Very slow.
And it doesn't allow for a shred of error.
That's why Ian didn't immediately start replicating it; if he wanted to completely copy all the inscriptions of the Resurrection Stone, the workload would be enough to keep him busy for several months.
Success wasn't guaranteed.
Sometimes unexpected situations could also lead to failure.
"Damn it! I told you to crush these things into powder with your hands, not chew them... Wait, where did those teeth come from?"
Ian didn't fail.
He simply stopped the Death Magic Rune drawing he was working on when he noticed the strange behavior of the Dementor, curiously rushing forward to pry open its mouth with his hands.
"Wow! These are real teeth! How did you get these things?!"
The Little Wizard was astonished to find.
The Dementor's mouth ground the powder faster than using hands.
Those mysteriously appeared teeth seemed born for this purpose.
...
Sun rises and moon sets.
Ian's life suddenly entered a very regular and fulfilling rhythm, and when one gets busy, time passes incredibly fast.
Weeks flew by in the blink of an eye. Sometimes Ian would use the Living Map to observe Quirrell's movements, but it seemed like this guy hadn't carried out his plan against Grindelwald.
Sadly, Ian couldn't witness the fight between the first and second generations, which was a regret for him, as he couldn't understand why Quirrell and Voldemort were being so patient.
"Perhaps it's because they're looking for the Magic Stone?"
Ian secretly observed through the Living Map, seeing that after classes, Quirrell often wandered around the school, suspecting he was searching for the Magic Stone hidden by Dumbledore.
"I just want that mirror... Of course, researching the Magic Stone wouldn't be bad, though I'm not sure if its craft difficulty matches the Resurrection Stone's."
Ian spent most of his time replicating work, rarely leaving the Room of Requirement aside from attending classes, and his replication progress was much slower than planned.
Carving inscriptions on the original mold wasn't troublesome; it only took a few days to complete. However, carving inscriptions was just the beginning of creating an Alchemy Creation. Adjusting the connections between these inscriptions was a meticulous task, especially when Ian knew nothing about Death Magic Runes.
After all.
A small error or omission could result in entirely different effects, and before the work was completed and used, no one knew the potential impact of a mistake.
Over the past weeks, Ian also entered the Misty Illusion Realm several times but didn't take any photos of Dumbledore since Pandro went out with Ariana to practice swordsmanship.
This was information Ian learned from his teacher, Lady Morgan, despite Pandro and Morgan being at odds; Ariana was quite liked by the Legendary Black Witch.
Perhaps because of a purity she lacks, seeing it in others brings her joy. However, Ian certainly didn't dare to make such comments in front of Witch Morgan.
About the Resurrection Stone and the Three Sacred Artifacts of Death, Ian asked his teacher Witch Morgan, who didn't seem particularly knowledgeable about them.
"They once gathered on a single wizard, and I could kill that wizard with just a thought, so whether they're creations of the God of Death means nothing to me."
The words from Witch Morgan were filled with disdain for the Three Sacred Artifacts of Death. At her level, wizards viewed external items ultimately as external; true power lay within oneself.
Ian deeply agreed with this.
Truthfully, both Grindelwald and Dumbledore had already reached such a level of thought; truly powerful wizards never hope for external aid.
"Voldemort fails to see this." Ian understood that the height of one's thoughts determined the limit of one's achievements, something Lady Morgan also emphasized after he talked about the Three Sacred Artifacts.
Despite several entries.
No particularly special incidents occurred, the Legendary Witch focused on assessing Ian's learning progress, correcting his bad casting habits.
Unlike Grindelwald who liked breaking down knowledge for Ian, Witch Morgan preferred Ian self-studying, then correcting the flaws and omissions in his process.
The differences in their teaching methods were significant.
Nevertheless, the results were equally substantial; Ian's magic skill level significantly improved. Compared to Grindelwald, Morgan was notably more demanding, always pushing Ian with words like "Not bad, but not enough."
The emotional value she provided was somewhat lacking, but Ian didn't have the courage to voice complaints, feeling more like a servant while aiding Morgan's repair of guardians.
"I'm unsure whether the inscriptions inside the statues at Hogwarts are similar in structure."
While Morgan regained her guardians and was in a good mood, Ian attempted to have her verify the mysterious paper's recorded inscriptions.