Chapter 235: Mind Wander

Saying so, Daggworth handed the test tube containing the Babbling Beverage to Albert, who took it and wiped the edge of the bottle mouth before taking a small sip. At the moment he swallowed the potion, Albert felt his brain becoming very relaxed, and his thoughts were more active than ever before.

"How do you feel?" Daggworth noticed Albert's expression change and asked with a smile.

"My brain feels very active," Albert closed his eyes, sensing the changes in himself. "It feels a bit like the Intelligence Potion."

"Intelligence Potion?" Daggworth shook his head. "The Intelligence Potion can only make the drinker's thoughts clearer but cannot make a person's mind more active or enhance their memory in a short time. You'll soon find that after drinking this, your brain will become particularly agile."

Daggworth was right. Albert could clearly feel that his thinking was indeed easier than before, and his memory had improved.

The effect of this potion was excellent. Albert took out his notebook from his pocket and recorded all the steps of brewing the Babbling Beverage.

However, what puzzled him was that the "Expand Your Mind" task on the panel was still not completed, indicating that he needed to use the undiluted Babbling Beverage to do so.

"Can I try that?" Albert pointed to the undiluted Babbling Beverage.

"You're playing with fire, and it's not fun at all." Daggworth suddenly became somewhat angry. "Even if I have confidence in the potion I brewed, I still don't recommend you taking such a risk. It's not worth risking your life to try it."

"It is worth it, and I have confidence in you," Albert winked at Daggworth, speaking seriously.

Daggworth fell into a brief silence. Although he was pleased with Albert's trust, he... took a deep breath and nodded. "Just this once. If I find you taking such risks again, I won't offer any more help."

"Thank you. How much should I take then?" Albert grinned.

"Just a mouthful, about one-third of the liquid in the test tube. Don't be too greedy," Daggworth glared at Albert, not liking the idea of him taking the risk.

Accidentally damaging this genius would be a huge loss. Even if taking the undiluted Babbling Beverage could develop a person's brain, it wasn't worth the risk for Albert.

"I promise there won't be a next time," Albert assured, patting his chest. As for how trustworthy this promise was, only time would tell.

"After the effects wear off, drink again. You didn't take much just now, and the effect will start to fade in half an hour. Before that happens, let's talk about the formula for the Babbling Beverage," Daggworth began his teaching mode.

To be honest, his teaching level was even worse than Severus Snape's, with a bunch of professional terms that made people dizzy.

However, Albert could understand, mainly because he had a solid foundation in Potions thanks to the help of the panel, and he had gained some understanding of this potion after upgrading the Babbling Beverage skill. He even tried to propose some possible useful improvements, which made Daggworth want to take back his permission.

If taking a potion caused poisoning, it would be fine. As long as he was here, Daggworth was confident that he could prepare the antidote in a short time.

But the Babbling Beverage was different. If someone's brain was damaged, even if it was healed later, other problems might occur. Daggworth was really worried about Albert's situation.

However, Daggworth could also understand why Albert was willing to take the risk and try the Babbling Beverage. Smart people wouldn't give up becoming even smarter, even though it didn't seem worth it in his eyes.

"How is it?" Seeing Albert drinking the undiluted Babbling Beverage, Daggworth immediately asked nervously.

"Fantastic!" Albert took a deep breath. The feeling he had was more than just a mental boost. The undiluted Babbling Beverage was several times stronger than the diluted version. With just a slight activation of his brain, he could easily find answers or solutions to problems.

"No discomfort?"

"No, let me think." Albert sat on the armchair, his fingers intertwined, ready to use the potion's effect to contemplate some unresolved questions.

Especially the questions he asked Professor Flitwick, and the key to the Ravenclaw Common Room.

As Daggworth looked at Albert sitting with his hands clasped in the armchair, he was also puzzled, not understanding what was going on.

While Daggworth was still lost in thought, Albert's mind had already gone through several twists and turns.

He realized that there were errors in the questions he asked Professor Flitwick, and the professor might have already noticed.

Although Albert knew other languages, he had never really used them to cast spells. Wizarding spells had little to do with English; most of them derived from the Latin used in ancient Rome.

However, Latin was no longer widely used, and although many European languages evolved from Latin, this ancient language had undergone changes.

Of course, wizarding spells were not limited to Latin; other languages could also be used. As Professor Flitwick had said, the essence of magic was in the incantation.

What about Rune Symbols?

These alphabets that he considered to possess some magical power were derived from Norse mythology, but undoubtedly, Rune Symbols, Latin, and even Elvish language had been used for spellcasting.

Different magical systems or other reasons?

Perhaps, only when he truly mastered ancient magical scripts could he find the key to unlocking the next door.

...

With the help of the Babbling Beverage's effect, Albert suddenly clarified many things. When he opened his eyes again, he immediately took out a pen and swiftly recorded the thoughts he had just had in his notebook.

"Are you done?"

Albert put away his notebook and saw Daggworth sipping his tea nearby.

"Uh, the effect is fantastic, but it makes people overly reliant on it and prone to stupidity." Albert picked up his own teacup and took a sip; the tea had already cooled.

"The brain still needs to be exercised," he added.

"I'm glad to hear you say that," Daggworth nodded in satisfaction. "There's one more thing I need to remind you of: after drinking the undiluted Babbling Beverage, when the effect wears off completely, you will feel very tired. However, this is normal. I suggest you rest in the castle now. Of course, you can also rest here, and when you wake up, I'll have Jella take you back to the castle."

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