Novus weapon upgrade system findings

[Giantbane]

From NPC text:
"Once you have fully infused a sphere scroll with materia, present it to Jalzahn at Hyrstmill in the North Shroud to have the corresponding relic weapon animus enhanced."
Emphasis mine...

And quest text has never been wrong before?

Anyhow, you're correct. I got confused with the earlier screen shot that looked like you could hand the animus shield early for only a +1/+1 bonus. It's just a preview though and you're not allowed to hand it in yet.