President Bill had no intention of confronting Wizet head-on. He merely intended to lay out governance-related issues and use them as bargaining chips to negotiate for more authority and promises from Wizet.
He was quite fond of the phrase, "A crisis is both danger and opportunity." This was precisely such a rare opportunity.
Sensing President Bill's gaze, Benjamin Graves set down the document in his hand.
"It wasn't us!" He returned to his original position and stressed somewhat awkwardly, "You have to understand, we didn't do any of those things."
"To prevent these incidents, MACUSA mobilized a great deal of manpower. Quite a few MACUSA employees also..."
"Not you?" President Bill rudely cut him off. "When you reported the 'Paris Region Incident,' what did you tell me...?"
"It was incited by a group of Dark wizards..." His gaze at Benjamin Graves grew increasingly cold. "That's what you said... Dark wizards!"
He emphasized the words "Dark wizards." "Mr. Graves, is there something wrong with my understanding? Aren't Dark wizards still wizards? Don't they still use magic?"
Benjamin Graves stiffened, the color gradually draining from his face.
A cold smile formed at the corner of President Bill's lips. "Can't I understand it that way? There's a problem within your wizarding world, and that problem has affected our side as well."
"Since the risk comes from within your own ranks, then until the issue is completely resolved, it is entirely reasonable for us to make further demands in order to protect ourselves... isn't it?"
"Think back to our first meeting. What did you say then? Something about the wizarding world staying hidden and not bringing trouble to the Muggle world. And now? Has it really not brought trouble?"
"This matter is extremely complicated..." Benjamin Graves could only attempt to defend himself. "Those Dark