Mastering Lightning from Hogwarts

“We’re discussing this trade agreement. The British Ministry of Magic will definitely pay attention to Anduin's Silver Flash Trading Company expanding its trade share. If we can reach a distribution agreement with Anduin's Silver Flash Alchemy Company, it would mean preemptively obtaining the sales rights for that product in Egypt and having the opportunity to sell the product to Britain,” Mrs. Abdu explained to Sebastian.

“Indeed, what do you think of Anduin's Silver Flash Alchemy Company? Are you interested in investing? Our idea is for several trading companies to join forces, with each distributing one or two of Anduin's products,” Mr. Issa said, specifically smiling at Anduin. “After hearing your product details, I can't wait to start importing from Silver Flash.”

“You're too kind, Mr. Issa. I'm just taking advantage of my youth and coming up with more ideas to release these items. In terms of technical depth, I really can't compare to you masters,” Anduin said modestly with a smile.

In fact, during previous exchanges, the matter of distributors had already been discussed. These two alchemy masters, including several other masters and senior researchers who later joined the conversation, were all very interested in his products.

Especially after these people heard Anduin introduce his complete product catalog, they became even more eager. Several masters even made offers to Anduin on the spot, promising various conditions, and these masters almost started fighting.

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In the end, Mr. Issa stepped forward and came up with an idea. Because Anduin's product range was very extensive, it would cause too much public resentment for one company to take it all. Therefore, he suggested categorizing by product type, and then everyone could compete fairly for each series of products.

This proposal was immediately agreed upon by most alchemy masters, including Anduin. Several wizards were even impatiently hoping to start the bidding on the spot, obviously, they had all learned about the strength of Anduin's Silver Flash Trading Company beforehand.

This was actually equivalent to insider trading.

Anduin didn't have any objections to this. The people who came up to him were basically the most famous and powerful wizards in the area. Since they were being so accommodating, Anduin couldn't possibly refuse.→

“Mr. Sebastian, do you have any intention of working with me?” Anduin looked at this 'Sphinx' with a smile.

“Oh, no…” Sebastian declined with a slightly apologetic tone. “I'm not very interested in doing business. You guys can talk.”

He’s still talking about alchemy business at this time. Who knows if this kid will still be alive tomorrow? Sebastian thought to himself with a smile.

It's a good thing this guy didn't agree. This guy doesn't have many days to live. After dealing with the Thunderbird, I'll have to kill this Sphinx to silence him. If he really agreed and bid a high price, I would have been a little embarrassed,” Anduin also muttered to himself at this time.

“In that case, let's go into the inner room to talk,” Mr. Issa was very happy to see that Sebastian had no intention of interfering. This was equivalent to having one less competitor. Then, he immediately organized everyone to find a private place to discuss the distribution agreement in detail.

There were eight or nine people present, neither too many nor too few. Mr. Issa led them to a luxuriously decorated reception room and decided to quickly finalize the distribution agreement.

Since Sebastian didn't agree to participate in the distribution, he wasn't brought along this time. Bianca wanted to take this opportunity to understand the attitude of local wizards towards Anduin's products, which directly affected the subsequent trade agreement, so she naturally had to follow. As for Bones, in the previous communication, he had been entrusted by Anduin to act as his general agent in Egypt.

The remaining six people were all very powerful local alchemy masters, each owning their own alchemy business. Some even had a monopoly on certain alchemy products. For example, Mrs. Abdu, all the magic cameras in the wizarding world came from her manufacturing company.

“Alright, now there's no one else to disturb us,” Mr. Issa greeted everyone to sit down in the reception room, then smiled and said, “Everyone is familiar with each other, so let's get straight to the point. I'll go first.”

After speaking, Mr. Issa looked at Anduin. “After actual experience, I found that my favorite product is still the 'Humanoid Target'. I hope to win the sales rights for the Humanoid Target in Egypt. For this, I am willing to directly confirm an order of 5,000 Galleons and can pay 20% of the deposit in advance after the trade agreement is determined.”

Mr. Issa's efficiency was very high. He directly stated his conditions, and his target was the Humanoid Target, which had the highest technical content in Anduin's hands.

The other alchemists around fell silent after hearing Issa's offer, and no one was willing to compete. The reason for this was that in their eyes, although the Humanoid Target had a high technical content, its commercial value was worse than other products.

After all, even the cheapest Humanoid Target costs more than one hundred Galleons, so 5,000 Galleons can only buy dozens of them.

At the same time, Issa's offer of 5,000 Galleons was not a small amount.

