Magical Tricks

Most of the families that had followed Gellert Grindelwald gradually declined after his defeat, some even dwindling to the point of near extinction. The Smirnova Family, to which Irina Smirnova belonged, could not even produce a male head of the family anymore.

Yet some families remained untouched by Gellert Grindelwald's rise and fall, such as the Salinas Family, to which the dissenting Simon Salinas belonged—

No, that was not quite accurate. The Salinas Family had numerous branches. Because the members of those branches were too mediocre and foolish, they had never caught Gellert Grindelwald's attention. This allowed them to survive safely until Gellert Grindelwald's followers were purged, after which they took over many of the posts those followers had once held.

After 1945, it would not have been an exaggeration to call the Hungarian Magical Society the Salinas Family's personal domain.

"The plan itself is not far-fetched," Tierra explained as calmly as he could. "We have already conducted extensive research and preliminary theoretical exploration. The feasibility of this theory is assured."

"However, we still need to do more work, including refining our technology, reducing its costs, minimizing adverse effects, and so on. That will require the efforts of every one of us." Tierra did his best to steer the conversation toward "unity," "effort," and "togetherness."

"Moreover, I want to tell you all that we are breaking certain constraints of the past, allowing the two worlds to merge on more equal terms while ruling the Muggle World in a more peaceful manner, with as little sacrifice as possible." Tierra dangled the prospect of benefits before them, keeping the conservatives among these wizards in check.

"We must believe in ourselves, believe in the feasibility of this plan, and believe that we can make meaningful contributions."

Tierra spoke in the gentlest tone possible,