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"What? Claremont?"

Hearing this name, Pete couldn't help but tense up. Could it be that even Claremont was going to betray him? He really didn't expect the other party to appear and participate in the questioning.

But on second thought, Pete felt that Claremont didn't seem to pose much of a threat to him. After all, the other party's brain had been subjected to a very harsh confidentiality curse, and the information he could reveal might not even be as much as that Matthew.

Andre probably let him appear to scare himself, right?

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Thinking of this, Pete gradually relaxed, and his expression gradually returned to composure.

Seeing Pete's performance, Andre sneered in his heart. He would let him know what despair was in a while!

At this moment, Claremont also stepped into the courtroom from the side door. At this time, he was wearing a plain wizard's robe, and he didn't look as impressive as when he was the owner of a magic supply store.

"Claremont!" Andre stared at the old man standing below the stage, "Everyone present knows your identity, so I won't ask you to introduce yourself again. I'm asking you now, are you aware of the Silver Spear's secret manipulation of civil organizations in Germany?"

"I am aware, Lord Andre." Claremont was indeed a knowledgeable person, and he remained calm and composed under the gaze of so many people. "Not only am I aware, but I am also the direct person in charge of Zone One, the West Berlin Black Market, and the 'West German Advancement Society', responsible for coordinating and managing these institutions for the club, and considered an external member of the Silver Spear."

Even he admitted it so readily? The onlookers around, whether they were Wizengamot councilors or senior Ministry of Magic officials from Pete's faction, were secretly shocked by Claremont's frankness.

The confession of the person directly in charge is much more powerful than those at the bottom. Will he deal a fatal blow to Pete?

However, when everyone looked at Pete, they found that he was very calm, as if he was not worried that Claremont would make any testimony that would be detrimental to him.

"Very good!" Andre continued with a stern face, "Please explain to us your main work in these institutions, and how do you usually communicate with the Silver Spear?"

"I'm sorry, Director Andre, please forgive me for not being able to completely repeat the relevant content. →" Claremont shook his head expressionlessly.

"What about the names? You've worked for the club for so long, you must know the names of many related personnel, such as those of the Silver Spears, in the black market, and in the West German Advancement Society. Can you provide a list of the personnel you know?" Andre continued to press.

"I'm very sorry." Claremont still shook his head coldly. "I can't say those names either, not a single one."

"Why?"

"In order to prevent leaks, my brain has been subjected to a high-intensity confidentiality curse by the club, and I have also signed a contract. As long as I subconsciously know that I am leaking secrets, my behavior will be stopped by these magics, so I cannot reveal any information related to the club!" Claremont said this regrettable news in a cold tone.

Ah? Can't say?

What, we were happy for nothing. We thought a real big shot would come up and we could hear some big gossip. So you're no different from a mute. The surrounding wizards curled their lips in disappointment.

But at the same time, they also gained a new understanding of the club's methods of controlling its subordinate wizards. No wonder these Silver Spears use cruel brainwashing methods on imprisoned wizards. It turns out that they have a history of doing so.

It's no wonder Pete is so calm. I'm afraid he knew long ago that Claremont couldn't say anything useful.

And those senior Ministry of Magic officials who were in the same camp as Pete couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief at this time. They were really afraid that Claremont would say something terrible. You know, many of them had contact with Claremont.

However, what made everyone feel quite abnormal was that Andre did not show any frustration in the face of the speechless Claremont.

Instead, he continued to ask, "Since you cannot say any information related to the club, do you have any evidence that can reveal information about the club?"

"Yes, Director Andre."

Claremont's cold reply instantly ignited the entire courtroom.

He just said 'yes', right?

Many people seemed to have not recovered yet, and kept asking their companions, and after receiving a definite answer, they immediately looked at Claremont with burning eyes.

Even the reporters pointed their guns and short cannons at him, as if they were waiting for some treasure to be born.

The wizards of the 'Splittist' faction around also looked at Pete nervously. It was impossible for them not to be afraid, but they wondered what kind of evidence this guy could have in his hands.

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At this time, Pete was constantly recalling, could it be that Claremont really had some substantive evidence in his hand?

Impossible!

