Magical Base Station and Magical Projection differ significantly from most Alchemical Item.
Because Wayne Enterprises does not engage in overt monopolies, they all adopt a modular design internally, with only the core technologies being highly integrated.
This design has many advantages; it not only facilitates maintenance but also leaves ample room for future non-reference designs.
The core technologies are all the same; what everyone is really competing on is how to further improve performance and stability, or even the appearance design, which is completely uneconomical.
According to Vincent's vision, Wayne Enterprises will develop in the direction of the Wizarding World's Intel and Nvidia.
As long as we firmly grasp the core technology, even if we squeeze out just a little more toothpaste each time, we can definitely stand strong for 30 years.
Because of the modular design, it is actually very simple to determine whether this failure is a coincidence.
You only need to check the faulty part separately to determine if it is caused by the same reason.
Vincent asked Bo Ye a few questions and was pretty sure it wasn't a coincidence.
Although there is no key evidence such as human intervention, this malfunction is most likely due to human error.
If you're going to tamper with things, why not do it on the day of the finals?
Mischief?
No, it was a test.
Vincent's expression gradually became serious.
Hermione shook her head at Bo Ye, who seemed to have something to say.
This is, after all, the Ministry of Magic's territory; it's best to go back and discuss anything important here.
Fanny recalled Bo Ye's guess during the day and immediately cried out in alarm.
Vincent glared at him. "It's getting late, let's go back."
After returning the repaired equipment to its original location, the four left the stadium and appeared in Apparition at the end of the Knockturn Alley.
The Alchemy Shop was deserted. When they came in, Cheshire thought that customers had finally arrived.
"Welcome, Mr. Chairman, and Miss Granger."
Vincent nodded slightly to her, then silently went to sit down on the sofa in the lounge area.
Seeing that Fanny and Bo Ye also looked very serious, Cheshire immediately realized that something had happened.
She closed the door and then went to the rest area.
Vincent finished his brief thought and, seeing that everyone was looking at him, spoke out his thoughts.
Someone actually dared to test Wayne Enterprises?
Regardless of the other party's motives, the unseen enemy is often the most terrifying.
The Fanny Bo Ye her eyebrows.
An advanced Alchemy certificate isn't something you get for nothing. Outsiders who pretend to know what they're talking about should keep their mouths shut in the future.
Fanny glared at him through gritted teeth.
Not to be outdone, Bo Ye glared back.
The two were quite sensible; they glared at each other a few times and then stopped.
After a moment, Cheshire, who was deep in thought, looked at Vincent and asked, "Chairman, could it be those Pure-blood men?"
Vincent nodded and then shook his head. "I can't rule out that possibility, but I can't think of any benefit they could gain from it."
Pure-blood men are all sophisticated egoists who prioritize self-interest above all else; even for revenge, they don't need to test each other.
Everyone here has dealt with them and knows very well that they rarely do anything without a profit.
Vincent and Hermione also learned from Fudge that Old Malfoy was very interested in the Magical Base Station, and that destroying the Magical Projection would only damage this nascent market that had not yet been developed.
So who else is a suspect?
Bo Ye blurted out, "The International Alchemy Association!"
Vincent squinted.
Those old fogies have both the reason and the ability to tamper with things.
A tentative warning first? Then a bigger move on the day of the finals?
Wait a minute—it seems we've overlooked a problem.
The internal structure of Magical Projection is extremely complex. Even the most skilled Alchemists would find it difficult to induce the same malfunction in the device without any trace of human intervention, without fully understanding the specific functions of each component.
Hermione and Vincent exchanged a glance.
There's a mole!
Bo Ye was stunned by their stares. "Chairman, Miss Granger, do you think I guessed wrong?"
Vincent shook his head slightly at Hermione.
The nine members of Fallen Paradise have all sworn an "Unbreakable Vow" to each other, and if one of them betrays the other, the other eight will know immediately.
It's not impossible for the entire group to betray them, but Vincent is confident enough that they won't find a better boss than him.
Hermione saw him shake his head and no longer doubted Bo Ye.
But this mole...
"Oh, right!" she looked at Vincent. "Do you remember last month Ministry of Magic requested an extra maintenance manual from us?"
"You mean..."
Hermione took a deep breath and voiced her guess, "If there really is a mole, then this mole is very likely in the Ministry of Magic, and he holds a high position and is very well hidden."
Cheshire gasped sharply.
Clever as she was, she could naturally guess that the two people had just suspected Bo Ye.
Not long after Vincent denied the suspicion, Hermione gave an even more terrifying guess.
Fanny and Bo Ye stared at each other blankly.
Shouldn't we be discussing whether the International Alchemy Association's guess was wrong? Why are we suddenly talking about a mole? And even a mole within the Ministry of Magic.
Cheshire looked at the two bewildered people with a helpless expression.
With that level of intelligence, it's no wonder Vincent dared to believe they wouldn't betray him.
Fanny scratched his big head. "Chairman, what are you talking about? How come there's suddenly a mole in the Ministry of Magic?"
Cheshire rolled her eyes at him. "The Magical Projection designed by the chairman isn't a traditional Alchemy creation. It's very difficult to disguise it as a non-human malfunction, okay?"
"Uh... so the mole in the Ministry of Magic tampered with the Magical Projection based on the precautions in the maintenance manual?"
She forced a smile, trying her best to calm herself down. "Congratulations! You're finally on the same page as us."
Fanny sensed the sarcasm in her words.
He clenched his fists angrily, "Those bastards from the Ministry of Magic! How dare they use our manuals to mess with our equipment!"
Cheshire glared at him fiercely. "Our enemy is a traitor within the Ministry of Magic. If this gets out, you'll be responsible for all the consequences."
Bo Ye quickly shifted his position, "Fatty, if you get taken away by the Auror one day, don't tell them I know you."
Fanny plopped back down next to him. "Don't be like that. Good brothers share the good times and the bad."
"Get out of my way!" Bo Ye forcefully pushed away the big face that was pressing against him. "Who said we're good brothers? We're not even acquainted!"
Vincent watched the two bickering and shook his head at Cheshire, who was trying to stop them.
He wasn't the kind of rigid, old-fashioned person who wouldn't change things. Wayne Enterprises also had a particularly open and inclusive internal atmosphere, unlike traditional companies with strict hierarchies.
"Who exactly is the mole...?"
Vincent shook his head and looked at the two who were still fooling around.
Since I can't think of it right now, I might as well not think about it for the time being.
The Ministry of Magic is like a ball of yarn made of countless threads, each thread representing a different power.
To find the mole, you need to find the clue first. When you don't have enough information, you can only throw out enough bait and wait patiently for the other party to take the bait.