Hogwarts: This Dark Lord is so evil.

Chapter 502 Professor, do you know what hell on earth is?
Li Weide is certainly not a saint, and he also anticipated that his actions would cause a lot of speculation.

However, he had already prepared different explanations for different people...

At that moment, Li Weide was reading a letter.

"A letter from the Minister of Welfare?" Miravia asked.

During this period, Miravia spent all her time in Livde's house.

There was nothing she could do; Nagini worked at the basilisk base during the day, and she was too lonely to be alone, with nothing else to do.

Li Weide didn't care. Tom was now somewhat hostile towards him, so it was fine to have Miravia by his side.

Even he is under a lot of psychological pressure and always needs someone to talk to him.

“It is indeed a letter from the Minister of Welfare,” Li Weide nodded.

Miravia asked, "After all this time, he should know by now that you were behind this, right? So, is this letter asking you to take responsibility?"

“Accountability? No… This is an apology letter, Miravia.” Li Weide laughed.

“An apology letter?!” Miravia looked at Li Weide in surprise.

International secrecy laws have always been a highly sensitive topic for the Ministries of Magic in various countries, because there was a guy named Grindelwald who had the same goal.

Of course, the European Ministries of Magic are very familiar with what kind of person he is, so it's normal for them to be sensitive to him.

Therefore, generally speaking, anyone mentioning the secrecy law will raise alarm, let alone the fact that Li Weide intends to abolish the secrecy law this time!
But now... after the Minister of Welfare figured out who was behind it all, he wrote a letter to apologize?
“That’s where the Minister of Welfare’s cleverness lies, Miravia. This matter is over; what good would it do for him to hold me accountable? It would only create friction between us, but a letter of apology would be different. He could package the previous dissenting vote as an unintentional mistake. This wouldn’t damage our relationship, and it would demonstrate his commitment to cooperating with me…”

Miravia curled her lip. "How hypocritical."

“Politicians… as long as they benefit, what’s wrong with saying a few lies that make everyone feel comfortable?” Li Weide laughed.

"But you really pulled it off! Not only did you screen everyone in the company, but you also gave the company a legitimate reason to intervene in the war! By the way, now many people who read those articles criticizing the company haven't developed a dislike for it; in fact, many like the company even more. Standing up and speaking out for peace despite all difficulties—that perfectly fits the public's definition of a hero! Even those who disagree with our actions now show respect... Anyway, this wave of good reputation is definitely in order!"

Li Weide smiled, stood up from in front of the fireplace, and returned to his desk.

“Now that the personnel have been selected, don’t just sit idle. Go and have someone build the houses. Then, go find Andrews and have him make arrangements so that the most trusted members of the company can move to the floating city first after the houses are built.”

“Hmm? Shouldn’t you legalize the floating city project first?” Miravia asked. “Isn’t it a bit premature to bring people up now?”

“Isn’t this a reply to the Minister of Welfare?” Li Weide laughed.

"You think he'll approve your project just because you write a letter back to the Minister of Welfare?" Miravia frowned. "Given the Ministry of Magic's efficiency, even if they approve your project, it'll probably take ten days to half a month before there's any progress."

Li Weide laughed and said, "Theoretically, that's true, but... didn't the Minister of Welfare write an apology letter? He's worried that I'm angry with him and is looking for a way to get closer to me again. Feeling guilty, how could he possibly refuse when he finds out I'm going to work on the floating city project?"

"Hiss..." Miravia gasped. "Could it be... that when you started this plan, you already had in mind to take this opportunity to get the Minister of Welfare to approve the floating city plan quickly?"

"No, not at all... It's just that things have come to this point, and it would be impolite not to take advantage of the Minister of Welfare's sense of guilt," Li Weide said with a smile.

Miravia clicked her tongue. She didn't believe that Li Weide had only just thought of this now! This guy must have already calculated the Minister of Welfare's reaction and then took the opportunity to finalize the floating city project as well!

"Actually, it won't be that quick. I still need to meet with the Minister of Welfare again. After all, even if the Minister of Welfare wants to make things easier for me, he still needs to know what the Floating City Project is." As Li Weide spoke, he finished writing the reply and had Toby take it to mail.

