Lorne clicked to buy with great satisfaction, but he wasn't in a hurry to take out the book and read it. He could still buy two more items in the limited-time rare goods store.
Most of the items here were completely unfamiliar to Lorne, and the prices were outrageously high. The " Complete Guide to Advanced Magic Power Matrix " that he just bought cost Lorne a full three hundred Power of Emotion.
But it's worth it.
Lorne continued scrolling down, coming across items he had previously purchased from the rare goods section, such as the Chinese Fireball Scale Armor, the Magic Sneakoscope, and the Transparent Nightgown. He also saw countless later-modified spells and Potions.
Animagus quick Potions? Not bad, not bad. Although there are only seven Animagus registered with the Ministry of Magic, Animagus are practically everywhere in Hogwarts by the third year. He can organize a party that can still catch up with the Animagus in the Shrieking Shack.
An improved version of Expecto Patronum? That's not bad either. Sirius is about to escape from prison, Dementor will be roaming the Wizarding World. Learning Expecto Patronum is essential, and besides, he also wants to know what his Patronus is.
" Magic Mobile Phone Software Creation "? It seems related to game development. If he learns this, will he improve his game development skills and be able to create 3D, real-time, action-based masterpieces?
Lorne kept scrolling down, the rare goods shop was full of dazzling items, and Lorne wanted every single one of them. He wished he could use his Power of Emotion to plead with the system, even if it was just to buy one more item, it would be a huge boost.
Suddenly, Lorne's expression froze.
His gaze lingered on an inexpensive item, costing only one hundred Power of Emotion, which made Lorne lose all desire to scroll down further.
The cone-shaped container, the green solution—it was the Soul-Healing Potion he had originally developed.
Lorne kept telling himself that although the Potions he made now couldn't cure the Longbottoms, what about next year, or the year after? Eventually, when his Potions skills improved, he would be able to make an exquisite Soul-Healing Potion.
So, is it worth it?
It's just that Neville and Augusta will have to wait a few more years, and the Longbottoms will have to suffer from mental illness for a few more years—even if he can't create the Soul-Healing Potion, isn't that their fate? Lorne never felt that he owed the Longbottom family anything.
Lorne's fingers wanted to slide down further; he seemed to have spotted some other amazing item.
But he didn't slide down.
Neville is a good boy, Augusta can help with legal matters, and the Longbottom family's reputation will be an asset...
The daily refreshed list of rare items is still there. Given enough time, he can buy any item he wants; it's just a matter of how long it takes. The item he urgently needs right now... seems to be the Soul-Healing Potion.
Lorne kept admonishing himself, silently reciting the benefits of saving the Longbottoms, afraid that he might slip down if he hesitated even for a moment.
Finally, Lorne gritted his teeth and quickly entered "two" in the quantity field for the Soul-Healing Potion, confirming the purchase decisively, afraid that he might change his mind at any moment.
[Ding! Purchase successful. This purchase totals 500 Power of Emotion. The " Complete Guide to Advanced Magic Power Matrix " x1 and Soul-Healing Potion x2 you purchased have been issued. Rewards claimed. The Limited-Time Rare Items Shop is now closed.]
[Task: Gather the Power of Emotion of those like you]
[Progress: 8396/20000]
[Reward: Race Certification x1]
Lorne had no interest in the latest missions and rewards; he was still grieving the closure of the limited-time shop.
" The Longbottom family!" Lorne slammed his fist on the table in frustration. "You'd better not disappoint me."
The Longbottom family certainly did not disappoint Lorne.
While Lorne was studying the Magic Power Matrix, Augusta personally delivered a legal document concerning the operation of the shop and the handling of storage business, and even hand-wrote out the specific procedures, detailing which department of the Ministry of Magic to go to and where the department was located.
Lorne hadn't yet taken out the Soul-Healing Potion. He invited Augusta upstairs. " Mrs Longbottom, I am extremely grateful for your help. I will show you my return gift before the start of the semester."
Augusta smiled and shook her head, "I'm not helping you for anything in return."
"The friendship within the Longbottom family is not about currying favor with superiors or oppressing subordinates; I help you simply because you are a friend and guest of the Longbottom family."
Elderly Augusta blinked, seemingly the most playful gesture she had ever made. "The tea I brewed that day was a bit bitter, but you insisted on finishing it. Consider this my apology."
The Longbottom family's help didn't stop there. The success of the Magic Mobile Phone Shop's first anniversary celebration brought the Pure-blood faction, which had been lurking in the shadows, back into the spotlight. This time, they bypassed public opinion and went straight to the relevant regulations of the Ministry of Magic, attempting to deliver a fatal blow.
For example, the basic stone slabs for making Magic Mobile Phone include moonstone, garnet, and other types. These minerals have different uses in the current Wizarding World. Moonstone can be used to make Potions, Lucius's faction uses regulations related to Potions materials to control the nasty Lorne.
Lorne was indeed overwhelmed; he attended three Wizengamot legal hearings in a single week, each time with Augusta leading the charge in speaking up for him.
"I'm not doing this for you. The Pure-blood factions' intention to control you is too obvious, and the regulations they've come up with are quite arbitrary," Augusta said. "What you really need to be wary of is that the Pure-blood factions will keep pushing forward new regulations, and one of them might just affect your shop."
Augusta whispered, "I've participated in several votes on legislation, one of which was a regulation on public opinion control, clearly targeting the currently popular Cuckoo Forum on the Magic Mobile Phone. But don't worry, I won't tolerate such a hasty regulation being passed."
Lorne has been frequently interrupted by Lucius while studying the Magic Power Matrix lately, and he has a headache about it every night. It seems it's time to hire a legal advisor for the Magic Mobile Phone shop.
"Wait, Mrs Longbottom," Lorne called out to Augusta, "I wonder if you could help me with some legal issues. I'd like to hire you as the legal counsel for Magic Mobile Phone Shop."
"No need for such talk," Augusta declined with a smile. "I will always stand on the side of truth."
Lorne knew that Augusta's words weren't a refusal, and forcing the Longbottom family to do his bidding was indeed presumptuous. He could only drop the bombshell. "I won't ask you to do anything immoral or distort the truth, and I can heal Neville's parents."
Augusta's ever-present aloof smile finally vanished, replaced by agitation. She even unconsciously grabbed Lorne's arm. "You... do you know what you're saying, Mr. Myles?"
By the time she realized what was happening and apologized profusely, Lorne had already given his answer, "I'm ninety percent sure."
Even if it were just one percent, let alone ninety percent, Augusta would be overjoyed. She solemnly said, "The conditions you've offered are too little. I will also give you all the assets and loyalty of the Longbottom family, if you're willing."
"I don't need that much," Lorne said sincerely. "Paying attention to employee well-being is an essential quality for a good company. I'm just inviting you to be my legal counsel, and you only need to maintain the Magic Mobile Phone Shop within your scope of work."
"So, can we sign the contract now?"