Hogwarts starts with stealing power.

After Lin Xia finished dealing with the twins' matter, she immediately received a message from Professor McGonagall.

The professor had given her some warnings before, but she didn't expect him to act so quickly.

She had only been talking to him for a short time when she received a notification from the school—

The knowledge-based puzzle game will undergo a large-scale trial test, but a small-scale test will be conducted first before the official test.

The participants in this small-scale test were high-achieving students. They were the first to experience the self-learning charm of the challenge game and give a score.

The school will adjust the launch time of large-scale tests based on these scores.

After reading the notice, Lin Xia reached out and gently touched the outstanding student badge, and the information on the screen in front of her quickly disappeared.

This notice suggests that these outstanding students play a very important role.

However, Lin Xia knew that the school's will could not be changed by an individual's will.

This small-scale test is destined to be just a formality.

Regardless of whether these top students think this knowledge-based puzzle game is good or bad, large-scale testing will definitely be launched as scheduled.

Knowing the result in advance, Lin Xia had a better idea of ​​how to evaluate this small-scale test.

She initially only proposed an idea, but the specifics were refined by the Hogwarts professors.

Lin Xia decided that no matter how well or poorly they made this little game, she would give it unanimous praise.

This small-scale test was issued to all the outstanding students in the school, so Draco, Hermione, and Mikel, who are all outstanding students, all received it.

Draco and Hermione came out of the lab and sat in the common room to discuss the test.

Ron and Harry, who were resting in the common room, overheard the conversation and joined in.

Hermione: "I've seen the knowledge-based puzzle game that Lin Xia designed for the subject of Ancient Magic Script. If schools can set such standards, it will definitely stimulate students' self-study."

After she finished speaking, she looked at Harry and Ron, who nodded in agreement.

Harry said, "I've never felt so happy learning on my own when I was taking tests."

Learning doesn't have to be boring; it can actually be very engaging and enjoyable.

Harry, seemingly lost in thought, remarked, "The special effects in that little game were incredibly realistic. Every time I finished a level, the results screen made me feel like an all-powerful wizard."

Ron added, "Yes, for a moment, I felt like I was Merlin, and the whole world was under my control."

Because a small-scale test is scheduled for the day after tomorrow, and they have just received news that some confidentiality clauses have expired, allowing them to disclose some unimportant details of the knowledge-based puzzle game.

Draco and Hermione learned from Ron and Harry that the game was incredibly realistic.

In addition to the excellent reward function, a new punishment function has been added.

Neither of them were particularly interested in the rewards feature.

After all, as outstanding students, their self-learning ability is not bad. Even without the help of knowledge-based puzzle games, they usually complete their studies through self-study.

They all have their own unique learning methods when it comes to self-study.

They had already experienced the benefits that come with good grades.

They continue to expand their strengths and become even more outstanding students among outstanding students.

Therefore, they are more interested in punishment mechanisms than reward mechanisms.

Draco asked curiously, "Could you tell me what kind of punishment mechanism it is?"

Lin Xia came out of the laboratory and looked over curiously when she heard Draco's question.

The mini-game she designed for the ancient magic script only had some reward mechanisms, but no punishment mechanisms.

This punishment mechanism was a new feature added later by the Hogwarts professors.

Upon closer reflection, she found the punishment mechanism to be quite ingenious.

Knowledge-based puzzle games, in essence, are not games full of entertainment and fun. They are not just for students to participate in; they belong to a more serious category of learning.

Since it's related to learning, if we want students to strictly follow the tasks assigned by professors and related optional assignments, then a sound reward and punishment mechanism must be established.

There are both rewards and punishments, which makes the game more realistic and keeps students engaged.

Unfortunately, even Ron and Harry, who participated in the closed beta, were not very clear about the punishment mechanism.

Ron said, "The punishment mechanism was proposed quite late. Our internal testing was almost finished when a professor suggested establishing a punishment mechanism."

