A New Talent, Nicolas's Surprise

The desert layer of the Box World.

Lucien looked up at the enormous, verdant tree that had solidified into a tangible form.

"Smack--"

He withdrew his right hand from the surface of the giant tree, sending up a cloud of dust that fell into the sand.

Lucien looked down at his palm, where a new emerald green pattern had appeared.

It's like a miniature version of a giant tree, but it's incomplete; the roots, trunk, and branches are all missing.

Alchemy...

Lucien began to consider the steps and elements of repaying the loan.

Within a year, a total of 30,000 alchemical items or potions were sold, generating a total of 150,000 Galleon in sales.

First, we must focus on the quality and quantity of the products, and then on the sales channels.

Production is the first problem to be solved.

In terms of initial costs, both potions and alchemy are expensive endeavors.

Fortunately, I had a lot of capital, so there were no problems at first. Once the products were converted into profits, the cycle repeated and the business grew bigger and bigger.

Publicity should also be considered to quickly establish a reputation.

Fame...

Lucien suddenly thought of the paper Dumbledore had asked him to write. If his paper on Transfiguration could become famous in the Wizarding World, it might also help with the sales of his products.

Since the product is to be sold under the inventor's own name, the reputation of the product and the inventor can complement each other.

It seems I need to speed up the progress of my thesis.

The creation of alchemical tools and the brewing of potions also require manpower, Lucien felt that this was something he couldn't do personally and required a large amount of human resources.

Hire a wizard or Goblin?

Money is not the issue, but this kind of highly skilled work is more suitable for crafting high-end, expensive items for wealthy Pure-blood wizards.

Doll.

The word suddenly popped into Lucien's mind.

After visiting Nicolas's spaceship, he saw several kinds of Alchemy Puppet. The dolls that performed stage plays were more elaborate, while the dolls that worked in factories and farms, where repetitive labor was required, were relatively simpler and more numerous.

If you want to create dolls to help you with your work...

The moment the thought crossed Lucien's mind, he realized that the knowledge he had accumulated was not limited to Alchemy, but also included spells, Transfiguration, potions...

This knowledge suddenly connected, combining and intersecting with each other.

Inspiration struck Lucien's mind, igniting a spark called creation.

The problem that had been troubling him was now easily solved.

"Yes, the doll's materials, structure, and energy source..."

One magical material after another flew out of Lucien's pocket, and finally, a crystal-clear ruby floated in mid-air.

Lucien lightly tapped the brand-new Sorcerer's Stone with his wand, and a magical aura gradually spread.

Nicolas put down his wand and looked at the heavy full-body suit in front of him:

"Hmm, this is what Muggle spacesuit looks like."

"However, given the convenience of magic and Alchemy, it doesn't need to be designed so cumbersomely; it can be modified further..."

Following his plan, Nicolas waved his wand again, adjusting the magical spacesuit.

But after working for a short while, Nicolas stopped to rest and slowly leaned back on the sofa.

It's not that I lack magic power, but rather that I have a problem with energy.

The Elixir of Life made from the Sorcerer's Stone only helped Nicolas escape death, but it could not restore his vitality.

As his body aged, Nicolas's energy levels also plummeted.

So Nicolas often works for a while, then rests for a while, and the rest time is often longer than the work time.

However, Nicolas was very patient; he wasn't in a hurry.

He has lived for hundreds of years; he has plenty of time.

"Sir, Young Master Lucien says he has something he would like to ask you."

Qiu Bi's voice rang out in the room through the sound transmission device.

"Okay, bring him here directly."

The next second, Qiu Bi Apparition with Lucien in front of Nicolas.

After Qiu Bi, Cupid teleported away, while Lucien noticed the white full-body robe in the room.

Lucien raised his eyebrows slightly; it looked a lot like a spacesuit?

Well, it's just lighter than a spacesuit; it's probably been modified with magic.

Nicolas really wants to go see outer space.

Turning his gaze away, Lucien greeted Nicolas:

Good afternoon, Mr. Nicolas.

Nicolas nodded and returned the greeting.

"Qiu Bi said you have something you want to ask me?"

"Yes, I see you have many Alchemy Puppet here, and I've been thinking of trying to make some myself, but I've encountered some problems."

Nicolas thought it was normal for Lucien to have such curiosity; after all, kids want to explore new things.

He guessed that Lucien wanted to ask about the basics of the doll's operation, material composition, and mechanical structure.

Nicolas had already decided that if Lucien wanted to make it himself, he would provide him with more specific guidance.

Being able to create relatively simple limbs or rough models is also very meaningful for the learning and practice of alchemy.

"I want to use the Sorcerer's Stone to provide energy, but I don't know if it's a problem with the magic runes or a defect in the materials, but I feel like too much magic is dissipating."

"And then there's the puppet's consciousness module. While it can execute some simple commands, it malfunctions with more complex ones..."

Listening to Lucien's question, Nicolas frowned, feeling that the boy was being a bit too ambitious. Alchemy was a complex and rigorous discipline, and taking things one step at a time was the only way to succeed.

Nicolas was about to offer a gentle reminder when she saw Lucien reach into his pocket and pull out a completely silver-white doll.

A Sorcerer's Stone was embedded in the doll's chest, its magic flowing and meandering through the tiny channels within the doll's body, like blood flowing in its veins.

Lucien drew his wand again and tapped it on the puppet. The puppet then jumped and ran, its movements fluid and without any hesitation.

Lucien then stopped the doll, lifted the outer shell of its chest to reveal the magical channels within.

"You see, the dissipation of magic here is very obvious, and here too..."

"But this problem doesn't occur in other parts of the body, so I..."

"The materials you used are too good. You don't need molten silver or amethyst; brass soaked in the fluids of the Kelpie will suffice."

Nicolas had stood up at some point, his gaze fixed intently on Lucien.

"This... you just made this doll?"

"Yes, I was thinking of using the Sorcerer's Stone as an energy source, and I discovered that the magic it releases is extremely pure, requiring almost no conversion, and can meet many needs."

Nicolas walked closer and examined the doll Lucien had made more closely.

With his level of expertise, he can naturally spot many problems, but he can also see many more strengths.

Nicolas can tell from this puppet that Lucien has a good foundation in alchemy, but he lacks systematic learning, which leads to some details not being handled properly.

However, that's easily made up for; as long as you accumulate knowledge and practice more, you'll be fine.

But Nicolas saw something truly precious, something that cannot be acquired through learning: spirituality.

Or rather, talent.

Nicolas shifted her gaze from the doll to Lucien.

He began to suspect that Albus and Newt were deliberately hiding Lucien's true abilities and alchemical talent from him.

I was just waiting to give him such a big surprise!