Of course, Maca would not agree to Delphi's astonishing request - how could Maca risk the people around her when she knew that these reagents would bring great pain and even life-threatening risks to the users.
Even if he really wants to use it on Delphi, he will only choose to use the safe and effective finished potion directly after the research is successful.
But... okay! In fact, it's not that Maka can't understand Delphi's mood.
When a once powerful witch suddenly loses the ability to use magic, the feeling of extreme insecurity must be quite terrifying. In addition, Delphi has always wanted to help Maka, her "father", but with the current situation, it seems to be very difficult not to cause trouble for the other party.
Between the various disparities before and after, this confident girl who has always been very independent must have been unable to settle down in her heart.
Yes, this is probably a fundamental problem that even Maka's comfort and persuasion cannot completely change.
"Delphi, don't think too much." Maca paused, couldn't help but stand up and walked to her, reached out and patted her bag gently and said, "If you become like Hermione and spend all your time... If you can’t feel at ease, then things like this will happen in the future—”
As he was speaking, he suddenly pointed to the crucible next to him, then smiled slightly and said:
"... I guess I'll have to hide in a corner by myself to worry and have a headache!"
"dad."
Maka's words seemed more like a joke based on her tone, but when Delphi saw the hint of regret deep in his eyes, she immediately understood that this might not be a joke.
If Delphi really continues like this, out of consideration to protect her heart, Maka will probably stop letting her participate in such events that will have a negative impact on people.
"Dad, I—"
"Okay, Delphi," Maka interrupted her, still smiling, "Don't worry, when this research is really successful, I will naturally leave a copy for you! But before that, , in fact, letting Muggles use magic may not be the only option to 'solve the problem from the root'."
Before she finished speaking, Maka suddenly reached out to her waist and groped carefully for a while. Then, Delphi saw him gradually pull out a long wooden staff from the bag, engraved with many symbols and lines, and with a gemstone on the top.
"It's a bit long and a bit heavy, but it can indeed be used -" Maka held up the long staff and weighed it in front of Delphi's eyes, "I demonstrated it to Dumbledore at the beginning, and then I It was improved a few times—gems that could store active magic power were added to it, but afterwards I didn’t have much time to think about it.”
Having said this, he suddenly pointed towards the other end of the preparation room.
The next moment, an ice edge was seen passing through the room, hitting the wall with a clang and turning into pieces. A small hole and slight cracks also appeared on the wall.
"The power is a bit lacking," Maka shrugged upon seeing this, "But the point is that magic can be cast without using the user's magic power. So, if you add something else to it..."
While Maka was saying this, she swiped her fingers a few times at the gem at the top of the long staff. With a flash of light, Maka put down her hand and handed the long staff to Delphi.
"Try it!"
To be honest, this long, rough-looking stick is indeed unattractive and inconvenient to carry and use. However, if you want to reduce its size further, it will be difficult to maintain its special functions.
Delphi took the long staff and looked around curiously, then imitated Maka's actions just now and waved her fingers tentatively.
In an instant, the cooling rune disappeared for an instant on the top of the long staff, and then a white beam of light shot forward with a "chi" sound.
It can be seen that although the regular beam is short and thin, its power is completely incomparable to the previous ice pick.
"Crack-"
There was a white frost mark left on the wall, and the wall had been cracked by the extreme low temperature. It is not difficult to imagine what it would be like if the person who was hit was a human being.
"Oh, by the way, the amount of magic power that that gem can store is very limited." Seeing that Delphi was stunned for a moment, she couldn't help but wave it subconsciously. Maka hurriedly said, "If it's just the previous Ice cone magic can be used many times, but regular magic like this, which consumes a lot of money, can only be used once."
Seeing this, Maka reached out and gently touched the gem of the long staff, injecting new magic power into it. When the gem erupted slightly with a faint blue light, Maka gestured:
"Remember to carry it with you at all times from now on, but don't despise it. It's a bit ugly, but at least it can give you a little more hope of getting out of danger in temporary situations... Oh, giving you this doesn't mean I'm supporting you to do something. Dangerous things are just self-defense, okay?"
Of course Delphi was very happy to receive the gift from her father. After being stunned for a moment, she seemed to remember to express her gratitude to Maka.
However, Maka didn't pay attention. After he said what he just said, he turned his head and looked over at the crucible - the gurgling boiling sound began to become smaller.
"Oh, this pot is almost ready."
As soon as she finished speaking, Maka nodded to her, and then walked towards the crucible. As he walked, he said with a little regret:
"Speaking of which... it actually takes a lot of time to carve this long staff, and it is difficult to mass-produce. If you want to be able to withstand the regular runes, you naturally need a stable enough formation to assist... Well, there are too many problems. Too much. Otherwise, why would I still be here entangled with these potions that go against my principles?"
Delphi originally wanted to say something more, but she looked back and saw Maka getting busy again, and she swallowed back what she originally wanted to say.
yes! Father is already very worried... What is she doing? Isn't this just for nothing to cause trouble for my father
"Dad, thank you for the gift... That's it! I'll go out first... Oh, I'll try to study it again by the way."
"Yeah?"
Maka turned back holding a stirring stick and nodded again at Delphi.
"Okay! But remember to be careful - you know the power of the cooling rules all too well. Just don't inadvertently injure yourself."
"Um."
Delphi looked at him and responded softly.
"Oh, by the way... Miss Granger and the others may come here tonight... after we go to the Queen's Manor."