Candice thought it over carefully. It did make sense: powerful wizards usually sought powerful wands.
And as Slytherin's heir, Shawn had every right to reclaim the Snakewood Wand.
Throughout history, more than a few members of the Gaunt family had gone to the United States to demand the snakewood back, only to be turned away.
Even now, Candice still wanted to reject the demand outright, but the Council Speaker simply could not bring herself to say it.
Russia alone was enough of a headache for Congress. If a powerful England joined in as well...
Then the United States-and she, its Council Speaker-would probably be in an even worse position than the French Minister, who had been like an ant on a hot pan.
Just look at the mocking way Alosha was watching her. She was probably hoping Candice would stay stubborn to the bitter end.
Many of the delegates were catching on now, too. After all, Barty had made no secret of going over to discuss something with the Russian Minister.
Sure enough, international affairs were ever-changing. Anything could happen at any moment.
This was some delicious drama.
Candice took a deep breath before continuing.
"I need to discuss this matter with the current Headmaster of Ilvermorny."
"Booo..."
The uncertainty in the latter half of the Council Speaker's response immediately drew quiet boos from some of those present.
After all, many ministers were eager to see conflicts between these great powers intensify. Only then would there be something in it for them.
Alosha did not respond immediately. Instead, she looked toward the English delegation.
After receiving a slight nod from Shawn, she smiled and said,
"That's acceptable, but we hope the American side will keep us informed of the discussions at all times. After all, this conference will only last