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Except for certain special spells, almost all combat spells emit different colored lights. This isn't something wizards do for fun, but rather an inherent characteristic of magic.
Magic in the wizarding world can roughly be divided into two categories: conceptual and functional.
Take the commonly used "Scourgify" spell, for example. It instantly disposes of what a wizard considers "trash" or "dirt" into an unknown interdimensional trash bin. Skilled wizards can even use it on a green leaf and, with a flick of their wand, "cleanse" the chlorophyll, making the leaf lose its green color.
These kinds of conceptual spells are often highly idealistic, with their effects not targeting any specific physical object, but rather abstract "rules" that exist in the unseen.
These spells don't produce magical light or glow, including Transfiguration, which is another highly idealistic form of magic.
On the other hand, functional magic, mostly used in combat, typically targets something concrete and tangible. In these cases, magic transforms into visible light of different colors based on the spell's nature. The stronger the spell, the more dazzling the light. Conversely, reducing output dims the glow. At this point, magic no longer remains invisible but becomes a visible form of energy that constitutes the spell.
A few exceptions exist, such as the "Killing Curse," which was designed with "invisibility" and "ambush" in mind. Due to these additional requirements, the cost of using the Killing Curse is higher. This higher cost classifies it as a Dark Arts spell, along with other dark magic like the Petrification Spell and the Soul-Snatching Curse (the latter is considered Dark Magic both because of its nature and its effects).
However, compared to the truly malevolent Dark Arts, the Killing Curse is purely an offensive spell and cannot be considered a dark spell in its own right. But the current classification of magic is overly simplistic, with a stark black-and-white division that lacks real nuance and is of limited use.
The Light Charm only confirmed a small part of Harry's suspicions, and subsequent spell experiments helped him truly understand the effects of the "Old Wand" enhancement after adding a sound- and flame-dampening device.
Harry had found a loophole. He didn't want to gamble on luck that needed to be propped up by a fortunate "European emperor," but he also wasn't eager to give up the Elder Wand as a useful tool. After being modified, the ebony and ivory components of the wand could still harness most of the Elder Wand's abilities as accessories, though the two materials had not truly fused and thus were still not a single, unified whole.
The enhancement from the demonic core materials had not been triggered, but their amplifying effects could still function. While not as powerful as the "Flowing Light" Buff, these materials were impressive in their own right.
Others used demon lords, who were rare in number, but wizards could "raise a tiger to their peril"—then kill it before it could strike, skin it, and sell it at a good price.
The demon race's advancement didn't require fighting and killing; they grew by absorbing magic. Although it took a great deal of magic, mass production was difficult, artificial breeding, however, was no problem.
In some powerful nations, demon races are raised to produce rare magical ores or harvest magic cores, and this has become a well-developed technological process.
If cotton can be grown by slaves, why can't the demon races, who are equally dark-skinned, be raised like pigs and slaughtered for their meat? In the face of profit, humans can be bold, and this also increases the magic world's reserves.
Minerals are non-renewable, and the more you mine, the less there is, but demons, being living, magical "mines," are always available.
Even if the materials from the demon gods are used in such a crude way, the buffs they bring cannot be compared to those of a mere mass-produced demon lord.
Unless some "legendary" item drops due to the European emperor's luck, the result is usually death.
"Reducing the noise of a magical explosion is nothing special, but removing the magical glow... Hmm, magic's world is all about science, right?"
"The amplification strength is slightly lower than the Lance of Longinus, but as an accessory, it's more than adequate. It's even a bit surprising. After all, even bath crabs from Lake Yangcheng can increase in value when they're cleaned, so it's normal for a spell enhanced by a silencing and flame-damping device to get stronger."
"My verdict is—"
Harry spun the wand gracefully and tucked the ebony and ivory pieces away with a flourish.
"It really feels great being the underdog!"
"As for the Resurrection Stone, maybe it's better as a ring... Hmm, a necklace could work too."
Disappointed with the gold chain's somewhat lower status, Harry planned to visit Hagrid's to get some unicorn hair. Not only are ropes woven from it sturdy, but they also have excellent magical conductivity. It would be perfect for making a magical necklace or other jewelry.
"By the way, I'll craft a bracelet and have Hedwig deliver it. I think Furong would appreciate a Hogwarts specialty."
With that, Harry pulled out a sheet of parchment and began sketching. The gift left by Serti was a frame for armor. However, since Serti, at just over 1.8 meters tall, was almost a head shorter than Harry, the armor frame would need to be adjusted slightly to fit Harry's size.
Now that Harry could create solidified lightning and harness the power of the lightning element, adjusting the armor frame and filling in the details of the armor could move forward as part of the process.
This was definitely not something that could be accomplished overnight. In the Headmaster's office, Harry had already used nearly two-thirds of his magical reserves just to create a small amount of lightning. Serti's message had not exaggerated; the amount of magic required to create the lightning element was immense, and it was a long-term project that would take years.
No need for a ruler, Harry's eyes were the most precise measuring tool. Just like with those mysterious codes—89E, 60, 91—when wearing his winter coat, they were all hidden and subtle.
Cough, cough, cough...
Snapping out of his distracted thoughts, Harry, now alone, instinctively drew his wand. In just over half an hour, he had already designed a new structure for the armor frame. Designing the magical armor frame was not difficult; the only requirement was that the wearer could move freely once it was worn.
The way to test its comfort was to use Transfiguration to create a model, put it on, and move around. Any areas that felt uncomfortable would be adjusted until it fit perfectly.
Opening a Transfiguration textbook, Harry, with the Resurrection Stone in his other hand, slowly began to emit tiny strands of solidified lightning. These lightning threads intertwined with the armor frame, constantly adjusting and modifying its shape.
To learn Animagus Transfiguration, the first step was to master Human Transfiguration. The process of accumulating knowledge might be tedious, but it was also a fulfilling and enjoyable journey.
(End of Chapter)