Harry: "Yes, so we knew about this new feature, but even we testers hadn't experienced it."

Lin Xia said with great interest, "Now that you've mentioned it, I'm actually tempted to try out the punishment mechanism."

At the same time, in Mikel's laboratory.

He also received a notice from the school, but he had no time to pay attention to it.

Because after he passed Professor McGonagall's review and arrived at Lin Xia's laboratory, obtaining a real laboratory that belonged only to him, the system's mission was reactivated.

Having completed the prerequisite tasks, the system not only gave him a huge amount of experience points, but also a decent attack spell.

None of that matters. What matters is that the system actually gave him a potion recipe that could resist the evil god's ravings!!
This is a magical potion that can resist the whispers of evil gods!
Currently, the wizarding world has not yet developed any potions that can directly resist magic; instead, they use various tools to provide resistance.

Some items naturally possess the ability to resist the whispers of evil gods, but this resistance is relatively weak, while magic potions are clearly man-made.

After obtaining the potion recipe, Mikel became completely absorbed in studying it.

He believed that if it were someone else, they wouldn't be much better off than him.

He knew the value of this potion recipe better than anyone!
But it's clear that a potion capable of resisting the ravings of an evil god is no simple matter.

This potion recipe may seem to be only of intermediate potion difficulty, but it is quite difficult to make because some of the ingredients are rare and the refining process is complicated.

Therefore, in terms of the difficulty of refining it, it is no less than that of a high-grade magic potion.

If he hadn't joined Lin Xia's laboratory and Lin Xia hadn't given him some points to buy rare magical plants, Mikel wouldn't have been able to start his research immediately.

However, Lin Xia didn't give him many points, and even with Mikel's potion-making talent, he couldn't fully understand the potion recipe in just one day.

After it was determined that he was incapable of conducting research independently, the systems within his body immediately began to change.

Originally, this potion recipe was a reward for Mikel after he had his own independent research lab.

The second task the system gave him was to thoroughly study the potion recipe, and the reward for this was even more generous.

However, after realizing that he was unable to conduct research independently, the second task the system gave him changed.

The system breaks down the second task into many smaller tasks.

In other words, the system was guiding Mikel in its own way to crack the potion recipe. Mikel was somewhat helpless after discovering the change in the system's mission, but ultimately accepted it.

You have to accept it.

He alone could not immediately deconstruct the potion formula.

However, with the system's guidance, he was actually able to disassemble things more efficiently.

Suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind:
"If I share this potion recipe and let Lin Xia's laboratory participate in the research, I estimate that we can complete the task given by the system very quickly."

"Besides, only I have the system, but Lin Xia and the others' help will all be counted as my contribution, and it won't affect the system giving me rewards!"

But the thought only flashed through his mind before he dismissed it.

This potion recipe looks very important.

Where did it come from?

How did he obtain it?
Is this potion recipe really effective?

Could it just be a trap?
Mikel couldn't find a reason to explain these things; just to cover up the lie, he had to tell countless lies.

Out of consideration for this, and to be on the safe side, he decided to try it himself first.

Mikel didn't leave the research lab until he had used up all the rare magical plants he had acquired with points.

When he came out, he found everyone gathered together. Upon closer listening, he realized they were discussing a trivia puzzle game!

Mikel quickly took out his honor badge and, sure enough, saw the notice from the school.

so close!

He secretly rejoiced; if his research had been slower, he probably wouldn't have been able to participate in the test the day after tomorrow.

"Mikel, are you alright? You look very tired."

Neville, unable to get a word in edgewise, noticed Mikel coming out and asked worriedly.

Mikel forced a smile at him and said, "It's nothing. I suddenly had an inspiration, so I've been doing experiments since last night and haven't had a chance to rest."

Others also spotted Mikel, who had just emerged.

Lin Xia observed him for a while and said, "You should go back and get some sleep. In your current state, you look like you could faint at any moment."

