Chapter 126: Go Forth for Glory

Despite his bold claims, Murphy indeed has no way to directly establish a magic hospital at the moment.

However, he never intended to send those bitten staff members to any hospital for recuperation.

The wounds inflicted by werewolf bites are uncertain in terms of healing time. Should he let these staff members sleep away with full pay until then?

After all, are they the capitalists, or am I?

Having signed a Thought Imprint Confidentiality Agreement, Murphy took the staff and a female healer named Elodie Russell to the magical research institute.

Coincidentally, the Shape-shifting Research Group's study on "Higher Animagi" required werewolves, and this research also benefited their wound healing, killing two birds with one stone.

To help them acclimate, Murphy even had some of the earlier wizard arrivals guide them through the institute, speeding up their acceptance of the situation.

After arranging for these staff members, Murphy returned to the Supreme Potion Shop in Diagon Alley.

"Isaac, list the remaining staff members' names and addresses for me," Murphy instructed the manager. "Starting tomorrow, I'll assign someone to ensure their safety."

It was time for the Watcher wizards, previously tasked with pest control in the shop, to fulfill their original purpose.

"By the way, have we reported the werewolf attack... I mean, to the Aurors?"

"Huh?" Isaac was confused. "Aurors? But boss, aren't you... cough, not on good terms with them?"

Isaac meant to say, "Aren't you a dark wizard?" Thinking of asking the Aurors for help might be a bit too optimistic.

"Moreover, is it really okay for the Aurors to come into our shop?"

"Who said that?" Murphy retorted righteously. "We're operating legally, what's there to fear?"

"However, just report that the staff were attacked on their way to and from work. Just ask them to ensure the staff's personal safety, no need for them to enter the shop."

Murphy guessed that the Aurors were unlikely to come to his aid.

But whether you come or not is one thing; my reporting is another.

If I report an attack and you don't come, then that's yet another matter.

...

As expected, despite Isaac's reports of attacks on the shop's wizards to the Ministry of Magic over three days, the Auror Office turned a blind eye.

Who doesn't know Supreme Potion is run by Murphy, the dark wizard? Last year, Murphy ousted Scrimgeour, making all Aurors look foolish. Everyone despises him.

Now, the Aurors would rather watch his misfortune than help him fend off werewolves. What a joke. Werewolves fighting dark wizards is an entertaining sight. Why not enjoy the show with some popcorn?

But soon, they realized something was amiss.

Rita Skeeter launched several attacks on the Aurors in the Daily Prophet, accusing them of "sitting idly by" and "ignoring the plight of wizards attacked by werewolves."

Then, Murphy published an article in the Daily Prophet titled "When Aurors Become the Pawns of Those in Power, How Should We Protect Ourselves?"

The article began by citing Skeeter's reports, detailing the attacks on Supreme Potion's staff, highlighting it as not only an assault on the shop but a significant public safety incident.

"If werewolves can attack Supreme Potion's staff with impunity, who's to say they won't attack other wizards? Should we place our safety in the 'reasoning' of werewolves?"

He then described the shop's self-help measures, including generous compensation for injured staff, efforts to heal them, and repeated pleas for help to the Auror Office.

"But the response we received was disheartening."

"It seems due to some personal vendettas, they'd rather see those innocent staff members die."

Concluding, "In utter helplessness, we have no choice but to protect ourselves."

"I cannot stand idly by and watch my employees suffer such harm without doing anything. I must ensure their safety!"

"The Aurors may not care about their lives, but I do!"

"The Aurors may turn a blind eye to evil, but I cannot!"

"If the Aurors cannot protect them, then I will!"

Ultimately, Murphy promoted the Watcher Wizard Security Shop.

"You might have seen them before, solving pest problems for many families. Now, they will take on more responsibilities, providing security services to the entire wizarding community."

"From pests to dark wizards, they will guard against all threats to you and your family. They are approachable, formidable, and will be your most loyal guardians, dearest friends, and neighbors."

Indeed, Murphy planned to take advantage of this opportunity of Auror inaction to bring the Wizard Security Shop to the forefront.

He never intended for the Wizard Security Shop to remain his secret force; he wanted it to become an alternative to the Aurors, a wizard force under his control and operating in the open.

Since the Aurors chose to opt out on this matter, they couldn't blame him for seizing the high ground.

...

Leveraging public opinion, the Watcher Wizard Security Shop welcomed another recruitment wave.

The initial batch of "combat wizards" who dealt with pest control was now deployed to the front lines against werewolves, working in pairs to protect a Supreme Potion staff member, using modified "Leprechaun Gold" for communication.

Should any group encounter werewolves, the rest could be notified via the Leprechaun Gold and apparate to provide immediate assistance.

The staff members were nervous, but Murphy wasn't particularly worried.

Before departing, he gathered the staff for a speech.

"I know you're all very anxious. After all, you're facing the legendary werewolves, creatures known for their extreme danger. Unlike the goblins and veelas you've dealt with, werewolves are cunning, intelligent beings. In their transformed state, they have fur resistant to spells, claws that can tear flesh, and their bites can turn wizards into beings like them..."

"But, I want to tell you, you can be tactically cautious without fearing your enemy."

"Because I'll share a secret with you, you are much stronger than them, far more powerful than werewolves!"

"Watchers, have you forgotten the training you've undergone?"

"In the past year, every day, you've had at least one to two hours of spell training. How many times have you used the Shield Charm? How many times the Disarming Charm? How many times have you sparred with each other? Can you even count?"

"Every Watcher here is proficient in apparition, the Shield Charm, Disarming Charm, Stunning Spell, Petrification Spell, Levitation Charm, and Blasting Curse. Your dueling skills are on par with any Auror intern."

"And werewolves are far less formidable than you think."

"Now is not the full moon; they can't transform at will, fighting in human form without the various bonuses of werewolf state, just ordinary wizards."

"Most of them haven't received formal education, knowing perhaps fewer spells than Hogwarts students."

"I dare say, they haven't undergone much combat training; they are merely barbarians capable of transforming into monsters on specific days."

"Each of you carries at least ten bottles of Wolfsbane Potion and sufficient silver dust, your robes have been enchanted with protective spells, you are fully armed, while

they are just a bunch of homeless drifters."

"They are no match for you!"

"Watchers, it's time for you to take the stage."

"Remember, at any moment, the Wizard Security Shop is your backup, I am your backup. Any injured member will receive the best treatment in the wizarding world. I will do this for my potioneers, and I will do the same for you on the front lines."

"So, have no reservations, go forth and claim your glory."

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