Harry Potter: From Muggle Cousin to Conceptual Wizard

Chapter 481 Eliminating Threats and Offering Benefits: Grindelwald's Psychological Approach!

The Death Eaters below the stage felt like every second was an eternity during Grindelwald and Ecclesia's secret, soundproof conversation, filled with unease.

I have no idea what the future holds for me.

Finally, the private conversation between the two important figures on stage came to an end. Judging from their expressions, they were both smiling, indicating that they had reached an agreement.

The Death Eaters became even more uneasy.

Because their fate was entirely in the hands of the two people on stage.

"Don't panic, everyone. Ms. Eckeris and I have reached an agreement."

Grindelwald faced the audience and said in a highly persuasive tone and voice, "From this moment forward, Ms. Ecclesiastes has officially joined the Malay Party and will become my top assistant."

Without violating my will and instructions, Lady Ecclesiassa may command the saints to do things.

As for those who were once Death Eaters, Voldemort is dead, and the name Death Eaters is now obsolete.

My highest-ranking assistant, Ms. Ecclesiastes, has agreed to your incorporation into the Malay Party. From this day forward, you are no longer Death Eaters, but saints!

Most of the Death Eaters in the audience looked astonished after hearing Grindelwald's announcement.

Grindelwald had praised Eckeris extensively and promised her succession, making it seem like he was handing over power. In the end, however, he still managed to bring them under his control.

And it wasn't just them; even Ecclesia, who was initially furious, has now become a submissive saint.

What a disastrous outcome – losing both wife and army!

The Death Eaters felt that Ecclesia had been tricked by Grindelwald, but they couldn't be sure and didn't want to get involved.

Joining the saints, as things stand, isn't much better for them than they were before.

Aside from Ecclesia being under Grindelwald's control afterward, which might reduce the frequency and intensity of her madness and ruthlessness, and the fact that they now have another boss and a group of teammates who obey orders without question, everything else remains the same.

They were still cursed, their lives hanging in the balance in Ecclesia's hands.

The corrupt, pure-blooded Death Eaters from England still couldn't turn their hatred for Ecclesia into actual revenge.

So at this moment, the Death Eaters didn't seem particularly happy.

Because of the threat of the curse, they did not rush to agree with Grindelwald's words, but instead focused their attention on Ecclesia, waiting for her to speak.

"What you say is my will!"

Ecclesia spoke.

The Death Eaters immediately bowed and paid their respects to Grindelwald and Ecclesia, addressing Grindelwald as "Sir" as the saints did, thus pledging allegiance.

But it's clear to anyone with eyes that these newly converted saints from Death Eaters aren't very enthusiastic.

Eckeris couldn't help but be skeptical. She glanced sideways at Grindelwald beside her, as if to say, "You haven't won these people over yet, have you?"

Grindelwald gave Ecclesia a reassuring look.

He then addressed the newly converted saints below the stage:

"Now that you are no longer Death Eaters and have a new identity, the Dark Mark and curse that were attached to you in the past are no longer necessary."

"Saints have their own magical symbols. Rest assured, the symbols of saints only have the ability to communicate; they do not have the effect of remotely taking lives." Hearing Grindelwald say this, the Death Eaters who had just become saints immediately woke up.

I don't feel that my current situation is much the same as before.

The old-school Dark Lord had the vision and ambition; no wonder he almost dominated the international magical world back then.

Their attention returned to Eckeris.

This time, the gaze wasn't one of inquiry, but rather filled with eager anticipation.

"Sir, this..."

Eckeris was unhappy. She wanted to relinquish power and withdraw her control measures as well.

Wouldn't these people secretly sabotage her in the future, outwardly complying but inwardly opposing her?

"Listen to me." Grindelwald's unquestionable tone forcefully dispelled Ecclesia's slight displeasure.

Eckeris gritted her teeth, took out her elm wand, and began to cast a spell to remove the dark magic mark and curse she had placed.

Instead of starting with the nearest corrupt pure-blood wizard from England, she helped others remotely first.

When everyone else had been freed, and it was time for those corrupt, pure-blooded British wizards to be freed, Eccles hesitated again.

"Release, release everything!" Grindelwald urged.

Ecclesia had no choice but to continue casting spells, removing the dark magic marks and curses from everyone.

Freed from the curse, these new saints, who had once been enslaved by Ecclesiass, felt a great sense of relief and were extremely grateful to Grindelwald, which led to their loyalty.

The corrupt pure-blood wizards of England felt the same way; they now believed that Grindelwald wanted them to be a force to monitor and restrain Erkris.

After all, they had already formed a conflict with Erkris, yet Grindelwald still kept them alive and even forced Erkris to help them lift the curse.

There must have been calculations and considerations involved.

But is Grindelwald's thinking really that easy to guess?

After everyone's Dark Mark and curse were removed, Grindelwald turned his head and winked at a saint on his right.

This saint was one of the saints who came with Grindelwald, and it was clear that Grindelwald had arranged things for him in advance.

At this moment, he stepped out from the crowd and walked to the edge of the platform where Grindelwald and Ecclesia were. He stopped a short distance in front of these people who had just been converted from Death Eaters to Saints, and took out a small purse from his pocket.

Then, the saint reached his entire hand into the small purse and pulled out a large pile of Galleons, some high-quality magical items and finished potions, as well as several advanced magic books that had been copied in advance, which he laid out horizontally.

It was obvious that this small wallet had been subjected to a seamless stretching spell.

"Gentlemen, your journey to joining the Death Eaters may not have been pleasant, but now that you have become saints, everything will be a fresh start."

Grindelwald pointed to the tempting treasures below the stage and said, "Those who are loyal to me will naturally be rewarded. These are merely a small, insignificant scene on the road to pursuing greater interests."

In the future, if you achieve great things, you will receive even more.

With such dazzling treasures and riches laid out before them, these Death Eaters, who had just joined the Saints, all stared intently, their eyes burning with desire. If Grindelwald hadn't yet given a clear order, they would have pounced on them and snatched them away.

At the same time, their approval rating of Grindelwald also surged dramatically.

"Don't worry, these things won't fly away on their own."

Grindelwald looked down at the greedy crowd below, waved his wand, and cast a calming spell to soothe their minds.

The Tranquility Mantra had already spread far and wide, and Grindelwald easily learned to master it when he recently gathered the saints.

Using this at this moment is to make these people listen to what he has to say next, so that they will feel grateful and agree with him.

Grindelwald then launched into his speech, using appropriate tone and gestures to accompany his words as he continued...