“Since no one intends to compete with Mr. Issa, then the business of the Humanoid Target in Egypt will depend on you in the future,” Anduin said decisively when he saw that no one intended to intervene.

To be honest, Anduin was also moved by Mr. Issa's sincerity. You must know that everyone doesn't know now that the price of his products plus tariffs may be much higher than it is now in the future.

Mr. Issa didn't even blink and directly threw out an order of 5,000 Galleons. This was not something ordinary people could do.

At this time, Bianca was actually more excited than Anduin. He was already quickly converting in his mind. If the tariff on 5,000 Galleons was 30%, then just one product could bring more than 1,000 Galleons in revenue to the Ministry of Magic.

However, before he could get excited for long, a sound that made his heart beat faster appeared next to him.

“I want to be the agent for the Magic Lamp, including household lamps and decorative lamps. I am willing to directly confirm an order of 6,000 Galleons, also with a 20% deposit, and grant Silver Flash Trading Company the exclusive agency for magic cameras in Britain, provided that the supply can be completed within one month,” Mrs. Abdu, who was also very wealthy, threw out an order that was even higher than Mr. Issa's.

“I can provide an order of 8,000 Galleons. I don't have exclusive agency rights, but I can provide 1,000 Galleons to buy the agency rights.”

Before Bianca could be surprised by Mrs. Abdu's generosity, another alchemist's voice immediately came out to increase the price, and the price became more and more exaggerated.

After all, Anduin's magic lamp was a sensation at the Kara Black yesterday. It can be said that it is one of the most popular products in his hand and also has the highest commercial value. Several alchemists naturally did not want to let it go.

“10,000 Galleon order, plus 1,000 Galleons for the agency rights fee.” Mr. Issa, who had just taken the Humanoid Target business, also ran out to join in, obviously unwilling to only win the agency for the Humanoid Target.

“Mr. Issa, you have too big of an appetite,” Mrs. Abdu glared at Issa. Obviously, although they were very familiar, she would not show any sentimentality when it came to business. “12,000 Galleon order, 2,000 Galleons to buy the agency rights, and other conditions remain unchanged.”

“13,000 Galleon order, 2,000 Galleons…”

“13,500 Galleon order…”

Before Abdu could say a few more words, the price was quickly suppressed by other alchemists, and more and more people were quoting prices, and they were not hesitant to offer prices.

Mrs. Abdu was a little speechless when she saw this. She was actually determined to get the magic lamp, because she knew that for alchemy items like magic lamps and magic phonographs, what really made money was not the items themselves, but their additional products 'energy storage components' and 'records'. This was similar to how the magic cameras she bought made money from magic film and photo developing tools.

“An order of 20,000 Galleons, and pay a 4,000 Galleon agency fee, and I am willing to directly pay 30% of the deposit, and other conditions remain unchanged!” After seeing the constantly increasing price, Mrs. Abdu decisively offered an extremely exaggerated price, which immediately shocked everyone around her.

What surprised them was not the high order of 20,000 Galleons. They had actually bid up to 18,000 Galleons before. What they cared more about was the 4,000 Galleon agency fee and the 30% deposit.

You must know that with these, it would already be 10,000 Galleons. Was she not afraid that Anduin would take the money and run away?

Moreover, doing business in wizarding society also depends very much on cash flow. Debt problems such as pressing accounts are not uncommon. After the order is placed, the balance will be paid after the product is delivered, and even installment payments can be negotiated.

The thought of suddenly taking out so much cash made the other alchemists present feel a little scalp-numbing, and they exclaimed in their hearts that the rich woman Abdu was not to be trifled with.

As a result, this business was naturally won by the lavish Mrs. Abdu.

What was even more scalp-numbing was actually Bianca next to him. He was now unable to look directly at the alchemists in front of him with normal eyes.

Is studying alchemy so profitable? If I had known this, why would I have studied Magical Creature Protection back then? My monthly salary is 200 Galleons, which is 2,400 a year. Abdu's expenditure on this one order is worth ten years of my salary! Bianca complained and calculated wildly in his heart.

Although Anduin was also very surprised, he didn't show it. He restrained his calm expression and continued to preside over the bidding.

Although the agency rights for the magic lamp were gone, other products were still very popular, especially the magic pendant and the magic phonograph. At the same time, items such as tracking glasses, protective gloves, physical examination instruments, and magic music boxes were also successively auctioned off by everyone.

As for equipment such as jammers and tactical maps, tactical boots, and tactical vests, due to the danger, they can only be led by the British Ministry of Magic and directly supplied to other countries' Ministries of Magic. It is not suitable for ordinary wizards at this time.

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