Hogwarts Study Panel

Chapter 454, Section 452: Before the Sale
It now appears to be this mysterious Mr. Lilavita.

Like the elves, he secretly kept Hogwarts running.

"Hello, Mr. Lilavita."

Sheen said respectfully.

He will never forget any of the meals at Hogwarts.

"Ah, ah, Mr. Green, just call me Lila."

Mr. Lilavita was a fat, kind-hearted wizard.

As soon as he appeared, Aura looked at him more than once, and Mar also became somewhat wary.

Even Suya started to get nervous, clenching her fists tightly.

The conversation quickly began, with Professor Terra mostly discussing issues like conversions and interest rates.

Sheen didn't speak, nor did he need to.

To his surprise, Suya didn't participate in the discussion; instead, she sipped pumpkin juice with him.

“Dear Mr. Hermes, don’t look at me. Just as you don’t need to be here in person, I have nothing to do with the negotiations.”

Sua seemed very sensitive to Sheen's gaze.

"why?"

Sheen glanced at the four people engaged in a heated discussion, then at the leisurely Suya, and looked on with some curiosity.

"Aunt Terra will fight for the best contract for you. That's how she always has been. With you here today, she's probably going to break all the bottom lines of international businessmen."

Can you believe it? She just gave international businessmen less than 10% of the profits...

My goodness, the bulk of the reward is a small part of your friendships and impressive resume.

I don't know if they'll agree, but I agree anyway..."

Suya relaxed considerably and said quietly.

It seemed the professor would secure a better contract for the Terra family, which put Sheen at ease.

"Oh, please don't misunderstand."

I don't need to participate in the discussion because Aunt Terra will fight for the best contract for you, which means I'll always get the worst contract.

I remember the last time Aunt Terra gave me a contract, I initially had to pay extra for it myself.

Suya appeared indignant.

Sheen was somewhat stunned.

"My God—you must know how valuable your name is—"

The greatest wizard of the future, a wizard surpassing Dumbledore, the greatest alchemist of the last eight hundred years—

Suya felt a chill run down her spine as she listed the names.

"And you don't need to worry at all; international businessmen are shrewd."

No matter how harsh the contract, they can always find other ways to make a profit...

In the simplest terms, if a magical artifact sells well enough, even less than 10% of the profit could be equivalent to that of ten other agents.

Suya didn't seem worried at all.

At this moment, the discussion paused, and Professor Terra's voice rang out.

“Come here, Miss Suya, and my dear disciple.”

When Sheen walked over, the chubby wizard was wiping the sweat from his forehead, as if the discussion had been too intense.

The Latina witch looked dazed and her eyes were unfocused; even Mar slumped in his chair.

Sheen had no idea what Professor Terra had said that put these originally enthusiastic and energetic international businessmen under immense pressure.

“My dear little Grimm, I’m so sorry. I would love to help the children of Hogwarts, but I cannot accept the terms of being on call 24/7. There are still many children who need me.”

The portly wizard Mr. Liravita crouched down, shyly took Sheen's hand, and was the first to leave.

"Senior Terra, you're really going too far, but I agree, half a percentage is fine."

I have only one request: I wish to study the principles of magical creation, and I am willing to forgo profit for this.

The Latina witch said with a burning gaze, “Aura, you’re too hasty.”

Professor Terra shook her head, indicating that she could leave.

"Although no deal was reached, dear Mr. Hermes, I always look forward to our next collaboration."

The Latina witch sighed deeply and carefully handed Sheehan a business card.

"Aura is an exception in the international business world; she is obsessed with alchemy."

She could even help wizards conduct international trade without earning money, but many alchemists who had worked with her claimed that it would never happen again.

She was such a quick learner; after working with her for a while, the secrets of magical creations were unlocked. Although she had an excellent reputation and never profited from it, it was still a serious blow to the self-esteem of alchemists…

Suya explained to Sheen in a low voice.

The last wizard to step forward was Mar, who had just collapsed. He walked over with a worried expression.

"Dear Mr. Hermes, my profits are barely visible, alas..."

He looked at Professor Terra, as if he had been greatly wronged.

"Even a 50% profit can make you rich, Mar."

Professor Terra didn't even look up.

"A 30% profit margin is the lowest standard among international brokers, my dear teacher."

"I feel wronged," Mal said, looking aggrieved.

"That's the standard, and standards are meant to be broken."

Professor Terra said calmly.

"Thank goodness it was you, and the esteemed Mr. Hermes... If it were anyone else, I would have run away, run far away, when I heard those words."

Do you know how difficult it is to do business these days? The International Bureau of Magical Cooperation has repeatedly raised its review standards and tightened its tax policies... The magical communication market is now saturated...

It's also very difficult to find staff; there aren't enough new international businesspeople these days..."

Mar kept talking.

If you only make half a profit, then you're really trading with your head down.

If this magical artifact wasn't a product poised to change the entire magical world, he would be incredibly grateful.

"Didn't I give you a newcomer?"

Professor Terra looked up.

"Yes, an inexperienced newcomer..."

Mar looked at a resume.

He was stunned when he saw it.

What does it mean to earn 2,000 Galleons in six months with a 10% profit margin? What defines an outstanding economics graduate from the University of London?
What kind of magical school is the University of London?
At this moment, Suya looked at her aunt in surprise, who was nodding at her.

"You've sold me out again! It's always the same—"

Suya got angry.

"Ok?"

Professor Terra looked up.

Suya calmed down and muttered something under her breath: "You look down on me again. Just you wait, I will become the best international businessman..."

"Mar will be in charge of the sales of the Magic Hand Mirror, and Suya will be his assistant."

The procurement, sales channels, and management of the materials for the Magic Hand Mirror were handled by Mar and Suya, with their compensation being half a percent of the profit for each Magic Hand Mirror sold.

Professor Terra flicked her finger, and a magical contract landed in Sheen's hands.

He signed the contract without hesitation.

Meanwhile, London was gradually awakening. Golden sunlight shone warmly on the courtyard.

Before leaving, Mal respectfully told Sheen:
"Tomorrow is the first day that the Magic Hand Mirror will be available for sale."

I know it's inconvenient for you to attend, but we hope you can come secretly; it will be a special moment.

(End of this chapter)