Chapter 835
No!
Chapter 835 No!
"A flashlight with enlargement and shrinkage spells can shrink luggage, cars, and even houses, and put them in your pocket to take with you!"
"For example, there's a bracelet with the Iron Armor Charm. When worn on the wrist, it will release iron armor to protect you when you encounter bad guys, or even petrify them!"
"Flying carpets and flying brooms will become obsolete relics. I can give everyone a pair of real wings that can fly freely! Even Muggles with no magic can use them, as long as they replenish their magic regularly!"
Vader described his ideas at length, his eyes sparkling—a look that only appears when he is completely immersed in the most profound knowledge.
"Oh my god, this is amazing! I want them all!"
Fiona's eyes lit up as she listened, and she exclaimed excitedly:
"I can't wait to try it! Wade, you're a genius! Is all of this really possible?"
"Flying wings are not that difficult; all you need to do is improve the alchemy of the flying carpet."
Wade said modestly, "As for a flashlight that can be enlarged or shrunk... well, I only have this idea, but there are still many hurdles to overcome before I can actually make it..."
“Then let’s start with wings!” Fiona clapped her hands and said, “I’ve been dreaming of flying since I was little!”
However, in stark contrast to his wife's excitement, Ferdinand's brow furrowed more and more, and his face gradually darkened.
As Fiona was envisioning flying in the sky and even holding competitions, Ferdinand interrupted her, saying decisively:
"no!"
He looked at Wade, emphasizing his words again:
"Wade, your idea is good, but it won't work!"
Wade was stunned.
He knew very well that his father's yearning for the magical world was no less than his mother's, and that he also had a deep fear of the overwhelming power of wizards.
Wade thought that his father, Ferdinand, would be even more eager for him to realize his idea after hearing it!
Fiona was taken aback for a moment, then said knowingly, "You're worried about the danger, right? Don't worry, I definitely won't do anything reckless on my own. Wade will make sure I'm safe!"
"No, that's not the reason... Of course, I think your safety is more important than anything else, but I object for other reasons."
Ferdinand looked into Wied's eyes and said in a deep voice:
"Not just the wings of flight, but also that flashlight, the levitation boots, the gravity gloves, the transformation cloak... none of them work, Vader. At least not now!"
"Why!"
Fiona said angrily, "Wade is trying to make our lives more convenient, and even gradually break down the barriers between the magical world and ordinary people, so why can't he?!"
"But have you thought about how serious the impact this would have on society?" Ferdinand said in a deep voice.
Fiona retorted, "He won't release all these inventions at once. He'll gradually let everyone accept them, just like with the Flowing Mirror and the Book of Friends before!"
Ferdinand took a deep breath, looked sharply at his son, and spoke with an undeniable seriousness:
"Wade, don't let your creative desires cloud your judgment!"
He raised his hand to stop Fiona from arguing and continued in a deep voice:
Technology itself is neither good nor evil; it simply takes on vastly different outcomes depending on who controls it. Even if your intention is to help others, who can guarantee what it will be used for when it falls into the hands of ambitious individuals or criminals? Can you bear the consequences?
“Even an ordinary person, if suddenly granted the power they’ve always dreamed of, could easily break the law and commit crimes at will. And the difficulty for the Ministry of Magic or the government to punish or arrest them would increase a hundredfold!” Fiona, who had been indignant, suddenly fell silent, a thoughtful expression on her face.
Wade, having calmed down from his impulsive actions, had to admit that his father was right. He had only considered what he could achieve with the puppet's technology, selectively ignoring the enormous risks lurking behind it.
But Ferdinand wasn't finished speaking:
"Furthermore, wizards have been arguing about a bloodline issue for thousands of years, and even today they still discriminate against and hate each other because of it, which has even escalated into war."
“Wade… If you use this method to give Squibs and even ordinary people magical powers, then even wizards who are not extreme purebloods will feel uneasy or even afraid.”
"By then, you will no longer be the young genius they are proud of and envious of, no longer their partner, but their enemy!"
"The magical world will slander you, ostracize you, stigmatize your inventions, and portray you as a monster more terrifying than the devil!"
"Many people whose interests have been harmed by your invention will continuously plot attacks and assassinations against you. You won't even know which direction the arrows will fly from, because they are everywhere!"
Fiona's face turned pale, and she instinctively reached out to hug Wade, murmuring, "Could it really be like this? The magical world is too dangerous."
Ferdinand shook his head and said, "It's not just the magical world, it's true of every society that has stabilized."
He looked at Wade, who had been silent for a long time, and his words went straight to the point:
“Wade, think about it carefully. The things you want to invent may benefit Squibs and ordinary people, but what good will it do for you personally?”
"This kind of technology that disrupts the balance will only make you a target coveted, resented, and even controlled by all forces. It will drag you into endless trouble and danger, rather than bring you glory!"
Fiona slowly clenched her fist: "You're right... he'll be thrust into the spotlight..."
She looked at her son, her beautiful eyes filled with helpless conflict: "Wade, I'm not worried about your selfishness now, I'm just afraid you'll be too generous!"
Wade: "..."
Actually, he didn't think he was as kind and selfless as his parents thought; it was just a sudden burst of inspiration, so he didn't think too much about it.
But when Ferdinand saw that his son neither refuted nor agreed, but just sat there quietly, his fingertips unconsciously stroking the fabric of his cuffs, Ferdinand suddenly felt a throbbing pain in his heart!
He reached out and pressed his hand on his shoulder, his eyes flashing with pride and worry.
“I am so proud of you, my son…”
Ferdinand said in a low voice, "Because I know you want to use your talent to help the marginalized, and to let the helpless Squibs and ordinary people also experience the wonder of magic."
"Your sentiment is so pure that I don't know what to say."
"But ah..."
Tears welled up uncontrollably in Ferdinand's eyes, and a deeper worry and fear welled up from them:
"The knowledge you possess is a double-edged sword; it can make you or it can destroy you!"
"It's not that your idea isn't good enough, but... it's that our world right now is far from ready for the future you've described!"
(End of this chapter)