Second Trial Completed

Albus Dumbledore agreed. "So we need to bring him back. He'll definitely take action once he sees hope."

After his Transfiguration, Tom, under the Disillusionment Charm, went to the Forbidden Forest to check on the unicorn's condition.

The result was gratifying. Freed from the entanglement of Dark Magic, and with the help of his own strong physique and herbs, the wounds began to heal, leaving only faint scars.

Once it's covered by newly grown fur, it will be completely invisible.

His mission was almost complete, and he wanted to strike while the iron was hot and finish the second trial today.

Tom straightened the unicorn's head, making her look at him, his expression very serious.

"Hey, I'm giving you one last chance. Follow me, and I'll guarantee your and your daughter's safety from now on."

"But if you refuse today, I won't come to your rescue next time you're in danger."

The giant unicorn stared intently at him, sensing Tom's earnest emotion with its human-like sensitivity.

Finally, the unicorn slowly lowered its head, its sharp horn extending towards the boy.

Tom grasped the horn that had never been allowed to be touched.

The second trial is complete.

Tom closed his eyes, and the holy power flowed into his body through the unicorn. His soul felt as if it had received a top-notch massage, so comfortable that he became drowsy.

With his last ounce of willpower, he released Andros's vigilance and granted permission to activate his Physical Practice before falling into a deep sleep.

This was the deepest and most comfortable sleep he had ever had. He didn't wake up again for three hours, completely missing lunch and his afternoon History of Magic class.

Beside him, the little unicorn was fast asleep, the injured one was kneeling beside him and the little unicorn, and the other was patrolling, looking just like a security guard.

Tom stretched, feeling the changes brought about by the elevation of his soul.

The world was still the same world, but he felt that everything had become more vivid and energetic. The trees were greener, the sky was bluer, and even the fragrance of flowers in the air was stronger.

When the two large unicorns saw that he was awake, they came over and affectionately nuzzled his arm, their previous aloofness and pride gone.

After signing a contract with one unicorn, Tom naturally lowered his standards, and successfully touched the Unicorn Horn, completing the contract signing.

At the same time, he developed a special telepathic connection with the two unicorns, and could understand their meaning from their calls.

Tom stroked the unicorns and casually named them. "From now on, you'll be the Big Treasure, you'll be the Second Treasure, and the little one will be the Little Three. That's settled then."

The unicorns thought the name was too perfunctory and kept circling around Tom, insisting that he change it.

But Tom acted like he wouldn't listen to a nagging turtle, refusing to change his ways no matter how much they called out, and in the end, the unicorn had no choice but to give in.

Seeing that changing his name was hopeless, Big Treasure used telepathy to send another request: he wanted to consume yesterday's white energy.

Tom understood her meaning through telepathy and asked in surprise, "You want to eat that white energy from yesterday? Is that the Patronus Charm?"

He was met with an affirmative look from Big Treasure. He understood that the Patronus was essentially a manifestation of magic. Being eaten wouldn't be a loss; he could just use magic and emotions to condense it again.

He tried to release a ball of white energy from the Patronus Charm, and not only Big Treasure, Second Treasure also excitedly came over.

The two unicorns sipped the white mist, their eyes squinting with delight.

Tom's eyes flashed with understanding. "Uncle Newt Scamander is truly worthy of Newt Scamander reputation; his suggestions are all invaluable."

He thought he had won the unicorn's approval by appealing to its sincerity and gratitude for being saved.

But now it seems that the appearance of the Patronus Charm yesterday was the last straw that broke the camel's back. Can one become stronger simply by feeding on positive and active energy?

He decided to tell Grandpa Newt Scamander about his discovery as a way of thanking him for his guidance.

Tom had to release the hazy white mist several times to feed the two gluttons before he could finish. Seeing that the little ones were still sleeping, he went to a slightly farther place to test the benefits of his soul enhancement.

He aimed at a large tree and casually cast an Impact Spell.

He felt the difference as soon as he started casting the spell; the process was so easy and effortless.

Although he had used this level of spell very easily before, he still had to follow the principles of spellcasting: concentrate, silently recite the incantation, and mobilize magic power.

But now, with just a thought, these steps can be completed in an instant, with unbelievable smoothness.

After Tom cast several more spells, he realized that the requirements for casting spells had not been lowered.

Rather, after his soul is refined, he easily reaches the standard without having to consciously concentrate or manipulate his emotions.

Andros said that magic, willpower, and emotions are the three key factors that release spells and influence the power of magic.

The elevation of the essence of the soul then affects the latter two.

What others need to focus on with 60% or even 80% concentration to do, he can do with just a thought.

What if we go all out? Tom's expression changed; he focused his attention, and his gaze sharpened.

A beam of red light shot out like an arrow, piercing through the nearest large tree. The beam continued its momentum, piercing through more than a dozen thick trees before finally exhausting its power.

Tom put down his wand and nodded in satisfaction.

The body and soul complement each other; this enhancement is no less than that of fusing with the Dragon Blood, and may even be greater.

Because strengthening the soul not only enhances combat abilities, but also affects comprehension.

Recalling Andros's battle against Voldemort yesterday, he gained many new insights.

Tom's consciousness settled into his mind, and the first two palaces completely stabilized. In the dim starry sky, several stars in the Canes Venatici constellation shone brightly.

The content of the third trial then appeared.

[Third Trial - The Dog: The host must defeat Three-headed Dog with bare hands, without using magic. Reward: Talent - Copper Skin and Iron Bones.]

[Copper Skin and Iron Bones: Greatly enhances physical defense; providing magic power can further strengthen defensive capabilities.]

Tom's eyelids twitched violently.

System, do you want to see what you're saying? Defeating Three-headed Dog with bare hands, without using magic?

That thick-skinned fellow struggled to break through his defenses even with spells, and now this third trial is actually forcing him into close combat with Three-headed Dog?

Are they expecting him to slide tackle and feed the Three-headed Dog? He wouldn't be enough on his own; the dog has three heads! Is that even reasonable? Would that even be enough to fill its teeth?

Unfortunately, the Twelve Trials were devoid of emotion, and no matter how much Tom complained, they received no response.

The task is there; how to complete it is your problem, master.