"Interference Generator?" Hearing Alan utter this unfamiliar name, the surrounding people were momentarily at a loss. They watched him quietly, waiting for an explanation.
"The functions are actually quite simple. One of them is a Shielding Jammer that can cast Shield Charms and Muggle-Repelling Charms. As long as you input magic and stick it into the ground, it can be activated, covering a radius of 100 meters. Within this range, no matter how much commotion is caused, Muggles will not be alarmed. It has excellent application prospects when on duty in Muggle communities."
"For example, if a battle breaks out in a Muggle-dense area, activating this item can avoid the danger of disturbing or harming Muggles. Or, after an incident occurs, using this item can protect the scene in advance, preventing Muggle interference," Alan explained, holding up one of the metal rods.
"Oh?"
Minister Bagnold, upon hearing Alan's explanation, couldn't help but glance at Fudge. This item seemed quite suitable for the Accidental Magic Reversal Squad, who were also jokingly referred to by the Ministry as the "butt-wiping" squad. Each time they were called out, they had to shield the scene, repel Muggles, repair damaged areas, and obey the orders of the Memory Obliviation Command to erase the memories of on-site witnesses.
Cornelius Fudge's eyes lit up as he processed the function of the device. This was perfect. With it, his department could save a lot of trouble. His subordinates constantly complained that each mission wasted half a day. They were the department that worked the most overtime, apart from the Aurors.
If they had this item, it would greatly shorten their working hours. Moreover, if this equipment were issued to the Aurors themselves, allowing them to stick one into the ground before battling Dark Wizards, it would save the Reversal Squad a mountain of paperwork and memory erasure.
Most of their time was spent cleaning up after the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, leading to frequent friction between the two groups. The Aurors fought with gusto and then left the mess behind, always acting superior. One who didn't know better might even think they were the superiors of the Department of Magical Accidents and Catastrophes. At this moment, Fudge felt several of his subordinates winking at him, their meaning clear: the more of these items, the better. It would be best to give one to each Auror so they could learn to clean up after themselves.
Fudge understood the silent pleas of his team, then looked at Minister Bagnold and nodded sincerely. They really liked this item; it was a go.
"I understand. You may continue," Minister Bagnold said, nodding to Fudge before gesturing for Alan to proceed.
"Alright, Minister. Besides the Shielding Jammer, I have also developed another type, which I call the Anti-Apparition Jammer. Its function is exactly what the name implies; it can cast the Anti-Apparition Jinx over a large area, also with a diameter of 100 meters."
"Within this range, wizards cannot leave the scene by Apparition. Of course, this interference does not distinguish between friend and foe; even allied wizards cannot use Apparition to leave. At the same time, both types of jammers have a linking function; by connecting multiple jammers together, the area of effect can be expanded. Furthermore, I have added a mobile function to the Anti-Apparition Jammer specifically. As long as a wizard holds it and continuously inputs magic, it will maintain the jinx, allowing it to be used even during pursuits," Alan explained clearly.
Upon hearing this, it wasn't just Fudge now; everyone—including Minister Bagnold, the three department heads, Moody, and all the Hit Wizards—widened their eyes. They instantly understood the strategic significance. With this, the success rate of capturing fugitives would skyrocket. An Anti-Apparition Jinx that could be cast while moving was a game-changer.
Aurors and Hit Wizards often used the Anti-Apparition Jinx during capture missions, but it usually required one wizard to remain stationary and focused on the spell. If they waited until a suspect was already escaping, the margin for error was too low. Moreover, it was incredibly difficult to cast this spell while on the run. The most common scenario was chasing Dark Wizards while fighting, only to have the target run out of the jinx's range and vanish.
"We are very interested in these two items. What is their effective duration, and what is the price?" Minister Bagnold exchanged glances with those beside her, confirming that they should acquire these at the best possible price.
"The Shielding Jammer is 120 Galleons each, and the Anti-Apparition Jammer is 180 Galleons each. Their effective duration is up to two years. There's no way around the price; for these items, the Agriba Alloy consumed alone is a huge expense, not to mention the high costs of runic engraving, energy storage components, and radiation stabilization devices."
This item was the highest quality among those that could be processed by the magic lathe, and Alan spared no effort in his sales pitch.
Minister Bagnold was certainly not satisfied with the initial quote. After Amelia's round of bargaining, the final price was set at 90 Galleons per Shielding Jammer and 140 Galleons per Anti-Apparition Jammer.
At this point, Alan had demonstrated all his products, but many of the wizards around him still looked as if they wanted more.
"Alan, you have truly opened our eyes today," Minister Bagnold smiled slightly, then turned to address the room. "The product demonstration for Silver Lightning Alchemy Company and the hazard level assessment will conclude here for now. Everyone else, please return to your duties."
Then she looked at Alan and the department heads. "Next, Alan and the department heads will come to my office to discuss the order. Moody, as the Auror Commander, you must also come. As for the company registration, we will handle that after our discussion. After all, this is not an ordinary business. Since it sells tactical equipment, some specific details need to be signed into the agreement."
Minister Bagnold maintained her decisive demeanor, quickly arranging the next steps before leading Alan out of the training hall.
"Alan, I heard that your academic paper is very popular in Cairo. They say you are a strong contender for next year's International Alchemy Conference Pioneer Contribution Gold Award," Minister Bagnold chatted casually with him on the way to her office.