Harry Potter: Using science to be IMMORTAL

"Magical resurgence?"

This was the first time Dumbledore had heard of this term.

Murphy briefly explained, "The Oath must have lowered the world's magical level, right? That means the magical level was higher in the past. Now that the Oath is gradually breaking, and the level is recovering, isn't that a resurgence of magic?"

"Quite apt," Dumbledore commented, then sighed, "I've heard that magical disasters have begun to appear in many places."

He wanted to say that Murphy's actions had caused this, but arguing about it now was pointless. Murphy might have been a catalyst, but he had ignited something that, even if Murphy were to suddenly die, the process of "magical resurgence" would likely be difficult to stop.

"Indeed, the frequency and scale of magical disasters are increasing. Moreover, the resurgence of magic is also effective on those magical creatures, making them stronger and seemingly more aggressive…"

"I heard you formed a Muggle troop," Dumbledore said, "Is that true?"

"Yes," Murphy nodded, "But it's still not mature enough. There have been several casualties already."

"Do you need my help?" Dumbledore asked.

"Not at the moment," Murphy said, "Though there are some troubles, they can all be resolved."

If a machine gun can't handle a Chimera, why not use a tank? If bullets can be enchanted, why not cannon shells?

As long as the development of his magical technology outpaces the speed of magical resurgence, he could keep the disasters it brings under control.

However, maintaining such suppression is a race against time and quite challenging, especially when there are many who hinder his progress.

"By the way, Professor, I heard your trip to France wasn't very smooth?" Murphy said, "Did they curse me?"

"I'm not sure," Dumbledore smiled, "My French isn't very good, and their curses are too roundabout, sometimes it's hard for me to understand their humor."

"But they have some complaints about your recent actions."

"Oh? Like what?"

"You've involved Muggles in wizarding affairs, making them feel like you're siding with Muggles. Some think you're like the Second Salem, planning to use Muggle power to exterminate wizards."

"Er..." Murphy was speechless for a moment, "Someone believes such a ludicrous claim?"

"Of course, not everyone finds it reasonable. About half think, seeing Grindelwald speaking for you, that you're actually a wizarding supremacist."

"…"

Murphy sighed, "Alright, let them be. Is anyone preparing for war?"

"Certainly, there are many in the American Magical Congress who support this view. But they're far away and seem not to be planning to act just yet."

"The International Confederation of Wizards is now stricter about the International Statute of Secrecy, but only in name. I guess they want to distance themselves from you. However, I've received many messages that quite a few wizards want to follow your footsteps, planning to make a fortune."

"Ugh." Murphy clicked his tongue, neither of which was good news.

The former increased the environmental pressure he faced, while the latter directly added many uncontrollable competitors.

"What do you plan to do?" Dumbledore asked.

Murphy pondered for a while, "As for the Confederation, naturally, it's necessary to divide them, preventing a united front. As for the opportunists… damn it, daring to compete with me for business, huh, dream on!"

"But if you act against them, even fewer will support you," Dumbledore reminded.

"Why would I act against them? They're conducting illegal business. I'll just report them, right?"

"???"

Two months later, in the summer of '96, the Wizarding Confederation suddenly announced the establishment of the "Wizards' Guild."

This trade organization aimed to manage and regulate the trade activities of wizards within the Confederation.

Any wizard, individual, or organization from any country could apply to join the Wizards' Guild and, upon joining, also obtain "Wizarding Confederation Citizenship."

And, according to the Wizarding Confederation Constitution, "Any violation of the rights of Confederation citizens, regardless of where it occurs, will be met with the full force of the Confederation."

In other words, this was an unlimited extraterritorial right, legally granting the Confederation the power to enforce its laws anywhere in the world.

Simultaneously, a sweeping "Justice Sanction" operation stirred both the Muggle and wizarding worlds.

Murphy, using various means including market research and monitoring Muggle communication networks, identified those trying to imitate him and began a furious campaign of reporting.

The crimes of those wizards selling potions without joining the Wizards' Guild and accepting its management were listed clearly, then published in newspapers, delivered to their respective Ministries of Magic, and even thrown onto the desks of Aurors through broken windows.

For a time, Ministries of Magic worldwide were compelled to act against their own citizens attempting to violate the Statute of Secrecy.

With such detailed reports as leverage, the opportunists could hardly hide their secrets.

In just one month, over thirty wizards were tried, and millions of Galleons confiscated.

This spurred the Ministries of Magic into an even more frenzied purge of opportunistic wizards.

The International Confederation of Wizards also took vigorous action, urging compliance.

Murphy, far away in England, unable to reach directly or overcome the opposition, but if Murphy couldn't handle the big fish, could he not deal with these small fries?

Wizards worldwide faced crackdowns, no longer able to quietly profit from the shadows.

Then, a Danish wizard ran to England, declared his joining of the Wizards' Guild, and became a Wizarding Confederation citizen.

The next day, when Danish Aurors raided his illegal potion workshop intending to arrest him, he activated an alarm.

Immediately, ten British Aurors and twenty Watchers descended from the sky and engaged the Danish Aurors in a fierce battle.

Outnumbered, the Danish Aurors quickly lost and were taken away by the British, along with the contraband.

Two days later, it was said that the Danish wizard became a Muggle potion distributor, selling diluted potions from the Umbrella Corporation to Muggles, earning a 10% commission on each potion, netting a thousand Galleons a day.

At that moment, wizards worldwide had an epiphany.

Was it better to clash head-on with the Ministries of Magic, the International Confederation of Wizards, and Murphy, betting on a one-in-a-million chance to become the next Murphy?

Or was it wiser to cling to Murphy's coattails and share in his success?

The correct answer was marked clear.

And you still can't solve this problem?

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