Chapter 169: Harvest, Kindred Spirit, and Box

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Looking at the whistle before him, Ciel's eyes brightened. He recalled the promoting effects on Legendary Strength and Legendary Vitality when wrestling with the Kraken. Just a few collisions had provided more improvement than all his previous lengthy training combined. If he could use the whistle to find the Kraken, his Legendary Vitality and Legendary Strength might advance somewhat further toward Mythical tier. Additionally, the Kraken itself was extremely powerful external force. Its strength far exceeded three-headed dogs, dragons, and the like. The three-headed dog that had given the two-faced spy such trouble would probably be torn to pieces by the Kraken on the sea surface. If he could subdue the Kraken or reach cooperation, catching the two-faced spy off guard would be devastating! Previously, his ideas had been difficult to implement. But now with this Kraken-summoning whistle, they became feasible. After exhaling softly, his gloom disappeared entirely. Then his gaze fell on other items in the package. First were some plant seeds Bogey Lockman had collected. Eugene explained, "Bogey Lockman always wanted to prove himself a true Herbology master. So he thought he should collect rare plant seeds like other masters. These are what he gathered over many years. I don't recognize them, but perhaps they're useful to you." He looked at these seeds, surprise showing in his eyes. He carefully examined them, his gaze growing brighter. Most seeds he'd seen at Professor Sprout's, including several that could provide Silver-tier rewards. Though he could obtain these from Professor Sprout, this saved considerable trouble. Additionally, Bogey Lockman's years of collecting had actually yielded some rare seeds he hadn't even seen at Professor Sprout's. He carefully picked up a yellow seed covered in fine hairs. "This should be a Foxglove seed. An extremely precious herb used for brewing certain mental-related potions. Especially effective against Dementor aftereffects. But this plant is very rare, only growing in places where much negative emotion has gathered. The danger level of such places is imaginable. Even Aunt doesn't have Foxglove seeds... didn't expect to get them from Bogey Lockman." His gaze fell on the Foxglove seed, then he saw the system panel prompt. [You obtained Foxglove Seeds] [Successfully planting them grants rewards: Negative Mental Magic Resistance (Silver Tier), Curse Resistance (Bronze Tier)] [Cultivating to maturity upgrades rewards to: Negative Mental Magic Resistance (Gold Tier), Curse Resistance (Silver Tier), Minor Patronus Charm Insight (Bronze Tier)] His eyes immediately brightened. Foxglove's rewards were quite practical. He already had Chizpurfle grass seeds providing mental enhancement rewards. Now with Foxglove, he could gain negative mental magic resistance. Combined, spells like Soul Exodus would hardly affect him. Curse resistance was equally crucial. The magical world's curse upper limits were extremely high, often impossible to guard against. One careless moment, and even Dumbledore could fall to dark magic curses. More curse resistance provided him additional safety assurance. As for Patronus Charm insight after cultivating mature Foxglove... this needn't be elaborated. In the third year, Hogwarts would see many Dementors. After Voldemort's return, Dementors became more common in the magical world. The Patronus Charm was absolutely essential. He had planned to practice this spell when appropriate. Unexpectedly getting Foxglove seeds now... if he cultivated some before third year, the accumulated rewards should let him easily handle Dementors. Thinking this, his face showed some smile. Not counting other seeds, just this Foxglove seed made this harvest worthwhile. Then his gaze fell on another bag containing seeds. All ordinary seeds, but all emanating Dark Magic Transfiguration aura. Obviously, these were seeds Bogey Lockman had kept at home, carefully treated with Dark Magic Transfiguration. When needed, he could carry them to quickly create flesh plants using Dark Magic Transfiguration like before. For some wizards, these seeds might be decent, a powerful method. But for him, Bogey Lockman's treatment was too crude. He couldn't appreciate these. Even needing such methods, he would choose to re-modify seeds himself. But a parchment in the bag interested him. The parchment bore crooked handwriting recording a Dark Magic Transfiguration technique using flesh to modify plant seeds. Bogey Lockman was clueless about Dark Magic Transfiguration, merely following instructions crudely. Naturally, he couldn't see this parchment's sophisticated knowledge. But with his mastery, he immediately saw the wizard who wrote this parchment had considerable Dark Magic Transfiguration mastery, especially regarding flesh plant modification. At least currently he was far inferior. This made his eyes show strangeness. Unexpectedly, among wizards who'd learned Dark Magic Transfiguration, some were truly interested in Herbology. His previous idea of using Dark Magic Transfiguration to cultivate plant variants... the dark wizard who wrote this parchment was probably already on a similar path. His heart stirred. If he could communicate with this person and exchange knowledge, it might unexpectedly help his plant cultivation. He asked Eugene, "Did Bogey Lockman ever mention where he got this parchment?" Eugene shook his head, then nodded. "He never mentioned it actively. But once when drunk, I heard him curse Knockturn Alley dark wizards, calling them greedier than goblins, wanting to squeeze Galleons from bone fragments. He vaguely mentioned that dark wizard's name. Seemed to be called Ed, but I don't know the full surname... probably a fake name." He memorized this information. Given the opportunity, he'd search Knockturn Alley for this Ed to see if he could find clues. He showed contemplation. This Ed selling research results to Bogey Lockman obviously needed money desperately. Perhaps research had reached a crucial stage. Through this lead, he might later lure him out. Then he carefully examined other package items. Unfortunately, few valuable things remained. Some gold coins, silver coins, and gems. Under Eugene's surprised gaze, he gave these all to it. "I don't need these coins. But you served the Lockman family so many years, suffering so much abuse. Bogey Lockman's remaining money can pay your wages and mental damage compensation. Also, I heard house-elves can only wear decent clothes with master permission. But now you have no master... or rather, you're your own master. You can make yourself decent clothes." Eugene stood stunned. Even after gaining freedom, it had never considered wages or mental damage compensation, much less getting clothes. When he mentioned these things, Eugene felt like dreaming. Seeing this, he helplessly shook his head, then seemed to remember something. "Never mind. With Bogey Lockman just dead, shopping might cause unnecessary trouble. If you don't mind, I have a friend named Hagrid who's skilled at making clothes from fur. Might not be pretty, but it's absolutely excellent against wind and cold. If possible, I'll ask him to help make you some." Eugene wiped tears. "Whatever you say, noble young Master Sprout. You gave Eugene new life. Eugene will definitely repay you." He smiled. While Eugene still wiped tears, he looked at the package's last item. An extremely ornate box. Made entirely of filigree gold and silver, covered in exquisite reliefs. It seemed to have dust-proof and waterproof magic. Obviously no ordinary item. He curiously asked, "Eugene, what's in this box?" But Eugene only shook his head. "I don't know. Bogey Lockman never let me touch it. Even approaching wasn't allowed. Once while cleaning, I just approached the room with this box, and Bogey Lockman nearly beat me to death." Hearing this, he became even more surprised and curious. Obviously, Bogey Lockman valued this box extraordinarily. Even the parchment recording Dark Magic Transfiguration that could bring imprisonment didn't receive such treatment. What was in this box? With some curiosity, he carefully opened the box. The scene before him made him pause. "Hmm? This is..."

Chapter 169: Harvest, Kindred Spirit, and Box

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