Chapter 335: US High-level
Hermione didn't care how difficult Percy was.
It has to be done even if it is difficult.
Of course, she is not someone who doesn't care about the lives of her subordinates.
Throughout the Shadow Organization, whenever someone needs help, she will do her best to lend a helping hand.
“Lucius, the pensions for those soldiers who died heroically must be distributed to their families as soon as possible.
If their families have any reasonable needs, we must do our best to meet them.”
Lucius's face twitched.
The pensions for more than 10,000 people will undoubtedly be a huge expense.
Although the wizards in the Wizard War are all wizards now, they were all Muggles in the past.
His prejudice against Muggles made him feel that the money was not well spent.
Hermione saw Lucius's expression and knew what he was thinking.
She emphasized, “The soldiers risked their lives for us, we cannot let them down.
This pension must be paid in full within seven days."
Lucius sighed helplessly, "Okay, Military Advisor."
“For those disabled soldiers, we must do our best to provide treatment.
For those who are willing to continue to stay in the Shadow, we will equip them with the best alchemical prostheses;
Those who choose to retire can be provided with mechanical prostheses, but the quality must be guaranteed.”
She turned to look at Snape: "Professor Snape, please coordinate this matter as soon as possible."
Snape nodded silently.
Time passed quietly in the meeting.
As time went by, the meeting discussed the next phase of action for the wizarding world.
This was Will's first time attending a formal meeting of the Shadow.
As the first person to follow Hefes, he also got a position as deputy minister of logistics.
Since Lucius was the one holding the line all the time, he was of no use at all.
He didn't know why he had to be called here today.
Will kept silent, his mouth looking at his nose and his nose looking at his heart.
Follow the principle of "listen more and talk less" and try not to attract attention.
However, when Hermione called his name.
He subconsciously shuddered and looked over seriously.
Hermione announced without noticing Will's reaction.
“Will, the Shadow department needs further refinement.
Your work in the logistics department does not give full play to your talents.
Therefore, I now appoint you as Minister of Propaganda."
Will was stunned. Is this a promotion?
"Military Advisor, as the Minister of Propaganda, what do I need to do?"
Hermione replied: “Film and television entertainment are your strong points, continue to develop your talents.
But now we need to let the Muggle world know about the existence of wizards, and this task is left to you."
Will pondered for a moment, and immediately came up with a rough plan in his mind, "I need manpower."
Hermione agreed without hesitation: "Okay, hand in your plan and I will arrange the talents you need."
Will responded respectfully: "Thank you, Military Advisor."
While the shadows were busy arranging their respective tasks, the actions in the Muggle world were also quietly unfolding.
When the Shadow's raid was just launched, the top US officials had already received the intelligence.
As night falls, the lights and stars of Washington twinkle in the night sky.
The top officials of the United States were originally immersed in their own lives, enjoying the luxury and comfort brought by power and status.
However, the dedicated phone line in the President's office suddenly rang, breaking the tranquility of the palace.
Emilia, President Jack Harveys' personal assistant, answered the phone and her face turned pale instantly.
Without any hesitation, she immediately called the president's private number.
On the other end of the phone, Harvest's voice was a little sleepy, but it was soon replaced by shock.
"What did you say? Wizard raid? How is that possible?" Havis' voice was urgent.
Emilia took a deep breath and tried to remain calm: "Yes, Mr. President. Several military bases have been confirmed to have been attacked, and the specific situation is still being further verified."
Harvest sat up suddenly from the bed, no longer sleepy, "Immediately call the senior management to come to the White House for a meeting."
After receiving the notice of the emergency meeting, the senior executives hurried out from their own homes or other people's homes.
The atmosphere in the Baigong meeting room was heavy and depressing.
The Minister of Defense, the Director of Intelligence, the Chief of Staff and other senior leaders sat around the oval conference table.
Everyone's face was filled with shock and anger.
"How serious is the situation?" Harvey asked.
Intelligence Minister Maria Gonzalez spoke in a heavy tone.
"Twenty-seven major military bases in the country have been raided by wizards. The situation is very bad."
Harves frowned, "What do you mean by very bad? I need to know the specific situation."
"Please wait a moment, President. We are connecting to the satellite image."
As soon as Minister Gonzalez finished speaking, the big screen lit up.
The satellite images kept switching, showing the tragic scenes after the military bases were attacked.
The wizards used weapons that combined magic and technology, causing the base defenders to retreat step by step.
"Oh my God! How is this possible? How can they have such great power?"
A cabinet member muttered to himself, his voice particularly harsh in the silent meeting room.
"Everyone, now is not the time to be shocked," Harveys said in a low voice.
"We must act now to prevent the situation from getting worse."
Defense Secretary Johnson took over the conversation.
"We must immediately activate the emergency plan and mobilize all available resources to provide emergency support to these 27 bases."
"It's just time..."
Before Gonzalez finished speaking, the image on the big screen had switched to Andrews Air Force Base.
This large military base, which is closest to Washington, is now engulfed in flames.
With flames shooting up into the sky and smoke filling the air, it was obvious that the base had been breached and destroyed by wizards.
The air in the conference room seemed to freeze, and everyone was instantly stunned by this scene.
After receiving the emergency notice, they rushed to Baigong for the meeting in no more than forty minutes.
An air force base with 50,000 personnel was destroyed just like that?
Chief of Staff Michael Howard was the first to recover from the shock.
His voice trembled slightly: "Should we organize troops for reinforcement?"
Harvis did not hesitate, "Notify the other bases around these twenty-seven bases and send reinforcements immediately.
Act fast.
Gonzalez, you sent your intelligence agents to take the lead."
Johnson and Gonzalez quickly stood up and left the meeting room to carry out the president's orders.
Harvest's eyes swept across everyone present, "Everyone, tell me how we should deal with the situation next."
Secretary of State Michael Stevens stood up abruptly.
"This is a provocation to us. It is a naked act of war! We must strike back immediately."
