LIGHTNOVELWORLD Chapter 44: Chapter 44
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In Black Manor, Cole was used to the noise of several children when he woke up in the morning. Now, it was suddenly quiet, and Cole felt a little uncomfortable with it. Meera, having nothing to worry about with her children, indulged in her own research during her free time. During this period, a potion suddenly appeared in Knockturn Alley.
The wolfsbane potion is said to be taken a week before the full moon, allowing a werewolf to remain sane even after transforming into a giant wolf on a full moon night. As soon as the potion appeared, it caused a sensation in Knockturn Alley. It is known that there are many werewolves in a place as seedy as Knockturn Alley. Every year, the Ministry of Magic suffers from headaches due to werewolf attacks on nights of the full moon. Attacks occur one after another and remain unresolved.
The sudden appearance of the wolfsbane potion was good news for werewolf wizards. They no longer had to let their families tie themselves up with chains on the night of the full moon. It was uncertain which dark wizard accidentally discovered it while preparing the potion, but Cole was very interested in it. Wright was ordered to find the man, but he did not expect that this dark wizard would be so cunning that the Black family's wizard team never succeeded in capturing him.
However, Wright did not return empty-handed, as more than a dozen tubes of wolfsbane potion appeared in Meera's laboratory. Now, with Meera developing the formula for the wolfsbane potion, the Black family would have another formula to profit from. But Cole's ultimate goal was not just to make money; he intended to use the wolfsbane potion to recruit werewolves. The combat effectiveness of werewolf wizards is formidable.
It is known that one-on-one, Aurors may not be able to defeat a werewolf. The giant wolf's magic resistance is surprisingly high, coupled with its extremely fast speed, making it very dangerous even for adult wizards. Wolfsbane potion can keep the werewolf sane while transforming, making the werewolf even more powerful. As long as wolfsbane potion can be produced in large quantities, Cole was confident that the Black family would be able to recruit werewolf wizards.
Cole was sitting idle on the sofa in the study room when a knock on the door interrupted his thoughts. "Enter," he said. The door opened, and Wright came in, standing aside. Facing Cole's questioning eyes, Wright said, "Master, the land issue has been settled, but the price is a bit high. It has been reported to the Ministry of Magic, and the registration of the broom company has been completed."
"Okay, everything is going as planned. We will launch the first-generation Dark Star broomstick and send samples to each Quidditch team. The shops in Diagon Alley will also be opened, allowing wizards to experience it for free for a week."
Cole's plan was to build a brand name in the wizarding world first and conduct a series of activities to let wizards experience the excellence of the product, then seize the market. The land Wright bought was intended for Cole to build his own Quidditch pitch, and the location was well-chosen. It was right next to the Avery Family Stadium. Cole remembered how little Avery had offended him before. If Avery dared to act as Dumbledore's vanguard against the Black family, he would have to pay the price.
There was no reason to take action against the Avery family head-on, but Cole believed that with normal business methods, the Avery family would not remain calm if they lost their source of gold galleons. As for the high price, this was not a concern for Cole. The initial investment was necessary, and the subsequent benefits were the top priority. Reporting to the Ministry of Magic was just procedural. Land ownership in the wizarding world is very similar to that in the Muggle world: private land is sacred and inviolable.
Cole cannot plunder other people's land at will, only through normal transactions. The Ministry of Magic does not manage these private lands, but only records ownership of the land. The piece of land Cole bought was acquired from a small wizard family. Without much thought, Cole sent someone to ask, and they agreed directly. After all, not everyone can refuse the shining gold Galleons, and of course, the reputation of the Black family plays a part.
"Is there anything else?" When Cole saw that Wright was still there, he knew something must have happened when he went to the Ministry of Magic. "Master, that old guy Fudge asked if the Black family needs help. He offered some convenience." Cole sneered, thinking Fudge is like a pig that pounces on money when he smells it. "Our Lord Minister still can't see the situation clearly. Doesn't he know that if it weren't for Dumbledore's sake, he would end up lying on the street the next day?"
What Cole said was true. Fudge himself was not outstanding in ability, yet some people praised him for being the Minister of Magic. However, our minister is still very proud and feels that his achievements today are all due to himself. In these years, the pure-blood family has always looked out for the principal's face and not caused trouble. Of course, it is also for the development of the family to win over him appropriately. Unexpectedly, Fudge's appetite increased.
"It's not just the beginning now. When I first came back, I didn't have the foundation to properly win over Fudge. Now it's not that easy for him to want to usurp resources from my Black family." Cole is too lazy to pay attention now, otherwise, he wouldn't send Wright to handle the matter. "Since our minister is so free, let's find something for him to do, understand Wright?"
When Wright saw his master Cole's smile, he already understood. "Yes, Master. Those guys in Knockturn Alley have been holding back for a long time. It's time to let them out and make a big fuss. Fudge will be in the newspapers soon." Cole nodded, very satisfied with Wright's intelligence, and continued, "It is the Minister's responsibility to maintain the stability and harmony of the wizarding world."
"Of course, as a member of the wizarding world, our family must also contribute to the stability and harmony of the wizarding world." "Of course, outsiders don't need to know this. Who says I'm indifferent to fame and fortune?" Cole's tone made Wright laugh. When it comes to being indifferent to fame and fortune, who can compare to the Black family?
The next day, Diagon Alley was peaceful and harmonious. However, the wizard who came out of it was attacked in the wild. Many people were injured and their finances were robbed. There was even a male wizard who was stripped naked and hung from a tree. The Aurors only let him down after a newspaper reporter went to see him. At the same time, werewolf attacks on camps also occurred in various places. St. Mungo's Hospital was full of people, and its turnover increased significantly.
The Ministry of Magic also received numerous letters of complaint, and Minister Fudge spoke in front of reporters. "Strictly crack down on criminal wizards. The stability and harmony of the wizarding world cannot be doubted. We call on wizards to believe that the Ministry of Magic can handle the attacks." The Minister of Magic's speech was inspiring, and Fudge's firm eyes convinced many wizards. However, an official from the Ministry of Magic said that there have been constant sounds of smashing in the minister's office in the past two days.
Officials from the Ministry of Magic agreed that Minister Fudge was under a lot of pressure, but they also said that there was nothing they could do. They were only clerks, not Aurors.