Chapter 41 The Secret of Alchemy
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Yi Yang Shi Ming Yue
Wizards are always good at doing things that go against reality.
Just like the door Nicolome opened just now.
According to common sense, it should be opened and went directly outside the house, but after some manipulations by Nicolome, there is actually a very large space behind the door.
Coming here, it seemed that Nicolome's identity as an alchemist was confirmed.
Eli assures that he has never seen anything here.
There are various smells in the air, parchment scrolls are everywhere, at least it is convenient to record at any time.
"This is where I usually do research, and it will be where you study in the future"
Eli assures that there is no better place to learn alchemy than here.
Just staying here Eli felt as if he had become a master alchemist.
Nicole May has turned out to be very serious in what he does most professionally.
"Eli, tell me about your views on alchemy"
This is Nicole May's first class.
Eli thought for a moment, but actually he didn't know much about alchemy.
The only alchemical product he knew was the Philosopher's Stone.
He also guarded the Philosopher's Stone, though only with a passing glimpse at the end.
"Alchemy... turn decay into magic, create precious metals?"
He is not at all sure.
Nicholas nodded slightly, "Actually, this is also the view of many people, including many alchemists. From a certain point of view, it is true."
He rummaged around on the table beside him for a while, and took out a thin book.
Eli took a closer look, and suddenly felt that time and space were disordered.
Nicole May was holding a journal——Nature
This magazine is definitely very familiar to Muggles, it is a very long and authoritative scientific journal.
Founded by the British Sir Joseph Norman Lockyer, it contains the most cutting-edge research results in physics, biology and other disciplines.
"Alchemy is actually very similar to Muggle science. It is an extension of human wisdom and can help us accomplish things that we cannot do individually."
"However, Muggle science is based entirely on the laws of everything itself, while alchemy involves magic. For example, turning mercury into gold is absolutely unscientific in Muggle terms. But it is completely possible for alchemy "
"Science and alchemy both lead to the same goal. Many wizards think that Muggles are ignorant, but to Muggles, wizards who don't understand science are ignorant?"
Eli was shocked by the wisdom of this master, perhaps in his eyes, everything will return to one point.
Nicolas did not stop, "What you just said is actually correct. The core of alchemy is to change matter, which is the so-called turning decay into magic."
He pointed to the robot-like device next to him, "Mechanical items like this are actually an extension of alchemy. The production of magic items and wands can be attributed to alchemy, but it is not the most essential. The original purpose of alchemy is to make substances Transformation, that sounds a lot like Muggle chemistry"
Clearly, the enigmatic alchemist had a solid understanding of Muggle science.
Eli has been obsessed with listening to it. In his opinion, this kind of knowledge that turns decay into magic is not inferior to magic spells.
Nicolome took out a thick book, on which the years seemed to be frozen.
It wasn't made of paper, but like tight bark, with a brass ring tightly surrounding the shell.
Nicolome opened the book, the pages were in groups of seven, and the seventh sheet of each group only had a picture of a giant snake devouring a magic wand.
"This is the source of my knowledge, and this is also the source of alchemy, the Jewish Book of Abraham!"
A deep fascination appeared on Nicolome's face.
He looked at Eli, his cloudy eyes filled with hope.
He handed the book to Eli, "I have never taken in an apprentice, and you will not be the only teacher like me, but I hope you can pass on what I have learned all my life, and only you can do it."
Eli was stunned for a moment, not daring to reach out to take such a book that could be regarded as a fetish, and it also symbolized the inheritance of a master alchemist.
After a long time, he seemed to be finally ready and took over the book steadily, and the burden on him became heavier again.
Nicole May had a relaxed smile on his face, hopeful and relieved.
"But what I don't understand is, why did you choose me?"
Eli couldn't understand, there was no test, it seemed that he just met by chance, so he entrusted the mantle to himself.
Nicolas took a deep look at him, "Some people are born with a unique mission."
Leaving such a mysterious sentence so mysterious that Eli couldn't figure it out, Nicholas changed his expression.
"Learning alchemy is the same as learning anything else. You have to start from the most superficial. The essence of alchemy is transformation, and the most superficial thing is to create things. Some handmade products and some machines are all creations."
Eli suddenly thought of something, "Are all magic items the product of superficial alchemy?"
