Chapter 146: Professor Flitwick's Reward

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Allen Finis was stunned by Professor Flitwick's words; he never expected the metal he had transmuted and named mithril to be so precious.

He then recalled that in the Forbidden Forest, the Blade Leopard had been covered in the venom and blood of an Acromantula, yet moments later, the armor on the Blade Leopard's body had absorbed it all.

Could that be goblin silver absorbing things that could strengthen it?

In a sense, would that count as poisoning the armor?

Allen Finis involuntarily swallowed; he never expected that even the legendary Sword of Gryffindor was made of mithril (hereafter referring to goblin silver as mithril; when Rowling set the goblin silver, she likely also referenced the mithril in The Lord of the Rings).

Although his mithril was transmuted, had a time limit, and would undo the transmutation after severe damage, it still possessed all the various properties of mithril.

His Blade Leopard was clad entirely in mithril armor; if a knowledgeable wizard saw the Blade Leopard, wouldn't they go mad?

But mithril has the ability to repel impurities; painting the armor to conceal it probably wouldn't work.

It seems the Blade Leopard must still be kept as a trump card! Don't let anyone see it. Fortunately, Professor Flitwick wasn't there on the day of the Dueling Club, otherwise he wouldn't have known how to explain this. Allen Finis thought with lingering fear.

Meanwhile, Professor Flitwick also noticed Allen Finis zoning out.

"So, I cannot give you this goblin silver ring as a reward," Professor Flitwick said, emphasizing his tone at the end.

Allen Finis finally came back to his senses and hurriedly said, "You misunderstood; I was just purely curious just now, not wanting it as a reward, but your knowledge about goblin silver is very helpful to me."

He was also silently complaining in his heart: I see mithril every day until I'm sick of it; I certainly wouldn't covet that small piece of yours.

Seeing that Allen Finis's attitude was not feigned, Professor Flitwick carefully put away his goblin silver ring.

"What are your thoughts on researching the Chao Gan Zhou?" Professor Flitwick brought the topic back on track.

Allen Finis continued flipping through the parchment in his hand.

This matter was not very difficult for him; Professor Flitwick only asked him to provide ideas and train of thought. He could completely use the parts Professor Babuling translated incorrectly and the untranslated parts as ideas and train of thought to provide to Professor Flitwick. Doing so would not waste too much of his time, nor would it expose his mastery of ancient runes; after all, a young wizard who had only been in contact with magic for a little over a year having greater mastery of ancient runes than a professor who had studied them for decades could not be explained by mere "extraordinary talent."

"Honor will not be forgotten either; in the end, your position as the nth author will be determined based on your contributions." Professor Flitwick's sincerity was ample.

Now it was Allen Finis's turn to be surprised. "You have so much confidence in me?"

He did not care particularly about those honors; obtaining such honors was easy for him. What surprised him was Professor Flitwick's attitude toward him.

"I trust my eyesight and intuition." Professor Flitwick elegantly took a sip of tea.

Allen Finis was somewhat speechless with this reason, but it did not affect the decision he had already made.

He extended his right hand and said, "It is an honor to join your research team."

Professor Flitwick looked very excited; he was always so emotional. This was the Professor Flitwick Allen Finis was familiar with.

"Welcome, welcome!" Professor Flitwick extended his hand to shake Allen Finis's hand; Allen Finis felt he was about to faint.

After Professor Flitwick calmed down, Allen Finis decided to put something forward first.

Since he had already promised Professor Flitwick, he might as well show his usefulness. Allen Finis thought silently in his heart.

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"I just carefully read through a part of Professor Babuling's translation and found a logical problem in this place..." Allen Finis pointed to a place where Professor Babuling had translated incorrectly and said,

"Combining the context, I feel the meaning here should be like this..."

Allen Finis pointed out problems in four or five places in a row and provided the correct translations.

Professor Flitwick's eyes grew brighter the more he listened; he never expected Allen Finis to enter the research state so quickly and point out so many problems at once.

"Hmm... your ideas are all very good. I also saw the logical problems in these places, but I could not deduce the true meaning of these places. Indeed, finding you was not wrong; you always have novel train of thought and ideas." Professor Flitwick listened seriously to Allen Finis's ideas, looking at the parchment and deducing for a long time.

He excitedly discussed with Allen Finis, while the sky outside had already darkened, and lights lit up one by one in various places at Hogwarts...

"Professor, I should be going; it's getting late." Allen Finis was somewhat reluctant to disturb Professor Flitwick, who was immersed in research.

"Ah? Has time passed so quickly? The sky is already so dark; did you not even have dinner?" Professor Flitwick reluctantly pulled himself out of the research.

Today's progress was significant.

Allen Finis's growling stomach answered Professor Flitwick...

"Dinner time has already passed; why don't you finish eating here before you leave?" Professor Flitwick was a bit reluctant to let Allen Finis go just like that.

Allen Finis had no choice but to agree; he was still in a growth phase, and it would be very uncomfortable not to eat at night.

Professor Flitwick was seen writing some words on the parchment, then waved his wand; the parchment automatically folded into a paper airplane and quickly flew out the door.

In a short while, a golden tray filled with food appeared out of thin air on Professor Flitwick's desk...

"This is a professor's privilege!" Professor Flitwick winked at Allen Finis and said in a high-pitched voice, handing Allen Finis a golden pie.

Allen Finis quickly took it.

After finishing the meal, Professor Flitwick also handed Allen Finis a piece of parchment. "It's almost 12 o'clock now; encountering Filch on your way back would be troublesome. This has my signature on it, allowing you to avoid punishment from Filch."

Allen Finis did not expect Professor Flitwick to be so considerate, thinking of even these things.

He was about to take his leave when he noticed Professor Flitwick picking up the white sphere on the desk and handing it to Allen Finis.

"There must always be a reward; I cannot let you work for free. This is a small item solidified with the Undetectable Extension Charm and the Levitation Charm. It can hold many things and has almost no weight. Consider this item my gift of gratitude to you."

Allen Finis hesitated a bit; he did indeed want this item, but accepting Professor Flitwick's gift felt a bit wrong, mainly because he did not know the value of this item.

Seeing Allen Finis's hesitant look, Professor Flitwick said with some amusement, "You glanced at it several times when you entered. The value of this small item is still not comparable to your contribution; just take it!"

Allen Finis's handsome face turned red; he never expected that his casual glances would be discovered by Professor Flitwick, but he did indeed want this sphere very much, and besides, Professor Flitwick had already spoken to this extent.

So Allen Finis accepted Professor Flitwick's white sphere.

Professor Flitwick simply taught Allen Finis how to use the sphere, then let him leave.