Mysterious Journey

Chapter 638: Promises and Judgments

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Evening.
Loch Lomond, the town of Luss.
The busy daytime work hours have ended. In this era lacking entertainment, perhaps young people in big cities would choose to have a few drinks in a pub or hang out with friends.
But in this remote town, mostly populated by the elderly, people prefer to go home early to rest.
The small church located in the south of the town has also closed its doors long ago. Father Benítez's working hours have ended. From evening until the early hours of the next day, "Hallelujah" is temporarily out of service, replaced by…
"Is everyone here? Very good."
Wearing a specially tailored nun's habit, Aileen sat cross-legged on the high prayer platform, like a young demon king sitting on her throne. She glanced over the crowd in front of her and said softly in a calm voice.
"Then, according to custom, let's start with Gringotts, and each department will report in turn."
The not-so-spacious chapel now looked even more crowded than on Sundays.
Sitting in the seats from left to right were the goblin manager from Gringotts, the core employees of Destiny Group, and the house-elf representatives from Hogwarts – these were the forces now completely controlled by Aileen, the core power of the Third Generation Dark Lord.
However, due to limited seating, some lower-ranking personnel had to stand against the walls and at the end of the church.
And in the seats on Aileen's left and right sat two wizards at the top of the current magical world.
Albus Dumbledore and Gellert Grindelwald.
In a sense, the three of them represent the past, present, and future of magic.
As Aileen's influence and imprint in this world deepened, the things Aileen needed to balance and judge became more and more complicated. Any instruction at any stage could create extremely complex world vortexes.
The birth of any authority cannot rely on the gifts of others or be completed through others' efforts.
If she wants to ensure that the future trajectory does not get out of control due to birth, old age, sickness, and death, Aileen must deeply participate in all decision-making processes to gradually consolidate her authority – whether it is Aileen or the two old wizards, they are well aware of this.
Therefore, even with the help of Grindelwald and Dumbledore, she still convenes a general high-level meeting once a month.
More importantly, for now, only Aileen knows which direction the future should go.
At least, before Aileen's decisions have major mistakes or disputes, Dumbledore and Grindelwald are more observing and supervising the girl's behavior, and providing help and suggestions when appropriate.
Undoubtedly, a new era of human magical civilization has begun ahead of schedule.
As remnants of the old world, all they can do is burn themselves as much as possible to light up the new world.
Accompanied by Aileen's voice, Douglas, who had been transferred to Gringotts Wizarding Bank to replace the work of the Goblin Elders Council, and served as Chief Financial Officer, stood up, took a small step forward, and replied in a clear voice.
"As you wish, Your Majesty the Queen."
"The liquidation of Gringotts Wizarding Bank has been completed, all original businesses have been reorganized and handed over, from Northern Ireland to Siberia in Russia, your declaration is known to everyone, and all the goblins in Europe have expressed their submission."
A touch of emotion appeared on Douglas's face. In goblin history, there has never been such a rapid integration of goblins across the entire territory. Compared with the coercion and temptation of money and power, the newly appointed Goblin Queen showed the means that only a devil could have.
With just a declaration and promise, Aileen consolidated her position in Gringotts and among the goblins.
"I know, don't worry, this is by no means just a dream."
Aileen smiled slightly and said in a calm and firm tone.
"The era of equality between goblins and wizards, and the inviolability of personal property, will soon arrive… and allowing goblins to have land rights and free business rights within a limited scope is only the first step. Tell me something I don't know."
"Yes, Your Majesty. Regarding the Hogwarts-Galleon exchange work…"
Douglas nodded, took out a small notebook from his arms, and began to read in an orderly manner.
Goblin… wizard equality?
Grindelwald frowned slightly, then a trace of sarcasm flashed in his eyes.
Perhaps, the goblins who have run out of options can only deceive themselves by believing in such fairy tales. After all, if they don't choose to submit to Aileen, they may not even have the hope of surviving to see the sunrise next year.
As for opening up autonomous business rights and land rights, it is just a seemingly tempting empty check.
Aileen has proven through the facts of the past few months that the goblins' dominance in the financial field no longer exists. Human wisdom and the complexity of today's society can easily defeat these greedy guys… When the obsession with money turns into the obsession with land, when they are exposed to the financial vortex without any cover, the goblins will become more vulnerable.
Grindelwald didn't think that a little devil like Aileen would let go of the undefended Gringotts goblins.
You know, it was she who personally pushed Gringotts Wizarding Bank and the goblins into hell. When the value of these poor little things is squeezed clean, any qualified leader knows what to do in order to eliminate future troubles.
While Grindelwald was observing Aileen, Dumbledore put his eyes on Grindelwald, looking at the sarcasm in this familiar old friend's eyes, Dumbledore almost instantly guessed Grindelwald's thoughts.
Dumbledore smiled slightly, shaking his head almost imperceptibly.
Gellert, you will never understand the meaning of willfulness and stupidity…
At this time, Douglas's report on Gringotts' work was almost coming to an end.
"... In short, the promotion and acceptance of the [Hogcoin] is still not ideal. On the other hand, we have stretched the chain of funds too long in the former Soviet Union. According to the estimates of the actuarial department, the expansion will stop at the latest before September. Because the United States and Western countries have failed to deliver on their promises of food aid and financial support, basic food supplies are gradually becoming insufficient in many countries such as Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus."
"Even, the unemployment rate in many cities has reached more than 30%. Because we disrupted the market in advance, American and free-floating capital had to accelerate the original harvest cycle. Shock therapy has left the entire Russia in a state of semi-paralysis. Hunger, poverty, and disorder have begun to impact the entire former Soviet Union, and the Ruble may collapse completely at any time."
Aileen's eyes flashed, is it… almost to the tipping point?
One point that distinguishes this life from the previous one is that in today's economic vortex of the former Soviet Union, there is a "madman" who is stirring up the situation at any cost – under her requirements and guidance, Destiny Group and Gringotts Wizarding Bank have almost used all their funds to inflate the bubble of the entire former Soviet Union's financial market.
In other words, she made the peak of financial plunder and the bubble, which originally needed to evolve through two to three years, appear in this world half the time in advance. American goblins and financial free-floating capital led by the United States must begin to replenish their blood.
But…
"Very good, according to the original plan, fully enter the next stage starting next week."
Aileen pondered for a few seconds and said softly in a cold tone.
"Two months, I only give you two months. Two months later, I want to see the Ruble, this currency, completely disappear from the earth – destroy all currency printing plants, destroy its meaning as a carrier of circulation."
Glancing at Douglas's face full of revenge and expectant joy, Aileen gently licked her lips.
"Then, take those guys who promised high interest rates and loans like us, and go to hell together."
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Mourn the dead, heroes are immortal.
2020.04.04
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