Hogwarts: Becoming a god from reselling fresh food

Magic Research Institute.

Lecture Hall No. 1 has been expanded through a round of traceless stretching spells and has become a huge auditorium that can accommodate two to three thousand people.

At this moment, all employees of the Magic Research Institute, including researchers from various research groups, Muggle administrators and even house elves, were all present. On the screen composed of hundreds of screens on the rostrum of the auditorium, a few big words were displayed: "First The Magic Science Commendation Conference".

"Director," backstage, Laura looked at her watch, "it's almost time."

"Okay, cough..." Murphy suddenly coughed twice, "I'll..."

However, this coughing took more than ten seconds to stop.

At the same time, a feeling of weakness came over him, as if his body had been drained dry, making him feel dizzy.

Since the last time he showed his power, his physical condition has become worse and worse. The dull pain everywhere has become more and more frequent, and various symptoms such as chest tightness, coughing, and dizziness have emerged in endlessly.

"Are you okay?" Laura quickly stepped forward and supported him.

Then he took out a pill from his pocket and handed it to him, along with a glass of water.

Due to the multiple Magus transformations, Murphy's body was completely different from that of ordinary humans. For a short period of time, medical experts were still unclear about the pathogenesis of his symptoms, and could only treat his head and feet.

As Murphy's assistant, Laura has almost learned to be a nurse recently.

Murphy swallowed the pills directly, pushed away the water, and said, "Give me a morphine."

"You have exceeded your dosage today." Laura reminded.

"It doesn't matter, my body can metabolize it."

Laura hesitated for a moment, but finally waved and asked someone to bring a syringe, “Let me help you.”

Murphy didn't say anything. He leaned down and leaned his weak body on Laura's thin shoulders, letting the latter press the needleless syringe to his neck. Then he pressed the button, and the high-pressure jet injected the liquid into the vein instantly.

After a while, the pain subsided, and the anxiety caused by those pains was also suppressed.

Gradually, the feeling of weakness faded away. He clenched his fists, feeling the surging power in them, and let out a sigh of relief.

Murphy pulled his collar to cover the syringe mark, "Thank you for your hard work."

After speaking, he walked to the stage.

Immediately, thunderous applause erupted in the hall, and countless spotlights came on, illuminating the already tall and handsome man like a character from a myth.

Laura looked at the tall figure, watched his steps change from heavy to light, watched him raise his hands, with a calm look on his face, and she suddenly felt the urge to cry.

"Is this the price of becoming a god?"

…

Murphy was not that sentimental. He waved his hand for the researchers to take their seats. The house elves clapped wildly for half a minute. The Muggle managers had to remind them one by one before they gave up the idea of ​​rushing onto the stage in excitement.

"Three years ago," Murphy said, "we came together here and found our calling."

"I promise to show you an infinite and vast unknown blue ocean that modern science has not yet entered."

"And together we will salvage knowledge from it."

"For three years, we worked so hard - even a little too hard - like Funes and Omid that the most common thing I said to them became, 'No, wait, let's not do this yet. .'"

There was a burst of good-natured laughter in the venue. In fact, there were more than two brain scientists. After being exposed to magic, the scholars at the institute more or less tended to evolve towards mad scientists.

Many of them have heard similar warnings to stop.

Although Murphy's thirst for magical knowledge is extremely strong, he always maintains a trace of reason, knowing that the exploration of unknown powers is often accompanied by uncontrollable risks.

There are ample examples of this in the history of both wizards and Muggles.

His current situation can even be considered one of them.

Based on this understanding, Murphy has always been cautious. He does not want to destroy the research institute he has worked so hard to build due to a hasty experiment.

"It is precisely because of everyone's hard work that we have achieved a lot of results in the past three years. A large part of them, if they could be made public, would be Nobel Prize-level discoveries."

"Now, due to well-known reasons, we cannot disclose them yet at the risk of subverting the entire human society. But one day in the future, when this knowledge can truly exert its power, your names should be recorded in history."

"This is not an exaggeration, nor is it intentional flattery. In fact, because of your research, human reason has entered the unknown realm of magic, which is almost as vast as the science we knew in the past."

"Because of you, human civilization has been able to expand its cognitive boundaries and expand its capabilities."

"In this boundless universe, because of you, human beings have gained more opportunities to survive."

"Everyone, I am sincerely honored for our cause."

A burst of fanatical cheers immediately erupted from the audience, and the scholars clapped their hands desperately. Their emotions were ignited, and everyone became extremely excited.

"Promotes the progress of human civilization."

Is there any more heartwarming compliment for a researcher?

Murphy waited until the applause died down before continuing: "And some of the results we have achieved have far-reaching significance."

"They either laid the foundation and guidance for a certain field, or completely subverted our understanding of a certain field, or made breakthrough progress at a certain key node or issue."

"In view of the huge and irreplaceable role it has played in promoting our research, we decided to select the ten most remarkable discoveries and research from the results of the past three years and reward these talented researchers."

"They are:"

"Franz Caicedo and his magical animal research team, their research on the physiology and breeding of magical animals have given us insight into the mysteries of the strange abilities of some magical animals..."

"Facundo Froome..."

"Stoyan Owens..."

"Funes Bachmann and Omid Abbott, and the mind magic research group they led, conducted principled research on legilimens, oblivion spells and other mind magic, which provided us with methods for researching mind magic. Excellent example..."

"Andrew Tucker and the Transfiguration Research Group's exploration of the Animagus Principle and werewolves and higher Magus have enabled our understanding of the magical field of transformation to reach the level of physiological mechanisms..."

"Haldane Harper, and the Conjuration Research Group he led, have pioneered research on magic and its detection methods, providing guiding opinions for our research into the nature of magic."

When more than a dozen researchers came on stage, Murphy personally presented awards to them.

Each person receives a cash reward of 300,000 pounds, one thousandth of the umbrella share, a large number of contribution points, and a medal made of pure gold.

But that's not the most exciting thing.

The last reward is ten wooden boxes placed on the tray.

Murphy did not send them out immediately, but said: "Everyone."

"Three years ago, when we first embarked on this venture together, Laura Krueger asked me if one day we found a way to turn ordinary people into wizards, or a way to turn ordinary wizards into gods. , am I willing to share such authority.”

"At that time, I had not thought about this problem carefully, so I said at that time, ask me again when such technology appears."

"However, a few months ago, through the research of many colleagues such as the Transfiguration Research Group, the Conjuration Research Group, and the Psychic Research Group, especially the research on lycanthropy, we have found a way to transform ordinary Muggles into wizards. Methods."

"Although this transformation is still very dangerous and not perfect, the transformed werewolf wizard's magic level is very low and there are a lot of sequelae. But, yes, we have found the way."

"So now, it's time to tell everyone that answer."

The audience began to whisper in shock, their hearts beating loudly at Murphy's words.

Is that what the director meant?

Is he really planning to do that?

However, Murphy answered their speculations with his next actions.

"My answer is: Yes, I do."

"I have said this to Andrew and the others, but I still want to say it again."

"The authority of magic does not belong to me alone, nor do I have the right to deny others access to magic. We are all travelers on this road leading to the end of magic. I just took a few steps first."

"And this last reward, think of it as a small gift that I, the forerunner, have prepared for you to enter the magical world in the future."

He waved his hand as he spoke, and a dozen boxes floated in front of the outstanding researchers, and were opened one after another. Wands flew out from them and fell into their hands.

"Gentlemen."

"Our journey is across the stars and the sea."

"I am willing to go with you."

"Until the end of magic."