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Chapter 987: City-Destroying Magic!
Chapter 987: City-Destroying Magic!
"War?!" Harker's voice shot up an octave, and his face changed abruptly. Even as the Prime Minister of Britain, he was startled by the mention of war.
Although his knowledge of Wizards was limited to what Ivan had just told him, the incredible magic they displayed had left him deeply wary.
To say the least, if a large group of Wizards with such powerful magic were to assassinate leaders across nations, it would be a catastrophic problem!
Realizing this, Prime Minister Harker felt a chill and quickly probed Ivan, asking about the combat capabilities of these Wizards who sought to incite war and whether conventional weapons could be effective against such monsters.
Monsters? Noticing Harker's thoughts, Ivan's face twitched slightly.
In his attempt to assert dominance in the conversation, he had deliberately put on a show in front of Prime Minister Harker, but he hadn't expected the man to equate Wizards with monsters.
Ivan shook his head inwardly and explained straightforwardly, "While Wizards do wield incredible magic, they are still flesh and blood. Technological weapons can still be somewhat effective against them."
Hearing this, Prime Minister Harker's tense nerves relaxed somewhat. His greatest fear was that technological weapons would be entirely useless against Wizards, which would leave him with no means to counter them.
However, before he could fully relax, Ivan's voice cut in again.
"However, powerful Wizards like Grindelwald are an exception. If you plan on using firearms or missiles against him, you might as well give up. These weapons will have little to no effect."
Muggle technological weapons, though powerful in terms of destruction, are far less effective against Wizards of their caliber. Magic, with its peculiar and convenient abilities, far surpasses technology. Even in the face of dozens of missiles, Grindelwald could easily use a Transfiguration Spell or Vanishing Spell to defuse the situation. If all else fails, he could Apparate away.
The only somewhat reliable method would be a long-range attack, taking Grindelwald by surprise with multiple sniper rifles to turn him into a sieve.
However, this plan is also highly impractical, as his keen perception allows him to detect life-threatening dangers in advance.
During the incident at the North American Capitol, he had secretly set a trap in the Key, hoping to eliminate Grindelwald. The moment he initiated the ritual, Grindelwald detected it immediately.
If not for the restrictions on Apparition within the Congress Building, Grindelwald wouldn't have been injured at all.
Harker was skeptical of Ivan's claims, even suspecting that the Wizards' lack of understanding of technological weapons led to Ivan's statements. Could it be that even nuclear weapons are ineffective against Grindelwald?
Seeing that Harker was still unconvinced, Ivan spoke with a cold tone, "Let me put it this way: if given enough time and without interference from other Wizards, Grindelwald can easily use Fiendfyre to destroy an entire city!"
"I mean, turned to ashes, leaving nothing behind!" Ivan paused, then added.
"Hiss~" Hake drew in a sharp breath.
Their Nuclear Weapon could destroy an entire city, but it would inevitably leave a wasteland. But to turn an entire city to ashes, leaving not a trace, what kind of power would be required?
Ivan smiled, wanting to give Hake a taste of the high-end combat capabilities of Wizards to dispel any lingering doubts. He extended his hand and snapped his fingers, softly muttering,
"Wind!"
Following Ivan's words, a gentle breeze swept across the expansive Place de la Concorde. The wind grew stronger under Ivan's influence, causing the surrounding trees to sway wildly. The tourists below panicked and shouted, but Ivan showed no sign of stopping. Instead, he pointed his finger at the sky and spoke again,
"Clouds!"
The once clear sky instantly turned dark. Hake, bracing against the gale, looked up in horror. The thick, dark clouds stretched as far as the eye could see, covering all of Paris...
"Thunder!" Ivan shouted, and dozens of lightning bolts flashed from the clouds above. A massive, terrifying thunderstorm began to gather over the city, with the deep, rumbling thunder sounding like explosions. The scene was apocalyptic.
"Enough... enough, stop!" Hake shouted in panic, begging Ivan to end the terrifying magic. The almost miraculous sight before him made him fully realize the power of Wizards. He had no doubt that if Ivan so desired, the powerful thunderstorm hovering over the city would unleash its fury, destroying everything in its path...
Ivan's lips curved into a slight smile. He clapped his hands, and the clouds over Paris quickly dispersed.
He had only intended to scare the British Prime Minister, not to cause such destruction. Besides, with his current magic, he couldn't destroy the city with a thunderstorm alone. He would need to tap into the vast magical reserves stored in the Philosopher's Stone.
In that case, if he were to destroy a city, using Fiendfyre, a Dark Magic that can rapidly grow by absorbing nutrients, would be more practical and less troublesome...
Hake didn't know what Ivan was thinking, but he was thoroughly shaken by the earth-shattering magic. His legs felt weak, and he nearly fell from the Arc de Triomphe.
He no longer doubted Ivan's words. The so-called Grindelwald could indeed use Fiendfyre to burn a city to ashes.
"What are you planning to do about Grindelwald? Is there anything I can help with?" Prime Minister Harker wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and asked, trying to maintain his composure. With a city-destroying terrorist on the loose, no one could feel at ease.
"No, we will handle Grindelwald ourselves. We came to inform you in the hopes that the British government will assist us in covering up the traces of Wizards..." Ivan briefly recounted the recent frequent attacks by Acolytes on Muggles around the world.
If this continued, the Aurors would find it nearly impossible to suppress all the information, so they needed the help of Muggle authorities to cover it up. They needed deeper cooperation, both now and in the future...
Listening to Ivan's explanation, Hake finally understood that the frequent attack incidents over the past year were not the work of terrorists, but of a group of Wizards known as Death Eaters...
(End of Chapter)
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