Footsteps began to sound in the corridor.
People from the other departments arrived for work one after another.
Percy took a sandwich from his drawer, took a bite, and kept typing.
Part five.
This was the article's pivotal turning point.
His writing shifted from "how far behind the United Kingdom was" to "how fast America was moving."
"All the comparisons above may be seen by some as Muggle worship. But what I am about to discuss has nothing to do with Muggles. I want to discuss what another magical society-our counterparts across the ocean-is doing."
"MACUSA-the Magical Congress of the United States of America-has accomplished the following in the past month:"
Percy spread three official letters beside the keyboard, checking each one as he typed.
"First, it signed a framework agreement for technical cooperation with the United Kingdom's Marauders Power Company, with plans to establish its first overseas production base in Seattle to manufacture 'technology-integrated magic' products."
"Second, it approved work visa applications for thirty-seven werewolf technicians who graduated from the United Kingdom's Silvermane Academy. These professionally trained werewolves will serve as alchemical rune engineers at the Seattle factory."
"Third, MACUSA's young Aurors have begun to be equipped with anti-detection electro-magical devices-portable devices that allow wizards to use Muggle electronic equipment without triggering anti-detection alarms. This means their Aurors can use wands and mobile phones simultaneously while on missions."
"Fourth, MACUSA is assessing the feasibility of incorporating the home integrated defense system into its national security infrastructure."
After typing these four points, he left a blank line.
Then he typed the most forceful sentence in the entire article.
"Please note-all the products and technologies above come from the United Kingdom. From our own Marauders Power Company. From our own Silvermane Academy."
"In the United Kingdom, they are met with cold