Chapter 52: A Feasibility Hypothesis Regarding Transforming an Ultraman

The Transfiguration lesson continued.

"However, this application method still has its limitations. For instance, you cannot use a Transfiguration spell to give your table a logic for moving forward, because a table simply does not have the action of 'walking,' so it cannot execute that logic at all. The main material of the cloak I just demonstrated is fabric; fabric is soft and can mimic the action of 'flying,' so the cloak can execute the action logic of 'flying.'" Professor McGonagall spoke another long string of words in one breath, and the young wizards hurriedly scribbled notes furiously.

At this moment, Ron raised his hand high. Allen and Harry looked at him in surprise, wondering what act he was putting on.

Professor McGonagall frowned slightly, but still stopped and signaled that Ron could speak.

"Then are the Chocolate Frogs we usually eat also released with Transfiguration spells? You know they keep hopping around, which seems to be that action logic you were talking about?" Ron's imagination ran wild, and he said excitedly.

This answer was unexpected by Professor McGonagall; she looked at Ron in surprise, shocked by his associative ability.

"Correct! Mr. Weasley mentioned a very good example. The Chocolate Frogs we usually eat are indeed released with Transfiguration spells. However, the Transfiguration spell not only gave the Chocolate Frog the logic for movement but also transformed it to a certain extent to make it more suitable for jumping. However, how this Transfiguration spell is cast is a trade secret." Professor McGonagall felt Ron asked a very good question and answered with an appreciative tone.

At this moment, a doubt also arose in Allen's heart, and he quickly raised his hand to signal.

"Mr. Finis, do you have something to ask?"

"Professor, as everyone knows, the effect of every spell has a time limit. Why can the Transfiguration spell cast on the Chocolate Frog last for such a long time? I once ate a Chocolate Frog that was about to expire, and it was still hopping around endlessly at that time. You know the shelf life of a Chocolate Frog is six months!" Allen quickly voiced his doubt.

"Mr. Finis has also asked a good question. If this question were asked in Potions class, Professor Snape would probably be very happy. However, I happen to be able to answer this question for you. Because the Chocolate Frog is a very small transformation target, the Transfiguration spell cast on it can naturally last for a very long time. Moreover, when manufacturers make Chocolate Frogs, they add some potions that can extend the duration of the spell. These, to some extent, fall under the category of Alchemy." Professor McGonagall felt happy about the students' ability to draw inferences from one instance.

Allen also sat down satisfied.

The young wizards then started discussing heatedly again. The knowledge about the manufacturing process of Chocolate Frogs gave them a sense of familiarity, and some young wizards were already preparing to make their own Chocolate Frogs.

"Silence! It is still class time!" Professor McGonagall waved her wand, creating a loud noise that pulled the young wizards whose thoughts had drifted far away back.

"So you can only execute the logic of 'walking' when you turn the legs of the table into a leg that can walk. Therefore, this application of the Transfiguration spell is the prerequisite content for learning to turn objects into animals. Only when you have mastered this application of the Transfiguration spell proficiently do you qualify to learn the content of turning objects into animals." Speaking to this point, Professor McGonagall's expression became severe.

"However, in this class we will only discuss the method of directly granting objects action logic. Next, I will explain the key points of casting spells for this method. Please pay attention! First... then... finally..."

"Alright! Now take out your wands, aim at the handkerchiefs in your hands, and according to the points I just explained, start casting spells! The requirement for this class is that you can make your handkerchiefs automatically fold in half twice, neatly and without misalignment! The first student to reach the transformation goal will win 3 points for their house, the second 2 points, and the third 1 point. Everyone, hurry up and start!"

At Professor McGonagall's command,

everyone started trying enthusiastically.

Things in the world are always easier to know than to do. The young wizards quickly found that things were not as simple as imagined. Under the command of their wands, the handkerchiefs made all sorts of strange shapes and gruesome movements. After multiple attempts, Ron's handkerchief directly tore into four pieces. Neville's handkerchief even flew out of the classroom by itself and then disappeared into the distance...

Neville had to endure Professor McGonagall's severe gaze and go to the podium to get another handkerchief...

Allen also tried actively, but although his handkerchief folded in half twice, the folds were never neat. He was not discouraged at all and wanted to continue trying, but he thought of some attempts he had made with Transfiguration before and couldn't help but zone out.

The situation was this: after mastering the Transfiguration spell, Allen suddenly had a strange idea: since Transfiguration can transform anything, why not transform an Ultraman?

Once this idea popped into his head, it became uncontrollable. After all, he had always believed in the light!

So he started trying enthusiastically. He knew he couldn't transform a real Ultraman, and the principles of Transfiguration did not allow him to do so, so he decided to start by transforming a figure-sized Ultraman Tiga... a figure...

After a series of failures and transforming a pile of strange-shaped things, he successfully transformed an Ultraman Tiga figure that looked ninety percent similar... a figure...

But the problem later was that he couldn't make the Ultraman move, so he temporarily shelved this great plan.

Only after listening to today's class did he realize that the crux of the matter lay here, which reignited his hope, and he prepared to restart this great plan as soon as he returned.

After he transformed the Ultraman Tiga figure, Harry actually recognized it as Ultraman. He said he had an Ultraman Leo figure that his cousin Dudley had broken. He had also secretly watched the Ultraman Taro TV series on Dudley's TV, so he begged Allen to transform an Ultraman Taro figure for him too, which he had wanted for a long time.

Allen then discovered that Ultraman had already been introduced to Britain.

He instantly realized this was a way to make money.

He could transform a pile of Ultraman figures to sell to Muggle children! Moreover, the Avengers comics were already out, so he could also make a full set of Avengers figures!

He could use his summer vacation to go out from Diagon Alley and set up a stall on the streets of London! The pounds earned could be exchanged for Jin Jin Jialong. Although every wizard has a limit on exchanging pounds for Jin Jin Jialong, he could ask Ron, Harry, and Neville to exchange for him, since their limits were unused anyway.

What finally bankrupted his plan was his inability to extend the duration of the Transfiguration spell on the figures.

But now there seemed to be a glimmer of hope for solving this problem.

However, Allen now knew more than he did back then. He already knew that selling magical artifacts to Muggles like this violated the Bao Mi Fa, so he felt a bit discouraged, and a money-making plan was thus ruined.

But future Transfiguration spells should also be usable for combat, right? If he transformed a bunch of Ultramen and Avengers and then granted them action logic, wouldn't they be able to fight for him?

Death Eaters fighting against Ultramen and Avengers. Even if the transformed products were merely shells, just imagining the scene and the style was thrilling.

Although this is very difficult, people must have dreams!

"Miss Granger has already completed today's transformation requirement. Gryffindor gets 3 points!"

Allen was startled awake by Professor McGonagall's voice and quickly continued his classwork.

Looking at his handkerchief folding and then folding again under his wand, he suddenly felt that Professor Qiluo's words were quite correct.

"The spells you are learning now are just playing house!"