The broad bean that Phil wanted was just a simple little thing. Given Wade's current level of alchemy, he could create it in a single breath.
He took out a small tin bean and tapped it lightly with his wand. Instantly, it transformed into a green broad bean, identical in shape and color to a real one. A faint glow flickered across its surface, making it look almost like jelly.
With a few basic enchantments—linking charm, heating charm, solidification charm—it was now identical to the one he had previously given Zoe.
Wade placed the broad bean on his desk, ready to go to sleep. But after lying in bed, he found himself tossing and turning, unable to drift off.
It was like a fine arts student, immersed in painting for twenty years, accustomed to studying the world's greatest masterpieces, only to return and be asked to draw a simple sketch of a mushroom.
—It's not that I can't do it, but I can do better.
Wade suddenly sat up, picked up the broad bean, and held it up to the moonlight for a closer look.
It was small and delicate, plump and smooth, with a slight indentation in the center and a tiny cap-like tip at one end.
The shape seemed oddly familiar.
He studied it for a moment before realization struck—it looked just like a pair of wireless earbuds from his past life!
In an instant, it was as if a bolt of lightning flashed through his mind. His thoughts ignited like a spark catching fire, and inspiration surged forth like an unstoppable fountain.
Wade didn't even bother to sit back down. He stared at the broad bean in his hand, and his eyes were unfocused as countless magical symbols and spells swirled through his mind, combining and evolving.
A single piece of parchment could only carry a limited amount of magic, but a metal-crafted broad bean was different.
That day, the house-elf assigned to clean Wade's room happened to be Phil. Seeing Wade lost in thought while holding the broad bean, Phil dared not disturb him.
Instead, he quietly tidied up the trash and dirty clothes, then tiptoed over with a cloth to wipe down the wardrobe.
Soon after, Happy and Zoe arrived as well.
It wasn't that cleaning a single dormitory required three house-elves—they simply liked working here. If Wade happened to be awake, he would chat with them for a bit, and that alone was enough to make their entire day.
The three little creatures worked together seamlessly, polishing the already spotless room until every surface gleamed as if freshly waxed. They even made sure there wasn't a speck of dust in the corners.
While they were straightening the rug, the room suddenly brightened—
Wade had tapped the broad bean with his wand, enlarging it hundreds of times.
It now hovered in midair, gradually unfolding layer by layer under the effect of enchantments. Thin metal sheets spread apart like the pages of a book, opening up like a blooming peony. Magical energy shimmered and pulsed across its surface.
In the corner of the room, the Red Cap doll flinched at the sight of the suddenly enlarged broad bean. Clutching its wooden staff, it sprang up and its body tensed up as it watched warily.
Then, realizing that the commotion was caused by Wade, the Doll relaxed its grip on the wooden staff and curiously moved closer to observe.
Its master gently waved his wand, as if conducting a grand symphony.
Countless fine silver patterns intertwined and wrapped around the metal sheets, forming intricate yet harmonious designs.
One sheet, two sheets, three sheets… Each metal sheet was ultimately engraved with a unique pattern, with silver light flowing and reflecting off them, creating a dazzling magical halo.
The glow reflected in Wade's eyes, making it seem as though his own eyes were shining—mysterious and surreal.
At that moment, time itself seemed to stand still. The glowing object and the man wielding the magic appeared as if they existed in a completely different world.
Wade had once envied Dumbledore's extraordinary control over magic. In Dumbledore's hands, magic was like malleable clay, capable of being shaped at will.
What he didn't realize was that, at this very moment, in the eyes of the house-elves and the Doll, he exuded the same aura of immense power and mystery—distant and awe-inspiring.
After a final burst of brilliance, the intricate patterns faded, as if swallowed by the pages of a book.
The metal sheets folded back one by one, eventually forming a giant broad bean. Under the influence of enchantments, the bean then shrank—smaller and smaller—until it was even tinier than an ordinary broad bean, small enough to easily fit inside an ear.
Phil stared in a daze. The mere thought that this might be a gift for him left him breathless.
Wade took the bean in his hand, turned to them, and flashed a bright smile.
"—Guess what this little thing can do?"
He asked.
...
"A waterproof and moisture-proof charm, a fireproof charm, and a cleansing charm—these are like the strawberries and figs on top of a cake, serving primarily as protective enchantments."
In the Alchemy professor's office, a soft song played from a magical radio. Wade sat at the desk, fiddling with the broad bean in his hand as he explained his latest creation to Professor Murray.
"The core of it is still the Linking Charm."
"Previously, I used this charm to make hidden ink on parchment reveal the same words or images. But this time, I used the Linking Charm to manipulate metal coils."
"The coils drive this adjacent paper diaphragm to vibrate, which allows it to transmit sound. I tested it a few times last night with some friends. So far, there's a slight distortion in the audio, but it's not a major issue."
Professor Murray picked up the broad bean, put on his glasses, and examined it carefully for a while with his eyebrows slightly raised.
"You never fail to surprise me, child," Professor Murray said. "I suppose its functions don't stop there?"
"That's right. I added a Color-Changing Charm and a Tracking Charm. There's also a Defensive Charm that allows the wearer to resist minor dark spells."
Wade continued, "Then I thought—why not make it a little smarter? By infusing a bit of thought, it could function like a magic doll, offering more flexible services to its owner, such as reminding them of the time or their schedule."
"Of course, I also included an Anti-Detection Charm and an Anti-Interference Charm. The outer shell conceals a Vanishing Charm, so if anyone tries to forcibly break its mechanisms, it will instantly disappear from the spot."
"But after completing the project and during the testing phase, I discovered some new issues."
"First of all, its range is not as good as the Book of Friends. It works fine within Britain, but the signal weakens in France, and in Italy, it stops working entirely. I don't understand—why does the same Linking Charm perform so differently?"
Naturally, the one helping with testing was Ralph.
The house-elf ran around for over an hour, helping Wade determine the communication range of the talking broad bean, which turned out to be around 800 to 900 kilometers in a straight line.
That might sound like a long distance, but compared to Wade's expectations, it fell far short.
Take the United States, for example—its mainland stretches 4,500 kilometers from east to west and 2,700 kilometers from north to south. The broad bean's communication range didn't even cover half of that.
More importantly, even when using his special vision, Wade couldn't pinpoint any areas that needed adjustment.
To fit all his desired effects into the tiny broad bean, he had already optimized every charm and magic rune to the highest degree.
After contemplating for a long time, Professor Murray finally said, "Wade, your problem might be that—you're striving too hard for perfection. Why not try simplifying it?"
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