Nicholas shook his head, "No, it's not so simple to distinguish. For example, the legendary Deathly Hallows"
Eli's expression froze.
"The Elder Wand, the Cloak of Invisibility, and the Resurrection Stone, these three are collectively called the Deathly Hallows. It is said that they all come from the God of Death, which is actually wrong or inaccurate"
"They are all products of alchemy. Although they look like magic props sold in stores, these three are not simple. They are endowed with the most powerful and mysterious power"
"The Elder Wand, invincible, serves the strong; the invisibility cloak, can almost erase people from the world without a sound; the resurrection stone, can resurrect the dead. These are not what ordinary alchemists can do."
Eli's eyes flashed, this was something he had never heard of before.
He has also read the legend of the Deathly Hallows. It is said that the three brothers got rid of a death claim.
The eldest of the three brothers wants the most powerful magic wand, the second wants an item that can resurrect the dead, and only the third wants an item that can get rid of the god of death.
Nicolemay continued, "There is actually another legend. The three brothers wanted to inherit the throne of the god of death, so they created three alchemical items according to the god of death. The Elder Wand symbolizes the power of the god of death; the resurrection stone symbolizes the ability of the god of death to control life and death; invisibility The cloak symbolizes the eternal life of Death. These three represent the authority of Death!"
Nicholas suddenly stared into Eli's eyes, "Whoever owns these three Deathly Hallows will have the authority of the God of Death, and he will become the God of Death!"
Eli was furiously stared at by Nicholas, but fortunately Nicholas calmed down again.
"These are very advanced things, but you will always touch them later. But for now, you should learn the basics"
Nicholas took out a tome and slammed it on the table, as if hitting Eli's heart.
"Here are the alchemy runes I concluded based on the "Book of Jewish Abraham". Your task is to memorize them. After memorizing them, you can start learning to make them."
Eli's jaw almost dropped in shock, "This thing... I want to memorize it?"
He looked at the book as big as his head, and his teeth felt sore.
A hint of cunning flashed in Nicholas' eyes, "Some people are born with a unique mission. Come on, come and fulfill your mission! Young man, my uncle is very optimistic about you!"
With that, he slipped out and slammed the door behind him.
Eli was left staring at the tome on the table.
I feel like this book is mocking me.
Just like the door Nicolome opened just now.
According to common sense, it should be opened and went directly outside the house, but after some manipulations by Nicolome, there is actually a very large space behind the door.
Coming here, it seemed that Nicolome's identity as an alchemist was confirmed.
Eli assures that he has never seen anything here.
There are various smells in the air, parchment scrolls are everywhere, at least it is convenient to record at any time.
"This is where I usually do research, and it will be where you study in the future"
Eli assures that there is no better place to learn alchemy than here.
Just staying here Eli felt as if he had become a master alchemist.
Nicole May has turned out to be very serious in what he does most professionally.
"Eli, tell me about your views on alchemy"
This is Nicole May's first class.
Eli thought for a moment, but actually he didn't know much about alchemy.
The only alchemical product he knew was the Philosopher's Stone.
He also guarded the Philosopher's Stone, though only with a passing glimpse at the end.
"Alchemy... turn decay into magic, create precious metals?"
He is not at all sure.
Nicholas nodded slightly, "Actually, this is also the view of many people, including many alchemists. From a certain point of view, it is true."
He rummaged around on the table beside him for a while, and took out a thin book.
Eli took a closer look, and suddenly felt that time and space were disordered.
Nicole May was holding a journal——Nature
This magazine is definitely very familiar to Muggles, it is a very long and authoritative scientific journal.
Founded by the British Sir Joseph Norman Lockyer, it contains the most cutting-edge research results in physics, biology and other disciplines.
"Alchemy is actually very similar to Muggle science. It is an extension of human wisdom and can help us accomplish things that we cannot do individually."
"However, Muggle science is based entirely on the laws of everything itself, while alchemy involves magic. For example, turning mercury into gold is absolutely unscientific in Muggle terms. But it is completely possible for alchemy "
"Science and alchemy both lead to the same goal. Many wizards think that Muggles are ignorant, but to Muggles, wizards who don't understand science are ignorant?"
Eli was shocked by the wisdom of this master, perhaps in his eyes, everything will return to one point.
Nicolas did not stop, "What you just said is actually correct. The core of alchemy is to change matter, which is the so-called turning decay into magic."
