Hogwarts behind-the-scenes big boss

Moriarty walked into the Pentagon Office and saw the silver-white marble floor reflecting sunlight, lighting up the entire office.

Paul Jackson, chairman of the Magical Congress of the United States of America, sat in front of the floor-to-ceiling window facing the door.

There is a large and wide ebony long table in front of him. He is sitting on the office chair with his back to the sun, looking extraordinary.

James, the director of the United States Sports Department, was sitting on a desk to the left of Paul. He saw Moriarty walking in and smiled affectionately.

Moriarty nodded slightly to James, looked around along James' seat, and took in the interior of the office.

Hundreds of documents are sent out from here every day. This is the highest ruling center and the highest power center in the American wizarding world.

Looking around, Moriarty withdrew his gaze and pointed out: "I noticed that the layout of the Pentagon Office is similar to an old-style parliamentary debate room.

It seems that when the American wizards built this office in 1982, they were influenced by the design of the debating chambers of the British House of Commons and House of Lords."

"Exactly, Mr. Moriarty." Paul Jackson raised his head. He had half-long hair and a beard. His sharp eyes fell on Moriarty's face, making people feel that he was a man all the time.

A shrewd person.

Paul stood up from his chair and walked over to Moriarty.

"Since the 17th century, the address of MACUSA has been moved dozens of times. Each time it is moved, the integration of different magical styles from various countries and ethnic groups has become a major feature of MACUSA.

Over the centuries, the British Ministry of Magic and the MACUSA have maintained a very good and close relationship."

"So..." Paul walked up to Moriarty and extended his right hand: "Welcome, Mr. Moriarty."

Moriarty shook hands with Paul, and then introduced Roman and other players to meet Paul. After everyone greeted each other, Paul asked them to sit in the armchair on the right.

"Let's talk about business next," Paul sat back in his office chair and said to Moriarty: "Last year, Director James reported to me the 'Star Making Plan' proposed by you, sir. Now you have arrived in the United States.

, I think it’s time to start the star-making project.”

Moriarty and James looked at each other, and James took the lead in stating: "Mr. Chairman, Mr. Moriarty, the Blanche family will fully cooperate with your work."

Moriarty nodded slightly.

"From the day I proposed the star-making plan, I have prepared a lot for this plan - including but not limited to improving Quidditch skills, integrating the national team, intervening in the transfer of power of the British Ministry of Magic, and expanding the influence of the British pure-blood family.

Aggregating wealth and balancing power..."

Moriarty calmly recounted his actions over the past six months, but Paul was secretly frightened. In his eyes, Moriarty had become someone he could only win over and never offend.

"To this day, the entire British wizarding community has my backing! It's time to start the star-making project." Moriarty made the final decision.

"Great," Paul said happily: "For centuries, Britain has been the center of the European wizarding world. With the strong support of Mr. Moriarty and the British Ministry of Magic, I believe that the International Association of Wizards will not interfere with ours.

Let’s act together.”

Moriarty glanced at Paul appreciatively. He was a cautious person. Of course, Paul also had a good eye and could see the important points clearly.

Although Britain and the United States join forces, they are definitely a powerful force.

But the Quidditch World Cup is a big cake, and there are too many people staring at this cake. Who knows what mighty people will emerge.

Based on the consensus of joining forces, the conversation between Moriarty and Paul became simple and clear. In the next two hours, Paul first identified Moriarty and Maxi Branch III as the primary star-making candidates.

goal.

National team players from the United States and Great Britain are secondary star-making candidates.

Jericho Branch is a candidate for subsequent star-making.

Then they reached a consensus on the "big World Cup bet". Paul and James were willing to use the liquidity of the Jackson family and the Branch family to join forces with the Foley family and the Flint family to make the bet bigger.

Moriarty proposed to share 20% of the profits on the "World Cup Betting" to win over the Canadian Ministry of Magic, which was approved by Paul and James.

Paul proposed that he visit the Canadian Minister of Magic. In North America, Canada always follows the lead of the United States.

