Chapter 15: The Prodigal Journey Beginning with Alchemy Learning (Edited)

After more than three years of studying magic, Bell had already mastered the basics of Ancient Runes. This knowledge was essential for alchemy, so after learning it, Bell was ready to start studying alchemy.

His first goal was to create a magical protection item. Following the principle of "A wizard without magical items is not a complete wizard," Bell carefully researched the magical objects available in the wizarding world and made a surprising discovery.

He found that, while there were many magical objects in the wizarding world, most of them were functional, such as the Remembrall, the Two-Way Mirrors, and the Pensieve, among others.

The remaining objects were mostly traps or dark artifacts that could easily harm the user even before harming others.

Had dark wizards ruined their minds by researching dark magic? Bell wondered.

As for magical objects for direct attack or defense, they were scarce, and everything seemed to depend on the wand.

Bell, after deep reflection, considered this situation quite normal. After thousands of years of development, modern magic was very advanced and extremely convenient.

Powerful wizards like Grindelwald could cast destructive spells like the Curse of Fiendfyre that could destroy all of Paris, while weaker wizards like Hogwarts students could easily use spells like the Stunning Charm or the Petrification Spell to incapacitate an enemy.

Therefore, in many cases, it was more effective to cast spells with a wand than to use magical attack and defense items.

Furthermore, the recent years of peace had accentuated this trend. Many Hogwarts graduates couldn't even cast a basic protective spell like the Shield Charm, but no one seemed to be concerned. After all, the world was at peace, and life was good. What did it matter if you knew more or fewer spells?

Just like an ostrich buries its head in the sand when in danger, humans often deceive themselves and choose to escape.

Bell didn't share that avoidance mentality. Whether he was seeking power or dealing with his own delusions of persecution, Bell wanted to become stronger, much stronger.

And to become stronger, he had two possible approaches: strengthen his own power or harness external power.

Bell claimed that only children take multiple-choice exams; he, as an adult, wanted all the answers!

Of course, those were just excuses. The real reason is that Bell lacked confidence. As a vulnerable profession, he didn't want to leave home without a few layers of protection.

Therefore, Bell decided to embark on the path of a "tech-savvy" otaku to save the wizarding world (in the mist).

For his own success, Bell never doubted. After all, according to his limited memories of "Harry Potter," the Weasley twins invented the "Anti-Spell Hat" in the early stages of their mischief-making experiments, right? Once they invented it, despite its many flaws, the Ministry of Magic immediately ordered 500 hats.

So, many things could be said about his profession. To be honest, upon careful observation, it's understandable that the magical community has a low research capacity. After all, exceptional Hogwarts graduates choose to work at the Ministry of Magic. Bell had read many fantasy novels in his previous life, but he had never seen an author dare to make an exceptional wizard have to clock in every day for work. Wasn't it enough to spend 24 hours researching the mysteries of magic in the laboratory? Household chores were the work of apprentice wizards.

Therefore, exceptional wizards ended up working in politics and didn't have time to research magic. Bell had to fend for himself.

...

Bell began his research journey with determination but had to call it quits on the first day.

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Bell, who had never touched alchemy, had no idea where to start! Bell had no choice but to turn to his magical parents.

"I want to learn alchemy, can you teach me?"

"Sorry, I only know how to make magical statues."

"I've never learned alchemy; they didn't teach it to us at Hogwarts."

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Seeing his useless parents in front of him, Bell felt very frustrated.

Perhaps embarrassed by Bell's gaze, William suddenly suggested, "A few days ago, I met an alchemy master. Why don't you visit him and ask for advice?"

"Then what are you waiting for? Bring him here immediately! Galleons are not a problem."

Bell immediately accepted the suggestion decisively.

"Eh..."

William's suggestion was for Bell to visit the alchemy master and, in passing, ask some questions related to alchemy. With his own prestige, he believed that the master wouldn't refuse. But did Bell really want to bring the master to his home as a tutor?

Galleons, of course, are not a problem! Do you not know how difficult and expensive it is to hire an alchemy master for lessons? But William could only silently complain in his mind. After all, there were only four people in the family, and the other two were undoubtedly on Bell's side. He only needed to look at Elena's gaze to understand it. If he dared to say the word "no," he would probably spend the night in the garden again.

Why do I say "again"? Too many tears. He'd better experience it for himself.

"Alright! If we're hiring tutors, why not hire several?" Bell suddenly applauded.

This idea had just occurred to him. Learning on your own has significant limitations. Not only is it slow, but it also can't guarantee that your understanding is correct.

Even though over these years, Bell had asked his parents any questions he didn't understand, due to the hustle and bustle caused by the family expansion plan in those years, his parents didn't have the time or energy to systematically explain all the magical knowledge to him. Therefore, Bell decided to seize this opportunity and hire several talented wizards to review and reinforce his foundations.

What could William do? He just wanted to give himself a slap.

"By your big mouth!"

However, what's said is said, and what's spilled can't be collected. So he could only resign himself to spending money.

In recent years, the family's expenses had increased significantly; it was really hard to make ends meet!

...

Bell began to study with the tutors that William had brought, which made little Shanna very unhappy because her brother had much less time to play with her.

Furthermore, because she had previously caused trouble during her brother's lessons by not understanding, now her brother didn't let her join his lessons. He said it was a waste of time and that she should learn the basics step by step.

So, although she was disgruntled, Shanna obeyed her brother's orders.

The private lessons didn't last long, and after about six months and ten tutors, Bell stopped hiring tutors.

This was a great relief for William. He knew that the wizards he invited, each of them being famous in the British magical world, weren't easy to invite for private lessons with Bell. He had used many connections, spent many Galleons, and even thinned his lips by a few millimeters.