Bestowing Magic Devices

Katelyle's words rang out across the Elemental Magic Academy, shocking everyone present.

Yet for the students, this was undoubtedly something exciting and challenging.

It would also make their school lives far more colorful.

Thus, everyone began looking forward to the elemental affinity test.

Naturally, they were also filled with curiosity about magic devices.

"Draco Malfoy, Lightning Magic!"

Professor Quirrell's somewhat trembling, stammering voice rang out, and Harry and the others immediately turned their gazes toward Malfoy.

Lightning Element was one of the three rare elemental magics.

It made countless students envious.

Yet Malfoy himself looked utterly disappointed and unwilling to accept it.

"Professor, could there have been an error in the test?"

Facing Harry's gaze, Malfoy felt increasingly unwilling to accept the result and could not help asking.

After all, he had been filled with anticipation and confidence just moments ago.

He had wanted to master at least three magical elements: Wind Element, Lightning Magic, and Dark Element.

But fate seemed to have played a joke on him.

Standing nearby, Severus Snape said indifferently, "You may test again."

Hearing this, Malfoy grew excited and placed his hand on the Crystal Ball once more.

Malfoy closed his eyes and focused completely, pouring his magic power into the Crystal Ball.

A moment later, the Crystal Ball emitted a violet glow. There was still only one magical element: Lightning Element.

"How could this be?" Malfoy said unwillingly.

"That is enough, Malfoy. You have already wasted enough time."

Severus Snape gave him a flat glance and spoke mercilessly.

Malfoy's face turned pale, his expression extremely unpleasant.

Professor Quirrell, who was responsible for recording the results, saw Malfoy's pale face. A glint flashed in his eyes as he smiled. "Malfoy, there is no need to worry. Like Light Element, Lightning Magic is a relatively rare elemental energy. Among the many forms of Elemental Magic, Lightning Magic is also exceptionally powerful. You need not be sad."

Malfoy complained, "I wanted three elemental magics."

Professor Quirrell smiled without speaking, though a meaningful curve appeared at the corner of his lips.

"Oh, Harry Potter, you have given me a surprise—and given our Gryffindor House a splendid beginning."

"Harry Potter, Wind Element and Fire Element. Dual-element magic."

Professor McGonagall's voice was somewhat loud. She was thrilled, and she was full of confidence in Harry Potter.

Hearing Professor McGonagall's words, the surrounding teachers and students looked toward the Crystal Ball before Harry and cried out in astonishment.

Everyone understood that the more elemental magics one possessed, the stronger one became, because one could master more powerful spells and possess greater magical power.

Malfoy watched the Crystal Ball before Harry release red and cyan energy. His pale face darkened into something frightening.

Harry turned back to look at Malfoy, the corner of his mouth lifting slightly in provocation.

Malfoy understood. He curled his lip, clenched his fists, and swiftly turned to leave.

Katelyle looked at Malfoy. What he had not expected was that someone with Malfoy's personality would possess Lightning Element within him.

In Katelyle's research into Elemental Magic, there had once been studies on the connection between personality and elemental affinities.

In his view, most hot-tempered people gained the favor of Fire Element, while a minority gained the favor of Lightning Element.

For someone with a heart as dark as Malfoy's to gain the favor of Lightning Element was, it had to be said, somewhat excessive.

Still, since he was a Lightning Magic mage, he was worth focusing on.

As for the contest between Malfoy and Harry, heh, it would depend on whether the eagle or the vulture proved superior.

"Draco Malfoy!" Katelyle called out to Malfoy.

Katelyle's voice once again drew everyone's attention, along with great expectations.

Malfoy had not expected Katelyle to stop him. After a moment of surprise, he immediately thought of the magic device and became excited.

Malfoy jogged over to Katelyle, looking at him expectantly.

"Hold out your hand," Katelyle said with a smile.

Although Malfoy did not know what Katelyle intended to do, he still held out his hand.

Katelyle took out his wand and drew a spell rune in Malfoy's palm. Then, a Lightning Magic House-Elf appeared on Malfoy's hand, and Malfoy also felt his magic power being consumed.

Even so, Malfoy was curious about the Lightning Magic elf in his palm.

"Not bad. You truly have gained the favor of Lightning Element. You are a highly gifted Lightning Magic mage. For now, you may become a candidate to receive a magic device reward among the Lightning Magic mages," Katelyle said with a faint smile.

Hearing this, Malfoy immediately grinned excitedly. Then he seemed to think of something and looked at Harry Potter. His provocative gaze and upturned lips gave him a somewhat handsome yet sinister air.

Harry met Malfoy's eyes, a glimmer flashing in his own. He then ignored Malfoy's gaze and turned away.

"Harry Potter!"

Katelyle's voice rang out, and the smile on Malfoy's face instantly froze.

Damn it, he had forgotten that this guy possessed Wind-Fire Dual-Element Magic.

Harry froze briefly. Then, amid Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger's excitement, they pushed Harry toward Katelyle.

Only then did Harry react, a smile appearing on his face. His gaze toward Malfoy also gained a touch of amusement.

A magic device, a Sacred Artifact that enhanced one's strength—who would not want one?

"Luna Jennifer."

Katelyle's voice rang out again. Among Ravenclaw's first-year students, Luna Jennifer stepped out gracefully and quietly.

At that moment, everyone looked enviously at the three of them.

The elemental affinity tests continued, and more and more students had their magical affinities identified.

Most young wizards possessed Fire Element, Water Element, or Earth Element. Wind Element appeared occasionally, and those students were mostly from Ravenclaw.

Perhaps that was Ravenclaw. Its emblem was the eagle, and it revered the wind, so it was favored by Wind Element.

Other than Luna Jennifer, not a single Light Magic mage had appeared by the time every student had completed the test.

There were ten Lightning Magic mages, including Malfoy.

Not a single Dark Element mage appeared. It seemed even rarer than the other elements.

Severus Snape's gaze swept especially carefully across the surroundings as he constantly watched the records and announcements of the other professors. There was not a single Dark Element mage, which left him deeply disappointed.

Professor Quirrell felt much the same as Severus Snape.

He too had been eagerly hoping that one of these students might be a Dark Element mage.

Furthermore, among all the teachers and students in the school, Harry was currently the only person tested as a dual-element mage.

This drew everyone's attention—and... special care!