The Completion of the Emerald Tablet

"System, what's the status of this Emerald Tablet loan? I should have completed it by now, right?"

The system was silent for a moment.

Then a line of text popped up.

[Sorry, I forgot to load it |ω·)]

Lucien looked at the system's response and was momentarily at a loss for how to react. It was unexpected, yet it also felt reasonable.

The system has just woken up from its slumber and completed an upgrade, so there are bound to be some areas that are not up to par.

He smiled helplessly, deciding to just pretend he hadn't fully woken up yet.

The system panel flickered a few times, like someone rubbing their eyes.

A moment later, the original loan entry in the Emerald Tablet Fragment disappeared.

But then, another message appeared in its place:

[Completion of the Emerald Tablet:]

[Use your hands to advance the progress of magical civilization]

[After the Emerald Tablet is completed, the host's alchemy and potion-making talents will be improved.]

Talent enhancement?

Lucien's eyes lit up. He was unsure how much his potion-making talent could improve, but his alchemy talent was already SS+. Another improvement would put him at SSS level, just one step away.

When he first obtained the Emerald Tablet Fragment, he wondered how to complete it and whether completing the Emerald Tablet would improve his alchemical talent.

In hindsight, the guess was correct.

We need to promote the progress of civilization...

It's not just about completing a specific task or target, but about continuous innovation and creation.

Lucien pondered carefully. The original Emerald Tablet Fragment loan task was to research and sell magic potions and alchemical products, with clear numerical targets. As long as the sales volume and sales revenue met the targets, it would be fine.

Completing the "Fragment" quest proves that he has mastered enough alchemy and potion-making skills to transform them into tangible items.

Now, the concept of "completing the Emerald Tablet" is even grander—to advance the progress of magical civilization.

The words "civilization" and "progress" naturally reminded Lucien of the Muggle world, which was actually more familiar to him.

Breakthroughs in science and technology in the Muggle world can, to varying degrees, benefit the daily lives of ordinary people.

Progress in both cutting-edge fields and areas that affect people's lives is a sign of civilizational progress.

In the wizarding world, the widespread use of the Floo Network has made travel convenient, the evolution of Flying Broomstick has allowed Quidditch speed records to be broken continuously, and the improvement of potion recipes has steadily improved medical standards—every step represents the advancement of magical civilization.

Using alchemy and potions to advance the development of magical civilization.

Compared to developing a completely new spell to improve a wizard's life, creating a new potion or alchemical product seems "easier."

After all, tools and potions are an extension of the wizard's life, and every new invention can become a part of the lives of countless people.

The same applies to Instant Whisper, the Fountain of Fair Fortune, and all sorts of magical potions and reagents.

Lucien pondered for a moment, and the Emerald Tablet Fragment could be described as the most unusual loan to date—after being repaid, it actually started a new sequel.

Moreover, the completion of the Emerald Tablet is not a regular loan with no time limit; it is more like a long-term plan, a signpost placed in the distance waiting for him to arrive.

Whether it's alchemy or potions, as long as you continue to study and research, innovation and invention will naturally arise from practice.

He doesn't need to deliberately "accomplish" anything; he just needs to keep moving forward.

Looking back now, the initial "Loki's Faceless" loan that directly boosted the Transfiguration talent to SSS level really felt like a beginner's Fawley when entering the magical world.

Perhaps, this is how SSS-level magical talent should be obtained—first complete the prerequisite loan, acquire SS+ talent, and then unlock subsequent enhancements and advancements?

Lucien's gaze fell on a line of small print below the Emerald Tablet:

Extraordinary talent is a "gift"; may you use it to guide the progress of civilization.