Chapter 90 The Serious Problem of Unemployment

At Malfoy Manor, house-elves have placed a bunch of letters and newspapers from different places on the table.

Lucius Malfoy glanced at it casually, picked up a few more important ones, picked them up and looked at them, and said to Daniel Black, who came to visit early in the morning: "Siris is really a blockbuster!" ”

"He's always acted more unexpectedly." Daniel replied, "I would have liked Fudge to jump around for a while longer and help me get my attention in front of the stage, but it doesn't matter, and now that the people are clamoring for him to step down, I think I can take advantage of it." ”

"How?" Lucius instantly asked, "Do you have a good candidate for the Minister of Magic?" ”

"The British government is interested in Kingsley Shackle." Daniel's tone was very flat, as if he were talking about a very ordinary thing.

But Lucius Malfoy was really taken aback: "Kingsley of the Shacklell family is actually from the British government?" ”

Daniel nodded silently.

This deeply buried dark chess, if it weren't for Mycroft's casual mention this time, even Daniel wouldn't have guessed it.

At the same time, Daniel once again confirmed a guess in his mind: the British government had a plan for the wizarding world.

Therefore, if it weren't for himself to disturb the water in this pool, there would be other people who would infiltrate and assimilate the wizarding world in different ways.

Because Kingsley Shackle is not an ordinary character, he is a core member of the Order of the Phoenix in the plot where Daniel has been butterflyed, and he is the Minister of Magic who successfully ascended to the throne after the Savior defeated Voldemort [Note 1].

Even if you don't care about the plot, just say that now, he is not an ordinary wizard from an ordinary wizard family.

The Schalke family he was born in, but back then, like the Malfoy family, it was listed as the Divine Twenty-Eight Clans, an ancient, high-ranking pure-blood wizard family, but it has only gradually declined in recent years.

As for Kingsley Shackle, the current head of the Shacklele family, he has been missing since he graduated from Hogwarts. There was a grapevine from the Ministry of Magic that said, 'He was sent undercover to the British Muggle Prime Minister'.

But in fact, in the eyes of wizards who generally looked down on Muggles at the time, going undercover with Muggles was equivalent to banishing them from the power center of the Ministry of Magic.

Therefore, Lucius never cared about such a 'little person' of a declining pure-blood family.

However, the Muggle government wanted him to be the next Minister of Magic.

This means, then, that this mysterious and low-key Shackel must have been connected with the Muggle government a long time ago, perhaps even before Malfoy, and even very trusted.

These things, just a few words, had already gone through Lucius's mind.

Then, he raised his head in surprise and asked with a little hesitation, "How could you ...... Suddenly leaking information from the Muggle side to me? ”

"I knew it." Hearing such a sentence, Daniel laughed instead.

He feigned surprise and said, "Lucius, what about you...... Do you already see me as someone from the British government? ”

"Isn't it?" Lucius Malfoy asked directly.

He looked quite emotional, because in a short period of time, the relationship between the two people has changed again and again.

From 'the only heir of the declining mother's family of his wife who needs his help and support' to 'an ally of the wizarding world with the same status and interests as himself', then to 'a Muggle door, a contact between wizards and Muggles', and finally 'an undercover agent sent by the British government to the wizarding world'.

Daniel Blake's impression in Lucius Malfoy's mind is also constantly being updated.

Fortunately, Lucius was soberly aware that the interests of the two were always the same, so he did not open his mouth to pierce the thin layer of paper.

But now, the other party seems to be interested in confessing, and he naturally will not pretend to be ignorant.

"You've been promoting the fusion of Muggles and wizarding worlds, and I'm not stupid, I can always guess something."

Lucius Malfoy confessed: "In fact, it is not surprising that the British government has made such a move. I had expected that. But what can I do? Headmaster Dumbledley's position to protect Muggles, I can't do it, the Gryffindors have a very bad relationship with me; The Dark Lord, who has a consistent position, has cut his soul apart...... Can I just sit and die? If it were just me, I wouldn't be able to compromise in this life, but I still have Xiaolong......"

Lucius paused slightly, a flash of warmth flashed on his face, and he said helplessly: "I still have Xiaolong and Sissi, I must let the Malfoy family always stand on the highest place to protect them from having a happy life." ”

When he said this, he didn't know what was in mind, and his face suddenly showed a little disgust, and he said in a bad tone: "However, even if I cooperate with Muggles, I will not allow the Malfoy family blood to be confused in my life." ”

Daniel almost laughed at his own brain supply, "You're thinking too far ahead, Xiaolong isn't even ten years old." ”

"People always want to think long-term, not just look at immediate interests."

