HP: The Boy who Mastered Lightning Chapter 498: 498

"Alan, your generosity truly opens my eyes, but I still sincerely hope that you can establish your business in both East Germany and West Germany." Facing the excited Alan, Peter's tone imdiately shifted from a serious, businesslike manner to soft sincerity.

"Oh? May I know why?" Alan looked at Peter curiously, noticing the sudden change in his attitude.

"It's like this: if East and West Germany can obtain your distribution contract within this period, it signifies that wizards internationally have confidence in the German business world. This is a great and uplifting matter for most local wizards. So I implore you to invest separately in East Germany and West Germany. Although this is just a small wish of mine, and I admit there's so personal interest involved, it's also for the greater good of all Germany." At this mont, Peter's expression and eyes conveyed utmost sincerity, as if hoping to sway Alan with his earnestness.

If Alan were truly a businessman here to do business, facing a Minister of Magic speaking to him with such a posture and showing such sincerity, he might have agreed on the spot. But unfortunately, Alan was not. How could he not understand Peter's intentions? This was rely a show of weakness to the enemy. He deliberately put himself in a disadvantaged position, trying to corner Alan, making it seem as if he would be bullying him if he didn't agree.

However, Alan still admired Peter—or rather, Golden Knight. This man's acting was simply superb. If he hadn't known the other party's background beforehand, he wouldn't have seen through his trickery at all. No wonder this guy could climb all the way to the position of Minister of Magic. His ability to adapt and endure was on a completely different level compared to Clent.

"Your magnanimity fills with admiration." Alan naturally couldn't agree on the spot, but he also didn't want to offend the other party. "I must admit I'm already tempted, but I'm very sorry that I still cannot give you a definite answer right now. I still need to consider it carefully."

"It's alright…" Peter didn't get angry after hearing Alan's refusal. "After all, you bear such a large family business, so being cautious is very necessary. However, I can promise you in advance that as long as you are willing to invest separately in the two Germanys, the Ministry of Magic will fully guarantee your interests from infringent and can also give you so tax incentives."

"Is that so? Hearing you say that, I'm becoming more and more tempted now." Alan's face also showed an interested expression. "How about this, I can also promise you that, in a short week, or at most half a month, I will definitely give you my final answer."

"Alright then, I hope to hear your good news from you or Clent." Peter said with a smile, then stood up and personally escorted Alan out of the office.

As soon as Alan left, Peter's expression imdiately darkened. "This young fellow is even more troubleso than Clent said. He still isn't willing to give a definite answer in the end, is he? And the club's failure in Britain—I don't know if this Alan had a hand in it. This man's strength aside, his mind is deep, the alchemy equipnt he produces is extrely effective, and he started by cooperating with the British Ministry of Magic. Maybe it will ultimately be ruined by this guy. I still need to ask Thunderbird clearly at the next Longspear eting."

Alan didn't genuinely focus much on business discussions when communicating with Peter, unaware that Peter was the sa. He had actually been bothered by the failure of the British branch. This eting with Alan was actually his test. After the initial exchange, Peter clearly felt that this young wizard was not as simple as he appeared on the surface.

However, before he could think for long, the door to his office was knocked again. It turned out to be Michel, the head of the Departnt of Magical Accidents and Catastrophes, who had left earlier and now returned.

"How was it? Did the talk with Alan go smoothly? I happened to run into him when he was leaving, and he seed to be in a good mood." Michel asked imdiately after entering the room.

Peter nodded faintly at the words, then hesitated and shook his head. "The process was very harmonious, but as for the result… I can only say that this Alan is not as simple as we imagined; he's a very troubleso fellow. If you encounter him in the future, never treat him like a child."

"Oh? I didn't expect you to give him such a high evaluation. But no matter what, he's just a businessman, we won't suffer any losses no matter what." Michel was quite indifferent to Peter's warning.

"That's true." Peter responded, then specifically looked at the other party. "By the way, did that Alan leave the Ministry of Magic directly after leaving the office?"

"Uh… I don't think so. From the direction he was moving, it seed like he was going to the Departnt of Magical Law Enforcent." Michel paused for a mont before recalling.

