#500 - Political sense (asking for monthly recommendation ticket)

“Anduin, your generosity is truly eye-opening, but I sincerely hope that you can set up your business in East and West Germany separately.” Facing the excited Anduin, Pitt's tone immediately changed from official business to gentle sincerity.

“Oh? May I know why?” Anduin noticed the sudden change in the other party's attitude and looked at Pitt curiously.

“It's like this, if East and West Germany can get your distribution contract during this period, it means that international wizards have confidence in the German business community. This is a great and encouraging thing for most local wizards.”

“So I implore you to invest in East and West Germany separately. Although this is just a small wish of mine, I admit that there is some selfishness in it, but it is also for the sake of the overall situation in Germany.” At this time, Pitt's expression and eyes revealed sincerity, as if hoping to move Anduin with sincerity.

If Anduin were really a businessman here to do business, facing the Minister of Magic of a country speaking to him in such a posture and being so sincere, he might have agreed on the spot.

But unfortunately, Anduin is not. How could he not know what Pitt was planning? This was just a show of weakness.

He deliberately put himself in a weak position, wanting to put Anduin on the spot, making it seem like he was bullying him if he didn't agree.

However, Anduin still admired this Pitt, or rather, Kim Phiher. This guy's acting skills were superb. If he hadn't known the other party's details in advance, he wouldn't have been able to see through the trick.

No wonder this guy was able to climb all the way to the position of Minister of Magic. Compared to his ability to bend and stretch, Clemont was not even in the same league.

“Your breadth of mind impresses me.” Anduin naturally couldn't agree on the spot, but he couldn't refuse the other party's face either. “I must admit that I am tempted, but I am very sorry that I still cannot give you a clear answer now. I still have to consider it carefully.”

“It doesn't matter…” Pitt was not angry after hearing Anduin's refusal. “After all, you are shouldering such a large family business. It is still necessary to be cautious. However, I can promise you in advance that as long as you are willing to invest in both Germanys separately, the Ministry of Magic will definitely do its best to protect your interests from infringement, and can also give you some tax benefits.”

“Is that so? Hearing you say that, I am becoming more and more tempted.” Anduin also showed an interested expression on his face. “How about this, I can also promise you that I will make a final decision in a week at the earliest and half a month at the latest.”

“Okay, then I hope to hear good news from you or Clemont.” Pitt said, then smiled and got up, personally seeing Anduin out of the office.

As soon as Anduin left, Pitt's expression suddenly turned gloomy. “This little guy is even more difficult to deal with than Clemont said. He is unwilling to give a definite answer until the end.”

“Moreover, I don't know if this Anduin has intervened in the club's failure in the UK. Not to mention this guy's strength, but he is thoughtful, the alchemy equipment he produces has extremely strong effects, and he started out by cooperating with the British Ministry of Magic. Maybe he will ruin things in the end. I still have to ask Thunderbird about it at the next Long Spear meeting.”

When Anduin was communicating with Pitt, he didn't really put much thought into talking about business. Little did he know that Pitt was the same. In fact, he had always been brooding over the failure of the British branch.

This meeting with Anduin was actually his test. After the initial confrontation, Pitt clearly felt that this young wizard was not as simple as he seemed on the surface.

But before he could think about it for long, the door of his office was knocked again. It turned out that Michelle, the Director of the Department of Magical Accidents and Catastrophes, who had left earlier, had returned.

“How was it? Did you talk to that Anduin smoothly? I happened to run into him when he left. He seemed to be in a good mood.” Michelle asked immediately after entering the room.

Pitt nodded faintly after hearing this, then hesitated and shook his head. “The process was still very harmonious, but as for the result… I can only say that this Anduin is not as simple as we imagined. He is a very difficult guy. If you meet him in the future, don't treat him like a child.”

“Oh? I didn't expect you to give him such a high evaluation, but no matter what, he is just a businessman. No matter what, we won't suffer.” Michelle didn't care about Pitt's warning.

“That's the principle.” Pitt responded, then looked at the other party specifically. “By the way, did that Anduin leave the Ministry of Magic directly after leaving the office?”

“Uh… it doesn't seem so. Looking at the direction he was moving, it seems like he went to the Department of Magical Law Enforcement.” Michelle was stunned for a moment and then immediately recalled.

