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Chapter 355 Stable
Chapter 355 Stable
This is actually a chess set.
However, these chess pieces will quarrel, point fingers, and give suggestions to the players on how to play. They will even doubt the level of the players, knock over the captured chess pieces, and drive the other party off the field...
The queen fiddled with the chess pieces gently, watching them like the elves in the legend. She did not think they were noisy, but instead the corners of her lips unconsciously lifted up, revealing an innocent smile like a child seeing her favorite toy.
Magic toys have a strange magical power that allows adults who come into contact with them to return to their childhood innocence.
During the afternoon tea time, she was not in a hurry to deal with the follow-up, but first studied the intelligence of wizard chess with the Prime Minister...
Well, it’s called research, but actually it’s just two people playing chess to their heart’s content.
The two men were so excited about playing chess that they even forgot their original purpose and fought fiercely on the chessboard, neither of them giving in.
Fortunately, both of them had good chess skills, so the chess pieces gradually stopped chattering and questioning, and became much more obedient. They would loyally follow their instructions and charge and sacrifice.
The sun was setting, and it wasn't until someone knocked on the door that the two men came back to their senses.
The queen still had a smile on her face, showing how amused she was by the elves' reactions. She looked up and found that the person who came in was her confidant.
Only then did she realize that she and the Prime Minister had been playing chess for the entire afternoon and afternoon tea time had long passed.
The attendant who came to announce dinner saw the chess pieces on the table making noise and even twisting, and his eyes widened. He thought for a moment that he was too tired recently and had hallucinations.
Putting aside the chess set that appeared in the Queen's private reception room, are these small chess pieces some new type of toy? Are they equipped with batteries or something?
It looks like it’s made of stone, it’s so small, it moves so nimbly, and it has built-in voice…
Is this scientific?!
He came back to his senses and coughed awkwardly.
In fact, the time for the scheduled visit had already passed and he should have left long ago. No wonder the attendant came to inquire about the situation.
It was just like I was back in my school days, and I was so engrossed in playing chess that I forgot the time...
The attendant looked at the unscientific chess pieces on the table, his eyes twitching uncontrollably. He suppressed his shock, regained his composure, pretended that he had seen nothing, bowed respectfully, and asked whether the original arrangement should be changed.
"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, Your Majesty, it's almost dinner time... Would you two like to continue the conversation?"
The Queen withdrew her gaze and looked at the Prime Minister.
The rare leisure time in the busy schedule is over, and it's time to focus on the real work.
The Prime Minister put down the chess piece, glanced reluctantly at the chessboard, ignored the protests of the chess pieces, interrupted the game, and used all his self-control to restrain himself from tidying up and cleaning up.
This is used as temporary evidence for the cabinet members and the forces behind them who are unaware of the existence of wizards.
However, this thing was left by the wizard lady at Buckingham Palace, so it should be considered a gift to Her Majesty the Queen. I will borrow it for a few days, and when we come to see the wizard lady again, I will definitely return it.
I just don't know how to get currency in the wizarding world. Is this chess set expensive?
If it's not expensive, he'll buy a few more sets, keep two for himself, and give a few sets to his family members...
Of course, back to the purpose of their original game of chess: the intelligence of the chess pieces is indeed somewhat unexpected, and does not seem like a simply set up rigid program.
He and the Queen could both clearly feel when they were playing chess that it was very flexible, as if the chess pieces really came alive and had ideas of their own.
Apart from the obvious benefits that the products themselves can bring, the means behind them that make objects intelligent are also worth paying attention to...
The chess pieces are only concerned with issues related to playing chess, but can this method be used on smart products such as computers and mobile phones, or even to assist the development of artificial intelligence?
The Prime Minister twirled his fingers subconsciously, but bowed and said goodbye neatly. He put the wizard chess pieces into the box provided by the aide-de-camp, took them away, and went to meet with his colleagues.
……
After leaving Buckingham Palace, Alison went to the Ministry of Magic again.
She Apparated directly into the Ministry of Magic, to the first underground floor, the office of the Minister of Magic and the logistics department.
The witch with a pretty face and a hint of arrogance went to see Minister of Magic Fudge. The fifteen-year-old girl did not have an appointment, and this meeting was completely impromptu, but... who would dare to refuse Grindelwald?
There was a polite knock on the door, but unfortunately it was just politeness as the visitor had already pushed the door open without permission.
When Alison stepped into the minister's office, Minister Fudge, who was working at his desk, subconsciously looked up and was stunned for a moment.
"Good afternoon, Minister Fudge."
The fear he had in Azkaban had not yet subsided. Fudge stood up quickly with a hint of confusion on his face. "Miss Grindelwald? Why are you here?"
Alison casually dropped the bombshell: "I'm here to inform you that the British wizarding world's Statute of Secrecy can be abolished. I have formally extended an invitation to the Muggle community, hoping that they will participate in the 'National Extraordinary Project' together."
The matter was so huge that Fudge's face was full of disbelief. It seemed that his brain had crashed for a moment and he didn't understand the meaning of her words.
Abolish the secrecy law?
This Miss Grindelwald has finally returned to Professor Grindelwald's old job, and is ready to do something big?
So, what does this have to do with his notification?
Does he want him to organize people, go to Hogwarts to invite Professor Dumbledore, and quickly prepare to fight against the new big devil?