Pete decisively denied this idea, and then shook his head gently at those subordinates, telling them not to act rashly. Andre and Claremont's performance was likely to scare them and force them to do something irrational. At this time, they must not act recklessly.

"Auror First Squad, step forward and protect the witness!"

Just as Pete hinted that those wizards should not act rashly, Andre shouted loudly, and then four Aurors sprang out from the side, guarding the four directions back to back to Claremont, looking very serious.

But the more this was the case, the more Pete felt that the other party could not produce any real evidence. Now it was probably just a bluff.

Of course, although Pete kept comforting himself in his heart, his hands still couldn't help but clench the armrests of the chair nervously.

After arranging the defense work, Andre sternly asked, "Claremont, what is the evidence you are talking about?"

"It's a memory, Director Andre." Claremont was also a little nervous about the current situation, but he knew that he had no way back, so he simply broke the pot and replied.

"What memory is it?"

"It's the memory I have collected for more than ten years while working for the Silver Spear, and it's all the scenes of my contact with the Silver Spears." Claremont couldn't help but glance at Pete next to him when he said this.

This made Pete's heart suddenly tighten, but he forced himself to calm down. It's impossible, their confidentiality curse has always been strict, how could Claremont extract the memory, and he has been loyal to me for so many years, would he have collected this evidence many years ago?

Now Claremont and Andre must be putting on a show with me, I must not lose my composure, otherwise I will fall into their trap!

After figuring this out, Pete endured the urge to go berserk and nailed himself to the seat.

Andre also noticed Pete's abnormality at this time, and at the same time couldn't help but admire him for being so calm. Then he changed his words and immediately urged, "Okay, please show the evidence in your hand."

"Yes, Director Andre." Claremont sighed softly when he heard the words, and then took out a small row of test tubes from his arms, which contained magic fluid that flickered with a light blue light.

Andre nodded when he saw this, then turned to look at Pete, "Minister Pete, what do you think of the evidence submitted by Claremont?"

Andre's sudden question at this time seemed to make Pete more certain that the other party was bluffing, using a bunch of bottles containing the memories of some unknown person to scare me?

In response, Pete replied coldly, "It would be best if these memories are really valuable, but didn't the culprit Michel already surrender? In my opinion, the current behavior seems a bit redundant."

"Does Minister Pete think so?" Andre sneered mockingly, then turned his head to look at Edmund, "Mr. Schmidt, as the most prestigious wizard in Germany, I wonder if you can operate the memory display this time for everyone, and also serve as a notarization."

"You're too polite, Director Andre, I'm happy to serve." Edmund responded with a smile.

Then he got up from the audience seat and came to Claremont below, randomly drew one from the row of test tubes, and gently pointed it with his wand, then threw it upwards with force.

Soon, under Edmund's control, the memory thread slowly unfolded, and then an extremely realistic three-dimensional picture was displayed on everyone's heads.

Standing in this three-dimensional image were two people, one of whom was Claremont himself. He was still wearing gorgeous clothes and his expression revealed that confidence.

And after seeing the other person in the picture clearly, everyone present immediately widened their eyes. This was actually Pete himself in casual clothes!

In the picture, Claremont said respectfully to Pete, "Sir, the task you gave me has been completed. Director Beyer of the Department of Magical Transportation believed my so-called internal news yesterday and lost 800 Galleons betting on Quidditch in the black market. As a result, he still wanted to make a comeback today and brought another 800 Galleons. I think he will lose so much that he won't even be able to afford Floo Powder in a few days."

Pete in the picture did not show a happy expression when he heard the words, but complained, "Why did it take so long, and don't be too happy before things are completely successful! Although Beyer is a waste, he is very important to our future strategy. The first step in splitting Germany must start with the Department of Magical Transportation."

"I'm sorry, sir, you are right." Claremont lowered his head in fear and trepidation. "I will keep a close eye on him these two days. After Beyer completely falls into the trap, I will immediately notify you to contact him."

"Okay." Pete nodded in satisfaction. "Remember, after he loses his mind, it's best to lend him some money. I want him to be truly desperate."

"Yes, sir, I understand what to do."

"By the way..." Pete suddenly changed the subject and asked, "In addition to Beyer, pay attention to the Advancement Society. I heard that recently many people in the community are very disgusted with conflicts with East Germans. You should deal with it as soon as possible."