"Just think of it as opening a blind box—maybe you'll awaken a powerful bloodline," Ivan joked, attempting to ease Penelope's nerves.
Bloodline inheritance was beneficial, but it wasn't essential.
Magical transformation itself was a path to greater power—a ladder to godhood. However, the more times one underwent it, the higher the risk of failure and mortality.
Tracing one's bloodline led back to the ancient wizards.
But those wizarding ancestors also relied on magical transformation to gain power from nothing.
In Ivan's opinion, Penelope would be better off forging her own path—becoming the first of her own bloodline, rather than the second generation of another.
"Let's begin."
Ivan drew his wand and cast protective enchantments.
Penelope stepped outside the barrier, silently standing guard over him.
Gurgle~ Gulp~
Ivan drank the potion in one gulp, then tilted his head back, gazing up at the bright stars scattered across the night sky.
"What the.. Ugh!"
Even though he had braced himself, the pain of magical transformation still made Ivan tremble violently.
Compared to this, the Animagus transformation was mere child's play—there was no real comparison.
Magic surged wildly within Ivan's body. He suppressed the automatic protection of his magical incarnation form, making it even more difficult to control the flow of magic.
Multitasking, or even handling three tasks at once, the effects of the potion gradually faded under Ivan's determined resistance.
"Haah.. Huff.. Hu~~"
About a quarter of an hour later, when Ivan opened his eyes again, his normally black irises shimmered with brilliant starlight.
Penelope looked into Ivan's eyes and felt as if she were staring into two vast, endless starry skies.
The magic hidden within the night—one of the twelve origin forces—celestial bodies, symbolizing the stars and the night sky.
"Is this the result of magical transformation?"
Ivan's eyes returned to normal as he assessed the changes in his body. He couldn't help but smile.
"Although my magic power hasn't increased, it's much easier to control. That must be due to improvements in my thinking and will attributes."
There was also a newfound affinity for magic. Ivan could feel that his connection with his Fenix, Alia, and his obscurus Dex had strengthened several times over.
Clearly, this was a direct result of his improved physical attributes.
According to Ivan's theory, physique was a crucial attribute that connected magic and the soul, serving as the bridge between the material world and the void.
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[Ivan Ambrosius]
Age: 12
Race: Wizard
Gender: Male
Bloodline: Ambrosius Family
Talents: Transfiguration Magus, Prophecy Magus, Silent One, Stargazer, Night Singer
[Attributes](1 Ordinary, 2 Excellent, 3 Outstanding, 4 Rare, 5 Legendary, 6 Apocalypse, 7 Miracle)
Soul: 5 (Legendary)
Magic: 6 (Apocalypse)
Physique: 2+1 (Outstanding)
Thinking: 3+1 (Rare)
Mind: 3+1 (Rare)
Will: 3+1 (Rare)
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"Physique, thinking, mind, and will—each of these four attributes has increased by one point."
Ivan's potion type was the same as Penelope's, but their formulas were entirely different.
The concentration of Penelope's Night Potion was relatively lower, making its effects less potent compared to Ivan's.
There is nothing we can do about it.
Since this would be Penelope's first magical transformation, safety took precedence over maximizing benefits.
Now that Ivan had successfully completed his own transformation and broken through his physical limitations, Penelope can start the next transformation.
However, the difficulty had to increase gradually. If the gap between transformations was too large, not even Ivan's enchanted eye could guarantee Penelope's 100% survival.
"Did you gain a new talent?"
After evaluating the attribute enhancements—which aligned closely with his expectations—Ivan shifted his focus to his talent list.
Night Singer and Stargazer.
Stargazer—Related to Astrology, Ivan could understand that this talent likely allowed him to predict the future by observing changes in celestial bodies and the starry sky.
This ability overlapped somewhat with Prophecy Magus.
However, after carefully analyzing his perception, Ivan realized that the two talents functioned very differently.
Prophecy Magus granted Ivan the ability to see visions of the future, even allowing him to directly summon specific fragments of fate that he wished to observe.
On the other hand, Stargazer provided insight into broader trends, revealing overarching shifts in destiny.
How could he describe it?
It was similar to—not the muggle tricksters who always say some made-up shit to earn money—the ancient seers who could foretell fate.
Prophecy Magus did not allow Ivan to determine a person's origins or future potential, but Stargazer did.
For example, if Ivan had never read the original books, he would have struggled to believe that Neville—a shy and clumsy boy—would one day become a professor of Herbology at Hogwarts.
However, now, with the talent of Stargazer, Ivan only needed a single glance to perceive what Neville might one day achieve.
Of course, this kind of insight was not necessarily a prophecy.
Prophecy Magus revealed definitive glimpses of fate, whereas Stargazer only showed possible futures.
The former could not be changed, but the latter contained countless variables.
Just like now—when Ivan gazed at the starry sky again, he saw countless shifts in the future.
He foresaw the disasters that would soon befall England, the rising tensions between wizards and Muggles, and the rapid advancements the Muggle world was about to experience.
All of this, as if the fog that once blocked fate had dissipated, made it clear at a glance.
"Incredible."
Ivan shook his head, feeling that the world had never been as clear as it was at this moment.
He turned his gaze to Penelope.
In an instant, a flood of information surfaced in his mind—her past, her personality, her character, and the various achievements she might accomplish in the future, including events that would unfold soon.
A noble benefactor will aid her.
The senior's fate could be summarized in these four words.
And as for who this benefactor was—naturally, it was Ivan.
Clearly, Ivan's presence had altered Penelope's destiny.
Through the ability of Stargazer, Ivan could even pinpoint the moment this shift began—his very first interaction with her.
But fate and future trends cannot be easily revealed to others. Even I must exercise caution.
It wasn't that revealing these insights would harm him, but the trajectory of fate was unpredictable—any minor interference could lead to deviations from the originally foreseen outcome.
For this reason, the Stargazer's observations needed to be conducted regularly, ensuring that no unforeseen anomalies disrupted the plan.
Especially for the Stargazer himself!
Because he had knowledge of his own fate, every choice he made became a variable, continuously influencing the outcome he had foreseen.
What a great paradox.. This ability is both a blessing and a curse.
Upon knowing a beautiful future, one might become hesitant to act, fearing any deviation could alter its course. This hesitation could lead to restricting one's own decisions in an attempt to ensure every step was perfectly aligned.
Ridiculous.
However, Ivan shook his head.
"Fearing that your own actions might ruin the future you desire—that is the true weakness," Ivan muttered, clenching his fist.