Chapter 484: Showing Sincerity

Harry had not experienced the exploration and setbacks of Ge Xuan, so he did not have a deep understanding of the Philosopher King system, nor did he have the feeling of extreme recognition or even chasing. Regarding Zhang Qiu's proposal, he just simply brushed it off with "I'm still young and don't want to come into contact with power too early."

However, he had another idea: "I actually think, since your idea is so shocking, why not generously say it out and let the royal family know."

"It is very likely that the royal family is afraid that we will do this, afraid that the Wizarding World will control the country in their name, so after Luo En refuses Princess Sarah, they will not send princes to seek marriage with Hemin again," Harry considered two situations. "And if the royal family is very moved and wants to follow our meaning to restore, then they will encounter obstruction from all sides, and then things will have nothing to do with Hemin."

"That's also an idea," Zhang Qiu agreed for the time being. "Then are we going to say it in front of Princess Sarah tomorrow?"

"Wouldn't that be too arrogant?" Harry hesitated. "How about, Luo En and I receive her, you and Eve stay in the tea room, and then I find a chance to let her hear your conspiracy?"

"Fine, that sounds tactful," Zhang Qiu shrugged, and the matter was decided.

At ten past ten, the butler led two people into the living room, which gave Harry a fright. He immediately realized: he had become accustomed to judging the arrival of guests from the crisp sound of Apparition, but forgot that the Muggle princess should be taking a car.

It's just that the middle-aged man in a suit and leather shoes indeed had some temperament that the royal family should have, and the young girl beside him—she wore a loose shirt with sleeves rolled up halfway, a pair of jeans, and a pair of sneakers.

Harry took the lead to greet, while Luo En and Eve, who were wearing exquisite robes, were stunned on the spot.

"Hello, Your Highness, how should I address this one?" Harry showed a little politeness and respect, but not much.

"Hello, Sir Harry, I am Charles Dairell, the princess's private aide," the middle-aged man shook hands with him, then turned to Luo En on the side, "These two must be General Wei Silai and Miss Crawley, right?"

Luo En didn't have a decent status in the Muggle world, but he did accept an honorary military rank because of Super-Wizard power, so it's not bad to call him that. And clearly, the little careful thought of the aide called Eve short.

Just as Eve stood up, wanting to find some words to fight back, the princess suddenly opened her mouth and said: "Sir Charles, you and Sir Harry go talk about business."

This decision could not be said to be favorable or unfavorable. Harry chose to believe in Zhang Qiu's ability to adapt to circumstances. As long as he could drag this aide who looked very smart, then the three-on-one should be able to win easily.

They walked into a reception room on the side, and Harry asked a question he was more concerned about first: "I am very curious, Sir Charles, as far as I know, the royal family has rarely conducted political marriages since entering the modern era. What is the consideration for coordinating such contact this time?"

"To tell you the truth, Sir Harry," Charles replied, "we are not deliberately preparing and seeking political marriage, but looking forward to establishing closer ties with the most outstanding wizards in the world today with a fluke mentality."

"Is that so? Then what is your consideration for making the princess dress so... casual?"

Charles showed a trace of helplessness, "Unfortunately, although many insightful people within us hope to be as close to the Wizarding World as possible, young members always have their own ideas. The princess might feel that compared to marriage, just being simple friends would be easier to achieve."

Harry quickly remembered that piece of history. The former Minister of Magic, Evangeline Orpington, and Queen Victoria were private friends, and by virtue of this relationship, the Queen received a lot of secret help in the Crimean War.

"Yes, that is also a very good precedent," after Harry finished speaking, Charles agreed with satisfaction.

However, this is the thing Harry is about to say: "But, Princess Sarah is currently not in the order of succession to the throne. How much role can this friendship play?"

Charles's two hands slowly clasped together, his body leaned forward, looking at Harry carefully, and he whispered: "Then, if a prince currently on the succession list comes, are there enough excellent ladies in the Wizarding World willing to date him?"

Harry felt a trace of aggression, and he retorted obscurely: "Of course, I know several beautiful girls, such as Miss Greengrass, or the Patil sisters, they are all looking forward to young leaders."

"Perhaps we can look forward to them sparking sparks," Charles chose to give in. "Of course, we still need to talk about another thing, about the Royal Carian College. Regardless of whether marriage or making friends is successful or not, Carian College is something we must, and will do immediately."

Harry nodded clearly.

"We have carefully discussed the site selection issue. At present, we are prepared to hang the college under Jianqiao. The demonstration rhetoric for the public is 'quantum cross-research', that is, connecting wizard students to Jianqiao's student status system, hanging under the 'Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics'," Charles gave a series of perfect, sincere plans. "In addition to the degree certificate of the Wizarding World, degree certificates related to theoretical physics in the Muggle world will be issued at the same time."

