Harry spent the entire next day in the Pocket Dimension. He dedicated himself to using his own Life Magic, constantly activating Minor Healing to repair the internal damage. The process consumed a large portion of his Mana, but the Dimension's environment, with its pure Mana, facilitated his recovery.
To accelerate his recovery from his critical state, Harry consumed several Rejuvenating Berries.
The combination of his magic and the effects of the berries allowed him to replenish his energy much faster. Finally, he was able to stand without feeling like his bones were crumbling.
Once stable, he opened the System to check his current coin balance:
| Coin | Total |
| SC (System Credits) | 952 SC |
| BP (Bonus Points) | 15 BP |
—952 SC "I hope this is enough for what I need," Harry muttered, eyeing the silvery branches of Lignum Argenta he'd tossed into a corner.
Harry opened the SHOP section and navigated to the Dimensional Gate (Travel) subcategory, which had a flashing red exclamation mark. The cost table showed that the scale had been adjusted, and the prices had risen dramatically.
| Upgrade | Hazard Rating | Included World Types | Cost (SC) |
| Activation F | Rank F | Slice-of-Life Worlds (e.g., Saekano), No Superpowers. | 1,000 SC |
| Activation E | Rank E | Low Combat Worlds (Light Action, John Wick, Non-Magical Risk). | 2,500 SC |
| Activation D | Rank D | Skill Combat Worlds (Trained Armies, High Physical Risk). | 5,000 SC |
| Activation C | Rank C | Low Fantasy Worlds (e.g., Harry Potter, moderate magical risk). | 8,000 SC |
| Activation B | Rank B | Classic Fantasy Worlds (e.g., Game of Thrones, The Hobbit), Limited Magic. | 15,000 SC |
| Activation A | Rank A | Supernatural Combat Worlds (e.g., Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Supernatural). | 30,000 SC |
| Activation S | Rank S | Superhero/Advanced Magic Worlds (e.g., Marvel (Early MCU Films)). | 75,000 SC |
| Activation SS | Rank SS | Worlds of Global Power (e.g., Marvel (Phase 3/Saga Finale)). | 150,000 SC |
| Activation SSS | SSS Rank | Worlds of Absolute Power (e.g., DC/Marvel Comics, Cthulhu Mythos) | 500,000 SC+ |
Harry realized that the price to unlock new worlds had increased. He wanted to visit Rank D or E worlds to further his training.
"If money is already a problem, how am I going to travel to Rank B or A worlds in the future? I need to multiply my resources."
Harry closed the travel update and checked the equipment section.
His top priority was a wand. He didn't know if an ordinary wand from Ollivander's would withstand the density of his magic.
After browsing the shop for a while, Harry realized he needed 4,750 SC (4,000 SC for the Concentrating Core [Void] and 750 SC for the Wizarding Craftsmanship manual) to have a functional and powerful Focus. He was frustrated by the difference between his 952 SC and the cost of his goals.
Harry hoped the answer lay in the world he had left behind.
In his last status check, the System indicated he was 11 years old, and time in his Pocket Dimension ran twice as fast as in his home world. The timing was perfect.
Harry reflected on his reasons for attending Hogwarts.
"I'm going to Hogwarts to go where my parents went, to meet people with similar interests, and to experience what normal life is like after being isolated. If what they teach is basic, I'll leave in a few years."
But the first step was securing the resources.
"System, show me the titles of Lord and Heir."
[TITLES PENDING CLAIM]
| Title |
| Lord of the Ancient and Noble House of Potter |
| Lord of the Ancient and Noble House of Peverell |
Heir of the Ancient and Noble House of Black |
"The titles of Lord and Heir... they should stand for something, shouldn't they? According to Shin's memories, I had a vault. I hope my family left behind some other wealth, like knowledge, books, etc."
The decision was made.
Sacred Gear Activation
Harry channeled his Mana. The violet runic circle manifested around his body, acting as a return beacon.
The Pocket Dimension vanished, and Harry smelled the familiar, unpleasant scent of mothballs as he appeared in the dark, oppressive, and now terribly small closet under the stairs.