107. Ten Years Of Agreement

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Aurelius applauded and encouraged him. He admired the determination of someone who continued moving forward, even when faced with a dead end.

"But I still won't join you."

"Are you going to be that foolish person who is greedy for life and afraid of death?"

Aurelius shook his head. "No, of course not. You have your opinion, and I have my ambition. I have no intention of convincing you because I know that neither of us can give up our goals.

"Mr. Grindelwald, we are not on the same journey, after all. You separated from Albus Dumbledore because of your ideas. You've spent nearly thirty years practicing your ideologies. Dumbledore insisted on his ideas in Britain. Now you've come to invite me to join your cause. I can only refuse. You have your 'great interests,' and I have my plans. The world is still uncertain, and both of us are dark horses. Who knows who is right and who is wrong?"

Deeply in love, Grindelwald closed his eyes and sighed quietly.

He felt that his least expected premonition had come true. The duel in Paris wouldn't be between Aurelius and Dumbledore, as he had hoped. Instead, it might be between him and Aurelius.

What should he do?

Should he deal with this key figure in advance, or should he let it go?

"Let me make a suggestion," Aurelius said when Grindelwald was upset. Grindelwald looked at him in confusion. What suggestion could he make after rejecting him?

"The whole world wants to pit you against Dumbledore—"

"Well, they're idiots! Dumbledore can never stop me!"

"That's right. Due to the blood alliance, you can't take action against each other," Aurelius revealed the secret without hesitation.

Grindelwald frowned.

Aurelius pointed to the pendant on his collar. "Unfortunately, I've seen this before in a book.

"You continue to surprise me. Tell me your suggestion. I'm very interested," Grindelwald smiled.

"You and Dumbledore represent two opposing forces in the world. There are countless ambitious people out there, and should you two engage in direct conflict, it is likely that both of you will suffer losses. And at that time, these opportunistic hyenas will take advantage of the situation. Mr. Grindelwald, whether you admit it or not, the so-called blood alliance that seems to be constraining you is actually helping you avoid the most direct confrontation."

"You're correct," admitted Grindelwald. This is the main difference between him and Voldemort. Grindelwald, despite being in the midst of rapid career development, cannot shy away from his mistakes. On the other hand, even though Voldemort was completely defeated, he still maintained a stubborn attitude.

"No one else knows about the existence of the blood alliance. I can help you eliminate these troubles."

"What do you mean?"

Aurelius pointed to the Deathly Hallows brooch on his collar. "The triangle is the most stable geometric structure in the world. This world needs the emergence of a third force. You need it, and Dumbledore needs it too. A third force—"

Grindelwald was amazed by Aurelius' calm expression and burst into laughter. "I see! Hahaha, now it all makes sense! Okay, tell me what you want?"

Aurelius pointed his finger, and a world map appeared on the coffee table.

With a flick of his wand, the world was divided into two halves along the Atlantic Ocean, and the land belonging to America was illuminated with a bright blue light.

"The world is already showing signs of chaos, whether it's the war that impacted the magical world ten years ago or the future. There are five continents, four oceans, and ambitious people rising endlessly. This is a world in great turmoil!" Aurelius unexpectedly started discussing the state of the world with Grindelwald.

"Dumbledore is trapped on a secluded island. Even though he has connections all over the world, his pacifist views prevent him from taking the same actions as you and me."

"Your base is in European countries, correct? Otherwise, why would you have resided in the Magical Congress for more than half a year? Your influence is limited to Dumbledore's Britain Asia and Africa. America is beyond your reach. And that's what I want," Aurelius said, dividing the world with Grindelwald without any regard for politeness.

"Why should I do this? You should know that my goal is to unify the magical world, and it is impossible for me to share that with you."

"Unify the magical world? Well, if you can unite the entire magical world except for America, then there will be no need for you to mention it. I will personally come to pay you a visit and willingly drive you away!" Aurelius chuckled.

"So you're making a bet with me," Grindelwald smiled.

Aurelius laughed. "If Mr. Grindelwald is interested, I am willing to gamble with you."

"Alright! Let's agree on a ten-year limit. During this time, no matter what actions you take in America, my people will not interfere. Once the ten years are up, I'll be eagerly waiting for you to join me in my Nurmengard. Just like today, I will prepare an extravagant welcome banquet for you!" Grindelwald spoke these words, extending his palm with a flash of magical energy, clearly indicating the formation of a contract.

"Okay! We have a deal!" Aurelius happily shook Grindelwald's hand, solidifying the contract.

This wager is truly worthwhile. If Grindelwald can successfully unite all regions except the Americas, Aurelius will be reunited in peace. It will also be a significant achievement.

However, Aurelius did not anticipate one crucial detail - what happens next.

Wizards are accustomed to idleness. While Grindelwald's military and national strategies may gain the support of some wizards, they certainly won't win over the majority. The true influence lies within the magic schools, a concept Dumbledore understood but that Grindelwald failed to grasp...