Hogwarts Study Panel

Chapter 255: Becoming a Master

For some reasonable reason, before returning to McGonagall, Sheehan took some materials from the theater.

Store manager Gert was overjoyed and prepared to stuff half more into Sheen's suitcase, only to find that the suitcase was already full. Her hand holding the materials froze in mid-air, and she looked like a cooled plaster statue.

"Felix Felicis?! Where did you buy this? I haven't seen a Potions Master selling this stuff in ages."

"Given by the professor."

Sheen said.

Manager Gert imagined Professor Snape storming in like a whirlwind, then quickly shook his head, banishing the terrifying image from his mind.

"You mean... you're also quite skilled at potions?"

Otherwise, it's impossible to imagine why Professor Snape would do such a thing.

"I only know a little bit."

After saying that, Sheen left the shop.

"I only know a little..."

Store manager Gert repeated it helplessly.

Perhaps this is what genius is?
As expected, she didn't understand.

……

A farm not far from London.

The sun shines brightly here, and the wheat fields are lush and green. Only the occasional screams of animals echo from the pasture.

The little wheat fowl stared longingly at the dusty path, while their parents watched them chatting happily.

Sheen had just stepped off the carriage when Marcus gave him a bear hug.

"Tell me about your time at Hogwarts..."

Marcus said enthusiastically.

And so, amidst the noise, night quietly descended.

On the tranquil lakeshore, Sheen raised his wand, and a fire dragon over two meters tall spat out a fireball, which dissipated into rising steam on the lake's surface. Upon closer inspection, the dragon's scales bore the markings of a fire lizard.

Sheen frowned. His advanced polymorph spell still had those problems: the casting time was too long, and the summoned fire dragon only lasted for three seconds before disappearing.

This is undoubtedly bad news for his future plans.

The focus of the second-grade storyline is the locked room mystery.

If the original trajectory doesn't deviate, then Harry will eventually solve the secret chamber.

But what if it's off-center?
Without the reflection of light, looking directly into the basilisk's eyes will inevitably result in death.

Sheen made many plans, but the one that excited him the most, and was also the most risky, was still the Basilisk Cookie.

If he can find a way to subdue the basilisk, he can obtain a cookie that is absolutely useful and has a miraculous effect. In situations where information is not equal, everyone will suffer a great loss.

As the ripples on the lake gradually subsided, Sheen heard the pleasant sound from the control panel:

[You have practiced an advanced Transfiguration spell to the standard of a master, proficiency +3000]

A new field has been entered.

Sheen stared intently; this was the first time he had heard such a prompt.

At that moment, the panel underwent a dramatic change, drawing all of Sheen's attention and turning completely black.

One second, two seconds, three seconds... a magic wand appeared in the darkness. It was entirely black, yet as the light shifted, faint patterns of deep purple and dark red beneath were revealed.

Sheen felt a little nervous. Of course, he knew that this was the wand he held, made of elderberry and phoenix tail feathers.

Many images flashed by amidst the wand's illusory form—

The first time a match was transformed into a silver needle, the first time a fire lizard was created, the first time a fire crab was imbued with the magic of a fire lizard...

A line of thick, mysterious characters appeared:
[Through this arduous journey, one will eventually become a master.]

The gates of transformation magic have been opened; the hall of glory awaits the arrival of legends.

[Embark on a Master-Level Climbing Journey]

[The climb has begun; mastery is no longer the limit.] [Panel has been upgraded.]

Sheen froze on the spot, looking down with excitement.

[Title: Master of Transfiguration]

[Significantly enhances unique perception across all transformation domains]

all?!
Sheen was somewhat excited.

Transfiguration Classification:

Matter Transformation: Beginner Level (0/300);
Magical Transformation: Beginner (0/300);
Soul Transformation: Not yet unlocked

[Evaluation: A wizard who has just entered the Master level in the field of transformation, with a combat power of less than five points among the Masters]

[Advanced: One legendary-level Transformation and two master-level Transformation can unlock a legendary title in the Transformation realm]

Legendary title...

Combat strength less than five points...

After the initial excitement subsided, Sheen silently closed the control panel.

Master-level Transformation has brought about a significant change to the character panel.

Sheen speculated that the material deformation was a combination of deformation between "living things" and "inanimate things";

The transformation magic is easy to understand; the transformation spell that Sheen just cast was to turn fire into magic.

But what about the soul?

What does it mean?
Sheen had a strange feeling that this might be the answer he had been searching for.

In faraway Africa, in Waggadu, shamans are skilled at transforming themselves into cheetahs or elephants while maintaining their own sanity.

But Sheen's transforming cookies couldn't do that, and Sheen guessed that the so-called soul might be the answer.

If Sheen can learn the secrets, it means he can remain rational even when transformed into a magical creature.

The idea immediately took hold of Sheen's mind, igniting his passion for exploration.

Professor Terra is a wizard from Vargadu; perhaps the professor can offer him some guidance in this regard…

But now, Sheen needs to test what the upgraded panel is for.

He waved his wand, and a fire dragon rose up once more.

[You have practiced a magical transformation spell according to the standards of an apprentice in the Master realm. Master-level proficiency +1]

Sheen noticed that his proficiency in polymorphing had increased slightly. At the same time, his polymorphing seemed to undergo a transformation, and he was able to grasp the magical power of polymorphing more clearly.

Guided by some mysterious intuition, the fire dragon appeared for a full five seconds.

And this was the result of him using multiple transformations.

Now, no senior wizard should be a match for him.

Sheen thought,
Most adult wizards are like this.

As for the professor level... the magical power resulting from his not-so-strong physique has always been Sheen's biggest weakness.

With preparation and a reckless, all-out attack, Sheen might be able to hold his own against the professors.

Although it was only a few moves, it was enough to excite people.

The stars always shine brightly in the countryside, and the beech trees, high and low, create a profound and tranquil night scene.

Sheen tapped his wand above his head, and his figure blended into the darkness like a shadow.

He returned to Mag Villa quietly.

The upgraded panel made his direction and progress on the path of transformation clearer.

This summer, both alchemy and transformation have taken a giant leap forward.

At this rate, the Basilisk will most likely be no match for him in his second year, at which point he will be able to properly study the Basilisk Cookie.

And so, the night grew even deeper.

(End of this chapter)