Chapter 642: Wampus Cat Unlocked

Bad news followed on the heels of the good.

The black cat clearly felt the mist growing thicker, which meant its time was dwindling step by step.

Yet, at its current speed, it was highly probable that it would not be able to see Lady Isolt before leaving the boundary.

According to the descriptions in *Dream Stories*—wandering souls might forget their obsessions and embark on adventures at any time; furthermore, these souls were always in a state of drifting, which meant the black cat could not count on the good fortune of finding them nearby every time.

The difficulty was greater than it had imagined, but it did not cause its hurried pace to falter for even an instant.

It was not accustomed to stopping.

As the mist grew thicker and the boundary emitted a soft signal of departure, its steps became light, then even lighter.

Finally, only the sound of rushing wind remained in its ears.

The mist clusters also turned into a flow of color during the high-speed movement.

When it was not far from Lady Isolt Sayre, it looked back at itself abruptly.

Its claws had grown larger, its whiskers longer, and its body had expanded more than tenfold.

The black cat had now transformed into an animal resembling a cougar.

Its eyes were a green more brilliant than gemstones, its body fluid and powerful, and with a few leaps, it covered a great distance.

The Wampus cat had appeared! This was likely because the soul transformation had reached the proficient level...

【You have mastered a special soul transformation, Master-level proficiency +100】

【A special form has been unlocked, please check】

Sean was very surprised; one hundred points—the proficiency gained from this soul manifestation was not low... He couldn't wait to open the panel.

【Name: Sean Green】

【Unlocked special forms: Cat-sith, Wampus cat.

(Animagus form slots have been synchronized and increased)

Unlocked: Unknown】

A new Animagus?

Sean was somewhat excited; apart from Merlin, he had never heard of a wizard possessing multiple Animagus forms.

Let alone an Animagus form of a magical creature.

While pondering when to explain this to the professor and unlock the Wampus cat Animagus form again through ritual magic, he looked down:

【Transfiguration Category:

Magical Transfiguration: Entry-level (60/900)】

Material Transfiguration: Proficient-level (10/3000)】

Soul Transfiguration: Proficient-level (150/3000)】

【Evaluation: A wizard who has reached the Master level in the field of Transfiguration, whose combat power is beginning to emerge among Masters, and who possesses a Transfiguration magic foundation unimaginable to wizards below the Master level】

Combat power beginning to emerge... possesses a Transfiguration magic foundation unimaginable to wizards below the Master level...

Sean thought silently, feeling a bit lost; after defeating the Basilisk, he was once again at a stage where he lacked a clear understanding of his own magical strength.

He was certain he could engage with Aurors and retreat unscathed regardless of the outcome.

But could he easily defeat an Auror?

If the number of Aurors increased, could he still retreat unscathed?

If he were to engage with the professors, to what extent could he perform?

The mist grew thicker again, and Sean slowly set these questions aside.

He looked ahead, where a familiar yet strange figure was gazing at him in surprise.

"Hello, Lady Isolt Sayre."

The ink-colored, cloud-embroidered cougar-like animal spoke.

"Hello, my dear Wampus cat—"

Lady Sayre strode over.

She had never seen such a Wampus cat: a coat of elegant ink-colored fur with silver-white patterns like cloud embroidery, and most special of all, those green eyes that revealed a soul-captivating brilliance.

When she got closer, Lady Sayre suddenly spoke:

"Mr. Green?"

The Wampus cat nodded.

"You're dead?!"

Lady Sayre exclaimed.

The Wampus cat: "... No, Lady Sayre."

"Just a joke, my dear—it is truly unimaginable that the current possessor of the Empty Rune could achieve this level.

Tell me, my dear, finding me was not easy; what questions do you have?"

Lady Sayre smiled like a flower.

"Have you found Mr. James Stewart, Mr. Chadwick Boot, and Mr. Webster Boot?"

The Wampus cat asked.

"I have not, but since meeting has become inevitable, waiting has turned into a festival.

Mr. Green, I want to tell you an ancient human joke.

People always feel happiest when they are approaching happiness."

Isolt said with a smile.

Although her face already had wrinkles, her smile radiated vibrant vitality.

"Then, have you met anyone else?"

The Wampus cat said after a few seconds.

"Of course, I have been here for some time. When James, Chadwick, and Webster followed the bridge of love to reunite with me, I was busy exploring this place with curiosity.

Naturally, I encountered some wandering souls... but my dear, who are you looking for?"

Isolt asked curiously.

"Ariana Dumbledore, Leta Lestrange, and Lily Potter..."

The Wampus cat counted them off.

"Well, it seems you don't miss any Greens?"

Isolt was intrigued.

"Green?"

The Wampus cat's eyes were full of confusion.

"For example, Grandfather Green, Grandmother Green, or something? Oh, forgive me, are they still alive?

I hope you can forgive me; I have truly lost the concept of death for a long time."

Lady Isolt stepped on the white expanse, dodging a mist cluster.

"I don't know."

The Wampus cat said.

"Then Lady Green and..."

Isolt was silent for a long while before asking slowly.

"I don't know."

The Wampus cat sat on the white boundary, its expression unreadable.

"I'm sorry."

Isolt's voice grew weaker.

"It's alright. Have you seen the people I mentioned? If you have encountered them, please tell me."

The Wampus cat's ears twitched naturally.

"Of course—"

A smile slowly appeared on Isolt's drooping lips.

"You mean—"

The Wampus cat was somewhat surprised.

"No."

Isolt's smile became even brighter.

"Do you think encountering a correct, wandering soul is an easy thing?

Are things that wizards couldn't do or words they couldn't say in the world of the living easy to accomplish in the world of the dead?

The boundary is more boundless and dangerous than you imagine.

Next time, you might not be able to find me again. I hope you know that the paths of two souls do not easily intersect, even if you possess a Soul Hallow."

Isolt's words plunged Sean into deep thought.

It seemed that the view proposed by Headmaster Dumbledore was merely a conjecture, which made Sean understand even more that shortcuts are always inadvisable.

If he had stayed in the boundary long enough, until the eve of dawn, the success rate would surely have been much higher.

"Thank you for telling me."

The Wampus cat said, looking at the rising mist.

"However, I did meet another wizard I most wanted to meet—"

Isolt suddenly changed the subject.

"Who?"

The Wampus cat asked in the last second before leaving.

"The honorable Rowena Ravenclaw."

Isolt's voice floated out like a dream. ===== CHAPTER 643 =====