Hogwarts: The Wizarding World's First Capitalist

Hearing this, Cedric fell silent again, just like when he saw the newspaper half a year ago.

His initial feeling at that time was that there was no doubt that as time passed, people's moral standards gradually improved.

But now he didn't need to think too much, he already knew very well that this answer must be wrong.

So after a long silence, he slowly spoke.

"Although I really don't want to say this, I briefly recalled the contents of those newspapers."

"Based on the marginal information in some reports, I came to the conclusion that it is because of the development of technology that everyone has a mobile phone."

"We can act as media reporters, conduct a large number of online reports, and destroy the information cocoon formed by traditional media."

"Letting more bystanders see the truth has aroused the kindness and belief in resistance in their hearts. This is my analysis."

“It’s wonderful. It’s really wonderful.”

Carl clapped his hands happily, his face showing approval. He even opened the sugar jar that he had just guarded so carefully.

He added two large spoonfuls of white sugar to the other person's black tea.

"Your analytical perspective is unique, accurate and profound."

Carl said approvingly as he stirred Cedric's tea.

"But the starting point is still to firmly believe in the kindness in human nature."

"You are a perfect and good man, Mr. Diggory. I agree with this very much, but what I want to say is that this is definitely not the most profound underlying reason."

"The most profound underlying reason comes from the fonts printed in those newspapers."

"Chinese?" Cedric asked with some confusion, looking at the black tea in front of him.

"Can a carrier of words possess such powerful power?"

"Of course it's impossible for a single word to have such powerful power?" Carl denied calmly, but then he changed the subject and spoke firmly.

"But the country represented by these words has such a powerful force. You should read more about that ancient country and its many historical works."

"From those crystallizations of wisdom, you can understand a lot about the logic of how human society works."

"I'll tell you the answer directly. The reason why people began to condemn, criticize, and oppose the atrocities brought about by the former order in the future predicted by that newspaper is that."

"It's just that because of this newly rising country, she has firmly stood on the side of morality. There is no need to deny it or make malicious speculations."

"No matter how time passes, the underlying code that shapes this world will always be power. It's just that the direction of power this time is different from before."

"There is no need to think about those abstruse philosophies and ideologies. The earth is big enough to support two superpowers."

“But sometimes, there will eventually be some nations with different ideas when history reaches a new fork in the road.”

"This time there was a group of people holding torches and lighting up another path, that's all."

Carl's calm voice echoed in this small steel room.

Cedric looked at him in silence for a long time, then asked again.

"So the purpose of our coming here is related to this problem?"

"Of course!" Karl said firmly, "The big ship we are sitting on now, her sister has just been taken away by the Russian Federation Armed Forces."

"Her fate should have been the same as that of the Ulyanov in the dock next door, becoming a pile of scrap metal."

"But we can help her find a new rebirth point and let her be in the hands of her designer's students."

"Regaining a new life can also help you realize that vague ideal in your mind."

"How about it, are you very touched?"

"Tsk!!" Cedric snorted in dissatisfaction, looked at Carl with a smirk, and spoke without hesitation.

"You must have made a lot of money from this. You helped the Republicans to do this dirty work that should not be seen in public."

"The price must be high. Selling this ship to the Eastern power will not only bring a good reward, but also bring good luck."

"When have you ever made a loss in business? And you still say you are doing this for my ideals? Everything is just for your business."

After saying that, Cedric picked up the teacup and looked at Carl with an "I see it all" look.

That feeling of being three parts proud and a little bit contemptuous made Carl's eyes twitch wildly, and he could only drink tea to hide his embarrassment.

At the same time, he began to complain in his heart, wondering why the general he was going to trade with hadn't arrived yet.

Just when he felt that his lungs were about to float up from the tea.

Cedric, who was sitting opposite him, suddenly looked at him and spoke firmly.

"Actually, you don't need to teach me so carefully. I admit that I am indeed very stupid in some aspects."

"Whether it is the future wizarding world or the future Muggle world, it will definitely be very different because of your existence."

"Even if you are the best teacher in the world, I don't think I can learn your way of thinking in such a short time."

"I do get emotional sometimes, and I tend to fall into simple analysis of right and wrong when facing complex situations in the future."

"I'm almost certain that I can't make the proper self-judgment, but at this moment, I still decided to tell you."

"In the years to come, no matter what you do, no matter what situation you are in, I will trust you unconditionally."

"This is not just a simple conversation between friends, it is a promise and a real..."

At the end of the conversation, Cedric, who was in high spirits, couldn't think of a suitable word after trying for a long time.

to describe what he was going to say next, and just as he was trying to think, there was a sound of a heavy object falling to the ground.

It was like a loud bell suddenly rang in a quiet room.

The two people who were sitting face to face turned their heads at the same time to look in the direction of the voice, only to see General Vasily, with whom I happened to have done business before.

He was looking at the two of them with an extremely embarrassed look. The sudden sound just now was because his pipe fell to the ground.

"Excuse me, gentlemen. It seems I should have knocked."

General Vasily said awkwardly.

"It's alright, General. We've been waiting for a long time. Please take a seat. I think this transaction will be a good one for you."

“So for a shipyard, it’s probably been a long wait.”

Carl coughed twice to hide his embarrassment, then used magic to conjure up a stool and pointed at the empty seat while speaking enthusiastically.

General Vasily sat down awkwardly, and Karl immediately poured him tea as soon as he sat down.

Cedric was also busy, pouring milk and helping to pick up lemon slices with smooth movements.

It was as if the two young men who had just looked into each other's eyes and had a passionate conversation had never appeared.