He pointed to the robot-like device next to him, "Mechanical items like this are actually an extension of alchemy. The production of magic items and wands can be attributed to alchemy, but it is not the most essential. The original purpose of alchemy is to make substances Transformation, that sounds a lot like Muggle chemistry"
Clearly, the enigmatic alchemist had a solid understanding of Muggle science.
Eli has been obsessed with listening to it. In his opinion, this kind of knowledge that turns decay into magic is not inferior to magic spells.
Nicolome took out a thick book, on which the years seemed to be frozen.
It wasn't made of paper, but like tight bark, with a brass ring tightly surrounding the shell.
Nicolome opened the book, the pages were in groups of seven, and the seventh sheet of each group only had a picture of a giant snake devouring a magic wand.
"This is the source of my knowledge, and this is also the source of alchemy, the Jewish Book of Abraham!"
A deep fascination appeared on Nicolome's face.
He looked at Eli, his cloudy eyes filled with hope.
He handed the book to Eli, "I have never taken in an apprentice, and you will not be the only teacher like me, but I hope you can pass on what I have learned all my life, and only you can do it."
Eli was stunned for a moment, not daring to reach out to take such a book that could be regarded as a fetish, and it also symbolized the inheritance of a master alchemist.
After a long time, he seemed to be finally ready and took over the book steadily, and the burden on him became heavier again.
Nicole May had a relaxed smile on his face, hopeful and relieved.
"But what I don't understand is, why did you choose me?"
Eli couldn't understand, there was no test, it seemed that he just met by chance, so he entrusted the mantle to himself.
Nicolas took a deep look at him, "Some people are born with a unique mission."
Leaving such a mysterious sentence so mysterious that Eli couldn't figure it out, Nicholas changed his expression.
"Learning alchemy is the same as learning anything else. You have to start from the most superficial. The essence of alchemy is transformation, and the most superficial thing is to create things. Some handmade products and some machines are all creations."
Eli suddenly thought of something, "Are all magic items the product of superficial alchemy?"
Nicholas shook his head, "No, it's not so simple to distinguish. For example, the legendary Deathly Hallows"
Eli's expression froze.
"The Elder Wand, the Cloak of Invisibility, and the Resurrection Stone, these three are collectively called the Deathly Hallows. It is said that they all come from the God of Death, which is actually wrong or inaccurate"
"They are all products of alchemy. Although they look like magic props sold in stores, these three are not simple. They are endowed with the most powerful and mysterious power"
"The Elder Wand, invincible, serves the strong; the invisibility cloak, can almost erase people from the world without a sound; the resurrection stone, can resurrect the dead. These are not what ordinary alchemists can do."
Eli's eyes flashed, this was something he had never heard of before.
He has also read the legend of the Deathly Hallows. It is said that the three brothers got rid of a death claim.
The eldest of the three brothers wants the most powerful magic wand, the second wants an item that can resurrect the dead, and only the third wants an item that can get rid of the god of death.
Nicolemay continued, "There is actually another legend. The three brothers wanted to inherit the throne of the god of death, so they created three alchemical items according to the god of death. The Elder Wand symbolizes the power of the god of death; the resurrection stone symbolizes the ability of the god of death to control life and death; invisibility The cloak symbolizes the eternal life of Death. These three represent the authority of Death!"
Nicholas suddenly stared into Eli's eyes, "Whoever owns these three Deathly Hallows will have the authority of the God of Death, and he will become the God of Death!"
Eli was furiously stared at by Nicholas, but fortunately Nicholas calmed down again.
"These are very advanced things, but you will always touch them later. But for now, you should learn the basics"
Nicholas took out a tome and slammed it on the table, as if hitting Eli's heart.
"Here are the alchemy runes I concluded based on the "Book of Jewish Abraham". Your task is to memorize them. After memorizing them, you can start learning to make them."
Eli's jaw almost dropped in shock, "This thing... I want to memorize it?"
He looked at the book as big as his head, and his teeth felt sore.
A hint of cunning flashed in Nicholas' eyes, "Some people are born with a unique mission. Come on, come and fulfill your mission! Young man, my uncle is very optimistic about you!"
With that, he slipped out and slammed the door behind him.
Eli was left staring at the tome on the table.
I feel like this book is mocking me.