Moriarty readily agreed that wooing Canada was not an act of compassion on his part, but to understand the final schedule.

The Quidditch World Cup schedule is divided into qualifying and final stages.

The qualifying round is also called the group stage.

In the twelve months after the end of the last competition, any country can form a team to register. All registered teams will be divided into sixteen groups. They will gain points by competing with other teams in the group one by one.

to complete the promotion.

At the end of the group stage, the 16 teams ranked first among the 16 groups will advance to the World Cup finals.

Before the start of the Dream Team vs. British National Team game, Roman led the team to complete the group stage and confirmed their advancement to the knockout rounds.

Moriarty took over the team and came to Canada to register, indicating that the England national team entered the finals.

The World Cup finals adopt a single-elimination elimination system, so they are also called knockout rounds.

The sixteen qualifying teams will be ranked according to the number of points gained in the group stage.

The team with the most points will play the team with the fewest points, the team with the second most points will play the team with the second fewest points, and so on.

In theory, this allows the two strongest teams in the qualifying stage to meet in the finals!

Of course, it's just a theory.

Since it is a theory, there is no way to escape from behind-the-scenes operations.

The top three teams are Bulgaria, Brazil and the United States.

As the host team, Canada needs no thought and knows that it will never encounter any of the above three teams in the knockout rounds of the 16th and 8th rounds.

Moriarty wants the British team to get the same treatment as the American team!

"Now that we have reached a consensus, we are now an alliance." Moriarty looked at Paul and James and smiled softly, with a meaningful smile.

"We cannot fail in the 16-to-8 match. This year's World Cup will be dominated by our three countries! As for who the champion will be, each will rely on their own methods in the semi-finals and finals."

"Exactly! I will contact the Canadian minister immediately." Paul was elated.

Moriarty exchanged a look with James and walked out of the Pentagon office on the pretext of a "warm-up match."

It is worth mentioning that before leaving, Roman and other players seemed to be petrified and slumped in their chairs motionless. In the end, Moriarty cast a spell to take them out.

Today's conversation has subverted their understanding of the world.

Don't mention the World Cup betting odds - they don't understand, just talk about the schedule.

Countless players have set the top three spots in the World Cup as their lifelong goal and have worked hard for it for most of their lives!

And in Moriarty's words, just a few words were enough to determine the top three spots!

"Moriarty, in your eyes, what exactly is the glory we gained with our sweat and hard work in the past?

You are a Slytherin himself, please tell us - is glory just a fig leaf for a dirty deal?"

Walking out of the Pentagon office, Roman finally couldn't bear it anymore and questioned Moriarty like a barrage of questions.

Moriarty looked back at him, his cold eyes making Roman and the others shudder.

"I don't know when Durmstrang students became so naive."

Moriarty's voice was full of ruthlessness, "You are already an adult wizard in your 20s, but you are not a qualified wizard.

Get greater benefits at a very small cost, and achieve final victory in a convenient way.

There are many ways to obtain glory, and your thinking cannot always stay on the straight-forward approach. If your thinking model cannot be reversed before the 16-to-8 game begins - don't blame me for being ruthless.

Besides, forget about the word Slytherin, you are not worthy at the moment."

Moriarty turned and left. James led the way and walked out of the Woolworth Building together. Roman followed with the support of the players.

James took Moriarty to a secluded corner and asked in a deep voice: "Is it really okay to reveal your relationship with old Foley and old Flint to Paul?"

"I revealed it on purpose because I didn't trust him."

Moriarty's eyes flashed with intriguing meaning, "I'm using this secret to test him. If he cooperates with us obediently, I don't mind sharing some benefits.

If he makes any changes, this Canada will be his burial place."

James felt a chill in his heart, and Moriarty seemed to sense it, and then showed a gentle smile: "Of course, the mutual calculation between Paul and I will not affect our relationship.

Now, take us to meet Maxi Branch III, Jericho has the highest regard for his big brother."