r18novel Chapter 143 The Old-Fashioned Forum Scandal
Chapter 143 The Old-Fashioned Forum Scandal
Chapter 143 The Old-Fashioned Forum Scandal
Julia remained silent.
When she first went to the manor with Nava, she thought that if her father came looking for her, the Aurors of the Magic Council would use the Oblivion Curse to settle things, and then everyone would go their separate ways.
But now, after experiencing the QQ space and being so happy there that she forgot about home, she began to consider seeing Nava.
"The Law of Secrecy—" she murmured, wanting to assure them that there would be no problem, but the Law of Secrecy, which had been in effect for hundreds of years, was like a mountain, firmly suppressing all wizards who dared to challenge it.
She couldn't make any guarantees.
We cannot make promises.
There is no way to circumvent the secrecy law.
"It's up to you."
After thinking for a long time, even twisting the iron knife and fork in Ryan's hands, he finally spoke.
Nava leaned forward slightly: "My choice? I'm sorry, Professor Lane, I don't mean to question your statement, but shouldn't this be a matter for this gentleman from the Ministry of Magic to decide?"
From the wizards' conversations and actions, she could tell that wizarding laws were things that could be changed; if they were useful, they could be used, and if they weren't, they could be modified. But the secrecy laws were different; they were regulations that had to be followed.
But faced with such a rule that must be followed, the youngest-looking wizard in front of her confidently declared that it was up to her to choose!
Moreover, judging from the conversation throughout the event, this boy who claimed to be the acting professor of Hogwarts was the one who had the most say in the entire event!
His words carried more weight than those of that young wizard who claimed to be a high-ranking official in the Ministry of Magic!
"The British Ministry of Magic has seven divisions, and I'm just the deputy director of the Division of Magical Transportation." Larvin hadn't expected this to involve him.
He was just an ordinary deputy director-general, the kind you can find a lot of, the only difference being that he was young.
He didn't think he had anything to boast about. "After all, becoming the deputy director of the Ministry of Magic is a very simple thing. You just need to be a wizard."
Not to mention that countless Ministry of Magic employees were expelled from the wizarding profession.
Nava stared blankly upon hearing this, unable to believe what she was hearing.
What does it mean to become a deputy director-general? It's a very simple thing!
Your Ministry of Magic only has seven departments! This is already the largest agency under the Ministry of Magic!
What does this mean?! It means a young person in their early twenties achieving a position in the White House and leading the Department of Transportation! They'll then rise through the ranks to become Secretary of State, then President—
"You're so funny, Mr. Larvin," Nava chuckled twice.
"That's the truth. Ask any wizard in the wizarding world, and they'll all know that what Ryan says carries far more weight than what I say." Larvin asserted that he was telling the truth, especially since the British wizarding world was full of Ryan's "disciples and former associates."
Nava's mind raced as she tried to understand the political landscape of the magical world and why a professor could rise above high-ranking government officials.
However, her worldview and mindset in 1991 did not support her ability to understand the composition of this political ecosystem.
"Miss Nava, it's like this, because I'm quite popular. I know a lot of people, and everyone is very respectful and willing to listen to me. I can also say a few words to the French Ministry of Magic. And Miss Julia from the Magical Congress?"
"Me? If Sister Nava is unwilling to accept it, I—I will discuss it with Father." Although she knew it was against the secrecy law, Julia still gritted her teeth and said these words.
From childhood to adulthood, she had argued with her father about resolutions that she disapproved of and that went against the law.
However, due to the father's autocratic rule and his desire to cover up the truth and gain official positions, the father and daughter drifted further and further apart.
The Law of Secrecy is the biggest lid on the wizarding world—Julia knows this in her heart, and it's not just her father who's keeping this lid on; the entire Magical Congress and even the entire wizarding world are responsible for keeping it closed.
It seemed like the father-daughter relationship wasn't very good. Ryan noticed Julia's troubled expression, an expression that didn't seem like someone with a good father-daughter relationship would show.
As long as the relationship is good, she will communicate with her father as soon as possible, regardless of whether the relationship succeeds or not. As for whether the father and daughter will fall out later and follow the classic storyline, that's another story. There's no need to show any difficulty from the beginning.
"Could you tell me about the magical world?" Nava's expression was unreadable, but her eyes clearly showed curiosity. "Something big has happened in the romantic capital of France!"
Intense discussions on the internet.
After all, the concept of the Global Information Network was only proposed in 1989, and the first web browser and server were born.
In 1991, a few original versions of Internet forums were available for online discussion.
This is both good news and bad news.
The good news is that this breach of secrecy laws means that news of wizards performing magic in public will not spread widely.
The bad news is that people who can now use internet forums to discuss things are either rich or powerful, have a certain level of knowledge, and hold a high social status.
These people can represent the entire ordinary class. Once they become interested, it is equivalent to the entire ordinary class becoming interested, because when there are many people, there will be a need for a ruler's voice to lead them, and they happen to be in the ruling class.
This has led to a situation where, once someone among them becomes convinced of this, they dedicate themselves to spreading the word and exposing the truth behind the world, seeking out the hidden magical realm.
This is a big problem.
But things don't change according to human will.
The trouble is gradually escalating.
With several blurry images and repeated statements from some people in the forums, it was clear that this was what really happened.
As a result, more and more people are sharing the supernatural phenomena they have witnessed or experienced.
Real and fictional stories constantly circulate in the world of data architecture.
Unaware people use their imagination and legends to depict everything they believe. Little do they know that there are indeed true stories in these tales.
One person spoke, claiming to be a French business worker who did not have a computer or a global information network address, and that he secretly logged into his boss's account while working overtime.
This person claimed that while taking a short break after working overtime, he saw figures appear and disappear twice. The first time, it was a very beautiful red bird; the second time, it was two strangely dressed people, one old and one young.
He looks just like a legendary wizard.
Another person claimed online that while exploring the Po River basin, he once lost his way. Just when he was starving and freezing and his life was in danger, he suddenly received guidance. Starlight guided him to food and water that suddenly appeared, and then guided him out of the swamps of the Po River basin!
The man continued, saying that the food he received was incredibly delicious, and that the table, tablecloth, and tableware were all complete with all the accessories, which was unlike any architectural or drawing style of the time!
This aesthetic style, which has never appeared in the world before, is full of mystery and nobility!
This person emphasized several times: "There must be supernatural phenomena in this world!"