Edwin Gemston who many around him referred to as The Wasteful Prince. Sat on the public bus absentmindedly riding around with no destination in mind. Frankly he was lost in this life having completed regular schooling by the age of 13 and a masters degree in business and economics by age 17.
'But what's the point of it all? I've lived a life in this world once before just 20 odd years in the future. I've already bought shares and stocks in several businesses that I know will blow up in the future securing me financially for life. But again what's the point?'
These thoughts are what have plagued him since he'd graduated college months ago and are why even now on his eighteenth birthday he was riding a bus to nowhere.
[Ding!]
[Wizard System loading..]
[Welcome to the Wizard System! In order to access the system functions just think the word 'Status' or if you want to look crazy to those around you say "I'm wearing your grandma's thong!" In a really serious voice!]
Looking at the words infront of him that thankfully only he could see Edwin wasn't quite sure what to think.
'That last bit has to be a joke right?' Edwin thought to himself incredulously before shaking his head and curiously saying the word status inside his head.
[Status]
World: UA Harry Potter Universe
Name: Edwin Gemston
Race: Human-Magi
Talent: Fast Learner
Rank: Squib (Squib: 0, Novice Wizard: 1~1000, Intermediate Wizard: 1001~5000, Adept Wizard: 5001~10000, Master Wizard: 10001~50000, Supreme Wizard: 50001+)
Magical Energy: 0 (+)
Magic Points: 65,700 (Gain 10 additional points per day) (Conversion ratio to Magical Energy 1 to 1)
Str: 9
Dex: 7
Agi: 8
Int: 19
Wis: 12
Cha: 9
(Average for adults is ten)
Spells:
To say that Edwin was shocked would be a understatement considering that he completely blanked out for close to two hours before coming to his senses.
'Not only do I now have access to magic I'm even in harry potter.. let's rephrase that I'm even in the harry potter universe one of my favorite books of all time! Yeah that sounds better especially with harry only being 9 years old right now.'
Deciding that dealing with the system and what he was going to from now on was best done in the privacy of his own home. Edwin got off the bus at the next stop before waving down a taxi and beginning a silent thirty minute ride home as he continuously looked at his status panel.
Upon arriving at his place of residence a apartment in a relatively decent neighborhood he promptly paid the fee for the ride before disappearing into the apartment complex and entering his apartment on the third floor.
Locking the door Edwin finally relaxed taking off the scarf and over coat he'd worn to resist the biting cold of the London weather in winter. Feeling a bit hungry with it being around time for lunch he made his way through the mostly empty apartment to the kitchen. Where he reheated the leftovers from his dinner the previous night which consisted of roasted chicken breast, mashed potatoes, corn on a cob and peas all smothered in gravy.
'I'll have to cook again tonight.. do I even have the ingredients for a proper meal?' Shaking his head deciding that was a problem for his future self he began to eat at the table in his small dining room.
'Thankfully I have the backlog of 18 years worth of magic points which funnily enough is enough to push me well into the Supreme Wizard level which is apparently the highest power level either reachable or known.
Though having so much magical energy wouldn't be helping me any and would certainly cause more problems than it worth at this point in time. Besides for me to be generating so much of the stuff and it being separated and listed as magic points they have to have other uses in the system.'
While shoveling food down his throat and almost choking more than once he eventually decided to add a thousand points to his magical energy putting him at the limit of the novice wizard rank.
[Confirm to convert 1000 MP into Magical Energy? (Yes/No)]
"Yes!" Edwin says with excitement
What followed next wasn't anything flashy instead a he felt a miraculous Energy take root at the very core of his being. Which he imagined as a flame as he felt a gentle nourishing warmth spread throughout his body. Much to his embarrassment he let out a breathy groan and he would stand by the fact it was indeed a groan an not infact a moan.
"That's good to know for future reference always convert MP to Magical Energy in private lest I want sexaul harassment charges lobbied against me." He mutters to himself.
(There are many reasons Edwin didn't add more to his Magical Energy such as wanting to remain low key for the time being. Another being based on his knowledge of the books and movies that the average witch or wizard his age just coming out of school would either be at the peak of Novice Wizard rank or at most the mid stage of Intermediate Wizard rank.)
Getting up Edwin put his plate as well as the cutlery and cup he'd used in the sink. 'Yet another problem for my future self.' He thought to himself in amusement as he walked into the living room that was empty besides a loveseat, coffee table and many boxes waiting to be unpacked that his past self kept putting off for his future self to do. 'Sorry about this future self but I've got more important things to do.' As he thought this to himself he could swear he'd heard faint cursing of his name in the distance.
"Yep definitely didn't hear that!" With a reassuring snap of his fingers a habit he'd picked up so long ago he'd forgotten when. He sat on the floor Indian style with his hands on his knees in a meditative pose that was famous in Chinese novels in his past life. As for whether if it has any use besides killing his legs Edwin didn't know.
'Deep breathes and a clear mind while sinking into myself'
...
Suffice to say that the experience while useful in calming his mind and sorting his thoughts didn't help him come any closer to controlling his magic.
'Two hours not quite wasted but less productive than I thought they'd be. Though I think adding a hour of meditation to my daily schedule is a must.' In a attempt to stand up he almost falls down. "Haha preferably in a position that doesn't turn my legs to numb lumps of meat." Edwin says with a chuckle while holding himself up with the coffee table.
Much to his relief and annoyance when he sat back down and began to rub his legs in a attempt to wake them up. His Magical Energy flooded his legs waking them up.