Mikel didn't think anything of it until she said anything.

As soon as she said that, Mikel felt a splitting headache.

He hurriedly said, "Ron, I'm going back to get some sleep. If I don't wake up tomorrow, please ask the professor for leave for me. But you must wake me up for the small-scale knowledge quiz test the day after tomorrow."

Ron nodded. "Okay."

Watching his departing figure, Lin Xia thought for a moment and reminded him, "You should still send someone to keep an eye on him."

Although I don't know what kind of research he was doing, after he came out, I sensed an aura of demonic whispers; his current state is still far too dangerous.

After Lin Xia said that, Ron, Harry, and Neville couldn't stay still any longer.

They were all in the same dormitory, so they immediately went back.

With nothing exciting to watch, the Weasley twins returned to the lab, this time to conduct experiments related to the cheesy candy.

After they all left, Lin Xia looked at Hermione curiously.

“I’m a little curious, what conditions did Mikel discuss with you before you agreed to give him his own independent research lab?”

Hermione raised an eyebrow. "I thought you would ask me a long time ago, but you haven't. I thought you weren't interested."

Lin Xia smiled and said, "I wasn't really interested at first. I wasn't even sure if Mikel had any research talent."

However, considering that he is a combat-oriented graduate student and is roommates with Harry and Ron, they decided to recruit him.

I didn't expect him to come up with anything amazing, but looking at his current state, he's only been in the lab for a day and a night and he's already in this state, with faint, indistinct murmurs of evil spirits surrounding him.

I became curious about what he was researching.

Not only Lin Xia, but even Hermione and Draco were curious about what kind of research Mikel was doing.

The atmosphere in the laboratory changed the moment he came out.

However, they weren't very familiar with Mikel, so they didn't ask immediately and waited for Ron and the others to ask.

Draco looked over curiously and urged, "Hermione, stop keeping me in suspense and tell me!"

Hermione said directly, "He called me out to talk about his ideas. At first, he said he wanted to contribute to the wizarding world, but I felt his answer was too perfunctory and too formulaic."

So I immediately interrupted him and told him that if he continued to give that answer, I wouldn't listen anymore.

When Mikel realized I wasn't falling for that trick, he immediately changed his tune, saying he had a vague idea in his mind all along.

He had a premonition that if this idea were to come to fruition, it would bring about significant changes to the wizarding world, but he couldn't bring himself to voice it.

He assured me that he would definitely produce a research product for me to see within three months, and if I didn't believe him, he was even willing to sign an agreement with me.

Hermione paused for a moment, then said, "I saw a firm will in his eyes, so I'm willing to give him a chance, and I hope he's not just trying to fool me."

Lin Xia and Draco exchanged a glance, both of them looking somewhat disbelieving.

Lin Xia: "I remember Mikel used to have the idea of ​​becoming a top student in research, but he never made a physical object and remained in the theoretical stage forever."

Draco: "His research foundation was weaker than that of George and Fred, which is better than that of the average student."

For a newcomer like him to produce a research product within three months is truly remarkable, let alone claiming it could revolutionize the wizarding world. Even Lin Xia's research wouldn't dare make such a claim.

Hermione shrugged: "I think you guys have too high expectations of him. He just said he had an idea, but he didn't guarantee that he would realize it within three months. Maybe he's researching something else."

However, this time when he came out, the aura he exuded was indeed somewhat...

Hermione's eyes narrowed slightly, and she said, word by word, "This is unusual."

A hint of interest flashed in Lin Xia's eyes: "Interesting. It's only three months. Time is nothing compared to inspiration. I'm looking forward to it."

She thought to herself that the obvious change in Mikel's aura must be due to the system within him taking action.

It's unclear whether this system is helping Mikel or just pointlessly draining his life force.

Mikel didn't look in a mirror before he came out, and he probably didn't even realize it.

The way he looked when he came out was as if all his life force had been drained; he had been up for at least three long nights. (End of Chapter)