The wistfulness of youth passed in an instant. After returning to the castle, they could finally enjoy a weekend without classes.
Ron eagerly pulled out his Wizard Chess set and began looking for fellow enthusiasts to battle in the common room.
Hermione, the know-it-all queen, threw herself into studying without a moment's pause.
After all, compared to the same period in the original story, she now bore the responsibility of answering questions for the first-year Gryffindors. She could not allow herself to give any vague answers.
While the two of them were busy, Harry looked at Rhine.
"Rhine, do... do you have time?"
A puzzled look appeared in Rhine's eyes.
"Uh, Harry, what is it? I need to go to the bathroom. My stomach's not feeling too good."
Harry froze for a moment, then showed an understanding expression.
"It's pretty normal if you ate too many Rock Cakes. Do you want to go to the infirmary?"
Rhine asked in return.
"Didn't you have something to ask me?"
Harry looked conflicted and guilty. After a long while, he shook his head.
"Forget it. I haven't figured it out yet."
"You go ahead. I'll come find you once I have."
Rhine had no idea what Harry was considering.
But what he was most looking forward to now was claiming the Battle Prowess Natural and Staff Mastery talents, so he did not think too deeply about the reason for Harry's odd behavior.
A short while later, Rhine arrived at the familiar bathroom.
After closing the door, he impatiently said in his mind, "System, claim the Battle Prowess Natural and Staff Mastery talents!"
The next second, the two talents appeared in the rewards section of the system screen.
A mysterious, indescribable sensation suddenly flowed through Rhine's heart.
It was neither an increase in magic