There was no need to explain all of this to Luna, of course.
An entire afternoon of the holiday passed slowly as the two of them crunched data.
Just as Roger and Luna finished their research for the day and returned to Hogwarts Castle for dinner, an unexpected person sought them out.
Roger had left Hogwarts at noon to attend a press conference at the Ministry of Magic.
Because this matter was quite important, many newspapers opted for a special edition to ensure timely reporting.
So, during dinner, owls carrying various newspapers flew into the Great Hall.
Roger conjured a barrier with his magic to prevent anything from falling into his food bowl.
He then picked up a few newspapers and began to read. The matter of virtual reality was of great importance. Although his precognitive abilities ensured the overall direction wouldn't deviate significantly, he still needed to pay close attention to the finer details.
As the saying goes, a thousand-mile dike can collapse from an ant's nest. As a Seer, he knew all too well how a few small coincidences could converge into an irresistible tide.
Roger glanced at the contents of the newspapers; they were all fairly standard.
Clearly, because this matter was so unusual, all the media outlets were using very cautious and neutral language in their reports.
But sometimes, not taking a side was a form of taking a side.
After flipping through them, Roger put the matter out of his mind.
However, one person was very concerned about it.
...
"Roger, will what you're doing cause a very strong reaction in the Muggle world?" Hermione's expression was filled with anxiety.
Hermione was no longer the ignorant child she once was.
During the summer holiday, she had also touched the edges of the Three-Dimensional Law and Second Magic.
After experiencing various events, she had achieved a spiritual connection with many people, drawing knowledge and emotions from them.
Through this process, she gained a deeper understanding of the relationship between the wizarding world and Muggle society today.
The general Muggle population was very unfamiliar with wizards. Even if they chanced upon a glimpse of the extraordinary world, their memories would quickly be wiped by the relevant departments of the Ministry of Magic.
Unless, like in the Middle East, it became a messy situation that no one wanted to get involved in for various reasons.
The true upper echelons of Muggle society, however, had a very deep understanding of wizards. This was because before the signing of the International Statute of Secrecy, they had been extremely closely connected to wizards, even being one and the same.
For example, the Knights of Merlin, established by the great wizard Merlin, were an organization loyal to the British monarchy that suppressed wizards.
Even today, wizarding society was still a subordinate to Muggle society.
The fact that the wizarding political institution was called the 'Ministry of Magic' and not a 'Wizarding Royal Court' or 'Wizarding Government,' and that wizards did not have their own dynastic name, already indicated the primary and secondary relationship.
In occult studies, some titles could not be used casually.
Hermione knew very well that the Muggle elite had always had 'informants' within wizarding society. While they might not be able to control wizards, it wasn't difficult for them to know what was happening in wizarding society.
If even wizards could understand the power behind Virtual Reality Technology, it was impossible for Muggles to know and do nothing. They would be waiting for wizards to seize the initiative through a 'time lag.'
As a Muggle-born young wizard, Hermione was more aware of the power of Muggles than other wizards and witches who had always lived in wizarding society.
This made her very uneasy.
However, she did not take any action on her own. Instead, she immediately went to Roger, seeking an answer.
And Roger did not disappoint her; he had already considered this issue.
"You don't need to worry too much. The vast majority of those who 'know everything' will make wise choices, and a large-scale, all-out conflict will not occur," Roger replied with a smile.
Then he began to explain in detail: "There are three reasons for this."
"Firstly, those who 'possess everything' might wish for these technologies to be real even more than many wizards."
The more people possess, the more they fear death. Many ancient emperors sought eternal life, and many modern billionaires have established laboratories to research life sciences, all of which serve as evidence.
Roger's technology, in effect, extended their lifespans considerably without them realizing it.
Wizarding Potions required magic power for reactions. The effects might differ if wizards consumed them themselves versus giving them to Muggles.
However, Roger's Virtual Reality Technology was different.
This was only the first layer; the progress brought about by Virtual Reality Technology was merely superficial.
Roger's true goal was to spread the Second Magic, thereby strengthening his own power, fulfilling the conditions required to prove the Dao through strength, and achieving the Path to Immortality.
The Second Magic was worlds apart from the highly idealistic and esoteric magic used by wizards.
It was more inclined towards the material, could be accumulated, and followed discernible patterns.
This would lead to a very interesting outcome.
That is, 'power' and 'resources' would once again be linked to 'strength' in the new era! Resources, wealth, and favors would have channels to be converted into 'violence' and 'lifespan.'
Those at the pinnacle of Muggle society would likely crave this beyond measure.
As for the hierarchy between wizards and Muggles...
"You've studied the Three-Dimensional Law, and you've begun learning Second Magic. You should understand what I'm trying to achieve."
"The second point is that once Second Magic becomes widespread, there will no longer be Muggles in the truest sense of the word."
"There will only be wizards with slightly more power, and deficient wizards."
"When the Muggle elite learn of Second Magic and discover that Muggles can also obtain this power, they might desire the spread of Virtual Reality even more than wizards do."
Although the Muggle elite and wizards have maintained close contact for thousands of years, no matter how close, there has always been a barrier between them, a mutual wariness.
Wizards worried that the Muggle elite would incite their own kind and seek to eliminate dissenters... such events were not unheard of in history.
The Muggle elite also worried that wizards would abuse their magical powers, harming them... similar incidents had occurred many times throughout history.
However, neither wizards nor Muggles had formed a global unified entity. Both sides had numerous internal issues, which allowed them space to exist and prevented their conflicts from becoming too sharp.
One could only say, 'Heretics are more detestable than heathens.' Sometimes, the hatred directed at one's 'own kind' is greater than that for outsiders.
And as soon as Roger's Second Magic begins to spread, the Muggle elite will possess their own extraordinary combat power. At that point, they will have more force and even more force.
They will also have one less threat to contend with. Why wouldn't they embrace it?
"As for the final reason..."
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