Though the newcomers were still unfamiliar with the Ministry's operations and couldn't handle major responsibilities yet, after a year or two of training, Andre would be able to clean house in the three divisions without worrying about disrupting the departments' functions.
Of course, these were all just suggestions from Alex.
He was straightforward and didn't mince words with those he trusted, so Andre knew he had to follow his advice.
Thanks to that, the Ministry of Magic's internal operations quickly returned to normal.
Still, both Andre and Alex were exhausted by the end of the day.
For many Ministry employees, it had felt like a sudden shift in the weather; one moment Minister Pete was in charge, and by noon, not only was the original minister dead, but even their immediate superior was imprisoned.
Everyone was on edge, unsure of who to trust.
Fortunately, members of the Wizengamot and the press stepped up, serving as witnesses and offering explanations.
Former employees, whether they had committed crimes or earned commendations, also came forward to share their testimonies, helping to stabilize the situation within the Ministry.
Just as Alex was finishing his work and preparing to leave, a group of reporters blocked his way.
They had already signed nondisclosure agreements, but instead of leaving, they stayed, partly to assist, and partly to seize the chance for an exclusive interview.
Having seen Alex's strength and financial resources on display in the courtroom, their eyes lit up with excitement.
They knew they couldn't miss the chance to talk to such a key figure in the local wizarding community.
While Andre often had plenty of opportunities for interviews, Alex was different.
He wasn't German, and it was unlikely he'd be so accessible again after today.
Alex didn't outright refuse their requests.
Although he wasn't one to seek the spotlight, this was a free opportunity to promote his business.
So, dragging his tired body, he spent over an hour answering their questions.
The next day, when the newspaper hit the stands, the entire German magical community was buzzing with shock.
It turned out that the division bill from the German Ministry of Magic was actually part of a conspiracy led by Minister Pete.
Most of the civil society organizations involved were secretly working with the silver wand.
The newspapers dedicated several pages to expose how Pete had been manipulating these NGOs to deliberately escalate tensions between East and West Germany.
They even published the names of many groups tied to the scandal.
Many German wizards were stunned to learn the truth behind organizations they had once trusted.
Beyond the headlines, Aurors began raiding the offices of these NGOs, arresting their leaders one by one, proving the scandal was very real.
Still, because these organizations had long operated openly within major wizarding communities, many ordinary wizards found it hard to believe.
Even when Wizengamot judges and previously rescued wizards testified publicly, skepticism remained.
Early that morning, crowds of doubtful wizards gathered in the Ministry of Magic's main hall, desperate to uncover the truth.
In response, Andre and his team, under Alex's guidance, set up a public trial right in the heart of the hall.
As powerful figures - department directors and NGO heads - confessed their crimes on the stand, many previously confused wizards finally woke up to reality.
They quickly turned against these deceitful conspirators, condemning their malicious schemes.
Thanks to this, Andre's reputation skyrocketed across the German magical world; without his efforts, many would still be trapped in deception.
Alex also gained significant attention for his involvement, especially after reports showed him facing off against Pete's magical defenses.
The young alchemist and head of Wilson's Arcane Alchemica was revealed to be a wizard with extraordinary combat skills.
In just a short time, Alex earned a large fanbase, becoming a new idol among German wizards.
He was undeniably attractive, thanks not only to his striking looks but also his successful career and impressive abilities.
This combination sparked a sudden craze for Wilson's Arcane Alchemica products across Germany, and everyone took pride in owning items from Alex's company.
Seeing this trend, Andre decided to follow suit and officially handed over Claremont's magic supply shop.
to Alex on behalf of the Ministry of Magic.
This allowed Alex to establish an official branch in Germany, complete with permanent property rights.
Naturally, Alex handled his responsibilities well.
Since Claremont's shop was also an alchemy store, it only needed a change in decor to shift its focus, so Alex entrusted the management to Shalltear.
Along with this, various related honors were awarded, Nathan, Bob, Alex, and others all received gold medals for bravery.
However, Moody was clearly upset.
He had helped too, so why was he left out?
Unfortunately, there was no way around it.
Moody was always assigned the dirty work and couldn't be seen in the spotlight.
To appease him, Andre secretly gifted him a sealed winery, which finally stopped Moody's complaints.
Interestingly, this winery was the Winery where Alex had first arrived in Germany, and where the drunken man, with whom he had a sudden conflict, used to work.
It turned out the owner of the winery was also the leader of a non-governmental organization in East Germany, which explained Claremont's generosity in sharing wine with his team at the park.
Although the German Ministry of Magic's affairs had been settled, Alex didn't dare relax.
Upon returning, Fang told him something both unreasonable and expected: the Golden Snidget was still alive.
Alex had once slipped a tracker onto the Golden Snidget, so Fang could monitor its movements.
The tracker still showed occasional activity.
"So now we can be sure the secret of the Golden Snidget isn't a 'time-turner.' But Pete died right in front of me, so what's really going on with the Golden Snidget? Could there have been two of them all along? Or maybe some kind of soul transfer?"
Alex stared at the magical map before him, his eyes fixed on the red dot that marked Golden Snidget's location.
He seemed lost in thought.
"Master," Fang said, breaking the silence, "the target has basically been staying in the same spot for the past two days. It's not far from Pete's original address. Should we just go and catch him now?"
Unlike Alex, Fang wasn't one to overthink things and was ready to act.
But Alex shook his head firmly.
"No, it's better not to rush. This is an urban area, any fight could endanger innocent bystanders. Besides, we don't even know if they only have those two bodies. What if a Golden Snidget shows up after we take them down? Do we really want to risk that?"
"So, what now? Just keep watching him from a distance?" Fang asked, scratching his head in frustration.
Surveillance wasn't unpleasant, but after a while, it got tedious.
Alex sighed.
"We don't have enough information yet. We need to take the initiative.