic", Ivan slowly replied. "Additionally, the captains of each squad and the deputy Minister of Magic for this new department will be selected from this evaluation."
"I only value ability, not seniority!" Ivan said, emphasizing each word.
Ivan's words caused a stir among the Aurors present. The Wizards were both worried about failing the evaluation and hopeful about using this opportunity to rise to prominence.
If their skills weren't up to par, they wouldn't have been sent here. As long as the evaluation didn't involve a one-on-one match with someone like Ivan, they were confident they could stand out.
In contrast, the pre-appointed captains were far less enthusiastic, frowning as they realized Ivan's plan would put them on an equal footing with the others. Poor performance could even demote them to ordinary Aurors.
Colin Morton saw through Ivan's intentions to restructure the Rapid Response Teams, which clearly deviated from the expectations of the other Ministers of Magic. However, even though he saw it, Colin had no way to oppose it. Ivan had just beaten up all the troublemakers and was now advocating for merit-based selection. No one could reasonably argue against it.
"Very well. Since no one has any objections, it's settled!" Ivan scanned the room, satisfied that no one dared to challenge him. He then subtly signaled to Fenrir and waved to dismiss the gathering.
The crowd gradually dispersed, and Ivan returned to his spacious and grand President's office. After a few minutes, a knock sounded at the door.
"Come in", Ivan said casually.
The office door opened immediately, and Fenrir entered, carefully closing it behind him. "Lord Hals, did you call me for a specific reason?"
Without answering, Ivan lightly waved his wand, and several books appeared on the desk.
"Deciphering Dark Magic", "Surveillance and Counter-Surveillance", "How to Be a Good Minister of Magic", "The Art of Command"...
Fenrir glanced down and immediately understood Ivan's meaning. Without further questions, he collected the books and, following Ivan's nod, left the President's office.
Seeing Fenrir's compliance, Ivan couldn't help but respect him more. This newly established department was crucial, and he hoped to appoint trustworthy individuals to key positions.
For example, Fenrir was his chosen candidate for deputy Minister of Magic. However, abruptly placing him in such an important role would likely cause discontent among others, so Ivan devised this selection process.
By giving these books to Fenrir, Ivan had a deeper intention. The upcoming theoretical examination questions would be drawn from these texts.
Fenrir and the other Werewolves, after all, were not formally trained Aurors, so their foundational theoretical knowledge was undoubtedly much weaker compared to Colin Morton and his peers. Without some assistance, it was almost impossible to imagine Fenrir becoming the Deputy Minister of Magic.
Of course, even if Ivan had high hopes, he would only provide limited help, such as outlining the general scope of the exam. Fenrir would still need to put in the necessary effort.
If Fenrir didn't show any notable achievements in this evaluation, Ivan wouldn't hesitate to replace him with someone more suitable!
...
Over the next few days, Ivan stayed at the headquarters of the International Confederation of Wizards, familiarizing himself with various administrative tasks while also arranging the evaluation.
Under the effects of Transfiguration, several spacious dueling platforms were erected in the hall. Clearly, the first part of the evaluation would be a Duel.
Colin Morton and the other Aurors were not surprised by this. After all, a Wizard's strength always came first. Fenrir, on the other hand, breathed a sigh of relief. Although he had spent half the night studying, he couldn't possibly finish all the books—there were over a dozen of them—in just a short time.
The first evaluation lasted for three days. To gain a general understanding of the majority of the Aurors' capabilities, Ivan arranged for each of them to participate in over a dozen Duels. The final performances were then rated as average, outstanding, or excellent.
Given the time constraints, it was impossible for everyone to duel each other, so many Aurors harbored doubts about Ivan's ratings.
To address this, Ivan dedicated an entire afternoon to allow these Wizards to challenge those who received higher ratings.
The results were predictable. Apart from one unfortunate Wizard who almost lost due to poor performance, the Aurors who received excellent ratings easily defeated their opponents.
Moreover, Ivan typically pointed out the mistakes and shortcomings of both combatants after each Duel. Those who initially questioned his judgments soon fell silent and began to trust his assessments.
Notably, during the continuous Duels, Fenrir and the other Werewolf Wizards inevitably revealed their ability to transform. This immediately drew the hostility of many Aurors.
After all, werewolves were a symbol of trouble, and most Aurors had dealt with incidents of werewolves going on rampages and attacking Wizards and Muggles during their careers.
Although Ivan had recently invented the Wolfsbane Potion, which could suppress a werewolf's ferocity, many still viewed werewolves as symbols of evil and Dark Wizards.
However, they soon discovered that Fenrir and his group were different from typical werewolves. They could transform at will, without the restriction of a full moon, and maintain their original rationality while enjoying the various enhancements of their werewolf form.
This was particularly evident during the second evaluation, which focused on tracking and anti-tracking. Their keen sense of smell allowed Fenrir and his group to easily locate their opponents' hiding spots, and their superior speed and recovery abilities made them stand out in the Duels.
By the end of the two evaluations, some Aurors were even considering getting bitten by a werewolf themselves...
(End of Chapter)
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