Lucius also realized that he had said something wrong, and hurriedly added another serious sentence.

"Okay, okay!" Daniel didn't want to argue with him about this.

He leaned back on the couch and continued, "Yes, I have been promoting the fusion of Muggles and wizards, but that's because I think it's good for the wizarding world. Don't you feel the bloodline that you care about? Is Diagon Alley, where Muggles and wizards get along, more prosperous, more vibrant, and more progressive? Wizards can integrate into the whole society, and there is no need to force themselves to be an island in the center of the world. But this kind of long-term self-isolation, even if it is not destroyed by external forces in the end, will make self-destruction disappear, and I don't want to see such a bleak end for Alphad's hometown. ”

"You don't have to explain. It's a foregone conclusion that you've made it all happen, and I've negotiated cooperation with the government. As much as I don't like these Muggles, I wouldn't blame you for the concealment, given that the pros outweigh the cons. Lucius said quickly.

Then, he looked at the other party calmly, and said lightly: "So, dear Daniel, I don't think there is any need to explain and discuss this matter. ”

"No, it's not." A hint of worry flashed in Daniel's blue eyes.

As he pondered, he hesitated to say his thoughts: "Although the fusion of Muggles and wizards is inevitable, it is completely in accordance with McCroft's intentions, gradually dismantling the rule of the Ministry of Magic over wizards, and finally, making wizards belong to the British government...... I don't agree with that again. ”

"You're so conflicted." Lucius Malfoy showed an expression that was almost stunned, and he pretended to be humble and asked, "Then what do you mean?" ”

"Gotta leave some power for the wizards."

Daniel uttered the sentence almost with caution.

"You're asking for your own trouble." Lucius laughed at once, and criticized almost without the slightest hesitation.

He looked at Daniel with a twinkle in his eyes and repeated, "Daniel, you're really asking for your own trouble. Either you're on the wizard's side, or you're on the Muggle side, and you're going to be on the right side of the story? This is not a game! But in real life, the end of the grass on the wall will not be too good. Don't you know this? ”

"Perhaps...... You'll think I'm hypocritical. Daniel said a little tiredly, "It was already over." ”

His speech began to slow down, his expression seemed to be a little distracted, and he seemed to be recalling: "After we joined forces to persuade and win over a large number of ancient nobles in the wizarding world, after the people adapted to the life of merging with Muggles, after Fudge stepped down and replaced him with the British government's preferred Shackle, as long as I stopped paying attention to it and let the British government follow the trend and rein in the wizarding world, I would have been able to retire successfully......"

"But, Lucius, who will protect the legitimate rights and interests of wizards in the future?"

Lucius laughed almost sarcastically, "Merlin, Daniel, you actually told me about the rights of wizards? After you tried to get a way to promote the British government's initiative, you actually ...... Actually discuss the rights and interests of wizards with me in turn? ”

"Alphad is a wizard, and I'm half a wizard." Daniel pursed his lips and replied to him more seriously, "Lucius, I have to admit that my attitude towards the wizarding world at the beginning may ...... Not so seriously. However, during this time, whether it was the changes I brought about, or the future development of the wizarding world, I did it with the idea of 'hoping that the wizarding world will be better'. If the wizarding world does not merge with Muggles, sooner or later there will be greater conflicts. But the wizarding world cannot be completely attributed to Muggles without any preparation, and may be used, deceived, and used as weapons......"

Lucius fell silent for a moment.

Immediately after, a fleeting look of relief suddenly flashed across his face.

In the middle of the ring, he suddenly stood up, walked over, and then, leaning down, hugged Daniel heavily.

This arrogant pure-blood nobleman said in an extremely rare sincere tone: "This time, I finally really believe in ......"

He looked up and gave Daniel a genuine smile, "I'm sure you're not all Muggles." I have to thank you for living up to my trust. ”

Then, he sat down again, and regained his previous calm expression: "Tell me what you want to do?" ”

Daniel smiled a little embarrassedly and replied, "Kingsley Shackle is a good wizard, but his relationship with the British government is unknown, and I can't trust him." ”

He hesitated, then tentatively asked, "What do you think of Sirius?" ”

"What?" Lucius looked over in rare surprise, "Sirius, what's wrong with him?" Merlin ......"

He thought of a possibility and cried out in astonishment: "You want to nominate him as a minister?" That's a ...... Whimsy. ”

"Even if the wizarding world and Muggles eventually merge, the process will take at least ten or twenty years. At this transitional stage, the Ministry of Magic cannot fall, even if it is subordinate to the British government, but there must be a leader who fights for the rights and interests of wizards to negotiate with the British government. Sirius ...... Although he is a little grumpy, he is absolutely fine......"

