After the lengthy meeting with the queen, Maverick and Michael drove straight home. By the time they arrived, it was already ten in the evening. It had been a month and a half since Maverick had last been home, and before he could get any rest, he knew he had to explain everything to his mother.
He didn't outright lie, but it took some careful navigation to convey the truth in a way she would accept. His father was no help; the man simply left it all to him. It was a good thing too—Maverick knew his mother could easily tell when his father was hiding something from her.
Before going to bed, Maverick opened the system panel to review the updates. There wasn't much to note—just one spell that had advanced from intermediate to advanced on its own, without the system's help, and a slight increase in his Magical-Energy. His points, however, had grown significantly. It had been some time since he last spent them to give himself an edge.
[ Name: Maverick Caesar ]
[ Class: Wizard ]
[ Rank: Magus ]
[ Magical Energy: 903+ ]
[ Points: 2,029 ]
[ Extraordinary Characteristic Points: 0 ]
[ Extraordinary Characteristics: Excellent grade spellcasting, Excellent grade Independent Expanded Dimension. ]
[ Talents: ]
[ Magical Energy Manipulation (Advanced +) ]
[ Magical Sense (Advanced +) ]
[ Transfiguration (Advanced +) ]
[ Potions (Intermediate +) ]
[ Alchemy (Intermediate +) ]
[ Spells: ]
[ Aquired Advanced Proficiency: ]
[ Illusio Lunam Lectorem + | Flipendo + | Bombarda + | Expelliarmus + | Protego + | Finite + Incantatem + | Petrificus Totalus + | Stupefy + | PatronusCharm + | Episkey + | Reparo + | Revelio + | Disillusionment + | Wingardium Leviosa + | Occlumency + | Legilimency + | Apparition + | Lumos + | Pestis Incendium + | Confundus + ]
His points had reached 2,000, and with his Magical Energy already nearing 1,000, it was only a matter of time before he broke through to the next rank. His plan was to wait until he had accumulated 3,000 points, giving him enough to invest in the new talents he would gain after advancing to Great-Magus.
What he really wanted now were Extraordinary Characteristic Points. Unfortunately, they only accumulated one per year, and he still had more than three months before the year ended.
The three items he received from his teacher—the broomstick, the storage ring, and the bracelet—all had Excellent-level characteristics that he could copy. The first thing he planned to copy was the broomstick's flight ability, which, in theory, would allow him to fly at incredible speeds.
The ring was also Excellent grade, but it offered storage and passive mind protection, neither of which he urgently needed.
The bracelet, on the other hand, was far more intriguing. It had several useful functions, from invisibility to mana suppression, which he believed could stack with his own similar magic. There was also the full-body suit feature, though how it would function as an Extraordinary Characteristic remained to be seen until after he copied it.
Maverick dismissed the system panel and turned his thoughts inward, reflecting on his plans for the future.
It was early October 1989. That meant he had less than two years before the events of the plot began. There was so much to do, and too little time.
His first destination was Australia, from where he planned to travel west to other countries, visiting major magical communities and learning the unique magics of different cultures.
Learning magic was the easy part, as with the system, it wouldn't take much of his time. There was also the task of writing a book to introduce science to Hogwarts.
During his travels, he would review the curricula of different magic schools. If any incorporated Muggle science, he would use them as a reference. If not, he would refer to existing science books and write one himself. With his current abilities, he was confident he could pull it off.
At the same time, he would not stop honing the magical talents, especially Potions and Alchemy. Both were currently at an intermediate level, and he believed he could advance them naturally within a few years. Unfortunately, for Alchemy, he now had no choice but to use system points to reach advanced proficiency.
Alchemy was central to his goal of becoming wealthy in the magical world.
For most wizards, tasks and chores were easily handled with a wave of their wand, leaving little incentive for innovation. Maverick aimed to change that. Being from the future gave him countless ideas for magical items that could simplify daily life.
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Only a small minority of wizards owned house-elves. The rest, Maverick estimates 95% of witches and wizards handled chores by themselves. These individuals were his target market.
He would first establish a company. He plans to ask help from his teacher, and after he gives his proposal he was sure edward would help him endorse. And it won't be for free, he does not plan to further freeload from him. He would give a generous share, even though it may not mean anything to Edward at the start.
He planned to introduce products that would automatically handle everyday tasks, such as heating, cooling, washing, and more—tasks that typically required spells. Whether magical or not, human nature leaned toward convenience, and Maverick was confident his products would be a success.
However, targeting the market of all wizards—rich, poor, and noble—meant more work and a lot of research ahead.
Maverick planned to take Muggle inventions, which were already innovative, along with his ideas from the year 2024, and adapt them for the magical world.
Unfortunately, magic and technology were fundamentally incompatible. Devices reliant on electricity or communication signals failed in the presence of magic.
No witch or wizard had found a solution. Maverick believed this was simply because no master alchemist had tried. Technology's rapid growth was only a few decades old, after all.
Fortunately, he already had a theory to make electronics usable for wizards. The answer lay in the ability to suppress magic, which allowed him to interact with technology. If he could create an alchemical invention—using runes or embedded spells—to separate magical energy from interfering with electronic signals, he could, in theory, make it work.
This was the focus of his experiments.
Maverick believed that once his Alchemy talent reached an advanced level, he could invent something to prove his theory. After that, he could introduce a number of things and bring a real impact to the entire magical world.
What the magical world sorely lacked right now was a secure, instant form of communication and a proper entertainment industry. There would certainly be competition once he introduced his innovations, but Maverick was determined to make it as difficult as possible for anyone to crack the principles behind his inventions. Before anyone could figure it out, he planned to monopolize both industries as much as he could.
From gadgets to luxury items, and the changes to media that would follow, Maverick would ensure the brand he established would be on the tip of every witch's and wizard's tongue, ahead of all others.
Maverick was determined to change the world of magic. He estimated that within 20 years, he could completely revolutionize the wizardingworld. The next two years plus the seven years of Hogwarts, would be enough to lay the foundations for his ambitions.
And this was just the wizarding world. The Muggle world would be easier for him to navigate in order to build his fame and fortune, as he had knowledge from his previous life.
And finally, he needed to establish a force on his own. This would be separate from the business he has planned to establish. This would be for him, to take care of things behind the scenes. His plans, although legal, would inevitably be met with resistance, and he cant always ask for his teacher to have his back.
The force he would establish would be one only he could command. During his travels, he would keep an eye out for talent, carefully assessing each individual before offering them the chance to align with him.
He was confident he could reach the rank of Great-Magus within the next year, and with power, he could more effectively convince others to join his cause.
But that didn't mean he would use force as persuasion. Power would simply serve as the ultimate security, while logic would be his tool for convincing others. He needed people he could trust—not those who might stab him in the back someday.
Letting out a tired sigh, Maverick shifted into a more comfortable position on his bed.
It was now nearing midnight, and he had unknowingly spent hours reviewing his plans, making thoughtful changes and small adjustments to his strategies and the roadmap for the coming years.
All he felt was excitement—the next two years, then Hogwarts, and even beyond. The unknown, the unexpected, sent adrenaline rushing through his veins. This world was far larger and more complex than the familiar Harry Potter universe.
Tomorrow, he would spend the day at home with his mother and father, cherishing one final moment of peace before setting off on his journey the day after.
A small smile curled on his lips as satisfaction washed over him, and with that, he closed his eyes for the night.
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Author's Note:
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