"The breeding park where I work is located in West Germany, but we don't know the exact location. We only know that the internal staff are all West Germans, and the manager is Clement," Jason said slowly after a moment of contemplation. "The park has hundreds of magical creatures, and our daily job is to take care of them. I am a member of the maintenance team, and there is also a medical team specifically responsible for the health of the creatures, as well as a patrol team responsible for the park's security."
"Each time, we have to work in the park in isolation for at least half a year. After the term expires, our memories are erased, and we are sent out of the park. After a period of rest in the outside world, we return to work. I have been doing this for several years."
"So you don't know the full details of that park at all? And how were you recruited into it? Also, did you never suspect the nature of the park?" Andre, now a curious spectator, asked with great interest.
"As for suspicion, we did have doubts… and the park's explanation to us was that they were breeding magical creatures for some large companies, which needed to be done in secret. Plus, the pay there was indeed very generous, so we all accepted that explanation," Jason said a little awkwardly. "As for how I joined the park, I was introduced through the West German Advancement Society. As far as I know, many people inside also got in touch with the park this way."
"Furthermore…" Jason paused before continuing, "the members of our park's patrol team are basically all members of the West German Advancement Society, and the manager, Clement, is even the main person in charge of that organization. We West Germans used to trust these community groups very much, so we didn't dwell on it too much."
"I see." Andre nodded upon hearing this. "But what do you mean by 'used to'? Why don't you trust those civilian organizations anymore?"
"That's right." At this, Jason immediately showed an indignant expression. "Ever since we were imprisoned by those Silver Spears guards, we learned that the true owners behind these breeding parks are the Silver Spears club, and those community groups are also closely related to the club. Even the wizards from these groups don't hide it and directly admit that they have always been serving the club. In prison, they even boasted to us that even the friction between East Germany and West Germany was provoked by them, and that most of the civilian groups in East Germany and West Germany are secretly funded and directed by the club!"
When Jason spoke about this, his emotions became a little agitated, and he even couldn't help but curse the Silver Spears club and the West German Advancement Society a few times.
Jason's statement also caused a heated discussion among the surrounding wizards. Although they had heard some rumors, they were still very surprised to hear this news firsthand. The members of those civilian groups in East Germany and West Germany being the same people as the members of the club's secret base itself would lead to speculation. Now, it's even directly linked to the conflicts between East Germany and West Germany over the past decade. There's a lot more hidden behind this!
"I protest!" Just as everyone was whispering, a voice suddenly rang out from the spectator seats. "Such baseless accusations cannot be used as evidence. It's normal for a few wizards to talk nonsense under the pressure of imprisonment. The major civilian groups in Germany not only have a long history but also enjoy great prestige. We cannot jump to conclusions based on what a few individuals say."
Upon hearing someone refute, everyone immediately looked over and found that it was Mike Loreyamont, the Head of the East Berlin Office of Beasts, Aliens, and Ghosts in the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures. Besides being a Ministry of Magic official, he was also an overseer of the East German civilian group 'East Berlin Reform Society.' No wonder he reacted so strongly to Jason's statement.
"That's not true!" Jason, in his urgency, also let go of his restraint and retorted loudly, "It's not just one or two people saying this. There were hundreds of people in the cell, and nearly a hundred of them were members of those groups. If so many people's statements are the same, doesn't that explain the problem?"
"That's hard to say…" Mike snorted. "And right now, it's just your word. Who knows if you're talking nonsense under someone's direction?" After speaking, Mike also glanced at Andre on the stage, intentionally or unintentionally, clearly implying his meaning.
"You… What I said is absolutely true, I swear!" Jason's face turned red with anger from Mike's words, and he immediately swore a poisonous oath on the spot.
At this time, everyone around him looked at Mike with amusement. They were not fools either; everyone had their own judgment on whether Jason's words were credible. Even Peter in the front row gave Mike an unhappy glance. Although he knew the other party was protecting their own interests, Jason was now a fearless hero. Attacking a witness at this moment was utterly foolish. Why would Michelle send this idiot to speak?
