Harry Potter: From Muggle Cousin to Conceptual Wizard

Chapter 484 Subsequent Expansion Plans! A Two-Sided Calculation!

Then, amidst Ecclesia's confusion, Grindelwald addressed the assembled saints below the stage:

"Starting tomorrow, the mission to win over black wizards from various countries and expand our influence will be carried out in a different way."

Don't be impatient for quick results, don't force black wizards from various countries to join us, and don't repeatedly try to persuade black wizards from various countries.

After gathering information about the target you want to win over, approach them in a calm and respectful manner. You can first reveal some of your previous analysis of the situation between the black and white wizards.

The objective is clear: it is an inevitable trend for black wizards from various countries to unite against white wizards.

If the target is interested and shows any interest in joining us, then subtly hint at my identity to them.

We need to strike a good balance. Don't mention my release from prison; just use our UMNO slogan, "For the greater good," as a clear message.

Once the target clearly states that they want to join us, then we will show them the symbol of sainthood.

If the target questions your sainthood, there's no need to waste words proving yourselves; just let the target interpret it as they see fit.

By doing this, we won't give the target any clear excuse to let the news of my release from prison reach the White Wizard's ears too early, and we'll also make the target more inclined to believe in your saintly status.

If the target does not intend to join after listening to the analysis, there is no need to continue to pester them. Just leave them a magical means to request help.

Inform the target that if they are surrounded by white wizards, they can use communication magic to contact their nearest companions and launch a rescue operation.

If the target changes their mind, they can contact our partners at any time.

In this way, we can attract new members and expand our influence by acting as visionaries and benefactors.

New members tend to have a high level of trust in us from the start, making us more reliable.

At the same time, as Eckeris mentioned earlier, we are using the power of the White Wizards to push the Black Wizards from various countries to our side. This way, we can act more efficiently and achieve twice the result with half the effort.

After hearing Grindelwald's explanatory instructions, the saints below immediately nodded in agreement.

But Eckeris frowned slightly and reminded him, "Sir, this is indeed a good approach, but isn't the progress still a bit slow?"

Should we take some special action against those dark wizards who are not very willing to cooperate?

For example, could we have our people impersonate white wizards and ambush the black wizards, thus encouraging them to join us as soon as possible?

"You, you!"

Grindelwald sighed to Eckeris in a tone of disappointment, "I told you, don't use these underhanded methods."

It's okay if progress is slow. We've gathered new allies, so don't we need time to train them?

Besides, don't you think about what kind of dark wizard would fall behind?

Any dark wizard with a bit of insight and wisdom, even if they have some reservations when they first hear our situation analysis, will definitely use their resources and channels to gather information after contacting us. Once they have verified the information, they will never wait for the white wizards to come knocking on their door before contacting us.

They will definitely contact us again soon.

As for the remaining, less advanced dark wizards, their skill level is, as one can imagine, quite low.

Even if we don't get these people, it's not a big loss for us.

If you proceed in your manner, the new members you recruit will eventually find out the truth, and they will inevitably feel uncomfortable, turning a good thing into a bad thing.

Moreover, those dark wizards who lack vision and are slow to act, even if they don't join us, will eventually clash with the white wizards, which will help us weaken the white wizards' fighting strength to some extent.

It's important to know whether the White Wizard who died in battle will necessarily be resurrected, and how long it will take to be resurrected, is still unknown.

According to current information, the white wizard who was injured but not killed and did not perform any meritorious service will not be able to enjoy the benefits of blessing magic.

Therefore, even the black wizards who haven't joined us can still weaken the white wizards' power.

Everyone remember, in the future, if you clash with the White Wizard, it's best to seriously injure him, rather than killing him only to have him resurrected with full health.

Grindelwald refuted Ecclesia's despicable tactic of forcing dark wizards from various countries to their deaths.

This analysis may sound like it's still based on the pros and cons of the UMNO party, but in reality, it contains factors that are favorable to the White Wizard camp.

The saints need time to train and integrate their new members, and the white wizard faction needs even more time to develop.

