Vincent's hunch was right.
Not only did they use the intercontinental Apparition without prior notice, but they also tried to flirt with Shibuya gyaru who were shopping in Tokyo using green US dollars?
And not just one,
Five?
A mouthful of saliva got stuck in my throat.
"Mr. Wayne, Mr. Chavez said that you invited him to come on vacation. Is that true?"
Vincent wanted to say no.
That Sam is such a jerk; I should have just had the Shingu Family charter a private jet to pick us up.
"Have."
Takuma's sharp gaze lingered on his face, trying to find any possible flaws.
"Mr. Wayne, are you aware that this matter could escalate to a diplomatic issue?"
"Ashiya Department Head, I am fully aware of the consequences and I am very sorry for what Sam did."
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Vincent made no attempt to hide his gaze. "However, Sam is Auror of the Magical Congress. Provided he has not violated the International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy, he should be extradited to his home country for trial."
Takuma frowned. "Mr. Wayne, this isn't Europe."
"Ashiya Department Head, I am not a criminal either."
All three members of the enforcement team put their hands inside their robes.
He suddenly raised his right hand. "According to our regulations, Mr. Chavez's deportation is contingent on the payment of a substantial bail."
"Even if it was just a misunderstanding?"
"We cannot rule out this possibility, but we will enforce the law impartially."
If the Ministry of Magic continues its investigation, Vincent and the Magical Congress will both lose face.
Even if we notify Bradley to come and bail them out now, it would probably be difficult to hold off this rigid and stubborn Minister for Magic.
"Ashiya Department Head, I'll go with you." Vincent had no other choice.
If he had an alchemy cell phone, he wouldn't be in such a passive position.
It's so painful, so incredibly painful.
The two little witches who were eavesdropping in a corner on the first floor were even more upset.
It wasn't the smear campaign and slander they thought it was, but rather being scammed twice by the same unreliable person.
The feeling of being surprised and then shocked is really unpleasant.
Hearing the door close, Hermione quickly retracted her Extendable Ears.
Vincent is going to the Ministry of Magic; I wonder what the reporters will write.
"Daphne, I'm still a little worried."
"That Ashiya Department Head is stubborn and won't make a big deal out of it."
Pay bail and get released—what a simple process!
"I hope so." Hermione turned around at the same time as her, watching Vincent and the others come down from the second floor.
"Uncle Hayahiko, I'm leaving this to you." He looked at the reporters, whose expressions were as if they had been injected with chicken blood.
After memorizing each face, he and Takuma walked side by side out of the store.
"Mr. Jingu, do you still consider this a trivial matter?"
"Of course." Hayahiko's smile remained unchanged. "I believe that Ashiya Department Head will give everyone an answer as soon as possible."
Yuxuan watched with great interest as he dealt with the reporters.
What was supposed to be a grand event turned into this unexpected "surprise".
He certainly trusted Takuma's character and knew that Vincent wouldn't let him down at crucial moments.
Then, all that's left is to be framed.
The three major families have no motive or reason. Could it be some ambitious smaller families?
Mie shared similar ideas with him.
It's impossible for the Shingu Family; Abe disdains using underhanded tactics, and she didn't make any special arrangements.
The balance that the Japanese Wizarding World has maintained for hundreds of years has indeed revealed that it's not just these three families that are stirring up trouble.
Since that's the case...
A beautiful smile gradually spread across her stunning face.
It seems like nothing, but it also seems like there's something there.
Hermione, who was passing by, came up behind Hayahiko and quietly told him the whole story.
It was indeed a small matter, but it just happened to be Takuma, who was unyielding to both soft and hard approaches.
His confident demeanor was, in the reporters' eyes, the best evidence.
Although they didn't reveal any details, they all knew what should be reported today.
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Vincent wanted to punch someone the moment he saw Sam.
Looking straight ahead, you look energetic; looking up, you seem to be holding back a laugh; looking down, you give a little shake.
How dare they do this after being scammed twice already?
He struggled to suppress the impulse within him. "Ashiya Department Head, the Sam Chavez I know wouldn't act like this."
Takuma nearby, narrowed his eyes. "Mr. Wayne, you mean he's not a real mountain—"
"I am!" Sam stood up excitedly. "Of course I am Sam Chavez!"
"Where's the evidence?"
He was stumped by Vincent and Takuma's questions.
How can you prove that you are yourself?
Even his boss Bradley, wouldn't know how to answer this philosophical question.
"Wayne, I saved your life!"
"Yeah, I almost got killed by your Stunning Spell."
Sam looked horrified. "You—how did you know?"
"Mr. Graves told me." Vincent's playful expression vanished.
"Okay, so you're the Sam Chavez I know."
Takuma's sharp gaze swept over him. "Mr. Wayne, are you confirming my identity?"
"Yes, Ashiya Department Head."
If someone causes trouble, it's only right to retaliate.
"What!?" Sam slammed his fist on the table in excitement.
"Wayne, you've gotten me into this mess, and you still have the nerve to joke around!"
Takuma's face instantly darkened. "Mr. Chavez, I hope you understand your current situation."
He illegally entered the country without permission using the Intercontinental Apparition and attempted to harass five adult women without magic.
If strictly following the "Japan 《Wizarding Law》," he would have to spend at least 7 years in the underwater Rakshasa Prison.
Even foreign wizards are the same; at most, it will be reduced by one and a half to two years.
Unfortunately, it will cause international problems, and not just in one country.
You can't become Minister for Magic without a political sense; thankfully, everything that just happened was just a joke.
Sam obediently sat back down, but his eyes were still glaring fiercely at Vincent.
No wonder Bradley up every few days; he clearly deserves to be taught a lesson.
"Ashiya Department Head, how much is the total bail?"
"1500 Galleon".
Vincent calmly took his wallet out of his pocket.
Aside from pounds and yen, there is a special place inside to store Gold Galleons.
He took out the money bag that Mr. Borgin had previously "gifted" to him, saying, "Please complete the formalities as soon as possible."
Ito, who had been waiting outside, put away the money bag. "Minister, I'll head out now."
"Hmm." Takuma's expression softened slightly.
It did not cause international problems, nor did the situation become more serious.
"Mr. Wayne, if you don't mind, you can wait in my office."
"Of course I don't mind." Vincent didn't want to see Sam at all.
Once the person is rescued and the delivery is completed, he will definitely go to the airport to buy a plane ticket himself.
If this unreliable Auror is allowed to stay any longer, something even more "surprising" is bound to happen.