#157 - Chapter 157 Professor, I will do whatever you say

Hearing Sebastian's words, Percy's heart leaped.

Helping him become a high-ranking official in the Ministry of Magic.

It sounded very tempting!

"Professor Swan, I'd like to hear the conditions," Percy said, trying not to sound too excited.

However, his slightly trembling hands betrayed his inner excitement.

"The condition is that after you enter the Ministry of Magic, you must become my man."

Just that requirement?

That's too simple.

Anyway, after entering the Ministry of Magic, he would have to take sides, so he might as well choose someone from the beginning who could guarantee him a win.

Percy's face flushed with excitement, and he immediately opened his mouth to say, "Professor Swan, I am willing..."

Before he could finish speaking, Sebastian waved his hand and interrupted Percy.

"Don't rush, first listen to my arrangements for you. If you still agree to work for me after listening, it won't be too late to express your position then."

Hearing this, Percy calmed down a bit.

However, he still stared at Sebastian with burning eyes, ready to hear what arrangements he had for him.

Percy secretly made up his mind.

If the conditions weren't too excessive, then he must agree and seize this opportunity firmly.

Sebastian said gently, "First, let me clarify that my arrangements for you are not in the Department of Magical Law Enforcement or the Department of International Magical Cooperation."

Not those two places?

Percy was a little surprised.

Logically speaking, the power of these two departments is much greater than that of other departments.

There shouldn't be any department that can compare to these two departments.

No, that's not right!

There is an even better place than these two departments, and it's closer to the center of power—the Minister for Magic's office.

Percy became excited again.

Could it be that Professor Swan was planning to arrange for him to be by the Minister of Magic's side, becoming a Minister's secretary?

Seeing Percy's excitement, Sebastian smiled slightly and interrupted his fantasy.

"Don't get excited yet. My arrangement for you is not in any of the current departments in the Ministry of Magic."

"This..." Percy opened his mouth, completely not expecting this outcome.

If it wasn't in any department, where could he go?

Professor Swan shouldn't be teasing him; since he dared to say it, it meant he already had a concrete plan.

Out of trust in Sebastian, Percy swallowed the words that came to his lips and quietly looked at Sebastian.

"Percy, in the current Ministry of Magic, every management position is in a state of saturation."

"It can be said that there are many people lining up behind every position."

"Why should we compete with these people?"

"Instead, let's change our thinking and directly jump out of the competitive cycle, choosing a simpler and more direct path."

"For example, re-establish a department in the Ministry of Magic, a department with very great power."

"A newly established department represents a large number of vacant positions."

"At that time, with my support, you can rely on your outstanding knowledge to achieve a two-level jump, a three-level jump, or even rise to the top in one step."

After speaking, Sebastian looked at Percy with a smile, waiting for him to digest the news.

This news was like a thunderclap, shocking Percy into a daze.

So, this was Professor Swan's means and courage!

His own vision was still too narrow.

While he was still foolishly thinking about applying for existing positions, Professor Swan had already planned to establish a new department in the Ministry of Magic.

What a wild idea!

Besides, with Professor Swan's resources and connections, it wouldn't be difficult to accomplish this.

It seemed that Professor Swan had been thinking about this idea for more than a day or two; he must already have a complete draft in his mind.

It's just that Professor Swan had been laying out the plan, so he had been slow to promote it.

Percy's heart was full of joy, his heart beating violently, as if it was about to jump out of his chest.

He was really lucky to have entered Professor Swan's line of sight.

Emerging department, a large number of vacant positions!

As long as he seized this opportunity, he could at least save several years of accumulating qualifications.

Percy thought very clearly that the conversation had almost reached this point.

Before he expressed his position, Professor Swan would definitely not reveal more information to him.

For example, the functions of the emerging department and the time of its establishment.

After all, the cake represented by a new, powerful department was too big, and anyone who knew even a little bit of information would be prepared.

Faced with the olive branch extended by Professor Swan, it would be the number one fool in the world if he didn't seize it firmly.

Thinking of this, Percy's expression straightened, and he said firmly.

"Professor Swan, from today onwards, the direction pointed by your wand is the direction I will advance."

"Oh?" Sebastian smiled, "Aren't you going to consider it more?"

"If you agree, I will start arranging for you to do things. You will be very busy and tired for the next two years."

"It's no exaggeration to say that the next two years will be even more tiring than preparing for your O.W.L. exams."

"No need!" Percy's voice did not have a trace of hesitation, "No matter what you arrange for me to do, I am willing."

"Very good!" Sebastian nodded approvingly, "The next news is top secret."

"You must not reveal it to anyone, not even your parents."

After Percy made a magical contract, Sebastian continued.

"The emerging department is called the Department of Finance, and it is expected to be officially established in two years."

"You know, the wizarding world has always lacked talent in this area."

"So, for the next two years, in addition to the five basic subjects, you should no longer take any other elective courses."

"You need to put all your energy into learning relevant professional knowledge."

"The wizarding world does not have this kind of knowledge, so I need you to learn Muggle knowledge."

Sebastian took out a letter of recommendation and handed it to Percy.

"Tomorrow, you will take this letter of recommendation and go to the Muggle world to find Mr. White according to the address in the letter."

"He will help you contact professors at Muggle universities and have the professors tutor you one-on-one, tailoring a two-year study plan for you."

"Until the start of school, you will study with the Muggle professors."

"Of course, if your family has questions about your behavior, you can tell them that you have been favored by me and invited to the Swan Alchemy internship."

"As for money, you don't have to worry. Any expenses incurred during this period will be borne by me. You only need to be responsible for studying hard."

"Don't think it's simple. As a friendly reminder, your study task is four years' worth of tasks for ordinary Muggles."

"You need to regularly accept assessments from Muggle professors. If you fail the assessment, then you will not be able to catch up with the establishment of the Department of Finance."

"How about it, do you have confidence?"

Completing four years of study tasks in two years, and also taking into account the N.E.W.T. exams, this task is indeed very difficult.

However, that's the Department of Finance!

He had to seize this opportunity no matter what.

Isn't it just studying? He'll give it his all!

Percy gritted his teeth and said firmly, "No problem, Professor Swan, I have the confidence to complete this task."

Hearing this, Sebastian smiled with satisfaction and took out two glasses of red wine.

He raised his glass and gestured to Percy.

"To the future Minister of Finance of the wizarding world, cheers!"

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