As Ollivander spoke, he slipped into the back and got busy again.
"Please wait a moment."
"I may need you to help me test something later."
"If we're lucky..."
"You'll have your very own wand today!"
Black nodded. "All right."
If this had been a few days ago, he would definitely have been excited.
But now...
He already had a very powerful wand.
So he was not quite as excited.
Of course, he did not feel guilty toward Ollivander or anything.
After all, designing a wand that he could use...
Was also the ultimate challenge Ollivander had set for himself!
This was something both sides wanted!
Feeling a little bored, Black picked up a book from the table and started flipping through it.
Beck, meanwhile, stood quietly in the corner like he barely existed.
That book was actually a notebook.
What was recorded inside...
Seemed to be content about Wandlore.
And judging from the messy handwriting inside...
These were definitely some of Mr. Ollivander's own insights.
Black closed the book.
Since it was Mr. Ollivander's personal experience and reflections...
Then...
Before getting permission...
It was better not to flip through it carelessly.
His family had run the Wand Shop for so many years.
There were definitely some trade secrets.
Although the chance of trade secrets being casually left on the counter was very low.
But what if?
Just then...
Mr. Ollivander happened to walk out holding a new ruler.
He happened to see Black close the notebook.
"Oh, it's all right. You may read it."
"I'm preparing to publish an introductory book on Wandlore."
"This is the draft I wrote."
"I was just thinking of finding someone to help me take a look."
"Oh, right, there are some materials over there too."
"After you finish reading, you can try making