Chapter 653 Happy Chinese Valentine’s Day!

[Ding, after a period of practice, your alchemy level has greatly improved, currently level six (15999/16000)]

At the same time that the spell casting was completed, the system's reminder sound also rang in his mind. Ivan couldn't help but feel a little disappointed when he looked at the progress bar that was close to being upgraded.

He originally thought that by repairing the Crescent Moon Pendant, he would be able to break through the bottleneck of alchemy, but now it seems that something is missing after all.

However, Ivan quickly adjusted his mood and was able to successfully repair the crescent moon pendant by taking advantage of the most intense mood swings in the past few days, which had already met his expectations.

Then, Ivan opened the system's inventory and checked it.

[Magic Item: Crescent Moon Pendant

Magic: strong

Description: This is a magic item made with great effort using a large amount of precious metals. It can withstand fatal attacks for the wearer until the power is exhausted.

Note: You successfully repaired and strengthened this magic item by pouring love into it]

The properties of the crescent moon pendant repaired by Ivan have been greatly enhanced. There is no limit on the number of times it can be resisted, and the magic power rating has also increased from strong to strong.

After all, his current strength and alchemy level have surpassed Asia in all aspects, and he also uses the high-end guidance skills taught by Nico Flamel, so he can naturally better utilize the power of emotions.

While paying attention to the system bar, Ivan certainly did not forget Hermione. He put the repaired crescent moon pendant back and said.

"When I'm not around, it will protect you on my behalf!"

Ivan was very serious about what he said. He chose to give Hermione the crescent moon pendant as a Christmas gift. On the one hand, he wanted to take advantage of this rare opportunity to repair it, and on the other hand, he was worried about Hermione's performance in the second level of the competition. times of danger.

Although another magic prop protective ring he made can also have a certain protective effect, it needs to be actively activated. Once Hermione is in a coma, the ring will be no different from a decoration.

The crescent moon pendant is different, it is passive and will activate automatically as long as the wearer is attacked by a powerful attack.

The only thing that made Ivan hesitate was that repairing the crescent moon pendant was the apprenticeship certificate agreed between him and Nick Flamel, and he gave it to Hermione. He would not be able to come up with the second one at that time.

However, Ivan believes that the real test of this master alchemist is whether he can apply the power of emotions to the production of magic items, which he has successfully accomplished.

As long as you practice more, it shouldn't be a problem to make some similar magic props to prove your ability, but it may not have such a powerful effect.

"Are you really going to give me such a precious thing? Ivan?" Hermione looked at the repaired crescent moon pendant, feeling panicked. She looked at Ivan and said uneasily. "If it can resist those dangerous spells, you probably need it more than I do."

"Have you forgotten how I repaired it?" Ivan comforted Hermione and explained. "It will only protect you! If you give it to someone else, it will just be an ordinary pendant..."

Listening to Ivan's words, Hermione became quiet. She didn't know much about alchemy, but she could intuitively detect the friendship Ivan showed when he repaired the pendant.

Ivan probably poured his love for her into the pendant, forming a special protective spell.

After understanding this, Hermione was very moved. Her heart, which was originally filled with happiness and joy, was now overflowing. Her brown eyes looking at Ivan became increasingly hazy.

She wanted to thank Ivan, but she felt that was not enough. The enthusiasm rising from the bottom of her heart almost overwhelmed Hermione.

She was eager to do something, and her eyes happened to see the scarf she gave to Ivan. Her face turned slightly red, and she stretched out her hand and put it on one end of the scarf, and pulled it gently.

Ivan was completely unprepared, and was led to lower his head, and then he saw Hermione's delicate face getting closer and closer. She closed her eyes nervously, and her red lips were slightly opened, pressing against his lips.

The lips connected for only a brief moment, and then they separated quickly.

Before Ivan could react, Hermione jumped far away, her face as red as fire.

Ivan didn't expect Hermione to be so proactive. He touched his lips, seeming to be still savoring the touch just now, and then looked at the little witch and asked jokingly.

"Is this your Christmas gift to me too?"

"It doesn't matter, I'll give you a scarf!" Hermione's face was filled with a crimson blush, and her breathing was a little disordered.

Seeing the little witch's intoxicated posture, Ivan's enthusiasm that had been weakened by the guided magic was rekindled. Under the guise of giving another Christmas gift, he wanted to continue the kiss just now.

But there was no way Hermione would let him succeed. The previous moment had completely made her dizzy, and now she was so shy that she refused to do it again no matter what.

…

On the second day of Christmas, after a noisy night, everyone got up very late. The Gryffindor common room was much quieter than before, as if all their energy had been exhausted last night. Same.

If it weren't for the fact that there were a few more couples walking together on campus, and people discussing the Christmas dance held yesterday from time to time, Ivan would almost have suspected that what happened the day before was an illusion.

Because Hermione returned to her usual appearance, wearing the standard school uniform and holding a lot of books in her arms. When she saw them, she walked over quickly and put down the books.

The big ginger cat Crookshanks has been following Hermione. After the little witch sat down, he jumped into her arms and coquettishly acted like a baby.

"Hermione, why don't you wear a dress and fix your hair? You looked so good like yesterday..." Ivan asked curiously. He also hoped to appreciate it more when he didn't have to go to school during the holidays.

"There's no dance today. It would be too troublesome to do that every day!" Hermione turned her head and looked at Ivan, explaining in distress.

Compared with wearing a beautiful long dress and having to walk carefully, she still felt more comfortable like this, and she spent more than an hour just doing her hair in order to attend the dance yesterday.

"Besides... we still have to study!" Hermione added in a low voice, her face turned slightly red as she remembered what happened yesterday.

Ivan shrugged. He really didn't understand. What was the relationship between dressing up and studying?

But thinking of the little witch's mesmerizing posture last night, he had some enlightenment. Maybe he couldn't help but be distracted?