Chapter 717

"As for resources, we may need to think this through more carefully," Irina Smirnova said hesitantly. "The relocation plan you proposed is enormous and unprecedented. Nothing like this has ever happened in the Wizarding World."

"Of course not," Tierra said with a hint of sarcasm. "Back then, you didn't call it migration. You called it fleeing—being chased into scurrying everywhere by Muggles armed with nothing but pitchforks and torches centuries ago."

The wizards below could not help but show embarrassed expressions.

"Of course, I am a merciful man," Tierra said with a smile. "I could, and am capable of, forcing them to relocate through violence, but I still chose to let you take charge of this matter—to let you negotiate terms and resolve their relocation issues."

Tierra was willing to provide funding, but he had no intention of being taken for a fool. It was the carrot-and-stick approach: on the one hand, he showed that he was open-minded, democratic, and generous, willing to pay any price as long as they handled things properly; on the other, he needed to give these old foxes a warning.

Irina Smirnova and the other people in power exchanged glances. Clearly, they all understood the implication behind Tierra's words.

"So this will be your task from now on," Tierra continued. "Count the wizarding population in the countries or regions under your administration, including the numbers in each age group. Within one month, compile this data, along with your relocation plans and compensation plans, into a detailed written report and submit it to me. Include a list of the resources you require in the appendix, and I will allocate the funds."

The atmosphere in the conference room was both heavy and excited—

It was clear, first of all, that this was a burdensome and complicated task.