“Okay… I’ll get back to work then.” Miravia stood up, ready to carry out the instructions given to her by Li Weide.

With her abilities, it wouldn't take her long to convey a series of instructions.

"Go ahead." Li Weide waved his hand and sat comfortably in front of the fireplace again.

"So what are you planning to do next?" Miravia asked.

Li Weide looked up at the ceiling and murmured, "Waiting..."

"What are you waiting for?"

"Naturally..."

"Master Wade! Professor Dumbledore is here!" Toby's voice came from outside the door at that moment.

Li Weide stood up. "Look, here they are!"

He caused such a commotion, and Dumbledore only came to find him now; it's already too late.

"Um... okay, take care..." Miravia hesitated for a moment, but in the end she said "take care" and left.

The decision and idea of ​​abolishing the secrecy law... if placed on a very talented young person, could keep many people up at night...

It's all that old man Grindelwald's fault!
Therefore, if Li Wade doesn't handle Dumbledore's visit well, he might lose Dumbledore's trust.

Once Dumbledore loses his trust, Rivendell will be like the Socket Spirit, constantly monitored by this terrifying White Devil, making things much less convenient.

……

After Dumbledore entered, he didn't say a word. After sitting down, he just stared straight at Livid in front of him.

Even someone as thick-skinned as Li Weide found it hard to stand being stared at.

If you have something to say, just say it. What's the point of staying silent?

Even though Li Weide had made a series of preparations, he was helpless if his opponent didn't make a move...

Fortunately, Dumbledore finally spoke up.

“Wade, I remember it’s not holiday time yet, is it?”

"Huh?" Li Wade was stunned when he heard this. He was a little unsure of Dumbledore's purpose in suddenly asking such a question.

“Even though you’re a teaching assistant at Hogwarts now, you can’t slack off on your studies… How can you just stay home and away from school all the time? You have to ask me for leave if you have anything to do…”

"Ah this..."

Despite his confidence, Li Wade was ultimately silenced by Dumbledore's words.

This... isn't this opening a little off?
Shouldn't he be asking about abolishing the secrecy law? Why is he bringing up academic matters?
"I'm sorry, Professor, I've been busy with some other things lately and forgot to ask for leave," Li Weide had no choice but to reply.

"Are you worried that if I find out what you're going to do, I won't allow you to do it?" Dumbledore suddenly asked.

"No... I really forgot to ask for leave," Li Weide said helplessly. In fact, he really had forgotten...

He's always been able to come and go from Hogwarts whenever he wants; when has he ever asked for leave?
Unexpectedly, Dumbledore mistakenly thought that he was worried that asking him for leave would expose his intention to abolish the Law of Secrecy, and therefore did not allow him to do so.

“Wade, tell me honestly, don’t lie… Was the repeal of the Secret Service your own idea, or… were you influenced by someone?” Dumbledore asked, staring intently into Wade’s eyes.

Dumbledore's question at this moment felt somewhat like a surprise attack.

We were just talking about going out without asking for leave, but the next sentence brought us right back to the main topic!
Anyone with a guilty conscience will be thrown off balance and exposed when asked this question suddenly!
However... Li Weide had nothing to hide, because his real goal was not to abolish the secrecy law!

The secrecy law can't stop him from doing whatever he wants. His proposal to abolish the secrecy law is just a pretext to achieve his goal.

“This is my true thought. No one has misled me… I… I just want to end this war as soon as possible!” Li Weide replied.

"Really? Don't you know how important international secrecy laws are? For all wizards, the existence of secrecy laws is absolutely necessary! You shouldn't be thinking about abolishing them..."

Li Wade met Dumbledore's gaze without flinching. "How many thousands of innocent lives are lost in the war every day? In my opinion, every single life is far more important than this Secret Law! So, if it can save these innocent lives, I would not hesitate to abolish it even if a thousand copies of the Secret Law were placed in front of me."

This time, Dumbledore was rendered speechless by Livid's aggressive gaze.

Yes...aren't tens of thousands of innocent lives more important than a secrecy law?

So... Li Weide's intentions were not wrong, only his methods were somewhat inappropriate...

There are other ways, for example, Hydra's later proposal was quite good: to quietly intervene in the war without violating secrecy laws and end it sooner...