However, just as everyone was arguing fiercely, Andre on the podium struck the gavel in his hand forcefully, "Silence!" After everyone gradually quieted down, Andre calmly said, "This is an inquiry session, not a place for you to argue." With that, Andre gave Mike a cold glare. "Mike, do not verbally attack the party concerned, or I will have to ask you to leave first."
Mike felt a little guilty under Andre's glare, and with Peter also winking at him, he immediately calmed down.
Andre then looked at Jason again. "Of course, to accuse all major civilian groups of colluding with the club based solely on your statement is indeed quite presumptuous. Jason, please step down for now. We will now hear from other victims."
Jason, seeing Andre say the same thing, immediately wanted to argue something in his urgency, but he was quickly stopped by Andre's gaze. He then withdrew from the hall with a slight dissatisfaction. Peter, standing nearby, was somewhat surprised to see Andre speaking on their behalf with apparent fairness. He then secretly thought, "This guy is either truly upholding justice, or he has enough confidence."
"Next, please call the next party concerned, Matthew Dern." Before Peter could clear his thoughts, Andre loudly called out a name, and then another young wizard appeared in the hall.
The subsequent inquiry process was similar to Jason's. The Matthew who appeared at this time was a member of the patrol team from No. 1 Park, just like Jason—the ultimate blabbermouth, Clement's nephew. After a brief description, Matthew's account of the events was basically similar to Jason's, except that he had been waiting in the cell for rescue the whole time.
"Matthew, you said you were a member of the patrol team in the breeding park. Can you briefly describe your job responsibilities?" Andre asked in his usual calm tone.
Matthew, unlike Jason, was not as reserved and spoke much more fluently. "Yes, Director. Our patrol team's job is to divide into two shifts daily and be on alert both inside and outside the protective barrier, preventing anyone from accidentally entering or attacking the park. I initially only patrolled inside the park, but later I was promoted to the external patrol team. The park even provided us with advanced equipment."
"What do you mean by preventing someone from attacking?" Andre asked unhurriedly.
Matthew, who was always carefree, blurted out, "Of course, it's to prevent attacks from the Department of Magical Law Enforcement! My uncle, Clement, specifically instructed us that once we spot an Auror, we should contact him immediately and then retreat inside the protective barrier. With the park's defensive capabilities, dozens of ordinary Aurors wouldn't be able to break in for a while!"
"Then how were you so easily captured?" Andre asked with a smile.
"I didn't know the park would be breached from the inside!" Matthew shrugged helplessly. "Our park originally belonged to those Silver Spears adults. Who would have thought they would attack their own place? Even in prison, they mercilessly tried to brainwash us into idiots so we would keep working for them."
Matthew's words immediately caused another uproar. Even the patrol team members themselves admitted that their instigators were the club, and with two consecutive parties concerned saying the same thing, the truth became very obvious. The wizards of Peter's faction were also anxious upon hearing this, but before they could open their mouths to refute, they felt Andre's stern gaze.
"Silence!" After maintaining order in the hall, Andre looked at Matthew again. "You said those breeding parks belong to the Silver Spears club. Do you have any proof?"
"Most of the core members of our West German Advancement Society basically know. I originally wasn't qualified to know this secret, but my uncle, Clement, is the leader of the Endeavor Society, so I was able to know this information. And I know a lot of information between the club and the park, for example…"
Matthew immediately spoke eloquently, meticulously describing how the club handled magical creatures, the park's operating model, his past work experience in the Endeavor Society and the black market, and how his uncle, Clement, manipulated the West German Advancement Society to cause trouble.
In fact, Matthew hadn't participated in everything, but he had a characteristic: he was exceptionally good at gossip, knew a little bit about everything, and was extremely good at filling in the blanks. By half-speaking and half-fabricating, he managed to make these experiences sound vivid, as if he had been present at all of them.
"Speaking of which, the people from the Silver Spears club are really ruthless. My uncle worked for them for so many years, and this is the outcome he got," Matthew couldn't help but sigh with emotion at the end.
Matthew's lively narration also made everyone in the trial hall listen with great interest. They couldn't help but exclaim, "This kid is truly amazing! If he hadn't worked for the club and instead became a talk show host, he would definitely be a master!"
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