Elwin pondered for a while longer about what he needed to do next.
He realized that he had quite a lot on his plate.
Whether it was dealing with his parents' situation or securing a better life for himself in the future.
After all, having grown accustomed to a life where he could call the shots, entering the wizarding world felt like exploring a brand-new map in a video game—it required careful, step-by-step progress.
Therefore, regardless of his ultimate goal, Elwin needed to increase his influence in the wizarding world right now.
This objective coincided perfectly with his cheat.
Although Elwin was confident he would eventually reach the pinnacle of the wizarding world, that would take a very long time.
And Elwin could not wait that long.
Leaning back in his chair, Elwin closed his eyes.
He mentally sorted through his future agenda.
Once he had a clear plan in mind.
Elwin finally remembered his initial purpose for today.
He was going to study spells.
He picked up *The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 1* from the side table.
Elwin flipped through it casually.
Right at that moment.
The system's chime rang out.
[Ding! Detected that the host is coming into contact with spells for the first time! Special Spell Card Pool lottery activated. Would you like to replace the current pool with the Special Lottery Pool?]
Elwin was momentarily stunned.
He hadn't expected such an unexpected bonus.
"Replace!"
[Ding! Replacement successful! Special Spell Card Pool activated! This pool will only dispense spell-related items! Complimentary bonus: a fifty-draw bundle! Would you like to draw now?]
Elwin was ecstatic. He had struck gold—he really had struck gold.
A fifty-draw bundle? Wouldn't that be pure bliss?
Without any hesitation.
Elwin directly communicated with the system to start the draw.
The familiar deck of cards appeared once again.
Elwin directly clicked on the ten-draw option.
Above the deck.
The remaining draw count decreased by ten.
40/50!
Then, the deck flew up into the air.
With a series of swishing sounds.
Cards flew out one by one.
Elwin's eyes widened.
He chanted under his breath: "Gold, gold, gold!"
[Ding! Lottery ended! Distributing rewards!]
[Reward obtained: Spell Proficiency X700!]
[Rewards obtained:
Spell: Accio! X2!
Spell: Levitation Charm!]
[Ding! Spell levels unlocked! Would you like to view them now?]
Before Elwin even had a chance to complain about his haul.
His attention was grabbed by the system prompt: spell levels?
Elwin clicked the view button.
[Level 1 Spell: Preliminary mastery, with a chance of casting failure!]
[Level 2 Spell: Requires 100 proficiency to upgrade. Basic mastery, can cast perfectly!]
[Level 3 Spell: Requires 1,000 proficiency to upgrade. Complete mastery, you handle spellcasting with greater ease and can achieve stronger effects with minimal magic!]
[Level 4 Spell: Requires 10,000 proficiency to upgrade. You can perform non-verbal spells!]
[Level 5 Spell: Requires 100,000 proficiency to upgrade. You can perform wandless magic!]
[Duplicate spell cards can each be converted into 100 proficiency!]
Elwin hadn't expected the system to be quite so user-friendly.
These spell levels were clear at a glance.
You have to hand it to them—this feature was actually pretty neat.
Elwin also understood why he had been able to draw duplicate spell cards.
It gave the whole thing a bit of a progression-game feel.
After figuring out the system's mechanics.
Elwin continued drawing cards.
Drawing cards is thrilling at first, and it stays thrilling every time.
In no time at all, a full forty draws had passed.
Meanwhile, Elwin's complexion grew darker and darker.
A full forty draws, and Elwin hadn't even seen a single piece of gold.
He tallied up his current haul.
Accio X13!
Levitation Charm X10!
Occlumency X6!
Expelliarmus X4!
Spell Proficiency X700!
It wasn't a huge profit, but at least he didn't lose out.
However, even though his luck was indeed a bit subpar.
Still.
These spells were quite practical.
At the very least, they were of no small use to Elwin right now.
Occlumency chief among them.
The system's protection would only last for three days.
Therefore, this meant that after three days, Elwin's mind would enter an undefended state.
By then, anyone could use Legilimency on him.
Elwin had asked the system about this.
If Dumbledore used Legilimency without a wand, relying purely on his passive ability, it would only take a Level 3 Occlumency to handle it.
Similarly, Level 3 Occlumency could defend against over ninety percent of all Legilimency casts.
Just think about it—Dumbledore had trained everyone else's ceiling into a mere passive ability; it was simply absurd.
However, if Dumbledore were to use Legilimency with full force—spells and wand combined, going all out—
that would require Level 5 Occlumency.
Dumbledore had already used Legilimency on him once.
So for a short time, he probably wouldn't want to make another move against him.
What Elwin truly needed to guard against were others; plenty of people in the wizarding world liked using that trick.
Looking at the remaining ten draws.
Elwin sighed.
He had already given up hope.
Whatever happens, happens.
He was just going to lie flat.
He finally understood how this lottery worked.
This was definitely made by Tencent.
The probability was truly touching in its absurdity.
The only merciful part was that there was no "thanks for playing" option mixed in.
Otherwise, Elwin figured he probably would have drawn thirty "thanks for playing" results.
He hadn't felt this unlucky before, which was ridiculous.
Elwin casually tapped the draw button.
The next moment, the deck of cards shuffled with a flurry of swooshes.
Suddenly, a golden light burst forth.
Elwin bounced straight up off his stool.
He hit gold—he finally hit gold.
Heavens and earth!
He finally had his day.
Yet, right after the golden light, a stream of purple light flew out as well.
Elwin's eyes lit up.
Well, what do you know, they were all waiting at the end!
Although the earlier draws had been bumpy, there was always a rainbow after the storm!
Elwin began to check his rewards.
[Ding! Lottery ended, rewards distributed!]
[Spell: Expelliarmus X3!]
[Spell: Shield Charm X2!]
[Spell: Expecto Patronum X1!]
[Spell Proficiency X200!]
[Special Pool fifty-draw guaranteed purple reward: Unforgivable Curses Mega Pack, containing the Killing Curse, Cruciatus Curse, and Imperius Curse! A three-in-one mega pack, you're worth it!]
[Golden Reward:
Magical Creature Affinity: All Magical Creatures will instinctively feel close to you! From this moment on, you shall become the one and only Druid!]
Looking at the spoils from this final ten-draw, Elwin was exceptionally satisfied.
Although this golden reward didn't seem to offer any direct boost to his combat power.
That was far from the case.
There were many Magical Creatures in the wizarding world.
And many of them were exceptionally formidable.
Thunderbirds, dragons, and the like.
Therefore, the formidable potential hidden behind this skill far exceeded Elwin's imagination.
Elwin clicked to learn all the spell cards, converting the excess entirely into proficiency.
As streams of light drilled into Elwin's mind, he instantly mastered those spells.
It was miraculous beyond words!