Whispers like rustling fallen leaves rose in the Great Hall. Wizards leaned close to murmur among themselves, while those who disapproved frowned and exchanged looks with their companions...
"I can see many people are worried... but this can inject new life into the Ministry of Magic, and it can also prevent a muddleheaded Minister—or one who becomes muddleheaded after taking office—from occupying a high position for too long. A Minister like that would no longer be able to cause fresh harm to the Ministry of Magic, so I will not change this point." Owen paused. He looked around at the wizards in the Great Hall, then continued, "My idea is... I expect that after Wizarding Television has been popular for a few years, everyone will understand our Muggle government better as well... I want to follow their example. Above the Ministry of Magic, which handles day-to-day government affairs, I want to establish a shared, enduring ruler, and thereby form a United Kingdom made up of multiple federations."
The wizards were shaken by Owen's sudden proposal. They understood that this was no longer a matter of term of office at all. In reality, after the Harrises had captured other countries this time, they did not intend to merge Germany into Britain, but wanted to push their autocratic policy even further—under the current circumstances, no one was more suitable to serve as this ruler than the Floating City Lord, Allen Harris. After all, he also possessed the Sorcerer's Stone and could live forever.
"This ruler would not need to interfere too much in government affairs in ordinary times, but in extraordinary times, at crucial moments, he could step forward and convince everyone. He would decide the correct direction of development and lead everyone down the right path... for the long-term development of