Chapter 149

The Ministry of Magic confronted unprecedented chaos. It was the primary time each the minister and the assistant positions have been concurrently vacant. Furthermore, the truth that this example arose within the wake of an unsavory incident left your complete Ministry of Magic in an ungainly place. It was solely pure for the gathered division heads to lift their voices within the assembly room.

Thoughts your phrases and actions.

No, how will you exclude the Magic Assist Division from the investigation staff!?

I didnt say we might exclude them. I stated we might prioritize different departments when forming the investigation staff.

Isnt that the identical factor? When such an incident happens, it’s the position of the Magic Assist Division to allocate personnel. That is an overreach by different departments!

Then, is it even conceivable for the direct subordinate division of Minister Wesleigh, who tried to hurt His Highness Gale, to proceed the investigation? You lot ought to simply shut your mouths and keep put.

If you happen to had correctly served the minister, this wouldnt have occurred! What was the Magic Assist Division head doing till this incident occurred?

Ha! We’re mages! We’re one household!

Watch your phrases! Wesleigh is virtually a traitor!

Kwang! Bang!

The sound of doc folders slamming towards tables echoed from varied instructions. Solely Hale, the pinnacle of the Magic Operations Division, sniffled and rummaged by means of his pockets. Because the assembly dragged on, he muttered about needing a smoke.

Clank!

At that second, the door opened, chopping by means of the commotion. It was Ian. The division heads had been attending a personnel assembly on the time and had not witnessed the scene firsthand. Amongst those that had, solely Ian had confronted Wesleigh. Thus, he had attended the Emperors emergency assembly because the Ministry of Magics consultant and was now returning.

Ian, youre right here?

Sure. Im a bit late.

No, youve executed properly.

Hale pulled out a chair, gesturing for Ian to sit down, and tapped the backrest. Behind him, Tommy and Nakina have been additionally half-dazed, clinging to one another. One might surmise {that a} fierce debate had taken place right here, simply as intense because the Emperors emergency assembly.

Theres blood in your sleeve.

Ah, its effective. Its not mine.

Ian responded to Hales query with a lightweight smile. Everybody was intently observing their whispered change, not lacking a single second. All of them wore expressions of dying curiosity concerning the disciplinary measures to be imposed on the Ministry of Magic.

Ian, what did all of them say?

Convey it intimately. Dont omit a single factor.

Why did they solely summon a newly entered recruit? Goodness.

It means they dont belief the opposite mages.

Because of Minister Wesleigh, our place has turn out to be really, really extraordinary! Dammit!

The heads of every division couldnt resist interjecting, however Ian sat down and meticulously straightened his apparel.

Dont preserve us in suspense!

Do I look like intentionally conserving you in suspense?

Ian furrowed his delicate brows at someones query. Straight away, the ambiance froze. Everybody assumed that an uncommon punishment had been handed down and fell silent.

Fascinating.

Solely Hale, who had seen by means of Ians deception, was an exception. He chuckled and chewed on his cigarette. He didnt know what the youngest member was pondering, however Ian had playfully wiggled his fingers underneath the desk.

Gale has regained consciousness. Do you know?

What? You imply he has come to his senses?

He hasnt suffered any main accidents?

Sure. He appeared to don’t have any points with mobility.

Then, the, the curse? Did it really take maintain?

As everybody requested with pressure, Ian merely nodded with a critical expression. Numerous exclamations burst forth from these round him. Their worst fears had turn out to be actuality.

Indubitably, this can be a disaster threatening the very existence of the Ministry of Magic.

What concerning the paperwork associated to the forbidden magic?

Ian, preserve speaking. Embody all the small print if doable.

This was exactly why Ian had intentionally placed on a heavy air.

At the moment, Ian was the only real particular person conveying the imperial courts intentions, and he was additionally the one one linked to Mariv, who was rising to energy. The imbalance of knowledge would naturally translate into energy, and this was a step nearer to securing the place of the subsequent minister.

Its not a matter of the Ministry of Magics existence, however of Bariels existence. Subsequently, the imperial courtroom sought to substantiate the reality by means of the reality serum administered to His Highness Gale. They’ve ordered that every one at present saved serums be disposed of and freshly produced for submission.

At his phrases, everyones gaze turned to the related division heads. A freckle-faced lady, startled, blinked her eyes.

Uh, by when?

