HP: A Sociopath Gamer In Magic World [ Chapter 103: Blackthorn Wand! ] (Patreon)

I braced myself as the fire started to get sucked inside of the dragon iron, doing my best to keep the suction speed at a steady rate. 

With one finally push the last of the white flames disappeared into the metal and I was left holding (hopefully) my new wand.

[Craft]'s level has risen by one.

[Charles Bell's Magic Wand- Rank: Special

Description: An unorthodox magical wand crafted by the wizard, Charles Bell. The wand measures 10 inches in length with a Trent wood core inside of Dragon Iron casing. The union between these two highly magical materials has resulted in a wand more versatile than conventional ones. Unlike normal wands, this wand lacks a specialty in spell type, but more than makes up for it with its growth speed. It can also passively store magic inside of its wooden core that can be transferred to the user at any time.

Effect: Mana spells cost 75% less mana to use.

Effect: Mana spells are 150% more powerful.

Effect: Mana Storage (0/100) 1MP per minute

Effect: Spells are 50% easier to learn.]

I compared it to my current wand.

[Blackthorn Wand- Rank: Special

Description: A magical wand crafted by Garrick Olivander made out of blackthorn wood and dragon heartstring. Wand made out of dragon heartstring are known to produce the most power, learn faster than normal and bond strongly to their current master. Likewise, blackthorn wood is said to best be suited to warriors.

Effect: Magic spells cost 50% less mana to use.

Effect: Magic spells are 50% more powerful.]

I was pretty sure that the difference in stats was due to the quality in materials rather than my own ability.

Looking at my crafting menu I saw that a new recipe had appeared, meaning I could start mass producing them. What really got my attention however was the mana storing ability of the wand.

My magic generator project had hit a roadblock, as all my prototypes either blew up or didn't work at all. I was sure it had something to do with the conversion rate between the magic in the air and the condensed magic in the device. I'd gone over every possible magical formula, even those in the restricted section, but nothing seemed to work.

But looking down at the new wand in my hand, I couldn't help but think of new possibilities. It felt as if I was on the brink of a revolutionary breakthrough, not just for the generator, but for my other projects as well.

"Looks like there's a lot of work to be done."

Taking out Ravenclaw's Diadem from my inventory I placed it on my head, this would need my full concentration.

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Sunday:-

"That should do it," I said to myself as I finished covering the last of the floor with black foam mats, "Don't want an accident that could have been avoided."

"Having fun, I see," Daphne commented entering the room, cautiously stepping on the floor.

"Ah, Daphne just who I wanted to see," I told her as I stood up.

Daphne walked around the room curiously inspecting some of the training equipment, "Well we did agree to meet today."

"That we did, can I interest you in some cake," I said walking over to where my hat was and taking out a plate with a slice of cake.

She looked tempted but shook her head, "Not this time, this is strictly business. You said you had something worth trading my invisibility cloak for."

Putting the cake back in my inventory, I gave a visible shrug. "I suppose we'll have time for that later," I said before taking out a rectangular wooden box from my inventory.

"Oh great, another box," she muttered sarcastically.

"Aw, you're going to make me believe you don't like my presents," I said mockingly, "Luckily for you, this has no hidden gimmick."

Walking over to a table I set down the box and gestured for her to come over.

"Well, what is it?" she asked impatiently, walking over to me.

"My how impatient you are today, the other Slytherins causing you trouble?" I told her knowingly.

She said nothing but the expression on her face was enough of an answer.

"Well then, get ready to turn that frown upside down Princess because do I have something for you," I said, opening the lid of the box slightly before snapping it closed. "Oh, how could I forget, there's something I have to return to you first."

"There is?"

Reaching into my hat I took out the wand making book and placed it on the table, "This was rather helpful in my research, thank you. I took the liberty of adding my own personal notes inside."

She frowned, "You can't be serious. Wand crafting isn't something you can simply learn in a couple months; it takes years of practice and dedication."

"That's what they'll have you believe," I told her with a cocky grin, drumming my fingers on the wooden box.

Her eyes widened as she connected the dots, "No. You actually did it."

Lifting the lid, I revealed a set of four wands placed carefully on a red velvet bottom. I was able to make a whole new set by recycling the wood and cores of some wands I found in the Room of Requirements.

"Do these actually work?" she asked looking at me excitedly. Black market dealers were always in search of cheap unmarked wands.

"Why don't you try them out," I offered, snapping my fingers, causing one of the training dummies lined against the wall to march toward the center of the room.

Looking at the selection, she took the wand that had the appearance of a white rose stem.

"Do you know the basic stunner spell?"

"Of course," she stated before turning around and pointing the wand at the dummy, "Stupefy!"

A red jet of light crashed into the dummy knocking it back a few feet.

"Impressive," I praised her.