The Shortest Time Needed to Grow Stronger, The Talisman Series

Aaron was still a little dazed when he came out of Professor Snape's private storage room.

Voldemort was about to make a comeback, something he had long been mentally prepared for, but as the day drew closer, he realized that his preparations seemed insufficient.

Upon arriving at the dormitory, Aaron transferred his memories to the Thought Form and then sat quietly on the bed. "System, open the personal panel."

"Tuo's."

[Host: Aaron Gaius]

[Magical Energy: Body 5934, Elementary Archmage; Thought Form 5934, Elementary Archmage; Total 11868 (Beginner Grand Archmage, a rare existence in the Magic World)]

[Talent: Once in a Millennium (Increases Magical Energy by 4 points daily, physical body by 2 points, Thought Form by 2 points)]

[Items: Moon Drop (2/3 can remove any negative spells), Resurrection Potion (can revive any creature that died within one hour)]

[Magic Points: 1090]

"Still Beginner Grand Archmage!" Aaron sighed helplessly. Once you reach the Grand Archmage level, it's extremely difficult to make significant improvements.

Based on his normal growth rate, it would take him at least ten years to have the ability to directly confront Voldemort at his peak.

If you put all the Magic Points Sign-in from daily check-ins into Magical Energy, it would still take at least four years.

With the addition of rewards from system missions, the four-year timeframe could potentially be reduced to two years.

However, current signs indicate that Voldemort should be back to his prime soon. He has been on Voldemort's radar for a long time, so it's impossible for him to develop in a lowly manner for two years.

Creak!

Suddenly, the passage opened, and the Thought Form emerged from it. Looking at Aaron's worried face, it couldn't help but click its tongue, "I was originally going to brag about how I fooled everyone today, but judging from your current state, you probably won't listen to anything I say!"

"Voldemort is about to be resurrected. The two of us combined are only Beginner Grand Archmage. Facing a peak Grand Archmage is really unsafe!" Aaron said sullenly, telling his Thought Form the shortest time it would take to develop.

"When did the main body become so pessimistic?" the Thought Form couldn't help but tease. "You only considered our disadvantage in strength, but forgot about our advantages."

"You mean?" Aaron seemed to realize something, and the worry on his face instantly disappeared.

"Harry Potter, and Albus Dumbledore," the Thought Form said, counting on its fingers. "As long as one of them is still alive, Voldemort won't pay much attention to us. After all, in his eyes we are just Slytherin with exceptional talent, worth nurturing."

In other words, he wanted to subdue Aaron Gaius, not simply kill him.

These are our advantages. As long as we don't cause trouble within the next three years, we shouldn't be in too much danger.

Aaron nodded in agreement; the actual situation wasn't as bad as he had imagined.

If he were to play all his cards now, he could barely escape from the Dark Lord in his prime, but three years later, he would be confident enough to face Voldemort head-on and not be defeated.

Even if Voldemort were truly determined to kill him, he could still hide in Gaius Castle. Not only Voldemort, but even if his ancestor Salazar Slytherin were resurrected, he wouldn't be able to break into his house.

Even if something unexpected happens, he still has a Resurrection Potion; it's like a second life.

Thinking this way, his mood improved considerably. Since the situation wasn't too dire, there was no need for him to put all his Magic Points into Magical Energy. Improving both software and hardware simultaneously was the key.

"Sign, open the store interface."

With 1000 Magic Points, you can try buying something.

[Magic Category]

@Skywalker (100 Magic Points, flight speed depends on individual skill); @Eye of the Aaron's Eye (1000 Magic Points, sees through disguise and Soul Stone); @ Out-of-Body Experience (300 Magic Points); @ Seraphim's Shield (500 Magic Points, all-around three-dimensional defense); @Death Killing Curse (300 Magic Points)

Material Category:

@ Deep Sea Octopus Tentacle (5 Magic Points); @Seaweed (1 Magic Points); @Fire Element Crystal (200 Magic Points); @ Acromantula Venom (10 Magic Points); @Heavy Silver (200 Magic Points)

Item Category:

@Razo Lazzo Mask (2500 Magic Points, the wearer can summon the Shadow Legion Blade Legion; note: collecting ten masks allows control of the Shadow Realm); Truth Serum (70 Magic Points); @Fire Firebolt (50 Magic Points); @Tiger Talisman (1000 Magic Points, balances Yin and Yang); @Big Giant Bowl of Instant Noodles (5 Magic Points, definitely too much for one person)

"The Aaron's Eye, or the Tiger Talisman?" Aaron clicked his tongue, and after much deliberation, he chose the Tiger Talisman.

The Aaron's Eye is indeed a divine skill, with a much higher cost-effectiveness than the Tiger Talisman, but it is of little use to him at this stage.

