#849 - Buy now!

Under Fudge's 'forceful persuasion,' Scrimgeour had no choice but to accept the proposal.

Afterward, Anduin discussed the follow-up matters of the Azkaban breakout with the others, including upcoming interviews, patrol routes for the Auror headquarters, key areas of alert, shift schedules, security for important figures, and even a preliminary plan for bounties.

Amelia and Scrimgeour were both highly professional commanders, and Fudge was a master of propaganda, so it didn't take long for them to finalize a preliminary plan.

Soon, the four of them began to utilize their respective strengths, directing their subordinates to execute the plan. Due to the urgency of the situation, everyone's efficiency was remarkably high.

Before long, an emergency announcement about Azkaban spread throughout the British wizarding world. Newspapers, magical radio, and magical broadcasts all reported the incident simultaneously.

Unsurprisingly, a large number of wizards were immediately panicked by the news. A dozen Death Eaters escaping from Azkaban?

If only one or two Death Eaters had escaped, people might have treated it as an amusing anecdote, but a dozen Death Eaters escaping at the same time? Was their safety still guaranteed?

Subsequently, a series of disturbances broke out in densely populated areas as people desperately tried to rush home, fearing they would be alone and fall victim to the Death Eaters.

The psychological trauma those Death Eaters had inflicted on them was simply unforgettable, and a mere decade or so was not enough to erase it.

At the same time, some wizards even tried to cause trouble, such as taking advantage of the commotion to steal from shops, or hidden dark wizards who admired or were connected to the Death Eaters trying to stir up mischief.

Fortunately, Anduin and Amelia had anticipated this situation and arranged for a large number of Ministry of Magic employees to go to gathering areas like Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade to maintain order before releasing the news.

This ensured that no serious riots would occur, and those who wanted to take advantage of the situation could be identified, recorded, and even arrested on the spot.

In reality, such disturbances only began to appear briefly, and mostly in areas exposed to magical radio broadcasts, such as pubs in gathering areas.

Because in magical radio, the news was disseminated sequentially, so everyone was initially startled by the words spoken by the news anchor at the beginning.

As the event slowly unfolded, everyone gradually calmed down and gained a clear understanding of the whole story.

"What… it turns out these Death Eaters were caught by the Aurors and Mr. Wilson as soon as they escaped, and seven of them were taken care of at once?"

"I know Little Billy who was attacked! I used to live in the north, and I often went to his bar for a drink! I know that guy very well; he's just a novice when it comes to casting spells!"

"So he was able to escape unscathed from an attack by a dozen Death Eaters? Look how happy he is in the interview, as if the previous attack never happened!"

"Wasn't it the protective gear from Silver Spark Trading that saved his life? Those protective accessories not only automatically activate a protective shield when facing magical attacks, but also immediately alert the Ministry of Magic after activation. They're so smart!"

"Yes, yes, yes, I bought one before, but because these magical accessories are rarely used, my wife always complained that I was wasting money, so I only wore it a few times and then stopped. I didn't expect it to be so powerful! I have to put it on quickly."

"No wonder, I was wondering how Mr. Wilson and the Aurors arrived so quickly. It turns out it was because of the alarm. Doesn't that mean that as long as we have this protective accessory, we don't have to be afraid of Death Eater attacks?"

"Idiot! That thing can only protect against ordinary magic, it's useless against the Unforgivable Curses!"

"It's still better than being unarmed, or rather, only having a wand in your hand. Are you confident in facing those Death Eaters head-on?"

After learning enough details, a large number of wizards gradually calmed down, followed by discussions about the incident.

Many wizards, after learning that nearly half of the Death Eaters had been eliminated as soon as they escaped, immediately reduced their fear. Some even jokingly ridiculed the escapees.

At the same time, everyone was shocked by the speed of the Ministry of Magic Aurors' response. Although many of them had reported to the police before, very few had actually issued an alarm due to an emergency.

In the past, if someone lost something, or if someone in their family was in danger, the employees at the dispatch center would chat with them for a while, understand and confirm the urgency of the situation before dispatching the corresponding Aurors to assist.

Although the speed was not slow, it was at least within everyone's psychological range.

But today, the Aurors truly demonstrated what it meant to be swift and relentless. The Ministry of Magic responded as soon as the breakout occurred, and the Death Eaters encountered the Aurors' obstruction perhaps only a dozen minutes after escaping.

This greatly increased everyone's trust in the Ministry of Magic and the reliability of the Aurors. A dozen Death Eaters escaped and attacked a wizarding community, yet the public suffered zero casualties. How much effort did these Aurors put in? For a moment, everyone couldn't help but let their imaginations run wild.

In addition, the experiences of Little Billy and the others also amazed everyone. They were able to hold out until the Aurors arrived with just the Silver Spark Charms on their bodies. To be honest, no one really knew if they were lucky or if the quality of the Silver Spark Charms was good.

After the main news broadcast, the magical radio station also broadcasted interviews with Little Billy and the others. Their words in front of the camera about staying put at the time further enhanced the Silver Spark Charms' reputation for safety.

At this time, many people blindly believed that perhaps as long as they had the protective charm from Silver Spark Trading, it meant they were safe.

With this in mind, wizards quickly began to take action. They slowly left the bars and cafes and headed straight for Silver Spark Trading without looking back.

Although these Death Eaters had been humiliated by the Aurors for a while, there were still a dozen of them at large. Didn't the radio say so?

Except for a few Death Eaters who had been confirmed to have left the UK, the whereabouts of the others had not been fully determined. The Ministry of Magic had even issued high bounties for these Death Eaters, indicating that danger still existed.

Therefore, a thought appeared in the minds of these wizards: quickly buy one, or even several, protective charms to save their lives. After all, no one could guarantee that they wouldn't be unlucky enough to run into a Death Eater.

Some even had small calculations in their hearts, which was to buy more Silver Spark Charms, and then wait until Silver Spark Trading was in short supply later and sell them at a high price.

It can be said that the profession of scalper is not lacking in any country, as long as there is profit to be made.