"In addition to this, wizard students can do anything that regular Jianqiao students can do without revealing their identities, such as taking elective courses on campus, participating in campus clubs, etc. The royal family will also fund some scholarship projects to reward those wizard students who perform excellently in Muggle courses."

Harry already felt some strangeness. The royal family clearly wanted to go in two steps, not only hoping to win over top wizards through marriage or making friends, but also preparing to win over middle-level wizards with the opportunity of a magical university. For wizards who were born as Muggles or were very curious about the Muggle world, this university might be the starting point for them to contact the royal family and start working for them.

However, for their ideas, Harry felt that there was no need, and no way to oppose them. Perhaps the royal family has always maintained a considerable connection with the Wizarding World, or they want to be more active after witnessing the changes. But Zhang Qiu's words yesterday had greatly opened his horizons: if the royal family sincerely wants to expand their influence and achieve something similar to restoration, then the Wizarding World will be their best partner and the biggest beneficiary in this cooperation. ===== CHAPTER 485 =====

Just as Ivy stood up, wanting to find some words to strike back, the Princess suddenly spoke: "Sir Charles, why don't you and Sir Harry go and chat about some serious business."

This decision could hardly be called favorable or unfavorable; Harry chose to trust Zhang Qiu's ability to adapt to the situation. As long as he could stall this seemingly clever aide, then the remaining three-on-one should be easy to win.

They walked into a reception room to the side, and Harry asked the first question he was concerned about: "I am curious, Sir Charles. As far as I know, since entering the modern era, the Royal Family has rarely engaged in political marriages. What was the consideration this time for wanting to coordinate such an encounter?"

"I won't hide it from you, Sir Harry," Charles replied. "We are not deliberately preparing for or seeking political marriages; we are simply harboring a sense of wishful thinking, hoping to establish closer ties with the most outstanding wizards in the world today."

"Is that so? Then what was your consideration for having the Princess dress so... casually?"

Charles revealed a look of helplessness. "Unfortunately, although many people of insight within our ranks hope to be on the best possible terms with the Wizarding World, young members always have their own ideas. The Princess perhaps feels that compared to marriage, simply being friends would be easier to achieve."

Harry quickly recalled that history: the former Minister for Magic, Evangeline Orpington, and Queen Victoria were personal friends, and relying on this relationship, the Queen received much secret help during the Crimean War.

"Yes, that is also a very good precedent." After Harry finished speaking about this, Charles agreed with satisfaction.

However, this was the very thing Harry was about to say: "But, Princess Sarah is currently not in the line of succession to the throne. How much effect can this friendship still have?"

Charles slowly clasped his hands together, leaned forward, and looked at Harry carefully. He said softly: "Then, if a prince currently on the succession list were to come, would the Wizarding World have sufficiently excellent young ladies willing to associate with him?"

Harry felt a hint of aggression, and he subtly countered: "Of course. I know quite a few beautiful young ladies, such as Miss Greengrass or the Patil sisters; they are all looking forward to outstanding young men."

"Perhaps we can look forward to them striking a spark." Charles chose to concede. "Of course, we still need to talk about another matter, regarding the Royal Karia Academy. Regardless of whether marriage or friendship succeeds or fails, the Karia Academy is something we must do, and do immediately."

Harry nodded in understanding.

"We have carefully discussed the site selection issue. For now, we are prepared to affiliate the academy under Jianqiao. The explanation for the public is 'Quantum Cross-Research,' which means enrolling wizard students into Jianqiao's student registration system, affiliated with the 'Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics'." Charles provided a series of perfect, sincere plans. "Ultimately, in addition to the degree certificate from the Wizarding World, degrees in theoretical physics-related majors from the Muggle world will also be issued."

"Beyond that, wizard students can do anything a regular Jianqiao student can do without exposing their identities, such as taking elective courses on campus, participating in campus clubs, and so on. The Royal Family will also fund some scholarship programs to reward those wizard students who perform excellently in Muggle courses."

Harry had already sensed something unusual. The Royal Family was clearly trying to take a two-pronged approach, not only hoping to win over top wizards through marriage or friendship but also preparing to use the opportunity of a magical university to win over mid-level wizards. For wizards who were Muggle-born or very curious about the Muggle world, this university might be the starting point for them to come into contact with the Royal Family and begin working for them.

However, regarding these ideas of theirs, Harry felt there was no need, and no way, to oppose them. Perhaps the Royal Family had always maintained a considerable connection with the Wizarding World, or perhaps they wanted to become more active after witnessing the changes. But Zhang Qiu's words yesterday had greatly broadened his horizons: if the Royal Family sincerely wanted to expand their influence and achieve an effect similar to a restoration, then the Wizarding World would be their best collaborator, and also the biggest beneficiary of this cooperation.