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Chapter 133: Who is Ivan Hals?
Chapter 133: Who is Ivan Hals?
George and Fred looked grim. It wasn't easy to get all E (Exceeds Expectations) Evaluations, but they understood this was the limit Mrs. Weasley could accept.
To be able to conduct their grand business openly in the future, the two had no choice but to agree.
"By the way, who is this Ivan you keep talking about?" Arthur asked with great interest.
"Ivan Hals! He is the most amazing genius I've ever seen. He defeated a Troll when he first entered school! He's a hero of Gryffindor!" George praised without hesitation.
Fred quickly added, "He even rode a Fire-Breathing Dragon at the end of the term and saved the gamekeeper Hagrid from a Dark Wizard in the Forbidden Forest!"
"Are you telling fairy tales?" Mrs. Weasley frowned.
"Of course not. If you don't believe us, you can ask Ron. He shares a dorm with Ivan!" George said confidently.
Hearing George's words, everyone's gaze turned to Ron.
"That's true. The whole school knows about these things", Ron shrugged.
Mrs. Weasley was surprised. They couldn't imagine a first-year wizard having such legendary experiences at school.
"Hals", Arthur murmured, as if remembering something.
"What about Potter? How is he doing at school? Has he ridden a dragon or fought a Troll?" Ginny tugged at Ron's clothes, eager to know.
"Um, well", Ron stammered, unsure of what to say. Fortunately, he finally remembered a few glorious events.
"Harry successfully caught the Golden Snitch last year! And he, along with Ivan, Hermione, and me, thwarted the Dark Lord's plot!"
At this, Ron felt a bit proud; he had accomplished a great feat last year!
However, no one paid attention to him. Ginny was muttering the new adventures of the savior, while George and Fred were arguing with Mrs. Weasley over the ownership of fifty Galleons.
Mrs. Weasley thought they were too young to handle so much money. Apart from the expenses for materials, the rest should be temporarily kept by her.
Meanwhile, Ivan, who had brought back a set of machines from the Muggle Market, was working on modifications with Aisia.
*Chime, Quest completed, Evaluation in progress.*
The notification in his mind pulled Ivan's thoughts back.
If the Quest didn't show as completed, Ivan would have thought the system was broken.
"What's wrong?" Aisia patted the dust off her clothes, noticing Ivan's unusual expression, and asked curiously.
"Nothing, just thinking." Ivan shook his head, calmed down, and continued working with the engraving knife.
By the time the modifications were complete, it was already evening. After a quick dinner, Ivan returned to his small room and started reviewing the Quest information.
*Quest: Revive the Hals Strange Magic Items Shop*
*Quest Goal: Pass the Ministry of Magic inspection after one month (Completed)*
*Quest Evaluation: Perfect*
*Quest Reward: 1000 House Points*
*Additional Reward: Wolfsbane Potion formula (Claim)*
Receiving a thousand House Points made Ivan slightly excited. However, considering the House Points he had spent on learning alchemy and brewing enhanced potions, this reward was just a return of what he had invested.
What truly surprised Ivan was the Wolfsbane Potion recipe given as an additional reward!
After talking with Douglas in the Abandoned House last time, Ivan understood that this potion had not yet been developed by Damocles Marcus, but it was likely to happen within the next few months.
"Claim the reward!" Ivan said without hesitation.
In the next moment, the Wolfsbane Potion recipe appeared in the system panel.
Wolfsbane Potion (Potion Recipe)
Required Ingredients: Asphodel, Fig Bark, Valerian, Sage Root, and Werewolf Blood.
Note: This is a special potion that allows transformed Werewolves to remain rational. However, if you add a little sugar to it, it will lose its effectiveness.
Looking at the recipe provided by the system, Ivan stroked his smooth chin, thinking about how the Wolfsbane Potion reward could benefit him.
First, he could sell it for money. A bottle of Wolfsbane Potion would undoubtedly be incredibly attractive to Werewolves.
Werewolf wizards are widely despised and discriminated against, largely because they transform involuntarily during the full moon or when emotionally agitated, losing their rationality and falling into a frenzied state.
Additionally, the infectious nature of the Werewolf form is extremely strong. If a wizard is scratched or bitten and does not receive timely treatment, they risk being transformed as well. This is why Werewolf wizards are so unpopular in the magical world.
The appearance of the Wolfsbane Potion would undoubtedly reduce the risk of Werewolves going on rampages, giving them a chance to reintegrate into normal life.
Secondly, it could enhance his reputation. Ivan remembered that the developer of the Wolfsbane Potion, Damocles Marcus, was a member of the Order of Merlin, likely because of his work on the potion.
As Ivan was thinking, another voice sounded.
[Ding, the first round of tasks is complete. New task issued.]
The appearance of a new task did not surprise Ivan. Since the goal was revitalization, it was natural that it wouldn't end just after passing the Ministry of Magic's inspection.
Ivan then checked the details.
Task Objective: Revitalize Hals' Strange Magic Items Store
Task Description: The store has successfully passed the Ministry of Magic's inspection and received a large order from the Ministry. However, its reputation is still limited to a small circle, and you need to continue your efforts.
Task Reward: Determined by evaluation
Note: Because the products you sell have enhanced the Ministry of Magic's combat capabilities, causing some Dark Wizards to suffer losses, be wary of Fugitives!
The note on the task made Ivan frown. If not for the system's reminder, he might have forgotten that the store was located in Knockturn Alley, and its close ties to the Ministry of Magic could indeed invite retaliation.
Of course, even if he knew this beforehand, Ivan would not give up on the large order from the Ministry of Magic.
This order represented official recognition from the magical world, offering a chance to leave the dangerous Knockturn Alley and open a legitimate magic shop in Diagon Alley!
Ivan had long grown tired of Knockturn Alley, a place fraught with danger where normal people wouldn't come to shop.
So, earning enough Galleons to open a proper magic shop in the relatively safe Diagon Alley was what he needed to do.
Otherwise, Ivan was worried that something might happen to his home while he was away.
(End of Chapter)
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