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Chapter 98, Section 97: The Curse Stops

Chapter 98, Section 97: The Curse Stops
Transfiguration, Immediate Stop Spell, Illusion Spell.

These are the practical spell sets that Sheen devised for himself. They provide Sheen with offensive, defensive, and stealth abilities, respectively.

One of Sheen's most important tasks right now is to grind the next two spells to the [Expert] level, improve his combat skills, and unlock the [Master] title in the spell realm.

After all, the difficulty of learning spells increases dramatically after Standard Spells: Level 4.

Sheen needs to prepare for his future studies in spells.

"A very good choice,"

Professor Flitwick was pleased and had Sheehan open "Standard Spells: Level Four," which contained a complete record of the pronunciation and hand gestures for the spell "Spell Stop."

"Curse Stop is a basic anti-curse spell in the spell system, and it is highly effective in dispelling low-level evil curses and control spells."

"Unleash a spell, Mr. Green."

Sheen silently cast a Clear Water Like a Spring spell and recorded the explanation of the counter-spell.

Sheehan knew that some forms of dark magic had their own counterspells, such as Professor Snape's Shadows.

However, it is clear that some anti-curses can also counter most black magic, such as the Curse Stop.

It is the antidote to many poisonous curses and evil spells.

Interestingly, Sheen initially thought it was just a defensive spell, but upon closer inspection, its magical principle wasn't to provide defense for the wizard, but rather to dismantle the opponent's attack.

"Finite Incantatem. (咒立停.)"

Professor Flitwick waved his wand, and all the water disappeared without a trace.

"Oh—did you feel it, Mr. Green?"

Professor Flitwick crossed his arms and slowly placed "Standard Spells: Level Four" on the somewhat worn table and asked.

"The magic has been blocked, Professor."

Sheen sensed that the magic power emanating from the tip of his wand was being blocked, and naturally, his spellcasting was thwarted.

"Excellent! Keen perception!"

Professor Flitwick paced back and forth excitedly.
"Try it, end it, disintegrate it, remember, Mr. Green..."

"Finite Incantatem! (Curse Stop!)"

Sheen mimicked the professor's gesture, imagining that he was about to end the other's spellcasting, and then he swung his wand tip sharply downwards.

[You have practiced the "Spell to Stop" technique once at a beginner level; proficiency +3]

The water-like spell that the professor had just cast vanished instantly.

"An astonishing rate of progress!"

……

In classrooms.

Hermione has been reading "An Easy Introduction to Ancient Runes" for five days now. She has a natural interest in this mysterious and powerful script and has borrowed many other books on the subject from the library.

Justin naturally became Sheen's sparring partner, since Sheen couldn't just cast the spell "Stop Curse" on thin air.

[You have practiced the "Spell to Stop" technique once at a beginner level; proficiency +3]

This practice continued until Sheen unlocked the Curse Stop.

The rest of the time was spent guiding an excited little badger.

After all, Neville has been making a lot of feathers fly around lately, and Justin is planning to learn the spell so Neville won't be afraid to practice with the small wooden board—Neville has always been afraid of losing control and hitting someone.

However, to Shin's surprise, the spell he had just learned to stop the spell soon had a chance to be used in real combat.

……

As October progresses, the weather becomes increasingly cold.

The mountains surrounding the school are shrouded in a gray haze, occasionally covered with a thin layer of ice and snow, and the lake is gradually beginning to freeze over.

At this time, the young wizards would put on their gloves and scarves, and most often, they would chat, do their homework, and play games in front of the fireplace. On Friday afternoons...

Charms classroom.

Because there was no fireplace, it felt unusually cold, especially with Professor Flitwick's new sermon on the "Water as a Spring" spell.

Everyone tried it cautiously, afraid that the water would gush out and soak them.

Professor Flitwick demonstrated the wand gesture again, the movement so fluid it was as if he were drawing a winding stream in the air.

"Your wrists must be flexible, not stiff. The incantation is 'clear water like a spring,' and it should be recited as crisply as the tinkling of a spring, not like smashing a stone..."

The classroom was soon filled with whispers and the whooshing sound of wands being waved.

Justin carefully waved his wand, and a small stream of water emerged from the tip. Although weak, it was in the right direction, which relieved him.

He turned around,
Sheen was building an archway with the water, then he waved his wand and chanted a spell, cleaning the water before it even hit the ground.

"Wow—that's amazing!"

Justin muttered to himself, a proud smile spreading across his face.

"Excellent, Mr. Green! I'll add two points for Ravenclaw!"

Professor Flitwick walked over and nodded at Sheehan with satisfaction.

“Of course, good progress. Hufflepuff, one point, Mr. Finley.”

Justin's smile softened.

Among a group of Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs, a striking orange figure stood out.

Because of his repeated explosions, Professor Flitwick had to give Seamus Finnigan extra practice, so he gave him an extra lesson and paid special attention to him.

He devoted just as much attention to Sheen as he did to Sean—the professor's gaze darted back and forth between Sheen and Seam throughout the entire class.

Simo frowned, his face showing focus and determination.

He reminded himself that he couldn't afford to fail again, and even if he failed, he couldn't afford to cause an explosion...

So he kept in mind Professor Flitwick's words about "power" and "outflow," telling himself that he had to succeed at least once.

He gripped the wand tightly, as if it were not a wand, but the reins of a wild horse that needed to be tamed.

"The water is as clear as a spring!"

Seamus shouted and used all his strength to draw his wand forward in an arc.

However, things did not go as expected.

There was no clear spring water, not even a few splashes of water.

Instead, a deafening roar erupted, like a water-filled balloon bursting under high pressure.

An unbelievably thick, completely out-of-control jet of water—more like an invisible buffalo ramming out with all its might—sprayed from the tip of Seamus's wand.

Professor Flitwick had his back to him, and as soon as the professor noticed, a stream of cold water rushed straight at him.

However, behind the flowing water, a pair of emerald green eyes were gleaming:
"Finite Incantatem! (Curse Stop!)"

A fleeting glint of light emanated from Sheen's wand, and the water flowed through the air as if encountering some resistance, gradually disappearing.

[You have practiced the "Spell to Stop" skillfully once, proficiency +10]

Sheehan withdrew his wand, and Professor Flitwick trembled with rage:
"I'm going to deduct three points for Gryffindor!"

Although the professor calmed down after a few seconds, he still punished Simo by making him copy it one hundred times:

I'm a wizard, not a baboon waving a wand around aimlessly.

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(End of this chapter)