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Chapter 267: Returning to Brioni Island Again
🕑 Added 2025-01-14 16:10:55 +0000 UTCAfter the previous unexpected destruction, Brioni Island has been completely renovated with sufficient funding.
The original dense shrubs on the island have been replaced by tall trees. This not only provides a larger activity space for the Acromantula but also greatly facilitates the collection of venom.
The former dragon farm, after the last batch of Ukrainian Ironbellies was dealt with, has not introduced new dragons for safety reasons.
Now, the farm has adopted a new business model, outsourcing the food for the Acromantula.
In other words, the island no longer breeds dragons but has chosen to sign agreements with nearby dragon farms to regularly purchase fresh dragon meat.
This is a form of mutual benefit, ensuring the effective use of resources while avoiding unnecessary potential troubles.
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At the center of the island stands a quaint little manor.
Ino was carefully reviewing the financial report in his hand, and opposite him sat the middle-aged wizard Dern, the head of the spider farm.
"Good job! Really!" Ino put down the report.
The spider farm, now back on track, has brought considerable profits, with a net profit of 3,000 Galleons in just six months.
Faced with praise and recognition, Dern remained humble:
"This is what I should do! If it weren't for Mr. Scamander, this place wouldn't be so peaceful."
Dern, now in middle age, was no longer the young and impetuous man he once was, especially after the upheaval on the island, which had made him realize many things.
The young boss before him had single-handedly and unscathedly taken down 15 dragons and 23 adult wizards.
Likewise, Ino, hearing the humble response, nodded to himself. Employees who are both steady and capable are always welcome.
"Dern, there's one more thing I need you to do. Establish an alchemy factory in the center of the island and recruit some wizards with alchemy skills from Croatia..."
Recruiting Croatian wizards was a well-considered decision. Rather than seeking wizards from distant England, accommodating local wizards aligns better with long-term development.
Half an hour later.
As Dern left, Ino also walked out of the office, heading to the other side of the manor.
...
Compared to Ino's busyness, Draco, another shareholder of the spider farm, seemed quite leisurely.
Under a shaded pavilion surrounded by green trees, three wicker lounge chairs stood. On the chairs, George and Fred were exchanging ideas, with Draco occasionally chiming in.
The overall atmosphere was harmonious, evoking a sense of serene detachment from the world's troubles.
"It seems you're getting along quite well!" Ino smiled as he approached the pavilion.
From a distance, he had seen the three lying there lazily, with various candies and drinks beside them, as if they were on a tropical vacation.
"Are you done with your work? What's next?" Draco sat up, asking the question he was most concerned about.
"What's next? We might stay on the island for a few days."
On the ground, an icy chair of the same style as the wicker chairs rose. Ino sat down and took out three identical notebooks.
"These are the detailed steps for making the Movie Mirror. Before recruiting employees, I hope you can familiarize yourselves with the production process and then quickly train qualified workers."
However, neither Draco nor George and Fred reached out to take the notebooks.
As the saying goes, great minds think alike.
After a moment of silence, Draco was the first to break the calm.
"Ino, thanks for your trust, but don't you think this is a bit hasty?"
It wasn't just Draco; George and Fred felt the same way.
Having been in business since they were young, the twins understood the commercial value behind the Movie Mirror. However, out of respect for their friendship, they didn't oppose as openly as Draco did.
Ino noticed their expressions.
Draco was understandable, given his wealthy background. But George and Fred's reaction was commendable, a testament to the Weasley family's upbringing.
Satisfied with their responses, Ino explained his reasoning:
"Don't worry! This isn't a hasty decision. The reason I'm doing this is that no one would dare interfere with the Movie Mirror..."
Doing business, or conducting business within the rules, the worst thing is to monopolize.
Though unafraid, the last incident with the dragon farm had been a wake-up call for him.
"Draco, do you remember the promise I made to them in the common room?"
Unlike the confused George and Fred, Draco looked at Ino in disbelief.
"You were serious? I thought it was just to placate them!"
"I never use lies to comfort people." Ino waved his hand.
"So I need your help with this. Inform the students below fourth year. For the older students, I'll have Marcus handle it. How about holding the meeting at Malfoy Manor?"
At this moment, George and Fred finally understood, but they still looked at each other in disbelief.
Ino's approach clearly indicated that everyone would share the wealth. And by "everyone," he meant the entire Slytherin house.
Slytherin, a house of pure-blood and half-blood wizards, held significant power in the wizarding world. Growing up in this environment, George and Fred knew well the influence this house represented.
Under these circumstances, as Ino said, no one would dare interfere with the production process even if it was public knowledge.
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Time always passes unnoticed.
This time, Ino stayed on Brioni Island for five full days.
During these five days, Dern not only set up the factory but also recruited three wizards with basic alchemy skills from Croatia.
These basic skills meant they could independently craft a pair of straw rings under George and Fred's guidance.
As Deren put it, he had spread the word as much as possible, but there were only three people in all of Croatia who knew a bit about alchemy.
Faced with such a situation, Ino could only accept it reluctantly.
It wasn't his fault; it was Croatia's lack of progress. Despite his intent to support local wizards, there were no qualified candidates.
On the morning of the sixth day.
With the initial construction of the island completed, there was no need to stay longer.
Returning from Croatia to England, Fide played a crucial role in transportation again.
Ino opened his suitcase, and Draco and the twins entered one by one.
Though Ino never considered Fide terrifying, he still chose to use the Undetectable Extension Charm suitcase to transport people, to avoid a repeat of Lucius's tragic experience.
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