Hogwarts Wizarding Journey

After hearing Will's explanation, Bell finally understood.

This is indeed something he did not consider.

The current source of magic power in the Mars base is an inferior version of the magic stone.

Compared with the genuine magic stone, the inferior version of the magic stone is completely different in terms of service life and magic power conversion rate.

Therefore, opening a barrier covering the entire base is already the limit of this magic stone. It is really powerless to deal with the mineral veins located deep in the mountains.

As for why not get a few more low-quality magic stones?

Just kidding, the magic stone is not a cobblestone on the roadside. Don’t think that just because the word ‘inferior version’ is added in front of it, you think it is something that can be seen everywhere at roadside stalls.

Currently, the total number of inferior versions of the Philosopher's Stone produced by the Menethil family is less than 10. Three of them have been used privately by Bell.

For this reason, William always talked about Bell.

"With the current progress, how much arcana can be extracted every month?"

"About 1 ton."

Bell shook his head, feeling very dissatisfied with this data.

Although as a precious magic metal comparable to mithril, the output of 1 ton of arcana per month is already a lot.

You know, the fairies may not be able to refine 1 ton of mithril in a whole year.

However, according to preliminary detection, there should be a lot of gold reserves on Mars. After all, this is the mineral deposit of an entire planet.

Even though only two mineral deposits on the surface have been discovered so far, I believe that it won't be long before the 'explorers' who have obtained the arcana analysis data will be able to gradually discover other hidden mineral veins.

So, is it possible that Bell should look at the table full of big fish and meat in front of him and then nibble on the white-flour steamed bun in his hand?

He can't stand it!

After thinking about it again and again, Bell gritted his teeth.

'Done!'

Bell took out his personal terminal and dialed a number in his address book.

Having said this, Bell had to sigh again at the magic of magic.

You know, he is now on Mars! Mars is so far away from the earth!

However, he can directly send videos to people on Earth.

And according to previous tests, there is no delay, lag or other phenomena in video calls.

To be honest, Bell didn't know what was going on.

Maybe the magic power at this time does not move in a straight line in the conventional physical space? Maybe the magic power can jump in space independently according to the needs of the user?

But the problem is, the consumption of using personal terminals has not increased? Where does the energy required for space jump come from?

The more I think about it, the more headache I get...

At this time, the video was connected, and a middle-aged and elderly wizard with white hair and white beard wearing a straight tuxedo appeared on the screen.

"Master, what are your orders?"

The middle-aged and elderly wizard bowed to Bell and asked respectfully.

"Long time no see, Sebas."

This wizard's full name is Sebastian Stovich, the former butler of the Menethil family and the current captain of the special operations team. He is the person William trusts most.

"It's like this. I heard Will say at the Mars base that there is a shortage of manpower here. I thought about it, and the best place to recruit people now is probably Knockturn Alley, right?"

"But Master, the dark wizards there are not obedient. They may leak family secrets."

"Of course, of course I know they won't be obedient. But it doesn't matter. For those who are disobedient, just beat them until they obey.

A brigade of 100 people was selected from the special operations team and went to Knockturn Alley to carry out compulsory expropriation. The most severe contract was used and all those who were unwilling to sign were killed.

Scumbags have no human rights!"

As for the group of dark wizards in Knockturn Alley, Bell would normally be too lazy to pay attention to them. Even though these people often secretly caused chaos to his family's property.

His family doesn't have complete control over the Ministry of Magic yet, so it's not their turn to worry about managing dark wizards.

Moreover, the number of wizards is already scarce. Keeping those dark wizards can at least make the demographic data look better.

But now, times have changed!

Ahem, okay, actually times have changed a long time ago.

Since the demand for employees in his family is so strong, of course Bell must give those dark wizards a chance to change their ways. This is also commonly known as 're-education through labor'.

"By the way, don't tell my father about this matter for now, wait until everything is settled."

My father is always too cautious. If his father knew that he was planning to make such a big move, he would have to drink another bottle of life and death water to sleep tonight.

This is also the reason why Bell skipped his father and contacted Sebastian directly.

"Okay, Master."

Sebas did not raise any objection to Bell's order which obviously crossed the line, but just accepted Bell's order obediently.

After all, the Menethil family has its own family ties, and everyone knows the core members of the family.

After ending the video with Sebastian, Bell stretched and stood up.

Let Sebas handle the specific details of the operation. He's not that good, so it's better not to point fingers at random.

"Okay, it's almost time to rest. Let's go out for a walk."

Under the leadership of Will, the three Bells officially started their vacation trip to Mars.

Although this is not a good place for vacation, except for sand, there is also very little oxygen.

But the main purpose of traveling is to see novelties. Can you find a more novel place on earth than Mars?

The reality was just as Bell expected. Zannah and Hermione, who had regained their composure, started playing around the base excitedly.

"Bell, what is that?"

Hermione asked excitedly, pointing into the distance.

"……Stone."

Bell looked at his unconscious girlfriend speechlessly.

In this area where birds don't poop, apart from sand, there are only stones.

"Can I take a piece back as a souvenir?"

Hermione stared at the big stone with gleaming eyes.

As expected of Mars, even the stones are different from those on Earth. They look so unique!

"……as long as you are happy."

What else could Bell say? Take it with you if you want, it's just a stone anyway.

The overall area of ​​the base is not large, and Bell and his team quickly left the teleportation area and officially entered the main area of ​​the base.

Every wizard or house elf will stop and salute respectfully after seeing Bell and Zannah, and then continue to do their own business.

Hermione was very excited as she watched the house elves coming and going around her.

Although she had been in contact with Lim many times, this was the first time she saw so many house elves at the same time.

However, soon, when several people left the living area and entered the work area, a scene appeared in front of them, which surprised Hermione, or in other words, opened her mouth in horror.