As for the Tiger Talisman, it supposedly balances Yin and Yang, which sounds quite sophisticated, but it's of little use to him now.

Perhaps when he becomes stronger in the future, this talisman can help him balance the energy within his body.

However, once you buy the Tiger Talisman, the entire talisman series is unlocked, and the remaining eleven talismans represent eleven different abilities.

If he could obtain the Dog Talisman, he would have the means to repeatedly teeter on the brink of death.

Looking at the empty item list, Aaron decisively started to select items, throwing in a few Magic Points. A talisman with a yellow dog pattern appeared in his sight.

"Three thousand Magic Points, isn't that a bit too expensive?" Aaron said with some dissatisfaction.

"To live forever and remain young."

The holder is also immune to death and all lethal attacks. The system's voice was indifferent, as if it had its host completely under its control. "If you were to list the abilities of the twelve talismans, 99.99% of people would choose the Dog Talisman."

Of course, if you think it's too expensive, you don't have to buy it.

"How could that be?" Aaron chuckled. "Three thousand it is, it's definitely worth the price."

The reward for the two System Mission this academic year is exactly three thousand Magic Points, which feels like a waste of time, but when you think about the ability to live forever, three thousand Magic Points is well worth it.

"System, can I absorb the power of the Tiger Talisman?"

"Of course, the method is the same as the Nika Mask."

The Tiger Talisman's power is completely bound to its host; no one can take it away.

Having received an affirmative answer, Aaron did not hesitate. Looking at the two tigers entangled together on the talisman, he silently recited 'absorb'.

The Tiger Talisman instantly split into two, and the pattern on the talisman transformed into two identical white tigers, roaring as they pounced on Aaron.

A flash of intense white light appeared, and the tiger image in his pupils vanished in an instant.

"It feels... not bad."

"This is the first one, there are eleven more to go," the Thought Form reminded them. "That's a huge amount of Magic Points!"

"It's alright, once these two System Mission are completed, we can buy the Dog Talisman."

"We'll have unlimited time then; collecting all ten talismans is just a matter of time."

"That's true."

What do you plan to do with the Tiger Talisman? Will you just leave it on the storage shelf?

"Of course." Aaron said with a playful smile, then looked at the Tiger Talisman, which had no divine power whatsoever, and a white tiger appeared in his pupils as he infused it with a trace of power.

"Both good and evil can be used to scheme against people, which is quite a useful tool."

However, it can only be used once; the two personalities separated will reunite after three days.

"I may never need it."

"I know," Aaron said nonchalantly. "A sliver of the tiger's power is nothing to me, but what if the Divine Thunder Hall is discovered and this item ends up in the hands of someone like Voldemort or Dumbledore?"

A scene of excitement and chaos is perfect for taking advantage of the confusion; you might just reap unexpected rewards.

"Should we prepare an instruction manual?" the Thought Form suggested. "It would be a shame if it were triggered by an anonymous person."

Aaron chuckled to himself, silently giving himself a thumbs up in his heart.

"Instructions for use are a must, and we also need to prepare a high-end, classy box so that people can immediately recognize the uniqueness of this treasure."

"It's better to keep a low profile. Anyone who can break into the Divine Thunder Hall is definitely not a fool. They must be able to see that this is a trap."

"Well... alright! Then let's prepare a low-key, luxurious, and meaningful box to put it in, and place it together with the Nika Mask. That will definitely highlight its value."

The next day, Aaron got up very early.

The first project was successfully completed, and three-tenths of the system's task and the eldest sister's task were finished.

With four months to go before the final competition, taking a break beforehand is always a good idea.

However, what bothered him was that his classmates were looking at him differently now, not just in Slytherin, but also in the other three houses.

Krum has experienced what it's like to be a star, but he really feels uncomfortable.

This uncomfortable feeling didn't subside until two weeks later, and people's attention gradually shifted from him to the Daily Prophet.

During Potions Class, seeing that every Slytherin had a copy of "The Witch Weekly," Aaron couldn't help but feel grateful to Rita Skeeter. Only a ruthless reporter like her, who loved stirring up trouble and creating chaos, could have such influence.

"Can I borrow it to take a look?" Aaron asked Draco.

"Um... I personally think it's better if you don't know."

Aaron frowned slightly, his heart skipped a beat.

Did Rita Skeeter write about him in the newspaper?

That shouldn't be the case; his Charm Magic isn't something that can be broken by mere magic.

What did the newspapers say about me?

"I didn't write about you, but..."

"Then I won't worry." Before Draco could finish speaking, Aaron snatched the newspaper from his hand.

' Harry Potter's Secret Heartbreak Story'

"Hiss..."

After reading just one title, Aaron couldn't help but gasp, his curiosity instantly piqued.

There's a reason why The Daily Prophet has such high sales; the headlines alone are worth the price of a newspaper.