Ice Sword

Shield Charm!

After drawing her Wand and casting a Shield Charm on herself, Hermione continued forward.

To be honest, she did not want to come here at all. It was simply too hot here; even the Constant Temperature Badge could not offset the scorching heat in the air.

But there was no helping it. Tomorrow marked the start of their holiday, and it was also the day their group would return to Britain. Yet Bell, that guy, had no idea what he was busy with. He had spent two full days and nights in the Weapon Refinement Hall without coming out.

Hermione was truly afraid that once Bell got busy, he would lose track of time. Changing their departure date would be troublesome, and she really did not want to delay things for even one more day.

The thought of soon returning home and reuniting with her parents made her heart itch with anticipation. She wished she could use Side-Along Apparition to return home at once.

Of course, that was impossible. She did not have that kind of ability.

Even she herself did not know how she had endured these past days.

Clang~ Clang~!

The moment she entered the Weapon Refinement Hall, the ringing sounds of metal striking metal came from afar. Hermione looked up and saw a massive furnace standing in the center of the hall.

The furnace was filled with searing magma, and the air around it warped under the intense heat, blurring the scenery nearby. Yet Hermione seemed to sense it instinctively and spotted Bell sitting cross-legged beside the furnace at a glance.

Bell had his eyes tightly shut, devoting all his focus to his spiritual perception as he monitored every slight change in the Sword Embryo before him.

Slowing her steps, Hermione tiptoed to a spot