As Ians presence and stature grew, the prevailing division heads had no selection however to really feel nervous. There was nothing extra dreadful than having a newcomer as their superior.

Please communicate.

Viscount Ian Hielo. You might be undoubtedly a noble who has been granted a territory by His Majesty the Emperor. Furthermore, you could have made some notable achievements within the absence of us division heads.

Ian slowly nodded, as if attentively listening. The groundwork laid earlier than mentioning an issue shouldn’t be used carelessly, however the speaker appeared unaware of that.

This acknowledges that you’ve demonstrated clear capabilities amongst these current on the scene, excluding the division heads.

He continued to subtly emphasize that Ian wouldn’t have been capable of step ahead if the division heads had been current.

Hale sniffled and surveyed these exchanging glances with Chang. It was spectacular how he had managed to put the muse for his faction amidst the chaotic state of affairs.

Ian merely shrugged his shoulders and retorted.

I fail to notice the issue much more so.

Nonetheless, Ian. Your standing has an expiration date, doesnt it? I imagine I heard it was 1 yr.

Expiration date? What do you imply by that?

Ah. Fairly a number of listed here are unaware. Ian Hielo is the illegitimate son of the previous Brats Margrave. Everybody is aware of that the person was beheaded for treason. By reporting his fathers crimes, the Emperor was capable of suppress the traitor, so naturally, each rewards and penance should be paid.

The reward was the brand new surname Hielo and the place of a lord, whereas the penance was a tribute of 10,000 gold cash. And that, too, inside a yr.

If he fails to pay the tribute of 10,000 gold cash inside a yr, he will likely be stripped of his title and turn out to be a slave of the imperial palace. Nicely, have you ever secured a method of livelihood? If not, will probably be troublesome for a lot of. We’ve by no means even heard of a mage who’s a slave, not to mention a minister-turned-slave. There is no such thing as a dishonor fairly like this.

Certainly! If that occurs, will probably be a shame to the Ministry of Magic.

A slave because the minister of the Ministry of Magic?

My good man, its problematic for him to even be a candidate for minister, not simply the minister itself. Think about how ridiculous the Ministry of Magic will seem sooner or later.

These listening to about Ians predicament for the primary time erupted right into a fierce commotion. Hale, Tommy, and Nakina additionally turned to have a look at Ian, sighing inwardly.

Ian?

Nonetheless, there was no trace of agitation on his face. Moderately, he gave the impression to be having fun with the state of affairs, sporting a faint smile.

Ian Hielo, is the whole lot Chang stated true?

Its all true.

Then I’ll reject your candidacy.

Me too! I additionally reject it!

Let me affirm that there will likely be no challenge in securing the tribute.

Dont lie! Arent you at present counting on somebody named Romandro from the executive division for lodging?

It appears you could have fairly an curiosity in me, Division Head Chang.

Chang frowned in disbelief at Ians composed response. Ian turned to Akorella, the pinnacle of the Mana Stone Administration Division, and requested.

I’ve a query. What’s the present market value of Luron stones?

Lu-Luron stones? I havent checked todays value.

A tough estimate will suffice. Let me ask once more. For about 80 kilograms of Luron stones, how a lot would it not quantity to?

I cant calculate it immediately, however, properly, it might doubtless exceed the Ministry of Magics price range for a number of years.

Akorella tilted her head, questioning why he was asking about that. Then, she out of the blue shouted in pleasure. Her quiet voice was nowhere to be discovered, changed by the outcry of a mana stone-crazed scientist.

No method! Are you saying you could have that a lot Luron?

A Luron deposit has been found in Hielo Territory. By formally supplying it to the Ministry of Magic, I’ll promptly settle the tribute. With this, there needs to be no challenge in any respect.

Th-Thats a lie!

Ian laughed at Changs one-dimensional denial.

Why would I lie about that? I’ll settle the tribute inside right now or tomorrow. Then, I’m a noble granted a territory by His Majesty the Emperor and the one mage who demonstrated prowess on the scene. Wouldnt that make me sufficiently certified? Dont you agree?

After all! With 80 kilograms of Luron stones, I’ll gladly solid my vote!

Division Head Akorella, settle down.

Settle down? Do I appear to be I can settle down proper now!?

Akorellas eyes rolled again as she screamed like a madwoman, and Ian merely nodded. As you may see, there was no downside, so he meant for them so as to add his title to the listing of candidates.

I! I assist him!

Division Head Akorella!

Ian had already secured one vote.