#497 - Revisiting the Ministry of Magic (asking for monthly ticket recommendation)

“Now I'm finding this Gold Flash more and more difficult to understand, but at least we've confirmed one thing this trip: that Director Andrei of the Law Enforcement Division isn't in league with Silver Spear. Also, that fireplace installed in the secret room, do you think it's a passage to Zone One?” Hogg analyzed the currently known information.

“Possibly, but for now, let's not act rashly. Continue to monitor this Mr. Claremont. I think he'll soon show us how to enter and exit Zone One.” Anduin smiled coldly. The benefits this badge has brought us haven't been revealed yet.

“Understood, sir.” Hogg also saw a breakthrough and was very excited. “Judging from Gold Flash's reaction just now, Silver Spear is now experiencing difficulties replenishing its magical creatures. Once we take over those zones, we'll guarantee they'll be in internal chaos.”

After a sigh, Hogg asked curiously, “By the way, sir, what do you think of those civilian societies they mentioned earlier? It seems like there's another force fighting against them. Do we need to intervene?”

Anduin shook his head faintly upon hearing this. “This isn't our concern. Let's just quietly observe. After all, our target is Silver Spear. I have no intention of participating in German internal affairs at the moment.”

“Then their so-called 'Berlin United Front' is going to be in big trouble. Maybe their efforts will all be in vain.” Hogg joked with a malicious pleasure, acting as if it was none of his business.

Remember the domain name of the first website twkan.com

“That depends on whether the people behind the 'Berlin United Front' have the guts…” Anduin replied noncommittally.

“Oh? Do you have other opinions on this matter? Could it be that they can make a comeback?” Hogg tilted his head in surprise.

“Strictly speaking, the core purpose of such civilian activities is to win public opinion. Claremont and the others are making such a fuss for this reason. The easiest way to achieve division is to accumulate hatred.”

“Now Silver Spear controls some civilian societies on both sides of East and West Germany. As long as they cause trouble from time to time, preferably forming camps and engaging in brawls, and then dragging in bystanders, they can spread hatred.”

“And after such things blow up, public opinion will definitely be biased. Based on sympathy and geographical inclination, East Germans will definitely support East German societies, and West Germans will support West German societies. This is the simplest logic and the goal Silver Spear wants to achieve.”

Anduin didn't directly answer Hogg's question but instead explained the behavioral patterns of these societies to him.

“So, the more these people make trouble, the greater the division between East and West Germany becomes. In the end, they will instinctively reject people from the other side, just like the Weiam we encountered, is that the idea?” Hogg was quite clever and immediately understood.

“Correct.”

“Then why do you think there will be changes in their actions this time? It doesn't seem any different from the past.” Hogg looked at Anduin, puzzled.

“That's because the conflicting parties before were actually the same group of people. Their so-called conflicts sometimes seemed more like acting, and the 'degree' was very easy to control.”

“But now it's a bit different. The civilian societies that are against them have people from both East and West Germany and are not under their control. It's easy for accidents to happen when things get heated. Don't think that conflicts are easily extinguished once they're ignited. If someone gets carried away, anything could happen.”

Anduin finished speaking, then smiled coldly. “And if there really are people manipulating them from behind, perhaps the situation will worsen further, an 'active' worsening.”

“Oh? How will it worsen?” Hogg still couldn't understand this aspect of politics.

“Hehe, that depends on whether the people behind the 'Berlin United Front' are ruthless enough.” Anduin smiled coldly. “If it were me, I would arrange for a wizard to use the 'Imperius Curse' to control a member of the 'West German Advancement Society,' and then directly strike hard, killing one or two people at the scene of the conflict, preferably West Germans from the 'Berlin United Front.'

“Ah? Why control people from the other side to kill their own people?” Hogg widened his eyes upon hearing this.

“Because in this way, the 'West German Advancement Society' will go from being an ordinary civilian organization to a violent gang. They will lose legitimacy, and the 'Berlin United Front' will have West Germans killed, which will also arouse the resentment of West Germans, further causing them to lose the support of the West German people. The same goes for East Germany. If things are handled well, it could even stir up a wave of opposition to division in public opinion.”

Anduin had seen a lot of this kind of thing in his previous life. This kind of color revolution is basically a drama directed and acted by ordinary people, but if someone really jumps out to disrupt the scene, it's very easy to collapse.