"He went to the Departnt of Magical Law Enforcent?" Peter's eyes imdiately narrowed darkly. "This kid is indeed not simple. It seems he has already found out that Andre is opposing us."

"What? You an… that Alan went to find Andre?"

"Heh, besides that reason, why else would this kid go to the Departnt of Magical Law Enforcent? No wonder he specifically asked earlier who would beco the Minister of the other side after the split."

"Then why did he go to the Departnt of Magical Law Enforcent to find Andre?" Michel also reacted at this point and seed to have thought of sothing.

"To bet on both sides, what else? First, he curries favor with , then he builds a good relationship with Andre. In the end, no matter what the situation of the German Ministry of Magic is, he won't suffer any losses. This little scoundrel has played a good hand." Peter snorted, thinking he had seen through Alan's intentions. Then Peter looked at Michel again. "Speaking of Andre, have you talked to him? What was his response?"

"I went. I told him everything clearly: as long as he stops opposing us and turns to support our division bill, we will fully support him to beco the Minister of the East Germany Ministry of Magic. But that guy is a stubborn one. He didn't react at all to my kind advice and almost got into a fight with later." Michel recalled this, cursing angrily.

"This is expected. My sending you was just to test him out." Peter sneered. "If he had agreed just like that, that would be the most troubleso thing, as it would an he had new helpers or advisors behind him. Now, his current behavior is actually safer for us."

"But… Kuhler's reaction is also a bit agitated now. Will he directly side with Andre?" Michel recalled Kuhler's expression earlier and asked with so concern.

"Haha, you are truly naive." Peter chuckled, looking at Michel. "Didn't you see? That guy is just making a fuss. Indeed, Kuhler was very angry earlier, that's true. But an old fox like him isn't a fool. He knows that no matter how much he makes a fuss, the decree won't be easily revoked. So, making such a big fuss with us, besides venting his anger, is more about seeking compensation. Otherwise, what's the point of him specifically coming to the office to argue with us? He could just go directly to the newspaper and publish an article condemning us, right? And that guy has good connections; he could easily call on a few more people to completely blow things up."

"Seeking compensation? So, according to you, we should respond to him?" Michel looked at Peter with so confusion. Although he had been the Deputy Head of the Departnt of Magical Accidents and Catastrophes for many years, his political acun was still inferior to the person in front of him.

"Compensation is naturally necessary, otherwise he would really do as I said before. And not only compensation, it's best to take this opportunity to pull him to our side. I plan to formally promise him the position of Minister of the East Germany Ministry of Magic." Peter smiled, full of cunning.

"I see. The Minister of Magic position promised to Andre was just a test. On the contrary, Kuhler is the one we should truly win over, is that right? Then, if I had such an unpleasant conflict with him before, will it…" Michel looked at Peter with so hesitation.

"No, he's not a child. Do you think he's truly childish just because I called him childish? Do you believe that as long as he reaches an understanding with us, that old fox will turn around and be chummy with you, throwing everything from before out of his mind?" Peter looked at Michel, thinking to himself that Kuhler was indeed not childish, but Michel was sowhat so.

"You people, your minds are truly too dirty, even that young Alan." Michel shook his head speechlessly, then frowned and looked at Peter. "But what about Andre? That guy is not easy to deal with. If we push him too hard, he might even fight us." Thinking of this, Michel seed to have a good idea. "How about we strike first and just… get rid of him?"

Michel raised his hand and made a forceful horizontal motion across his neck.

"Are your brains filled with nothing but shit?" Peter couldn't help but roll his eyes at the other party. "Do you know how much trouble assassinating a Departnt Head of the Ministry of Magic would bring us, and how much uncertainty it would add to the bill? And facing a seasoned Auror, who can guarantee killing him without leaving the slightest trace? Will you go?"

"I naturally can't… The Thunderbird who conducted my promotion assessnt that day would be quite suitable." Michel retorted sowhat bluntly. "That guy's strength is simply unimaginable. If he were to make a move…"

"If he were to make a move…" Peter imdiately picked up Michel's words. "Andre would indeed be dead, but that Thunderbird would also burn half of Berlin to ashes in the process. Is that what you want to see?"