With the "Assassin's Creed" designs serving as a source of inspiration, Lewis completed the entire set of designs very quickly. Including the drawings, measurements, and cost calculations, he spent less than an hour.
However, he knew very well that leaving something on paper was useless. Any plan would encounter all sorts of problems once it was actually implemented.
Fortunately, he had neither a shortage of materials nor a lack of technical expertise. The best approach was to find several models, actually make a few sets, and test them out to see what flaws might emerge during practical use.
As for who to use as models, Lewis immediately thought of several of his female companions. In the Ravenclaw common room, he quickly found Zhang Qiu and Luna.
After learning why Lewis had come, Zhang Qiu happily took Luna to the girls' washroom to have their measurements taken.
Before long, Lewis had obtained their measurements.
Of course, with his abilities, he could estimate their general measurements just by looking at them. It simply wouldn't be as precise as actually taking measurements.
Moreover, such measurements had a very short period of validity for girls who were still growing. Even if clothes were made according to these measurements, they would probably become too small within half a year.
Fortunately, this was the magical world, and Lewis could also use Transfiguration to make adjustments.
After them, Lewis also obtained Hermione's measurements.
However, the measurements Lewis valued most were those of Shireila and Penelope.
Shireila was especially important.
First, both girls were already close to adulthood, meaning their body proportions were more or less settled, and their measurements were closer to those of adults, making them much more representative of the average Auror.
Second, they would directly join the Aurors after graduation.
Compared with Penelope, the witcher Shireila was much more agile and could make better use of the outfit. She would also be able to reveal more potential problems with the design.
Lewis found Shireila in the library, where she was making her final preparations for the N.E.W.T. examinations.
After learning why Lewis had come to see her, Shireila's eyes flickered as though she had made some sort of decision. She grabbed Lewis and hurried toward the fourth floor.
She didn't stop at all, as though she were afraid that if she hesitated even slightly, either she or Lewis might change their mind.
When she saw Lewis waving to her from a distance, Shireila immediately put down the book in her hands and followed him without hesitation.
After learning the reason Lewis needed her measurements, Shireila directly took Lewis's hand and used [Mansion] to return to the tower.
Shireila entered the workshop with practiced familiarity. The room was still exactly as Lewis had left it.
"Penelope isn't here. Lewis, you can take my measurements," Shireila said simply. "You designed this equipment yourself, so no one understands the required measurements better than you."
The room was rather dim. Under the faint light, Lewis looked into the girl's clear, sparkling eyes and nodded.
"Shireila, please spread your arms."
His voice was slightly hoarse.
Shireila removed the oversized wizarding robe she had been wearing over her clothes and stood still with her arms extended.
Lewis took the robe from her and hung it on the inner doorknob of the workshop.
His workshop, naturally, could not be entered by outsiders.
A long measuring tape marked with silver graduations appeared in Lewis's hand. It was almost identical to the magical measuring tape used by Ollivanders and various wizarding clothing shops.
The measuring tape had been enchanted, just like the ones commonly used by wizarding tailors. It could take measurements automatically without requiring Lewis to handle every part himself.
Lewis controlled the magical measuring tape as it moved around Shireila from behind before stepping back slightly to read the numbers.
He carefully recorded the measurements as the enchanted tape continued working.
Shireila tried her best to remain calm, though she couldn't help feeling somewhat nervous under the unfamiliar process.
Lewis's gaze eventually moved toward her waist.
For the sake of convenience, Shireila had removed her robe, allowing the measuring tape to work more easily.
As a clothing designer, Lewis carefully considered every contour and proportion he needed to reproduce in the final outfit.
He controlled the silver measuring tape and began taking the necessary measurements.
Although the process was somewhat awkward at first, the magical measuring tape quickly adapted. Under the influence of magic, it automatically measured the model's body.
Lewis worked from top to bottom. To make the process easier, he eventually had Shireila lie down on the worktable while the measuring tape continued its work.
From fingers to wrists, from wrists to elbows, from elbows to the underarms, and then the measurements around the upper body and waist.
The entire process went smoothly, although somehow the tabletop ended up rather wet, whether because a bottle had been knocked over or for some other reason.
But measurements of the upper body alone were not enough. Lewis needed to design trousers as well.
So he began measuring from the bottom upward, starting with her feet and moving from the ankles to the calves and thighs.
The magical measuring tape quickly recorded all the necessary measurements of Shireila's legs.
"How is it? Do you still want to continue?"
Seeing that Shireila was beginning to feel tired from standing, Lewis asked with concern.
"You're already having trouble standing, aren't you?"
"...Of course. Keep measuring!"
Shireila nodded stubbornly. She refused to admit defeat and believed she could endure a little more of this tedious process.
So Lewis controlled the magical measuring tape and conducted another comprehensive round of measurements.
The tedious process left the witcher completely exhausted. She eventually had little energy left and simply allowed the magical measuring tape to measure every necessary joint and proportion.
Finally, when the measuring tape finished recording the last measurements, Shireila couldn't help letting out a small groan of frustration and lightly biting Lewis's shoulder.
"Shireila, are you a puppy?" Lewis joked as he rubbed the spot where she had bitten him.
Shireila leaned against the long table. Hearing that, she narrowed her gray-green eyes and gave Lewis a mischievous, challenging smile.
She suddenly leaned forward, making Lewis think she wanted him to take another measurement.
Instead, she playfully surprised him before quickly pulling away and giving him a provocative look.
She then jumped down from the table and hurried into the washroom to clean herself up.
After completing her first full-body measurements, Shireila once again seemed full of energy.
As expected of a witcher. Just half an hour earlier, she had been exhausted, yet now she was already energetic enough to run and jump around again.
She retrieved her robe from the doorknob, blew Lewis a kiss, and left.
She still had plenty of books to read and plenty of tasks to complete.
"Remember to send me Penelope's measurements as well," Lewis reminded her before she left.
Lewis did not leave with her. He simply waved goodbye with a smile, put away the cloth that had been left stained on the worktable, and then began using her measurements to produce the first prototype of the uniform.
Illustration: Captain Uniform Template — Ezio.
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