“Went to the Department of Magical Law Enforcement?” Pitt narrowed his eyes gloomily upon hearing this. “This kid is indeed not simple. It seems that he has found out that Andre is fighting against us.”

“What? You mean… that Anduin went to find Andre?”

“Heh, besides this reason, what else could this kid be going to the Department of Magical Law Enforcement for? No wonder he specifically asked me before who would become the minister on the other side after the split.”

“Then Anduin went to the Department of Magical Law Enforcement to find Andre, could it be for?” Michelle also reacted at this time and thought of something.

“To hedge his bets, what else could it be for? First curry favor with me, then build a good relationship with Andre, so that no matter what the situation in the German Ministry of Magic is, he won't suffer. This little bastard has made a good plan.” Pitt snorted coldly, thinking that he had seen through Anduin's thoughts.

Then Pitt looked at Michelle again, “Speaking of Andre, have you talked to him? What was his reply?”

“I went. I told him everything clearly. As long as he no longer fights against us and turns to support our separation bill, we will fully support him to become the Minister of the East German Ministry of Magic. But that guy is just stubborn and didn't react at all to my kind advice. He almost fought with me later.” Michelle cursed angrily as she thought of this.

“This is expected. I just asked you to go to test him.” Pitt sneered, “It would be most troublesome if he agreed to this. That would mean that a new helper or staff member has appeared behind him. Now that he is showing this situation is safer for us.”

“But… now Kuller's reaction is also a bit agitated. Will he directly lean towards Andre's side?” Michelle asked worriedly, recalling Kuller's expression earlier.

“Haha, you are really naive.” Pitt chuckled as he looked at Michelle in front of him. “Didn't you see it? That guy is just using the topic to make a fuss.”

“That's right, Kuller was very angry before, that's true, but an old fritter like him is not a fool. He knows that no matter how much he makes trouble, the decree will not be easily revoked, so he is making so much trouble with us. In addition to venting his anger, he is more seeking compensation.”

“Otherwise, why would he have to come to the office to talk nonsense with us? Wouldn't it be over if he directly went to the newspaper to publish articles condemning us? And that guy has a good network, he can call on a few more people and completely make things bigger.”

“Seeking compensation? Then according to you, should we respond to him?” Michelle looked at Pitt in confusion. Although he had been the Deputy Director of the Department of Magical Accidents and Catastrophes many years ago, his political sense of smell was still not as good as the person in front of him.

“Compensation is natural, otherwise he would really do what I said before, and not only compensate, it is best to take the opportunity to pull him to our side. I plan to formally promise him the position of Minister of the East German Ministry of Magic.” Pitt sneered cunningly.

“So that's how it is. The Minister of Magic position promised to Andre is just a test. On the contrary, Kuller is the one we should really win over? Then I had such an unpleasant quarrel with him before, will it…” Michelle looked at Pitt tangledly.

“No, he is not a child. Do you think he is really naive just because I scolded him for being naive? Do you believe that as long as he reaches a tacit understanding with us, this old guy can turn around and put his arms around your shoulders, putting everything before behind him.” Pitt looked at Michelle, thinking that Kuller was indeed not naive, but you were a little bit.

“You people, your hearts are really dirty, even that young Anduin.” Michelle shook her head speechlessly, then frowned and looked at Pitt. “But what should we do with Andre? That guy is not easy to get along with. If we push him too hard, he might fight us.”

Thinking of this, Michelle seemed to have a good idea, “Otherwise, let's strike first and just kill him…”

Michelle raised her hand and gestured on her neck, then grimaced and slashed hard.

“Is your brain full of shit?” Pitt couldn't help but roll his eyes at the other party. “Do you know how much trouble it would cause us to assassinate a Director of the Ministry of Magic, how much uncertainty it would add to the bill, and facing a senior Auror, who can guarantee that he can be killed without leaking any news? Are you going?”

“I naturally meizheg… that Thunderbird who gave me the promotion exam that day is quite suitable.” Michelle retorted bluntly, “That guy's strength is simply unimaginable. If he takes action…”

“If he takes action…” Pitt immediately took over Michelle's words, “Andre is indeed dead, but that Thunderbird guy will also burn half of Berlin to ashes by the way. Is that what you want to see?”