Given that this is the Host's first exposure to 'magic loans', the minimum interest rate will be applied.
Mission modifying...
Loan Mission: Perfectly Master Transfiguration.
Seeing the new mission content, Lucien breathed a sigh of relief. This at least seemed achievable.
"System, what is the standard for 'perfect mastery'?"
To learn and master existing Transfiguration knowledge, to apply it skillfully, and to develop new directions for Transfiguration.
Hearing the system's explanation, Lucien fell into contemplation.
Mastering all relevant knowledge, and being able to use it skillfully.
But the key is still developing new directions...
So, it requires me to innovate, does it?
Transfiguration itself is a crucial part of magic. To truly master it perfectly would definitely require a lot of time and effort. One year...
Lucien's eyes flickered; he believed this loan mission was not impossible to complete.
Because Loki's strongest magic talent is: Transfiguration (SSS)!
The system's talent levels for magic are: E, D, C, B, A, S, SS, SSS.
Among them, S-rank means a genius beyond the mundane. Possessing this level of talent is enough to pioneer in the corresponding field and leave a significant mark in history.
What about SSS-rank?
In the system's evaluation, it is already in the realm of a God!
After Lucien received this talent by prepaying the reward, he would be unrivaled in learning Transfiguration.
Would you like to accept the 'loki's faceless' loan?
"Accept."
Lucien did not hesitate. Even if the loan mission failed, it would only mean the reward was reclaimed.
He was already going to learn various types of magic, and if he could possess Loki's magic talent, it would naturally be of great help.
A half-real, half-illusory mask suddenly appeared in front of Lucien.
It was overall black-green, with the two eye sockets and mouth constantly changing positions.
The shape of the mask also continued to change, sometimes fitting a human, sometimes transforming into an animal's face...
Evaluation: Constant form is the limitation of mortals; for Loki, change is the truth.
As Lucien looked up, 'loki's faceless' had already covered his handsome face.
The mask softened into a puddle of black-green liquid, covering Lucien's nose and mouth, then spreading to his hairline, finally completely enveloping Lucien's head.
However, Lucien did not feel suffocated; invisible waves emanated from his body, reverberating throughout the entire bedroom.
After a few minutes of silence.
"Buzz buzz—"
"Gurgle gurgle—"
The bed, tables, chairs, and tea set in the room began to tremble. Some wooden items became iron or stone, and the surfaces of the original items even developed biological features like feathers and scales.
...
In the living room downstairs.
Penelope enjoyed her exquisite afternoon tea, occasionally flipping through the pages of a book in her hand.
"I've really been influenced by little Lucien; I don't feel right if I don't read something every day."
A tabby cat walked gracefully towards Penelope.
Penelope thought a stray cat had snuck into the house and was about to call a servant to chase it away.
But then she saw the tabby cat's form flicker.
It had transformed into a lady wearing a dark green robe and square glasses.
"Hello, I am Minerva McGonagall, a Professor at Hogwarts."
"Where is Lucien Grafton?"
Penelope's red lips parted slightly, her right hand holding a pastry frozen in mid-air.
She had just seen a cat turn into a woman?
But after Penelope heard the word Hogwarts, she immediately reacted, quickly composing her expression and demeanor.
"Hello, Ms. McGonagall, I am Penelope Grafton, Lucien's aunt. The child is upstairs..."
Before Penelope could finish, Professor McGonagall's eyes narrowed. She sensed a distinct abnormality upstairs.
"Excuse me."
McGonagall interrupted Penelope and, without further explanation, walked directly up the stairs.
Seeing her hurried actions, Penelope thought of Lucien upstairs and rose to follow.
Without needing guidance, Professor McGonagall arrived at the source of the magical anomaly, Lucien's room.
The surface of the original wooden door panel was covered by large patches of iron-black metal, while the remaining parts showed gray-white rock and yellow sandy textures.
She twisted the doorknob but found the door did not budge.
"Transfiguration spell?"
McGonagall murmured softly, simultaneously drawing her wand and pointing it at the door panel.
"Reversion Charm."
The metallic and rocky colors quickly faded, revealing the original wooden door.
Opening the door, the scene inside came into the eyes of Professor McGonagall and Penelope. The latter's face showed unconcealed shock.
The formerly neat and elegant room had changed dramatically. The soft quilt had turned into a pile of green grass and flowers, some table legs and chair legs had grown fur and were running around joyfully in the room, books were opening and closing, gliding through the air...
Even more, some wolf-like and snake-like creatures were coiled in the corners of the room. Their forms were extremely unstable, shifting between different species, making it impossible to discern their original appearance.
Sensing the opening of the door, all the living things turned their eyes towards the two ladies at the doorway.
Seeing this, Professor McGonagall waved her wand, and the Reversion Charm accurately hit each target.
Whether inanimate or living, or even those strange half-dead, half-alive things, all reverted to their original forms after being hit by the Reversion Charm.
Various pieces of furniture lay scattered on the floor, as if the previous abnormality was merely an illusion.
Lucien floated in the center of the room, his eyes tightly closed, the black-green mask on his face long gone.
Seeing the boy safe and sound, Professor McGonagall breathed a sigh of relief.
Logically, a young Wizard who had received a Hogwarts magic letter should have already experienced a magical outburst.
That was when a young Wizard first awakened his magic and encountered the existence of magic, which could also, to some extent, reflect his preferred magic and corresponding talent.
But the Lucien before her...
Professor McGonagall couldn't understand why Lucien was still experiencing such a violent magical outburst, but one thing was certain.
It was this boy's talent in Transfiguration!
Having taught at Hogwarts for decades, and as a master in the field of Transfiguration, Minerva McGonagall keenly sensed Lucien's extraordinary nature.
Lucien, in an unconscious state, had actually managed to transform objects, turn objects into living things, and convert between different species...
Many young Wizards at Hogwarts couldn't master these even after systematically studying Transfiguration for four or five years!
Professor McGonagall's gaze towards Lucien brightened, as if she had seen an unpolished gem that was already revealing its luster.
"Such talent..."
Under the gaze of Professor McGonagall and Penelope, Lucien slowly landed.
His dark golden hair was slightly disheveled. Lucien opened his eyes, and his originally dark black pupils now had a hint of green, making them appear dark green overall.
Lucien looked towards the doorway.
He saw the elderly cat-lady looking at him with eyes full of kindness and expectation.
"Hello, Lucien."