The actions of the strong inevitably affect the destinies of countless people.
Just as an ancient emperor's whim could decide the life and death of many, or a decree from the American Congress could determine the rise and fall of another nation.
Charlotte had no idea what Roger and Minister Vogel had discussed in private.
All she knew was that Roger had easily resolved the situation with the German Ministry of Magic, which had been making a big fuss about him. And then, three days after she submitted her mission report, she was notified that she would be joining the visiting delegation to Britain with the Minister of Magic.
...This felt like a promotion.
In reality, the power Roger had displayed to Vogel within the German Ministry of Magic was merely the tip of the iceberg. Roger saw no need to keep such a small matter secret, nor did he ask Vogel to do so.
However, Vogel believed this information was not something to be casually revealed and kept it hidden. He provided a cover story to the Ministry's department heads.
He had his own plans regarding Roger.
And after Charlotte submitted her report, Vogel found an opportunity. The ability to create a new magical creature from scratch using a single spell demonstrated a level of expertise that only true masters of magic could appreciate.
At his age, with such power, any discerning individual could see that Dumbledore was the greatest wizard of the 20th century in Britain, and this Seer's name would echo throughout the 21st century!
With this report, Vogel could visit Britain and conduct his activities with a valid excuse, without revealing that he knew Roger had the potential to cross the line that no wizard, ancient or modern, had ever managed to cross.
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The Minister's office at the British Ministry of Magic.
Only Vogel, Fudge, and Dumbledore were in the room.
With no unnecessary presences, they could dispense with pleasantries and speak frankly.
Here, Vogel revealed the true intentions behind his visit.
In simple terms, it was this:
"The new era has begun to brew, and I'm not on board yet, so please wait for me!"
"That Seer is likely the most promising wizard in nearly a thousand years to cross the 'gap between human and god.' Even if he only crosses halfway, his existence will have an incredibly profound impact on all wizards and Muggles in the world."
"The Anglo-Saxons and the Germanic peoples are fundamentally one. From a wizarding bloodline perspective, we share a long-standing relationship, and I believe we can achieve even deeper cooperation."
Dumbledore understood Vogel's words, but Fudge, standing beside him, found it all rather baffling.
The gap between human and god? Was it the same gap he was thinking of? Since when did that young Seer possess such abilities? Could it be virtual reality? Lacking crucial information, Fudge felt like an outsider to the conversation.
Yet, Fudge's smile remained unchanged, betraying none of the internal turmoil he was experiencing.
...Although he didn't understand some things, in Fudge's eyes, Dumbledore and Roger had always been associated with conspiracy theories from the very beginning.
Therefore, he quickly accepted the reality and believed that the "truth of the world" was finally about to unfold before him! "...You are uneasy." After a two-second silence, Dumbledore responded to Vogel's impassioned words with a direct, affirmative question.
Vogel, however, appeared quite composed in response to Dumbledore's pointed remark: "Yes."
"The German Ministry of Magic made the wrong choice during the previous era's upheaval, which led to many negative consequences."
On the surface, after the Grindelwald incident, the then-weak Muggle-aligned wizards had not purged the Ministry of the pure-blood elite wizards who had sided with Grindelwald.
Someone like himself, who had a blood connection to the then-Minister of Magic, Anton Vogel, could even ascend to the position of Minister of Magic.
His side appeared to have emerged unscathed.
But in reality, that wasn't the whole story. In Germany, the conflict between the Muggle faction and the pure-blood faction, while not as extreme as during Voldemort's era in Britain, had been openly contested.
Many within the East German Ministry of Magic were people from the Muggle faction who had started anew. Now, with the reunification of Germany, they were severely hindering the interests of his pure-blood faction, which was a very unfavorable trend.
"One such mistake is enough. We no longer wish to stand on the opposite side of the era, nor do we want to be abandoned by it."
A single, crucial misstep had transformed Germany from a state of being ruled by one faction to a balance of power between two.
What if it happened again? Would they then become the disadvantaged party?
Vogel did not want that. Therefore, this time, he had kept his plans secret from the high-ranking wizards of the Muggle faction within the Ministry. He used the excuse of visiting Britain to bet on Roger in the name of his own faction.
A heavy bet! Dumbledore's response to this was: "We always welcome sincere cooperation between nations."
"And those with ulterior motives..."
Dumbledore didn't have a particularly good impression of Vogel. This wasn't because Vogel was a descendant of Grindelwald's formidable subordinate; he wouldn't carry prejudice into the next generation.
The reason he disliked Vogel was simply that Vogel's actions could bring about influences on Roger that he didn't wish to see.
In Dumbledore's view, Roger should be quietly studying magic within Hogwarts, not getting entangled in sordid politics.
Different life paths lead to different perspectives.
Dumbledore's life path had been one of ups and downs within the realm of magic, and in the end, magic had brought him everything he needed.
Politics? Power? These were things that would naturally gravitate towards you when you became powerful.
