The situation in Germany is unpredictable.
Previously, Yale Fanli recommended Dumbledore to the International Federation of Wizards against all opinions.
Later, a minister disappeared for a long time and did not appear, triggering a battle to seize power.
After this period of competition for power, those who were not qualified were eliminated.
The four people left are Yalefan, Lucivid, Gold, and Gresham.
Yalefan is the Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, the closest thing to that position.
Lucivid has Edgar heritage and is supported by the Ancient Alliance.
Gold is the deputy minister, and he should have been the successor, but unfortunately his background is insufficient.
Gresham is strong enough, has made great achievements in the past, and is the director of the Auror Office, so he is the second strongest contender.
But now, the four people are in a stalemate.
They need an external force to break through, and Lucivid is not trying to fight for the Minister of Magic.
He was just gathering strength and waiting for the other person to speak.
At Edgar's door, a golden thread appeared.
Then the passage opens.
John came out.
He looked up at the castle and said with emotion: "Heinrich was really born with a silver spoon in his mouth."
This single-wheel building is probably only comparable to Malfoy.
John adjusted his collar and knocked on the heavy oak door.
After a while, the door was opened.
He is Edgar's butler.
Edgar doesn't like house elves, which has something to do with their participation in the house elf war.
No living thing is born willing to serve others. .z.
Only domestication and harm engraved in the bones can turn a magical creature that is stronger than a wizard in every aspect into a servile one.
The original war must have been tragic, otherwise Edgar would not have been willing to trust the house elves for a long time.
"Mr. Wick," the butler said respectfully, "Mr. Lucivid asked me to come out to greet you."
This housekeeper is also an old acquaintance.
It was he who drove Heinrich in Durmstrang.
John nodded and walked inside.
The castle is dark.
It feels like a vampire castle.
It was raining heavily outside, and John was led by the housekeeper to Edgar's living room.
Lucivid was looking at the letter in his hand. When he saw John arriving, he smiled and said, "Sir Wick."
"Originally, you were supposed to show up at Silverhand Manor," John chuckled, "but it's better not to provoke the nerves of those in the Ministry of Magic."
"You are right," Lucivid put down the letter and said, "Yelefan is very wary of me."
"He is Dumbledore's supporter."
Lucivid walked to the sofa and sat down, shook his head and said, "He always thought that I had other plans for the German Ministry of Magic."
"If you want," John said casually, sitting down, "I wouldn't mind helping you."
"Give up Durmstrang's influence?" Ludwig shook his head and said, "The gain outweighs the loss."
"I'm glad you're open-minded," John asked, folding his hands on his stomach and stroking the ring with his fingers, "Where are the other two?"
Yalefan is not among John's candidates, and he has been excluded just because he is a supporter of Dumbledore.
"Gald is not a suitable candidate. He is too mediocre. His ambition and lack of talent are his fatal weakness." Ludwig said.
John nodded and said thoughtfully: "It seems it can only be Gresham."
"There was a period of time when many dark wizards appeared in the German magical society." Ludwig asked a teapot to pour out black tea. "Gresham did a lot of practical things during that time, but he also offended many families."
During the time when Voldemort rose, although he did not interfere with foreign countries, his appearance made many people want to rise up.
There are people in Germany who do this.
Originally, Durmstrang had a more open attitude towards black magic, so the dark wizards began to become arrogant.
As the director of the Auror Office, Gresham was a rare young activist who arrested many people during that time.
If it weren't for that old guy from Yalefan standing in the way, Gresham would be the Director of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement by now.
"Youth represents hope, family?" John smiled and said with some arrogance, "They will keep their mouths shut."
Ludwig agreed with John's words. After all, the most powerful family now is John's side.
Without the family standing in the way, only Yalefan and Gold are left.
Yalefan and Dumbledore were destined to be targeted when they played together.
The remaining Gauld is a man of great ambition and talent, who is both good and fun-loving.
When the previous Minister Schmidt was there, he was a mascot, used to stabilize the chess pieces of some German families.
After Schmidt disappeared, he began to think about taking a step forward.
Apparently the forces behind him thought the same way.
With John's intervention, the idea was doomed.
John said to Ludwig, "I want to see Gresham."
He will not help others for no reason, provided that it can be used for his own benefit.
Ludwig knew what he was thinking, nodded and said, "He is already on his way here."
As for why you are so obedient?
Because Ludwig told him that he didn't want to choose.
As soon as he heard that his competitor had withdrawn, Gresham was bound to confirm and win over.
After all, everyone understands what Edgar represents.
As John finished his first cup of black tea, Edgar's castle was struck.
"This castle is so big, why don't you think about finding more butlers?" John raised his eyebrows and asked as he watched the butler walk out.
This place is so big, only two people can live there.
If Heinrich comes back, only four people can survive.
Ludwig said without changing his expression: "That would be too noisy."
As expected of two fathers and sons, Ludwig and Heinrich were almost carved out of the same mold.
After the second cup of black tea was poured, the director of the Auror Office of the German Ministry of Magic also came here.
"Ludwig, my friend."
The Greshams arrived before they even arrived.
He walked into the room, his smile frozen.
He said to the butler dissatisfiedly: "You didn't tell me that there were still guests here."
The butler apologized without sincerity.
Gresham felt that the person in front of him was somewhat familiar, and he searched for John's appearance in his mind.
Ludwig stood up and walked out straight away, saying to John, "You can talk now."
"Huh?" Before Gresham could react, Ludwig had already walked out and closed the door.
He was left alone, wary of the situation before him.
John looked at the director of the Auror Office.
He's different from Old Batty.
This is a man who cannot be said to be old.
He looks to be in his thirties. At this age and in this position, it is not an exaggeration to say that he has a lot of potential.
Wearing a gray suit, he has an angular rectangular face, a pointed chin, a wide forehead, and gray-blue eyes.
He had a stubble, which was not long, making him look more mature.
Be wary and cautious.
John glanced at the other party and probably knew something.
"Sit down." John said casually, "Don't be afraid, I'm not interested in your life."
"I don't remember knowing you." Gresham walked over to John and sat down, leaning forward slightly, very aggressively.
This is a wolf-like person.
John smiled slightly and rubbed the ring with his fingers.
"I know you, Emond
Gresham, Head of the Auror Office. "
Seeing the other person's unrelaxed expression, John leaned forward a little, supported the side of his face with his fingers, and chuckled: "Let's change to a simpler way of talking."
"Gresham, do you want to be the Minister for Magic?"
As soon as these words came out, Gresham's expression changed drastically.
He asked sharply: "Who are you?"
"Me?" John thought for a moment and said, "Just use the identity you are most familiar with to introduce me."
Putting his hand down, John smiled mysteriously and said, "You can call me the second king."
"Of course, I don't mind if you call me Sir Wick."
At this moment, Gresham finally remembered who the person in front of him was.
That face had appeared in newspapers many times, and black and white newspapers could not fully show the beauty of this person.
Looking at it now, that extremely young face is surprising.
Gresham said solemnly: "Ludwig asked you to deal with me?"
"No," John shook his head and said meaningfully, "I helped you get rid of him."
This confused Gresham.
John got straight to the point: "Ludwig will not compete with you, I want to support a minister of magic."
"Support the Minister of Magic?" Gresham said solemnly, "Don't you think your tone is too loud?"
"This is strength," John said with a smile, "As long as you nod your head, Ludwig will help you take care of the rest."
The stakes he offered were so high that Gresham hesitated.
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