He calmed himself down and tried to find a hint of joking in Alison's eyes. But unfortunately, those eyes were like a calm lake, without any emotion.
Obviously, this is what it literally means. Coming here to inform the Minister of Magic is actually a decision that has already been made without consulting him later, and it has to be done no matter what.
Fudge was silent for a while before he regained his voice: "...I'm sorry, Miss Grindelwald, were you just saying that you want to abolish the Statute of Secrecy? Have you notified the Muggle world?"
Fudge wanted to make a sharp explosion.
It's a pity that he didn't dare.
The little red-haired wizard stared at him calmly, and was clearly determined to the point of leaving no room for maneuver: "Since Muggles can already awaken their magic power and become fellow humans with extraordinary powers, there is no need to keep it secret anymore - everyone should live under the sun."
They are all wizards, which in a sense does comply with the Statute of Secrecy...
Phew, it should be said that the confidentiality law is completely abolished.
A trace of surprise flashed across Fudge's face. He didn't expect her to answer like that.
"But……"
He wanted to say something more and struggled.
Alison didn't plan to waste any more time, and quickly arranged the order - only her fathers could get a little patience from Alison, and who was Fudge? Nothing.
"What you need to do is cooperate with the Muggle world, safeguard the legitimate interests of the majority of wizards, and ensure a normal transition. It will take about ten years to popularize supernatural powers throughout Britain and establish a complete education, planting, breeding, and research system."
"If you accept, I will not bother to change the Minister of Magic. The position of Minister of Magic will be yours for the next ten years. I will let my fathers and the forces I have gathered fully support your re-election."
The benefits were so great that Fudge suddenly felt dry in the mouth. He swallowed subconsciously and his heartbeat quickened unconsciously.
Compared with the previous fear, the greed now surged up, and because of the politicians' self-cultivation, many concerns were temporarily suppressed.
The meaning revealed in the words of this young Miss Grindelwald was simply impossible for him to refuse.
The surname Grindelwald, and the connections behind the family relationship...
As Minister of Magic, Fudge knew.
After the old devil Grindelwald came back, in addition to recalling his old saints, he also gathered many pure-blood families that once belonged to Voldemort in recent years.
And Dumbledore's Order of the Phoenix also has a pro-Muggle base...
Fudge is not without competitors.
This politician who got the post of Minister of Magic by accident cherishes and values his current position very much. Unfortunately, due to his character and family reasons, Bones is much more popular than him, and even Scrimgeour is his competitor.
For this reason, he had been busy in recent years trying to make some achievements, actively cooperating with Hogwarts to promote and maintain the God-given land, hoping to use these hard work to win more votes in the election.
Now, the distinguished lady in front of him is actually willing to support his re-election?
He even promised that he could keep his seat for more than ten years!
How could Fudge not be tempted by this?
Introducing a huge entity like the Muggle world with its own political power will definitely affect the Ministry of Magic in the future, but...
What does that have to do with Fudge?
He just needs to make sure his position is secure now, and the future will be something the next Minister of Magic needs to consider.
And this is not necessarily a completely bad thing. At least the scope of the wizarding world has expanded to the whole of Britain, and the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Magic will also be greatly expanded.
Thinking of this, the short and fat man showed an attentive smile on his face and nodded solemnly at Alison.
"Thank you very much for your support, Miss Grindelwald! Please rest assured, you and Professor Dumbledore and Professor Grindelwald! I will do my best to contribute to the development of the wizarding world and fully cooperate with the Muggle world!"
Alison nodded and left.
Of course, just leave this floor.
She went down to the Law Enforcement Division floor.
……
The second underground floor.
Outside the window was a simulated weather scene of magic scenery, it looked like it was on the ground, and it was hurricane weather, making the branches tremble.
This floor was not as empty and quiet as the Minister's Office. Adult wizards came and went, and everyone was in a hurry, as if they were in a hurry.
Of course, when the Aurors saw the stranger coming, out of vigilance, although there was no further reaction, many eyes were cast on Alison, openly or secretly.
Alison didn't care either.
She ignored the gazes and walked unimpeded to the door of the Director of the Law Enforcement Department's office, then raised her hand and knocked on the door.
She wanted to find the current director of the Law Enforcement Department, Ms. Bones, who had the highest voice and was known for her fairness and justice.
Not long after, a slightly tired but still firm and powerful female voice came from inside the door: "Please come in."
Alison went in, and her attitude towards Fudge was obviously better than before - whether it was the wisdom, justice and excellence of Ms. Bones, or the fact that her brother had sacrificed his life as a member of the Order of the Phoenix, it was enough for Alison to be patient with her.
Bones thought it was another subordinate reporting to her, but when she looked up, she saw a strange yet familiar face. She had seen Miss Grindelwald in the Ministry of Magic's documents and newspapers, but she had never met her face to face...
Alison went to sit on the sofa, offered a few explanations, and watched her expression to see if Ms. Bones had any ambition to go further.
"Ms. Bones, good afternoon. I just came out from Minister Fudge, who asked him to cooperate with the Muggle world to break the Statute of Secrecy and popularize magical power throughout the UK. For this, I promised him that my fathers, together with the pure-blood family forces I have gathered, will fully support his re-election in the next ten years."