"Keep it secret for now?" President Jacques narrowed his eyes slightly. Faced with this seemingly simple request, he instead felt a few reservations.
He had to remember that his identity was no longer as simple as "father." There were many more things he needed to consider.
He looked into Wizet's bright eyes. "Mr. Lovegood, may I ask a few more questions... For example, why do you want me to do this?"
Wizet replied unhurriedly, "President Jacques, I remember that you were elected president this summer..."
"Some time ago, I read quite a few French newspapers—Le Figaro, Les Echos, Le Parisien... I read all of them."
"The situation in France is rather grim now. Perhaps in just a few months, those unions will be organizing their members to go on strike..."
President Jacques's eyelid twitched. Wizet's few words had already revealed a great deal.
Clearly, Wizet had a considerable understanding of France's current situation.
By laying these matters out in the open, Wizet was making one thing clear to him—this request had not been made on impulse, but was the result of careful consideration.
"Yes, it is rather grim." With that in mind, President Jacques decided to speak plainly as well. "Come to think of it... Mr. Lovegood, I should thank you too."
"If you hadn't helped deal with those two nuclear bombs, the trouble I'd be facing wouldn't merely be strikes. The outcry of protest would be far greater than it is now."
"I'm glad I could help, President Jacques." Wizet nodded casually. "With the details you've added, I think you have even more reason to do this..."
"Oh?" President Jacques straightened up, adopting the posture of someone listening intently.
"President Jacques, although that International Confederation of Wizards Conference was a conference for diplomats..." Wizet asked, "you did study the