The goblin's threat cooled some of the wizards whose emotions had been running high. A few older wizards who knew how formidable goblins could be fell silent, and the original abuse turned into an abnormal hush.
Now, with many countries already attempting—or already implementing—trade bans against the British Magical World, some industries and shops had already been affected and hit by these sanctions... If they were to fall out completely with Gringotts, which controlled the economy of the Magical World, and the two sides truly broke ties, there was no doubt that Britain would be placed in an even more passive economic position. And for most ordinary people, it was not as if they truly needed a bank of their own—especially not at the cost of taking on these risks.
Since Gringotts also controlled the economies of most foreign countries, Lenn knew trade with other nations would inevitably be constrained by Gringotts. However, having long expected this, he remained calm and composed as he answered, "Since the currency circulating in America is the Dragot rather than the Galleon, then Britain can also have its own currency. In addition, if Gringotts does anything that vio—"
"Step aside. I am Rufus Scrimgeour, Head of the Auror Office! Who gave you the authority to dare stop Patrol Aurors from the Ministry of Magic?" Scrimgeour's voice was cold as he suppressed his fury. He squeezed in through the crowd, his thick brows furrowed, his sharp gaze sweeping over the wizards and goblins present. His magical robes had been wrinkled from the crush. He had originally brought a squad of Patrol Aurors from the Ministry of Magic with him, but just after they arrived by Floo Powder and left the fireplaces on the Urn Wall, they had been forcibly intercepted by Armed Aurors and the