"Secret Realm!?" However, he had no time to delve into this new feature.
A chilling voice interrupted his thoughts.
"Do you still remember the 'Magical Potions and Potions' I asked you to read before? Or has your incompetence erased it from your memory?"
At that moment, the two entered Diagon Alley.
Generally speaking, when Snape posed such a question, it signaled an impending verbal test.
To be honest, Devon had initially thought Snape was only harsh with Gryffindors.
But this time, Devon had an advantage.
"I remember, sir," Devon replied confidently.
Snape raised an eyebrow beneath his black hair, surprised by the usually timid boy's confidence.
"Tell me, Mr. Alexander, what is the main difference between aconite and wolfsbane?"
"Aconite and wolfsbane are actually different names for the same plant.
Devon answered promptly and accurately.
Snape narrowed his eyes.
But Snape wasn't one to be easily impressed.
"It doesn't mean anything to have answered one question correctly by luck. Now tell me, if you were to make a Draught of Peace, which ingredient would you add first, and why?"
"In the process of making Draught of Peace, the first thing you need to add is valerian roots.
"Continue, explain the importance of stirring seven times clockwise when preparing a basic healing potion."
"Stirring seven times clockwise ensures the proper integration of ingredients, promoting the potion's efficacy."
After posing seven or eight basic potion questions, all of which Devon answered with ease, Snape's expression shifted from impatience to astonishment.
As they continued through Diagon Alley, Snape spoke.
"It seems you have mastered this textbook. Should you continue to study the next book, or do you think this is sufficient?"
It was Snape's signature sarcasm again.
"Of course not, sir. It would be great if I could buy a new textbook at Flourish and Blotts later."
Devon was elated.
Afterward, Snape refrained from further testing and led Devon to various shops in Diagon Alley to purchase the necessary items for enrollment.
During this time, Devon took the opportunity to explore the system's new feature: the Secret Realm Exploration function.
Unable to discern its purpose, he asked the system for an introduction.
Ding!
When the host enters a special place with a long history, the Explore Secret Realm function will be triggered.
This function will reward the host based on the progress of the host's exploration of this location.
At 30% exploration: Spell Proficiency Card ×1
At 60% exploration: Trait Upgrade Card ×1
At 100% exploration: Wisdom of the Sages
Spell Proficiency Card: Greatly improves the host's proficiency in a specific spell.
Trait Upgrade Card: Upgrades any trait, except unique and red traits, by one level.
Wisdom of the Sages: An extremely mysterious power; its nature remains unknown until acquired.
Devon was impressed.
He imagined the possibilities.
As for the Wisdom of the Sages, its ambiguity intrigued him.
Devon decided that, in future secret realms, he would aim to reach at least 60% exploration to obtain both the Spell Proficiency Card and the Trait Upgrade Card.