Dumbledore said somewhat wearily, "More accurately, those high-level officials led by the North American Muggles believe they can gain benefits from this conflict far beyond those small losses."
He let out a long sigh, his gaze growing especially deep. "Muggles are numerous, which makes them better at struggle and balance, so they keenly saw an opportunity."
"I think they should be waiting for a chance—waiting until the struggle between wizards and Goblins causes damage, then joining one side as mediators to obtain the greatest benefits."
"The more likely situation at present is that the Goblins may suffer greater losses. Those Muggle high-level officials would then be able to invite them in, for example by demanding that the Goblins share the secrets of forging as a condition for alliance."
An association surfaced in Vizet's mind. "Like Herpo, who is cooperating with Voldemort right now?"
Dumbledore nodded in response. "Yes. They would have to offer a better, more respectable reason, so the Goblins could accept this seemingly generous demand."
"They could even prepare a set of arguments specifically to face us. For instance, to avoid the risks that might arise from the abuse of magic."
"So they believe that having the Goblins pass down their forging techniques is still necessary for maintaining world stability."
"With Goblin forging magic, they could create currency that could not be easily copied or controlled by wizard magic, eliminating as many possible accidents as possible."
"Looking at it that way, they seem to see these Goblins..." Vizet said thoughtfully, "as an extremely handy weapon."
"This weapon can not only be used to test us, to see how wizards will respond to such a conflict, but can also be discarded at any time. Very convenient."
"A very precise comparison." A hint of approval flashed through Dumbledore's eyes. "And