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I don't know if it was a coincidence or Akinbad's intention, but he chose the location of this emergency joint meeting to be the French Magical Federation branch.

After all, the first conference of the International Federation of Wizards was held in France when it was established.

If in such a place of great commemorative significance to the Federation, a proposal to overturn the International Statute of Wizards Secrecy, which is also of great significance to the Federation, is discussed, it will be confusing no matter what.

It feels like a provocation.

Of course, the meeting has not yet started, and the official members of parliament from various countries have not yet gathered. Ajinbad only stated in the urgent invitation letter that it was a discussion on the "Helpo Rebellion".

Naturally, the real issue cannot be stated at once, right?

"Is this...the venue of the first joint conference?"

At this moment, Kingsley and Akinbard, accompanied by the French Minister of Magic and Beauxbatons Principal Madame Maxime, came to this historic conference room.

Kingsley seemed a little confused about this venue, which had obviously not been used for a long time. Although it was cleaned from time to time, it was still somewhat dirty and dusty.

"In fact, this place is usually only used for visiting and display purposes, and... to be honest, not many people want to come see this kind of place, so the cleaning is a bit slack."

"Madame Maxime."

Seeing that the tall female principal next to her was telling the truth without any hesitation, the minister couldn't help but tugged at the hem of her clothes, but instead Maxim lowered his head and glared.

"These two are my good friends. There is no need to be so secretive when talking to them!"

After saying this to the obviously weak minister, Maxim turned his head and said with a slight worry:

"We have also helped to convene parliamentarians from various countries. I asked Mr. Akinbad and Mr. Shacklebolt, shouldn't it be time for you two to tell the truth? To be honest, the current tense situation in the British wizarding community is

I also know that it would be unusual for everyone to hold a joint meeting at this time... Do you think so?"

After she finished speaking, the French Minister of Magic added:

"...Moreover, we specifically chose this old venue that has long been abandoned."

"Yes!" Ajinbad couldn't help but nodded slightly when he heard this, "Madam, you are right, such an untimely emergency meeting will indeed make people suspicious. However, because of this, we are more...

It is inconvenient to tell the truth now... Oh, this is definitely not a distrust of the two of you, but... Mr. MacLean's proposal."

"Um"

After Maxim heard this, he couldn't help but ponder for a while, and then nodded helplessly.

"Okay! We'll find out sooner or later anyway... But from what you said, it seems like things are even more shocking than I originally imagined, right?"

Before he finished speaking, Kingsley and Akinbad looked at each other, and then both showed a wry smile.

Mrs. Maxim is indeed not an outsider, so the two of them don't really want to hide anything from each other. The deliberate mention of Maka just now is actually equivalent to giving Maxim a very clear statement.

Prompted.

Even Maka had to advise them so carefully to keep it secret, so this matter must be very involved.

And the next moment the old conference room fell into silence for a moment, a knock on the door suddenly sounded, causing the four people present to turn around at the same time.

"Oh, that's my secretary... wait a moment, you three, I'll be right back."

After that, the minister hurriedly walked to the door. After the secretary whispered a few words in his ear, he came back and said:

"The Lord of Blois Castle already knows about the two of you coming. He took a picture of a representative and wanted to have a chat with you... I don't know?"

The French Blois family is a well-known top wizard family throughout Europe. As the president of the Federation, Akinbad has naturally dealt with them several times.

However, while Akinbad was still hesitating, Kingsley spoke first.

"I understand, please invite the representative of Chateau Blois to come in!"

"Are you okay?" Akinbad turned his head and asked in a low voice, "To be honest, the people of the Blois family are a bit difficult to deal with... If that person suddenly asks about the actual situation, I'm afraid we won't be able to answer it?"

"No problem," Kingsley said, "although I haven't met many people from Blois Castle."

"You haven't seen it?"

"Hmm... But with Maka's name here, people will definitely not make it too difficult for us... maybe they can even give us some help!"

Everyone basically knows a little bit about the friendship between Maka and the Blois family, but not many people know how deep that friendship is.

After all, in the impression of most people who know something about the Blois family, that seemingly low-key but actually arrogant family is not an easy person to get along with.

But not long after, when an old man in a suit and ties with neatly combed hair came in from the door with steady steps, and took the initiative to smile and extend his hands to Kingsley and Akinbad, everyone except Kingsley suddenly felt

A little unexpected.

They all knew this old man. He was currently the oldest butler of Blois Castle and was in charge of all affairs of the Blois family.

Although the old butler always smiled in the past, he always gave people a sense of distance. How could he feel as cordial as an old friend like he does today?

"Is Mr. McLean okay? Are the people sent by the owner of the house enough? I have been thinking about sending another group of people to help!"

"No, no, that's enough." Kingsley heard this and immediately held the old housekeeper's hand and replied, "Maca said that Blois Castle is equally important, and... although I don't know exactly why,

But he also recently said that the existence of Chateau Blois has become more important than before."

"Yeah?"

Kingsley's words obviously made people very concerned, including the old butler. However, after a short pause, he immediately smiled again, and then took the initiative to change the subject:

"I understand. When I get back, I will ask the following to continue to strengthen the defense."

After a brief exchange of greetings, the old housekeeper immediately looked solemn and said seriously:

"Actually, the main reason why the head of the family asked me to come here this time is to allow me to fully cooperate with you two in this emergency meeting... The French magic world can be regarded as the territory of our Blois family. If there is any need, we will definitely help you.

Great help.”

Even though the French Minister of Magic was standing next to him, the old butler did not hesitate to say, "The French magic world is the territory of the Blois family." It is no wonder that the Minister always behaved so weakly.

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With such a deep-rooted and prosperous big family standing by, how could he possibly become strong?