Of course.
For Ian, trying to achieve multiple forms of transformation causes the magic power consumption to rise exponentially; the more numerous the quantity, the more terrifying the consumption becomes.
"Vera Verto!"
Little Jerries kept appearing one after another, and when the count reached twenty-four, Ian felt his limit, as if his [Influence] had been completely released outside.
"Not seventy-seven! Poor performance!" As Ian withdrew his [Influence], the group of Little Jerries on the table reverted back into a single, complete cup.
The weakness of magic power wasn't too severe. It's worth mentioning that the transformation of the soul is quite unique; once the soul is distorted, it can't return to its original form even if the [Influence] is withdrawn.
This is also why uncontrollable transformation products cannot be reversed. Transformations conducted on Voldemort's remnant soul within the Misty Illusion Realm don't permanently occupy Ian's magical influence.
"Vera Verto!"
The differences in Transformation Technique spells can cause variations in the utilization of [Influence], determining the difficulty level of certain directional transformations. However, Ian currently only masters the basic Transformation Spell, so the efficiency of [Influence] conversion in transformation techniques isn't very high, but he still managed to transform the cup once more.
The cup twisted to become a Niffler with a magical pocket. Transforming magic items or even creatures involves a kind of temporary magic power Ian grants his transformed creature.
Under normal circumstances.
The stronger the magic power granted, the stronger the transformed creature, and transforming a paper tiger-like Giant Dragon is possible, but the dragon's massive body inherently consumes a lot of magic power.
"My knowledge reserve also influences the level of magic power consumption. The more familiar I am with the creature I wish to transform, the less magic power I need to expend in the process."
Ian made a summary.
Due to his unfamiliarity with space magic classes like the [Enlargement Charm], even just transforming a Niffler was a much less rewarding investment of magic power.
Of course, the gap between this expenditure and reward can be reduced as Ian becomes more familiar with Nifflers and the magical abilities they possess. The same applies to magic creatures: the more Ian understands them, the lower the magic power cost required to transform them.
"Being able to do this is already quite extraordinary. I can't imagine what kind of transcendent breakthrough legendary traits might bring once awakened, going beyond the common understanding within the Wizarding World." Ian finished trying out his new ability as snores echoed from his roommates; outside, the rain continued to pour, thunder rumbling incessantly.
With the awakening of extraordinary traits in magic, Ian felt delighted, and even though he hadn't slept for a long time tonight, he still felt invigorated without a hint of sleepiness.
"Just study some alchemy to relax." Ian pulled out a few books he had borrowed from the library, as studying the knowledge on Teacher Mara's gown fragments required the assistance of other foundational books.
After all, the space provided by the gown fragments is quite limited, only able to record more crucial knowledge content, and the field of alchemy isn't something that can be summarized concisely.
Even if Teacher Mara stripped the gown bare, the space on it still couldn't record alchemy comprehensively; in fact, the fragments only pertain to certain directions within the field.
Furthermore.
With reference to current books.
Ian could still learn different things.
The knowledge of two eras inevitably has its own pros and cons.
"Alchemy Basics"
"Demonic Flame Alchemy: From Dust to the Universe"
"Magic Furnace: A Magical Journey of Alchemy"
...
Whether it's for fulfilling a promised big killer gift to Aurora or for the regular assessments conducted by Teacher Mara, as well as Ian's own interest and anticipation for magic creature transformation.
These are all motivations for Ian to study alchemy.
He immersed himself in the ocean of knowledge.
Effort, focus, attention, skill level increasing, abilities improving.
"Boom!"
Outside the window.
The rain fell harder and harder.
As if a hole had opened in the sky.
The deafening roar instinctively made Ian look up and glance outside.
Outside the window, the world seemed shrouded in chaos. The rain, like countless silver ribbons, poured from the sky, weaving together a gigantic curtain of water.
The flowing water on the window blocked most of the view.
Occasionally, lightning sliced through the night sky, followed by rumbling thunder that shook the entire space, adding a more startling atmosphere to this rainstorm.
"Why is there fire?"
Ian looked out through the blurry window glass, seeing flashes of interwoven gold and orange fires in the distant storm, burning as fiercely and magnificently as a rising sun.
Could a fantastic beast have appeared?
The intense magic fluctuation was intoxicating yet terrifying, with power and authority within the flames, and even from afar, Ian could feel the unique rhythm of magic.
"I can see... its rhythm... so clearly. Is this a qualitative change brought on by an increased magic level?" Ian wasn't sure, but the next moment he got absorbed by his system's panel.
[Observed and learned from High-Level Compound Arson Spell, Transformation Technique skill level +1, Fire-Making Spell skill level +3, Crucio skill level +5]
What the heck!
Fine with the Transformation Technique and Fire-Making Spell!