Misunderstanding!

"Holy crap!"

Devero exclaimed in shock.

The effect was simply too powerful!

Every potion's effect was doubled.

No wonder the effect of that test-batch Polyjuice Potion had suddenly become comparable to a finished product.

And this ability to know the brewing method of a potion just by looking at it was even more overpowered!

Devero decided right then and there.

He would head to the potion shop in Diagon Alley tomorrow.

He would take a look at every single potion there.

Moreover, he should be able to deduce other methods through these brewing techniques.

By combining this with the effect of his potion-doubling trait, he could cut corners.

He could rely on cheap ingredients.

And produce potions with extraordinary effects!

Just like this time.

After a brief moment of excitement, Devero slowly calmed down.

Hmm, now that I have this trait, I might be able to make money by improving potion recipes later. Once I have money, I can visit more secret realms and continue to upgrade my trait attributes!

This was perfect!

He now possessed a perpetual motion machine!

Devero felt a surge of joy.

He checked his inventory.

He remembered that he still had a Spell Proficiency Card he hadn't used yet.

His experience in Knockturn Alley reminded him.

He absolutely needed a way to make a quick getaway.

In that case, Apparition could be considered a must-have skill for the time being.

However, as he had mentioned before.

He had doubts about the safety of practicing this spell on his own.

So, using this proficiency card on it now.

Was the most cost-effective and appropriate decision.

Therefore.

Devero no longer hesitated.

He used the Spell Proficiency Card immediately.

[Ding!]

[Spell Proficiency Card used!]

Devero suddenly felt a massive amount of experience regarding Apparition being poured into his mind.

If it were an ordinary person.

They might have been overwhelmed by this massive influx of information and passed out.

But Devero was a magical prodigy.

This level of intensity was still completely acceptable to him.

He only needed a moment to recover before he was fine.

What replaced the discomfort was immense surprise.

Because he saw in his spell library.

[Apparition (Proficient/Silent)]

He hadn't expected it to be upgraded directly to Proficient!

This was equivalent to a wizard who had held an Apparition license for about three years.

That meant he could basically go wherever he wanted now.

He was officially an experienced pro!

Suddenly.

Just as Devero was calculating where to wander off to next.

A voice came from behind him.

"Tom?"

Devero turned around stiffly.

He saw Snape standing in the doorway.

His eyes were fixed sharply upon him.

"Tom?"

Snape's voice was low and filled with suspicion.

"What are you doing here?"

Devero's heart tightened.

He knew things had taken a turn for the worse.

For a moment, he couldn't think of how to explain himself.

He could only stammer, "Er, Professor Snape, well, um..."

"Where is Devero?"

Snape's expression grew even gloomier.

His eyes, like a serpent's, stared at Devero, who was currently disguised as Tom.

"Oh, actually..."

Devero felt bitter inside.

Come to think of it.

If it weren't for the fact that his entry had leveled up.

And the effects of the Polyjuice Potion had doubled.

Snape would certainly have seen through Devero's incomplete transformation at a glance.

But now, there were almost no flaws to be found.

Devero was still trying to think of what to say so that Snape wouldn't hand him over to the Ministry of Magic immediately.

"You went to Knockturn Alley today?"

Before Devero could explain.

Snape suddenly uttered these words.

He saw Snape's hand reach toward his lower back.

As if he were gripping something tightly.

His eyes remained locked on every move Devero made.

Devero knew he had definitely misunderstood.

He waved his hands hurriedly.

"No, no, no, Professor, you've misunderstood."

But he forgot that he was still holding his wand!

"Expelliarmus!"

Snape shouted.

A red light shot from the tip of his wand.

It headed straight for Devero.

But as a magical prodigy.

Devero's training over the past few days had not been in vain.

He reacted quickly.

He immediately cast a spell.

"Protego!"

A transparent barrier formed in front of him.

It narrowly blocked Snape's attack.

Magical sparks flew everywhere.

Devero realized at once that the power of Snape's spell was clearly stronger than his own.

He had almost failed to block it.

Is this what an adult wizard is capable of?!

However, Snape gave Devero no time to think.

Snape showed no mercy.

He waved his wand once more.

"Stupefy!"

A blue light flew toward Devero.

Devero dodged quickly.

At the same time, he countered.

"Accio table leg!"

A table leg suddenly flew up.

It smashed toward Snape.

Snape dodged it nimbly.

He continued to cast spells.

"Petrificus Totalus!"

A purple light coiled toward Devero.

Devero chanted a shield charm again.

But this time, he felt his magic power running thin.

He knew he could not fight head-on.

He had to explain himself!

"Professor Snape, listen to me!"

"I am Devero! I took Polyjuice Potion to end up like this, and I only went to Knockturn Alley for fun!"

Snape let out a cold snort.

His expression was as gloomy as water.

"Expelliarmus!"

Another red light shot toward Devero.

"A child who hasn't even attended school knows how to brew Polyjuice Potion? Do you think I would believe that?"

When Snape said this, his voice was terrifyingly low.

It was as if he were deliberately suppressing his rage.

Devero barely managed to block it.

But he felt his magic power draining rapidly.

He gritted his teeth and held on.

He had to change his strategy!

"Apparition!"

Bang!

Devero vanished instantly.

Without a second thought, Snape cast a spell directly behind himself.

"Expelliarmus!"

"Expelliarmus!"

Both wands emitted red light simultaneously.

Both of them were knocked back by the spells instantly.

Snape only lost his wand and took a few steps back.

He was still able to stand steady.

But Devero fared much worse.

He slammed directly into the wall of the corridor.

He lay on the ground, unable to stand up for a long time.

He had intended to teleport behind Snape to disarm him.

But Snape's combat experience was simply too rich.

A counter-curse was cast in an instant.

Given the vast disparity in their magical power, such an outcome was only natural.

Snape hurriedly snatched up his wand once more.

He then grabbed Devero by the collar.

He pressed the tip of his wand against Devero's chin.

"Tell me, where is that boy? Which witch did you sell him to?!!"

Devero had never seen such an expression on Snape's face before.

He felt that the man was terrifying at this moment.

Devero was struggling immensely.

He felt pain radiating through his entire body.

He could clearly feel his clothes becoming ill-fitting.

Snape's expression shifted from terrifyingly grim to bewildered.

Then, it transformed into sheer astonishment!

"Devero?! It really is you!!"

Snape's eyes widened.

He stared in disbelief at the youth before him, who was gradually returning to his original form.