[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-learning-panel":3,"chapter-hogwarts-learning-panel-hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-453":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Hogwarts Learning Panel",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2250691,4210,"Chapter 453: International Merchant","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-453",453,"\u003Cp>Wizard Sean Green had his own workshop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the contract took effect, he would inherit more than half of the Emerald Workshop;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smaller portion—the international trade division—would be handled in collaboration with the Professor Tela family witch beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please review this, I formally apply to become your agent… Oh my goodness, fortune’s favor always arrives when least expected…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ya bowed her head, nervous and excited, with a furtive tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Agent…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean took the contract, puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let me explain to you…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ya couldn’t suppress the smile on her lips, so she spoke earnestly with trembling excitement,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In the magical world, wizards’ products easily reach every corner of the globe… Esteemed Mr. Hermes, look here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those wizards in Ministry uniforms, wearing Ministry badges, are from the International Magical Cooperation Bureau.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They oversee the approval of wizards’ international transactions, including: the International Magical Law Office, the International Magical Trade Standards Association, and the International Wizarding Federation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of them are specialists from the International Magical Trade Standards Association stationed at the Emerald Workshop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And when we wish to sell magical goods internationally, we must partner with an international merchant approved by the Ministry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ya’s words introduced a specific concept—international merchant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s such an honor to have the chance to apply for cooperation with you… Oh, I hope you know, I am also an international merchant.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ya smiled with pursed lips, a faint blush spreading across her cheeks, earlobes, and even her neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What could be more wonderful than partnering with the greatest future wizard, the thrice-great Mr. Hermes, and sharing in the mysteries of alchemical magic?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean turned his gaze to Professor Professor Tela, read the contract carefully, and began to understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to the existence of Portkeys, Floo Network, and other means, wizards face little difficulty in conducting international trade, so the Ministry developed a vast department—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The International Magical Cooperation Bureau.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It reviews wizards’ qualifications and permits a select few to engage in legitimate international trade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The relationship between international merchants and the International Magical Cooperation Bureau is like that between overseas traders and customs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And because magical items sold by wizards are inherently difficult to regulate—here, Wizard Sean recalled how Hufflepuff’s senior once carried a “nuclear bomb” around— the International Magical Cooperation Bureau officially permits only international merchants to freely carry goods across borders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It makes perfect sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, in the magical world, carrying a few wands in an Undetectable Extension Bag could land you a war crime charge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s your call, Su Ya… Though slow-witted, she’s diligent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before that, let Su Ya show you the other international merchants—some have already swarmed like dogs scenting bones.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Professor Tela said coolly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ya’s neck flushed red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three were walking through a small garden, its every corner lined with magical circuits that silenced sound and maintained ideal temperature and humidity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They say you can at least rival Master Nicolas Flamel.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ya whispered, her trembling wrist betraying her inner unrest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master Flamel is the true alchemical master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re too modest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ya murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, they stopped before a sturdy door, inlaid with the Bestiary of Magical Creatures and emerald stone panels, adorned with a brass door knocker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ya hesitated, then tapped the knocker, immediately stepping back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At once, the door burst open with a creak, sweeping the decorations aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three wizards behind the door had clearly been waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Esteemed—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One wizard fell silent, leapt to his feet, strode across the garden’s fountain, and seized Wizard Sean’s hand in excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My student, the dull-witted Mar.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Professor Tela remarked bluntly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Mar, one of Aunt Professor Tela’s few international merchants she still finds acceptable—though sometimes too shrewd to be believed—he adores alchemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He invests half his income into alchemical experiments.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ya added quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean looked at her in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, please don’t look at me like that. Though we’re competitors, Aunt Professor Tela always told me: truth is truth, falsehood is falsehood. Fairness brings justice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly, I believe you’ll choose me—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ya seemed to be psyching herself up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mar gave a self-deprecating chuckle:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Professor Professor Tela, please spare me what little dignity I have left.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pleaded, then turned his intense gaze toward Wizard Sean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young… too young…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the center of the fountain stood a dolphin statue on an intricately carved white stone base, its tail broken and arched high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind the fountain bloomed a rosebush, unusually vibrant, its flowers a deep indigo, some petals edged with faint purple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Close by, the scent of roses was stronger than ordinary roses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond the roses, the other two international merchants stepped forward to meet Wizard Sean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dear Mr. Hermes—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Latina witch exuded a sharp, capable air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ola, international wizard merchant handling trade with Waga-du.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Professor Tela’s tone warmed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ola, a rising alchemical genius from Waga-du.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, she’s nowhere near your level—oh, by the way, I heard she became an international merchant only after attending the International Alchemy Congress you participated in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to her solid alchemical foundation, her trade has progressed smoothly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ya said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Respected Senior Professor Tela… and dear Mr. Hermes…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes never left the young wizard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If gazes had heat, Wizard Sean would have melted already.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last to approach was a stout male wizard, shyly saying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Green, how’s the Hogwarts menu these days?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This startled Wizard Sean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Liravita, the wizard handling Hogwarts’ international trade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He manages the procurement of potion ingredients, magical equipment, food supplies, and book exchanges for the Hogwarts library.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Professor Tela said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean’s eyes lit up—he’d always had a small question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizards could be self-sufficient, but that didn’t mean they shut themselves off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Weasleys still went to Diagon Alley to shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But who handled procurement for Hogwarts Castle?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hagrid? He sometimes helped, but most of his time was taken up by the Forbidden Forest;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>House-elves? Their status forbade them from conducting such transactions;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Filch? Wizard Sean knew it wasn’t him.\u003C\u002Fp>",1003,"2026-06-19T10:00:42.198Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","820f0ebea716a4463f8fad2b7143f48f64c296731ea1abf13ba28ec600ca4438","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-454","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-452",526,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-learning-panel-cover.jpg"]