#354 - Cracking the Mask (asking for monthly ticket recommendation)

"How did Mr. Scamander describe that mysterious wizard?" Minister Bardoe was very interested in this suddenly appearing wizard.

"The opponent is between 35-50 years old, tall, strong, can use lightning-related magic, has a flying cloak, and has also used alchemical items similar to the 'Sonic Boom Amulet'." Mavis looked through the memo and reported to the minister.

"When did our amulets become so worthless that everyone has one?" Scrimgeour glanced at Moody speechlessly, "Could this stranger be related to Anduin?"

Before Moody could speak, Mavis interjected, "I think it's unlikely. Amulets are not as difficult to obtain as jammers, and I observed Anduin up close. Judging from his reaction, he doesn't seem to know about this."

"Well, that mysterious wizard is more likely to be a foreign bounty wizard. Judging from his attitude towards the Scamander family, he doesn't seem to be an enemy. We should still focus on the Silver Spears," Minister Bardoe nodded.

"Speaking of which, the Silver Spears suffered a great loss this time. They already have few people, and now 4 'Silver Spears' are trapped. We must guard against their counterattack," Moody said with a teasing smile.

"That's right, everyone must be careful in the future to prevent their rebound," Minister Bardoe nodded, then looked at Mavis, "By the way, go to Anduin later and tell him not to produce any more jammers. If we need them, we'll have him make them on the spot. Also, tell him to be careful, after all, he has entered the Silver Spears' sights."

"Yes, Minister." Mavis nodded in obedience, then thought of something, "By the way, Minister, I have an idea, I don't know if you think it's worth considering."

"What is it?"

"Didn't we seize three Silver Spears masks? They look like some kind of alchemical item. Do you think we can ask Anduin to study them for us? After all, besides him, there are no other more capable alchemists in England. It wouldn't be good to bother Dumbledore just because of this," Mavis had this idea before, so she brought it up.

Minister Bardoe raised his eyebrows upon hearing this. It was a good idea. The people in the Ministry had checked these seized masks but found nothing. Maybe Anduin could have a solution.

"I think it's possible. Go get a mask and take it to Anduin later. With our relationship, he probably wouldn't mind helping with this. By the way, you should also be stationed at the Silver Flash Trading Company for a while, after all, his safety needs to be guaranteed," Minister Bardoe instructed.

……

When Anduin saw another Silver Spears mask in his hand, he looked at Mavis in surprise.

"You mean, the Ministry of Magic commissioned me to study this alchemical item?"

"That's right, this mask is important to our next work, and it is related to the thieves who stole your equipment, so I hope Mr. Wilson can help. I will stay here to protect your safety during this time." Mavis thought Anduin was unwilling, so she specifically pointed out that it was related to his lost jammers.

"I understand, this is just a small matter, I'll start now."

Anduin nodded, he was already prepared to crack this special mask, but he didn't expect the Ministry of Magic to send him one specifically.

However, it's better to be able to study the mask legitimately, and if there are any gains in the future, he can also reveal them to the Ministry of Magic and guide them to explore the way for him in advance.

Anduin acted immediately. There were no customers in the store at the moment, so he simply pulled Mavis into the back room.

He first performed a simple check on the mask, trying to determine the material of the mask.

However, after careful groping and observation, he still couldn't determine the material used for the mask. The texture of this mask is somewhat like animal skin, but it is softer and lighter than leather, and it is very light in the hand.

"This feeling, how does it feel more like a man-made product." Anduin observed the mask, his face sinking into thought.

Mavis, who was next to him, saw that he immediately started the cracking work, and her goodwill towards this young man greatly increased. She was originally a workaholic, so she respected hard-working people.

After Anduin failed to identify the material, he tried to input some magic power into the mask.

Then he could feel the mask absorbing his magic power, but it didn't show any magic patterns or magical reactions.

It seems more complicated than imagined.

Then Anduin threw the mask on the table next to him, and then began to bang various props on the table, various measuring instruments, hammers, magnifying glasses, all lined up.

This scene dazzled Mavis, and a sense of inexplicable awe arose in her heart.

Anduin first used a magnifying glass to try to detect the runes engraved inside, but quickly failed.

But he didn't care about this, turned around and picked up the 'Harmless Hammer', and smashed the mask for a while. After continuous hammering with the 'Analysis' hammer surface, a very fine ray of magic patterns finally appeared on the mask.

Seeing that there was a harvest, Mavis, who was on the side, became even more excited, and immediately stood up and leaned her head to observe.

"Do you recognize the patterns on this?" Anduin asked strangely when he saw the eager Mavis.

"Ah?" Mavis showed a blank expression, "I don't recognize it, I just saw it react for the first time, isn't it amazing?"

Anduin couldn't help but curl his lips when he heard the words. To put it bluntly, you are just addicted to being useless, why are you so close if you don't know it, it's hindering my work.

Although Anduin kept complaining in his heart, he didn't say anything, but first took out a magic camera and took a bunch of photos of the mask.

After all, these patterns will dissipate after a while. In order to improve efficiency, it is best to take pictures of the magic patterns first.

Then he placed the mask in a microscope-like observation instrument and studied it with relish.

During his careful observation, Mavis next to him also stared at him like she was watching the fun.

What Mavis was thinking at this time was that professional people are really amazing. They only fiddled with it for a while and gained something. The guys in the Ministry of Magic studied it all night and got nothing.

"Eh?"

Just as Mavis sighed, Anduin seemed to have discovered something, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he couldn't help but exclaimed.