Going Home

Lucien leaned against the window, his gaze returning from the drifting clouds, and summoned the system panel in his mind.

A semi-transparent light screen appeared before my eyes, clearly listing the progress of each loan.

I read through each item one by one, silently calculating in my mind.

Let's start with annual loans.

The loan process for the Emerald Tablet Fragment is nearing completion. Once the Instant Whisper is officially released and fully launched into the market, the final piece of the puzzle will be complete.

Once this annual loan is paid off, the SS+ alchemy talent will be completely stable, but there is currently no clue as to how to upgrade it to SSS level.

As for the newly triggered Youth Apple Seed Loan, its benefit cycle is much longer, and it cannot be enjoyed immediately.

Only after the Apples of Youth has fully matured and been consumed can one experience its effects of extending lifespan and increasing magical powers.

The cultivation process requires a continuous supply of enormous magical energy, and collecting the list that covers almost all known materials in the Wizarding World, as well as a few endangered and extinct materials, is a long and arduous process.

It should be calculated at least in years.

However, Lucien is still very young, and his need for "life extension" is actually not significant.

In contrast, he was more drawn to the "increased magic power" effect of consuming the Apples of Youth —more magic power meant he could try more complex and mysterious spells.

Who would refuse to have a longer "blue bar" (time limit)?

Lucien continued reading.

Secondly, there are monthly loans.

The main monthly loans recently have been for high-level magic runes based on earth and fire elements.

The repayment of the earth element loan has been completed, and incidentally, the method for improving the Fountain of Fair Fortune has also been mastered; the advancement in alchemy skills is an unexpected bonus.

The Fire Elemental Loan will need to return to Hogwarts to "add fuel to the fire" for this year's Valentine's Day celebrations.

Perfect timing! Let's first replicate a new Fountain of Fair Fortune at Hogwarts, an improved version of it.

This should be quite helpful in creating a festive atmosphere for Valentine's Day in the future.

As for the weekly loan that Modified Protean Flesh Puppet, it seemed insignificant compared to the annual and monthly loans, but it unexpectedly opened a new door.

With the upgraded Protean Flesh Puppet, Lucien can now conduct simulation experiments on Magic Circuit Transfiguration, effectively opening up a new path for magic study.

Transfiguration remains his forte in the realm of magic, and there's no reason not to continue refining it.

Lucien's thoughts continued to wander.

To cure the bloodline curse and repay the loan of the Apples of Youth, starting with the curse of Dark Magic is definitely the right path.

But besides a direct confrontation, are there any other approaches?

Using magic he already possesses, such as Transfiguration and Alchemy, to "learn from others' mistakes"?

For example, could Transfiguration simulate resistance to curses by altering the local structure of one's own Magic Circuit?

The more Lucien thought about it, the more he felt that this path was worth trying.

Anyway, the loan requirement was to cure the bloodline curse, but it didn't specify what methods or means were used.

Learning Dark Magic and curses is one path, while trying to combat curses with Transfiguration Alchemy is another.

Lucien wouldn't refuse to learn more.

The stars twinkled, and night fell.

The Thestral carriage landed smoothly, its wheels trembling slightly as they touched the ground.

Lucien stepped off the carriage carrying his suitcase, a familiar night breeze blowing against his face.

Riemann, standing beside him, let out a deep breath, her tone full of relief:

"It's still more comfortable at my own school. Just breathing the air here feels more pleasant, right?"

Lucien nodded, looking at the familiar school gate in the lamplight, a smile unconsciously appearing on his lips.

In terms of splendor and magnificence, Hogwarts is indeed inferior to Beauxbatons.

With its palatial buildings, exquisitely crafted gardens, and ubiquitous magical fountains, Beauxbatons clearly has the edge in terms of "prestige."

However, the moment you step into Hogwarts grounds, a sense of ease and comfort arises spontaneously.

It feels like coming home.