Slowing down the pace of expansion is in line with Dumbledore's plan to hone the white wizard faction.

As for telling the saints not to kill the White Wizard so easily.

While seemingly intended to circumvent the resurrection effect of the Hogwarts founder's Blessing spell, Grindelwald was actually minimizing the mortality rate of white wizards without consulting Dumbledore and Dudley or knowing about the conceptualized Restoration Charm.

After all, Grindelwald is going to defect in the future. If too many white wizards die and the so-called blessing magic cannot undo the damage, the chances of the white wizards accepting him will decrease.

In Grindelwald's view, Dumbledore could not possibly ignore the feelings of the White Wizards' camp and resolutely stay with him.

Therefore, the mortality rate of the White Wizards in subsequent conflicts should be taken seriously.

Ecclesia and the saints were unaware of all the ulterior motives Grindelwald harbored.

They simply felt that Grindelwald made a lot of sense.

Ecclesia, ashamed, admitted her mistake, and the saints responded loudly, promising to follow Grindelwald's instructions.

"The next steps will require regrouping."

These hundreds of companions I brought are descendants of my former subordinates. They come from families with a long tradition of learning, and after a period of careful guidance and instruction from me, they are better able to carry out the task of recruiting new members.

Therefore, after the reorganization, each team should have one or more of my companions, and when the teams disperse to different countries' magical realms to carry out their missions, they should be the main force.

To the new members who joined tonight, please don't worry. I believe in your loyalty. It's just that your individual abilities need time and opportunities to be recognized.

Cooperate well. I will keep track of your performance, and those who excel will definitely be given important responsibilities!

Grindelwald then made personnel arrangements.

This is standard procedure, and although the newly converted saints are somewhat disappointed, they can understand.

If they were in charge of making the arrangements, they would make the same choice.

"Furthermore..." Grindelwald spoke up again, "While it is important to recruit new allies and expand our power, it is also important to search for ancient magic stones and materials for dark magic rituals that allow one to rejuvenate."

It's not just me who wants to prolong my life and become younger for my own selfish gain; everyone else has the same need. We dark wizards can't enjoy that blessing magic, so of course we have to rely on ourselves.

Furthermore, some of my former subordinates have survived. If we could make them younger, extend their lifespans, and enhance their mobility, it would be a significant boost to our power.

Everyone must take this matter seriously!

"Yes, sir!"

The saints responded in unison.

Previously, Eckeris had only mentioned this matter briefly to her subordinates, without urging them to find the Philosopher's Stone and materials for dark magic rituals.

Now that Grindelwald has explicitly issued this command, the saints will naturally take it very seriously.

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Dudley's two clones remained hidden and lurking nearby, while Dudley's main body used its conceptual perception ability to monitor and perceive the entire situation.

To be honest, after watching the whole thing tonight, Dali is extremely impressed with Grindelwald.

Even knowing Grindelwald's thoughts and plans beforehand wouldn't diminish that admiration in the slightest.

With such a "god-like teammate from the opposing camp" around, Dudley's Sharpening Stone Project was bound to go smoothly.

Of course, he couldn't just sit back and do nothing.

Ecclesia's thoughts, and the general thoughts of the saints, still needed Dudley's occasional covert influence to coordinate with Grindelwald's actions.

In addition, the progress of the white wizards' purge of the black wizards in various countries, the speed at which the saints recruit new members, and the timing of when the white wizards in various countries discover Grindelwald's release from prison and his mischief all need to be secretly controlled by Dudley using the Conceptual Restoration Charm.

Furthermore, Dudley needed to secretly deliver a Philosopher's Stone, crafted by an ancient wizard, to Grindelwald through the Saints.

Only by mastering these trivial details can the Sharpening Stone Project proceed smoothly and in an orderly manner.

However, these are all long-term tasks.

Tonight, Christmas Eve, is almost halfway through Grindelwald's consolidation efforts. In just a few hours, it will be Christmas again.

Dudley had a strong premonition that something good was about to happen.