Now that Hydra has received permission, this matter can be considered to have reached a positive outcome.

Having figured this out, Dumbledore breathed a sigh of relief.

His former best friend had caused such a huge disaster by trying to abolish the secrecy law out of ambition, and he didn't want his favorite student to repeat the same mistake!
Now that he learned that Riverd only wanted to end the war as soon as possible and save the innocent lives lost in the war, which was why he was thinking of abolishing the Act of Secrecy, Dumbledore was naturally relieved.

Seeing Dumbledore's stiff facial muscles relax, Li Wade couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

This hurdle is now cleared...

It has to be said that as long as the reason is steered towards saving lives, Dumbledore will definitely not think twice... he falls for that.

Of course, this was also thanks to the reputation that Li Wade had built up with Dumbledore in the past.

If this were a corrupted Tom Riddle... Dumbledore would never believe you!

"Why would you suddenly want to do something like this?" Dumbledore asked.

Li Weide didn't react much when the war started, so there's no reason for him to suddenly want to end it now. Therefore, Li Weide must have encountered something he doesn't know about...

Li Weide was well-prepared for this question.

"As you know, I know the Zhang brothers; they're from China..."

“Yes,” Dumbledore nodded. “I also visited them.”

"Do you know why Zhang San's brother was exiled abroad?" Li Weide asked.

“I’ve heard about this. I heard… it involved interference in the Muggle war,” Dumbledore replied.

Li Weide stood up. "Yes, he told me that too... and not only that, he showed me the scene... Professor, do you know what hell on earth is?"

As he spoke, Li Weide drew his wand, and white mist billowed from its tip, filling the ceiling.

Soon, the white mist swirled, reflecting clear scenes...

It was a peaceful village, but that peace was shattered when a squad of Japanese soldiers entered the village...

They committed arson, murder, looting, and all sorts of atrocities...

Then came the scene of Zhang Qiming taking action.

"Professor, if you had been there, what would you have chosen? Would you have followed the secrecy law, pretended not to see it, and turned away, or... like the Qiming brothers, angrily took action?" Li Weide asked.

Dumbledore stared in disbelief at the hellish scene. After a long while, he sighed, "I would make the same choice as him... It's impossible to stand by and watch someone die. At most... I would erase my memories of myself afterward. To be expelled from the country for this... that's really too much."

“Me too. But what shocked me the most was not the matter of the Qiming brothers, but…” Li Weide pointed angrily at the village engulfed in flames.

Even if he hadn't said what followed, Dumbledore knew what he meant.

The invaders' methods were indeed so brutal as to be utterly appalling...

"Professor, do you think this kind of hell might only exist in this one village? I specifically asked Mr. Liu Tao about this after I met him... The scene he showed me afterwards is still unforgettable!"

With a slight flick of his wand, the scene in the mist shifted once more...

Dumbledore stared in shock at the brutal scenes flashing through the mist, his hands involuntarily clenching...

If there is a hell on earth, that's what he's seeing now!

The wizarding world and the Muggle world are very separate. Dumbledore was not even very familiar with the war situation in Britain, let alone the war in China.

Therefore, this was indeed the first time he had ever witnessed the brutality and savagery of the Japanese devils...

After a long pause, Dumbledore's eyes reddened. "I...I understand why you'd rather anger everyone than not end this war, Wade...I understand...Don't worry, whatever you want to do, I will support you!"

Dumbledore felt a pang of sadness as he looked into Rivendell's red eyes.

Seeing innocent civilians of one's own country being so brutally slaughtered by the enemy, even the hardest-hearted person would find it difficult to remain calm! Especially someone as kind as Wade…

International secrecy law? Screw secrecy law!
Dumbledore looked at the white mist on the ceiling again, his heart filled with the same anger. How could a man become such a beast?

The fact that the representatives from Japan were so excited about this proposal...does it mean that the Japanese wizarding community may have already secretly intervened in the war?

“Wade, what do you plan to do?” Dumbledore asked.

Li Weide didn't speak, but simply stared silently eastward, his eyes filled with coldness.

How to do it?
With a little intervention, we can get the Americans to drop those two little candies on that island ahead of time. Of course... those two little candies will have to be spiked!
(End of this chapter)