Dumbledore did not want Roger to focus on the trivialities instead of the essentials.
In the past, Dumbledore had tried to disrupt Roger's mindset by granting him power, hoping to steer him away from the misguided pursuit of Eternal Life.
But when Roger genuinely displayed the potential to change everything, Dumbledore found himself reluctant to interfere.
...For the same reason, Dumbledore now had considerable reservations about the members of the school board, though he couldn't openly express them due to his position.
When one's status is too high, there are always considerations when acting. Actions that seem insignificant to oneself have a considerable chance of being misinterpreted by the outside world as some kind of 'signal.'
The British wizarding world had finally settled down after the Voldemort incident, and the painful memories of the war were still fresh in his mind. Dumbledore did not want the peaceful situation to end under his watch.
"I have no ulterior motives," Vogel interrupted before Dumbledore could finish.
"I am not asking for any help from Roger Vergilius, nor am I asking for anything else," he said, sensing Dumbledore's thoughts and beginning his explanation.
"I just want to express with 'sincerity' that we are willing to stand with him. If he ever needs us, we can offer assistance at any time. That's all."
To put it abstractly, he was there to pay a 'friendship fee.'
This posture of not seeking repayment, while seemingly a pure loss, is sometimes beneficial just for getting acquainted.
It's like having the phone number of the highest leader of the five great benefactors of Earth. Being able to call them during the New Year to chat for a minute or two and say hello, without being rejected.
Even if you can't ask them to help you with even the smallest thing, the mere fact that you can talk to them simultaneously holds immense significance.
It was the same for Vogel. His gamble wasn't on the present, but on the future – the future Seer who might surpass wizards!
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"Mr. Roger, your letter."
It was the 15th day of Roger and Harry's tour of Greece.
For the past few days, Roger had been studying the past of ancient wizards.
Unlike casually witnessing historical events, content related to ancient wizards required close examination of details, so it had to be slower.
...Furthermore, there have indeed been many wizards in Greece since ancient times. In addition to the former residences provided by the Greek Ministry of Magic, Roger had also captured glimpses of some ancient wizards from the river of history himself.
Just as Roger was immersed in the Time Phantom Shuttle, the arrival of a letter interrupted his rhythm.
"Headmaster Dumbledore? What's the matter that he's sending a letter?" Roger asked, somewhat curiously, as he opened the letter delivered via the Floo Network.
Scanning the letter's contents, Roger's brow furrowed slightly.
The letter was about the visit from the German Ministry of Magic.
Four days after Roger left Germany, the German Ministry of Magic had sent a letter to Britain, stating their intention for a diplomatic visit. Both sides prepared for about a week for the handover, and Vogel landed in Britain.
Subsequently, the two sides began consultations on international cooperation matters. Other issues were discussed and settled within a few days, but the matter concerning Roger was something they kept arguing about.
Finally, both sides unanimously decided to let the person involved make the decision, so they wouldn't overstep.
"Did something happen at Hogwarts?" Harry, who was beside Roger, saw the wax seal with the Hogwarts crest on the letter.
"It's nothing," Roger said, closing the letter.
"Just some trivial matters."
Roger wasn't concerned about what Germany was doing. In his eyes, Dumbledore was complicating the issue a bit.
If someone is eager to get close and offers benefits, why not accept them?
As for future matters, Roger's thoughts aligned with Dumbledore's on this point.
As a person becomes more powerful, the world becomes increasingly 'gentle' towards them. As long as one's strength continues to grow, all problems are minor problems.
Casually setting the letter aside, Roger continued to discuss the next leg of their journey with Harry.
"We've seen most of what there is to see in Greece, and Mr. Nicolaos has been working very hard lately."
"In a couple of days, I'll help him sort through the ancient magic knowledge he's recorded, and then we'll head to the next stop."
"What are you going to do next? Come with me, or go back to Britain?"
Roger asked this because of Harry's magical path. Love's Magic weakens with separation from loved ones.
While it isn't a drastic decline, spending too little time together throughout the year has a considerable impact.
Harry was now trying to walk the path of Ancient Magic, so this magic couldn't be allowed to weaken too much.
Harry replied without hesitation, "I'll come with you. Your last stop abroad won't take too long, will it?"
According to Roger's summer travel plan, the first stop was Germany, the second was Greece, and the third was... outer space! After attempting spellcasting in space, Roger would arrive at the fourth stop, Britain.
Britain was also an ancient country, and Roger's Time Phantom Shuttle wouldn't forget about it. Roger simply wanted to see the world outside first before revisiting Britain.
The comparison would be more interesting.
"Alright, then in a few days, we'll look down at Earth from outer space together," Roger said with a smile.
As he spoke, Roger was also contemplating how to get to space.
Should he use magic directly, or use technological methods...
Roger knew that using magic would be more convenient, but he had also mentioned before that he had fantasized as a child in his past life about becoming an astronaut and going to the moon.
Now that he had the conditions, he couldn't resist the urge to experience riding a rocket!
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