The Big Boss Behind Hogwarts

Moriarty walked into the Pentagon and saw sunlight reflecting off the silver-white marble floor, illuminating the entire office.

Paul Jackson, chairman of the Magical Congress of America, sat in front of the French windows facing the main door.

In front of him was a long, large and wide ebony table, and he was sitting on an office armchair with his back to the sun, looking magnificent.

James, the director of sports in the United States, sitting on a desk to Paul's left, saw Moriarty walk in and smiled affectionately.

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

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

Looking around, Moriarty withdrew his eyes and pointed out: "I noticed that the layout of the Pentagon Office resembles an old-fashioned parliamentary debating room.

It appears that when Wizards of America built this office in 1982, they were influenced by the design of the debating chambers of the British House of Commons and 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. shrewd person.

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

"Since the 17th century, the address of the Magical Congress of America has been moved dozens of times, and each move has become a major feature of the Magical Congress of America, integrating different magical styles from various countries and nations.

Over the centuries, the British Ministry of Magic and the Magical Congress of the United States have maintained a very good and intimate relationship. "

"So..." Paul walked up to Moriarty and stretched out his right hand: "You are welcome, Mr. Moriarty."

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

"Let's talk about business next," Paul said to Moriarty as he sat back in his office chair, "Last year, Director James reported to me the 'Star Project' proposed by you, sir, and now you have arrived in the United States , I think it’s time to start the star-making project.”

Moriarty and James glanced at each other, and James took the lead in saying, "Mr. Chairman, Mr. Moriarty, the Blanche family will fully cooperate with you in 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 technology, integrating the national team, intervening in the power transfer of the British Ministry of Magic, expanding the influence of British pure-blood families, Aggregating wealth and balancing power..."

Moriarty calmly recounted his actions in the past six months, but Paul was secretly startled. In his eyes, Moriarty had become someone who could only be wooed, but never offended.

"Until today, the entire British wizarding world has become my backing! It's time to start the Star-Making Project." Moriarty made a final decision.

"Great," Paul said happily, "For centuries, Britain has been the center of the European magical world. With the strong support of Mr. Moriarty and the British Ministry of Magic, I think the International Wizarding Association will not interfere with our work." Let's work together."

Moriarty gave Paul an appreciative glance. He was a cautious person. Of course, Paul had a good eye and could see the key points clearly.

Although Britain and the United States join forces, it is definitely a tyrannical force.

But the Quidditch World Cup is a big cake. There are too many people staring at this cake. Who knows what fierce people will turn out.

Based on the joint consensus, the conversation between Moriarty and Paul became simple and clear. In the next two hours, Paul first identified Moriarty and Maxi Blanche III as the main star candidates. The goal.

The national team players of the United States and the United Kingdom are the secondary star candidates.

Jericho Blanche is the follow-up star candidate.

Then they reached a consensus on the "World Cup gamble". Paul and James are willing to use the working capital of the Jackson family and the Blanche family to join forces with the Foley family and the Flint family to expand the gamble in partnership.

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

Paul proposed that he visit the Minister of Magic of Canada. Also in North America, Canada has always followed the lead of the United States.

Moriarty readily agreed that it was not his outburst of compassion to win over Canada, but to understand the issue of the final schedule.

The Quidditch World Cup schedule is divided into qualifying rounds and finals.

The qualifying round is also called the group stage.

During the twelve months after the end of the last competition, any country can form a team to sign up, and all teams that sign up for the competition will be divided into 16 groups, and they will get points by competing with other teams in the group one by one. to complete the promotion.

At the end of the group stage, the top 16 teams in the 16 groups will advance to the World Cup finals.

Before the start of the dream team vs. the British national team, Roman led the team through the group stage and confirmed that they would advance to the knockout round.

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

The final stage of the World Cup adopts a single-elimination elimination system, so it is also called a knockout match.

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 final!

Of course, only theory.

Since it is a theory, it cannot escape the black box operation.

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

Canada, as the host team, knows without thinking that it will never meet any of the above three teams in the knockout round of 16 to 8.

Moriarty wants Team GB to get the same treatment as Team USA!

"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 can't fall down in the 16-to-8 competition. This year's World Cup is dominated by our three countries! As for who is the champion, each will use his own means in the semi-finals and finals."

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

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

It is worth mentioning that before leaving, Roman and other players seemed to be petrified, limp and motionless on their chairs, and finally Moriarty cast a spell to take them out.

Today's conversation subverted their perception of the world.

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

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

And in Moriarty's mouth, just a few fluffy words confirmed the top three spots!

"Moriarty, in your eyes, what is the glory that we have gained through sweat and hard work in the past?

You are a Slytherin yourself, 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 cannonball.

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

"I don't know since when Durmstrang's 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.

Use a very small price in exchange for greater benefits, and achieve the final victory in a convenient way.

There are many ways to gain glory, and your thinking cannot always stay in the straightforward way. If your thinking mode cannot be reversed before the start of the 16-to-8 game-don't blame me for being merciless.

Besides, don't mention the word Slytherin, you don't deserve it now. "

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 don't trust him."

Moriarty's eyes flashed thought-provoking, "I'm using this secret to test him, if he cooperates with us obediently, I don't mind sharing some benefits.

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

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

Now, take us to meet Maxi Blanche III, whom Jericho admires so much. "