“Heavens, would they go to such lengths? If things really turn out as you expect, then these political figures are too black-hearted.” Hogg couldn't understand this method of sacrificing their own people to gain public opinion.

“So, it depends on whether the people behind the other side are ruthless enough, and Silver Spear should also be on guard. The specifics still depend on the outcome of the event.”

However, Anduin didn't intend to get involved in these messy affairs. He just wanted to be a quiet bystander.

On the other side, Claremont, after busying himself for an entire day, didn't return to Zone One again. However, the black market he managed was also the main base of the 'West German Advancement Society.'

Speaking of which, as Silver Spear's main partner, Claremont really had a lot to do. Not only did he have to help manage the black market and Zone One, but he also had to lead the civilian organization 'West German Advancement Society,' and he also had to work hard to manage his own businesses.

So, it was no wonder Silver Spear wasn't willing to absorb him into the club and make him an official Silver Spear, because Claremont's abilities were indeed too strong. This guy was not only sophisticated but also had excellent management skills.

In the eyes of his employees, he was a dignified and considerate boss, and in the eyes of Silver Spear, he was a capable manager who could handle multiple affairs with ease.

In the next two days, nothing special happened at the breeding base, Claremont's place, or Silver Spear headquarters.

Claremont had no intention of going to Zone One these days, either managing his shops or dealing with black market and West German Advancement Society affairs.

On the contrary, Anduin actually received invitations from Minister Peter and Director Andrei one after another, inviting him to meet at the Ministry of Magic.

“This is interesting. This Director Andrei actually issued an invitation immediately after Peter sent me one. I wouldn't think this is a coincidence. Does this mean that Director Andrei has been paying attention to Minister Peter all along?”

Anduin looked at the two invitations in his hand with interest. However, he could take this opportunity to thoroughly investigate these two people.

Thinking of this, Anduin didn't delay. After tidying up his luggage slightly, he set off for the German Ministry of Magic.

And the person who greeted him again was actually the witch at the front desk, Fusha Hui.

“Mr. Wilson, I didn't expect to see you again. The music box you gave me last time was really great. Everyone in the department is so envious.” Fusha Hui's attitude became even more enthusiastic when she saw Anduin again.

“I'm also very happy to see you again. I haven't seen you in a few days. I wonder if you've been doing well?” Anduin handed Peter's invitation to the other party while making polite conversation.

“Hey, don't even mention it. The number of people protesting at the Ministry of Magic has been increasing recently.” Fusha Hui sighed helplessly.

“Are they the same people who are causing trouble at the Department of Magical Transportation? You don't think of a way to manage them, letting them break in is not good for administrative efficiency.”

Anduin glanced left and right and indeed found many groups of wizards. Some of these people were distributing leaflets to passersby, and some were holding banners and shouting loudly.

There were representatives of East Germany, representatives of West Germany, and now there were even many mixed groups that clearly expressed their opposition to the split. He even saw many goblins appearing here, which was a very magical thing.

Although these people didn't do anything out of line except distribute leaflets and protest, they were still somewhat unsightly. They had almost filled the hall of the Ministry of Magic, and I don't know what Minister Peter was thinking, actually not sending anyone to drive these guys away.

“These days are even more troublesome than before.” Fusha Hui complained while taking Anduin's documents. “Two days ago, the 'Department of International Magical Cooperation' also began to divide its offices under the order of Minister Peter. Of course, this is currently limited to the 'International Magical Trade Standards Association' department.”

“But this department manages all domestic merchants and trade, so recently, in addition to ordinary people, many merchants have also come to protest.”

“After all, if the new policy is implemented, different merchants must determine whether they are East German merchants or West German merchants and apply for the corresponding 'business license,' which means they may not be able to do business with 'the other side' in the future.”

“Although merchants between East and West Germany were already in a state of not interfering with each other, that was just an unspoken rule. Now the department is going to directly issue them explicit regulations, which is unacceptable to many business owners. Some individual merchants are even extremely resistant.”

“The goblins of Gringotts are the most active in this regard. Although their bank is built on the East Duden Tower side, it has never distinguished between East and West Germany. They are unwilling to spend money to build another bank in West Germany.”

Speaking of this, Fusha Hui seemed to realize something and immediately looked at Anduin. “By the way, Mr. Wilson, you seem to be here in Germany to do business too, so you have to be careful. Now the 'International Magical Trade Standards Association' is simply a mess.”