Daniel smiled optimistically and said, "But it's no problem to find a few more stable deputy ministers." You see how many fudges he counted yesterday, and his mouth was so neat. ”

"I don't know how neat he is, I just know that he has absolutely no other purpose in mind. He just wanted to scold and vent his dissatisfaction. Lucius replied blankly, and then asked with a complicated expression, "Have you talked to him?" He agreed? ”

"I didn't say it, but ...... Gryffindor! Daniel said with great confidence: "As long as you fool around in righteousness and tout it well, it's no problem." What's more, as long as you don't object to it, Headmaster Dumbledore's Order of the Phoenix should also choose to support him, and I will help him with a lot of publicity, with the current mess of the Ministry of Magic, it is still easy to get on the throne. ”

"When he comes to power, I really don't see any hope in the wizarding world. Lucius pretended to exclaim.

But if you think about it, as far as the wizarding world is concerned, Sirius was born in the Slytherin family, graduated from Gryffindor, and his once unflattering background has now become a natural advantage.

The relationship between Muggles and wizards, thanks to Daniel Black, Sirius did not reject Muggles, but his attitude towards joining the British government was always average.

If he can become the Minister of Magic, he can just serve as a force in the wizarding world, uniting with Lucius and other Slytherin nobles who have infiltrated the British government's political circle.

As for whether he is willing or not......

Daniel thought, "It's already such a big age, don't play all day, you have to do something serious." ”

So, after thinking about it, Sirius turned out to be a very suitable candidate.

So, Lucius couldn't help but gloat: "It looks pretty good." A guy who even threw the burden of the family on his younger brother, but in the end, he carried the burden of the entire wizarding world...... Aunt Wal will be smiling in heaven without them. ”

The two of them looked at each other and smiled, and tacitly finalized the matter.

McCroft was no surprise to Daniel's choice.

He said with a rare candor that said, "Daniel, you're not the kind of subordinate that the average boss likes. Being good at asserting, having too much self-thinking, when you are asked to do something, you never think about 'how', but always ask 'why' first. ”

"It's hard...... Daniel smiled embarrassedly, "so I said from the beginning, you chose the wrong person." ”

"Quite the opposite." McCroft laughed, "A lot of people carry out orders and ignore that wizards also belong to England, they are part of England. I have never wanted to achieve my goal in any way that harms one party, and if someone with experience is replaced, he may take a series of actions to provoke civil strife and rob them, so as to wear down the vitality of the wizarding world, and then fish in troubled waters to subdue them. Only you, Daniel, are the only ones who have thought of development and integration. ”

"My assessment of your mission is still ......," McCroft said with a smile, "beyond imagination." ”

"That's ......," Daniel tilted his head, trying to hide some of the heat on his cheeks, "thank you." ”

didn't expect to be praised like this, he was a little embarrassed and found the topic: "Actually...... I didn't handle Moriarty's affairs well...... He escaped from the Ministry of Magic not long ago......"

"That dangerous person, don't worry about him for the time being." McCroft frowned slightly, and said with some concern: "He was facing Xiali again not long ago......"

At the mention of his younger brother Sherlock, he almost subconsciously stopped.

Then, he also changed the subject: "Nick Fury has been looking for someone lately. ”

"What?" Daniel was a little dazed.

"S.H.I.E.L.D. has made such a big mess." McCroft raised an eyebrow and said, "He is in dire need of manpower and wants to transfer you back to the United States." ”

He took out a document from the drawer, handed it over and said, "This is the relevant document he faxed over......"

When Daniel reached out to take it, he didn't let go, but said, "Of course, I'm also very happy with you." After the things in the wizarding world are over, you are free to choose and stay in the UK; Or, go back to the U.S. and take on another assignment from Nick Fury. ”

"Wait...... Wait a minute! That's not right! ”

Daniel blinked his blue eyes and suddenly exclaimed, "Shouldn't I go back to the United States and continue my job, the great magician?" Why did you only give me these two options? ”

"Daniel, I can't bear to sue you."

Mycroft looked at him with pity, "After a wizard in England officially appeared in the public eye, do you think 'your half-magic career maintained by Transfiguration' still has a future for development?" ”

Daniel was stunned.

"I'm sorry to tell you: if you don't change jobs, you will soon face the problem of unemployment."

Mycroft admired his bewildered expression with interest, and joked in the mood: "What are you going to do in the future?" What kind of Spider-Man in the United States, partnering with the street to sell hot dogs? ”