The Formal Wizard Plaisey, Head of the Magical Plant Project

The Bird Wing Spell offered far more versatility than the Flying Pumpkin.

Of course, when it came to flight alone, the Flying Pumpkin actually had the edge.

Leo had chosen the Flying Pumpkin over the Bird Wing Spell precisely because of its flight capabilities.

Now that Leo had mastered the Pumpkin Carriage Spell to the standard of a perfect-quality Codex entry, improving its upper limit meant starting with the Flying Pumpkin itself.

When I get back, I'll look for failed attempts at improving the Flying Pumpkin.

Leo's Compendium Manual could turn failed attempts into completed Codex entries.

That would let Leo use the Compendium Manual to obtain the improved Flying Pumpkin variety she wanted.

On their way back, Fia reminded her, "Leo, the envoy is coming to inspect the lab tomorrow."

"Got it. I'll remember."

After returning, Leo looked through the various improved Flying Pumpkin varieties.

Even at a glance, she found nearly a thousand variants.

Leo examined the improved Flying Pumpkin varieties one by one.

She found quite a few that had some value.

But most still fell short of what Leo wanted: a variant that could rival the Bird Wing Spell.

Before she knew it, the night had passed.

Leo was about to rest.

Then an improved Flying Pumpkin variety caught her eye.

Unlike the other improved varieties, it gave the Flying Pumpkin no additional offensive or defensive abilities.

Instead, it focused on speed.

This variant could greatly increase the Flying Pumpkin's speed for a short time.

"Accelerated Flying Pumpkin... This variety might suit me."

A glimmer flashed in Leo's eyes.

Early the next morning, Leo arrived at the Pella Research Lab.

The Pella Research Lab was already braced for the inspection.

Fia had prepared the data reports in advance.

Mode was double-checking them beside her.

This envoy,