Inside the Headmaster's office at Hogwarts.
Professor McGonagall sat at the desk, enthusiastically recounting details about Lucien.
Across from her sat an old man with silver hair and beard, wearing half-moon spectacles behind which a pair of bright blue eyes twinkled.
Albus Dumbledore.
"...Perhaps he is the most naturally gifted child in Transfiguration I have ever seen."
"He is also very studious, not mischievous like children his age at all..."
After listening to Professor McGonagall's description, Dumbledore chuckled:
"Minerva, from what you say, that Lucien certainly is very talented, especially in Transfiguration. It seems Hogwarts is about to welco another exceptionally talented student."
Dumbledore was a little surprised at first, as he rarely saw McGonagall give such a lengthy assessnt of a student, especially one not yet enrolled.
However, Dumbledore had lived for over a century and taught at Hogwarts for many years, witnessing countless so-called gifted students.
So of them shone brightly in their respective fields, while others eventually faded into obscurity.
Therefore, Dumbledore was not overly concerned about this child nad Lucien.
Moreover, Harry was due to enroll this year, the prophesied savior of the wizarding world, and Dumbledore had focused most of his energy and attention on him.
With a flick of his wand, Dumbledore conjured a plate of cockroach clusters and two cups of honey water.
McGonagall, feeling sowhat parched from speaking, picked up a cup of honey water from the table and took a small sip.
But after just one sip, she frowned and put it down.
It was too sweet.
"Also, Albus, when I saw Lucien use Transfiguration. Besides the regular transformations, he eventually transford a magical creature, an Occamy."
McGonagall leaned forward, questioning Dumbledore.
"Have you ever seen a similar Transfiguration?"
Hearing Professor McGonagall's question, Dumbledore withdrew his hand, which had been reaching for the cockroach clusters, and instead adjusted his spectacles.
His gaze suddenly beca serious.
As a master in the field of Transfiguration, Dumbledore naturally understood what McGonagall's question implied.
Transfiguration could involve magical creatures?
Dumbledore had never witnessed such a thing!
Those who can quickly grasp existing knowledge in the early stages and then innovate and explore in later stages can be called geniuses.
But what about those who display unknown talents from the very beginning?
This might already be beyond the scope of genius.
Dumbledore's expectations for Lucien shifted, and he had to re-evaluate.
"Minerva, please pay more attention to Lucien in the future. Such exceptionally gifted students require proper guidance even more."
As if recalling a forr student, Dumbledore sighed softly.
"How about this, you write to Lucien first, instructing him not to attempt magical creature Transfiguration for now, and tell him it's very dangerous."
McGonagall nodded gravely.
Such a talented child must not be allowed to fall into the danger of reckless experintation.
McGonagall even considered visiting again to personally explain the matter clearly to Lucien.
...
Grafton Manor.
Lucien stood in his bedroom, holding his wand in his right hand and a copy of Beginner's Spell Encyclopedia in his left.
He pointed his wand at a pile of ceramic shards on the floor and gave a slight flick of his wrist.
"Reparo."
The fragnts automatically reassembled into a complete teapot, and the cracks gradually vanished as if in reverse.
"Hm, quite simple. Next one."
Lucien flipped through the book in his hand, learning new spells.
After rging with Loki's Mask, his White Magic talent had also reached S-grade.
Learning such simple, basic spells was naturally effortless.
The teapot floated into the air for a mont, then had its surface stains cleaned, before being summoned into Lucien's hand…
Bang bang bang—
Lucien turned his head toward the source of the sound.
A snowy owl was perched outside the window, holding a letter in its beak.
Lucien didn't bother to go over and open the window; he simply pointed his wand.
"Alohomora."
The window opened in response, and the owl flapped its wings and flew inside.
Lucien looked down at his wand and chuckled softly.
Magic truly was convenient.
One wand could do so many things.
He took the letter from the owl and opened it. Seeing the signature, Lucien raised an eyebrow.
"Professor McGonagall?"
~~~~~
To Lucien Grafton:
I have discussed with Headmaster Dumbledore, and Lucien, your talent is quite exceptional, especially in the field of Transfiguration.
Having purchased so many books, I trust you have already begun to study magic.
You must have experinted with Transfiguration, and I need to specifically warn you not to attempt the Transfiguration of magical creatures under any circumstances.
This act is extrely dangerous, and there is no clear precedent for it in the Wizarding World.
If you wish to learn more about Transfiguration, you can find once you arrive at Hogwarts.
I had intended to visit again to explain everything to you in person, but there are many preparations for new student enrollnt.
However, I trust that you are not a rash or reckless child and will not deliberately attempt dangerous acts.
..
~~~~~
The letter was not long, and Lucien quickly finished reading it.
Simply put, magical creature Transfiguration was very dangerous, and he shouldn't attempt it casually.
No clear precedent?
A new direction for Transfiguration?
Lucien frowned. He, of course, hadn't forgotten that he had to repay Loki's Mask's loan: to perfectly master Transfiguration within a year. Besides learning existing Transfiguration knowledge, he also needed to explore and discover new areas of it.
Professor McGonagall said she had discussed it with Dumbledore, which ant Dumbledore had also never seen the Transfiguration of magical creatures.
Then this should be considered an unknown field of Transfiguration, and as long as he could research and complete it, it would et the loan requirents.
But that transformation, which ultimately turned into a creature resembling an Occamy, had only been his instinctive spellcasting—how could it involve such profound aspects…
Lucien had already read Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and had so understanding of magical creatures, concluding that the creature he had ultimately transford at Ollivander's wand shop closely matched the Occamy's appearance and its characteristic ability to change size.
Coupled with Professor McGonagall's warning, Lucien's conjecture was essentially confird.
Raising his wand, Lucien listened to the faint snickering sound emanating from within it.
Loki?
He now possessed Loki's magical talent, especially in Transfiguration, which had already reached the highest level—SSS-grade.
So that ti he cast a spell and transford the candle into a magical creature, it was most likely due to the influence of Loki's talent.
Magical creatures…
Lucien thought of Loki's grotesque offspring in myths and legends: the giant wolf Fenrir, the World Serpent Jörmungandr, and the eight-legged horse Sleipnir.
Could these offspring actually have been created by Loki using Transfiguration?
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