Chapter 658: The Three Supreme Techniques of Alchemy
Hogwarts has started.
After the initial few days of discomfort, Andy quickly adjusted himself and started a new stage of study.
According to the study plan made during the summer vacation, in addition to regular magic practice, there are two most important study plans this semester.
First, the magic of love.
Second, learn alchemy.
The [Potential Points] gained from learning magic are used to increase [Physique] and [Thinking].
The former is related to magical transformation, and the latter can improve Andy's learning efficiency.
These are all very important talent attributes.
After getting the approval note for the restricted area from Professor Flitwick, Andy began his long journey to find books.
Although there is no alchemy class at Hogwarts, there are many books related to alchemy.
In fact, Andy has always had a doubt.
Logically speaking, alchemy and potions are both magical skills. Although they are related to magic, they are not magical powers but a technical ability.
Well...it's just like a side job in a game.
They do not involve the enhancement of magical powers.
If that’s the case, why does [Alchemy] appear on the system panel?
It was not until Andy read the introduction to alchemy in the book that he finally solved this question.
Alchemy and magic item crafting seem to be similar, both are skills for making magic items. But in essence, there is a huge difference between the two.
To create magic items, what is needed is the application of spells.
For example: To make a time converter, you need to master the time reversal spell.
But alchemy is different.
Making magical alchemical items can only be considered a branch of alchemy.
Alchemy is more like a new field of magic.
Unlike traditional magic, in Andy's opinion, alchemy is more like an interpretation of the rules of the universe, and then from the rules he comprehends an alchemical magic system that is different from the traditional magic system.
There are three supreme arts in alchemy.
The panacea, the philosopher's stone, and the creation of artificial humans.
From this point of view, alchemy also pursues the state of "wishes come true".
It’s just that traditional magic relies on one’s own magical power.
Alchemy, on the other hand, relies on external forces.
Alchemy has a special set of "hieroglyphic symbol system", which is the ancient magic runes - Hogwarts has this course.
However, not all ancient magic runes are magical.
……
Hogwarts Library.
Andy took notes while reading.
After a few days of study, Andy has gained a preliminary understanding of alchemy.
To be honest, Andy was a little hesitant.
According to Andy, the true path is to attribute the great power to oneself. Although alchemy is magical, its essence is to rely on external forces.
Take immortality, for example.
Nicolas Flamel did this with the Philosopher's Stone.
Voldemort also achieved immortality through the Horcruxes.
Although Andy now looks down on Voldemort, if Andy is really asked to choose between the Horcrux and the Philosopher's Stone, there is a high probability that Andy will choose... the Philosopher's Stone.
Well…mainly because Andy couldn’t accept the idea of a split soul.
If a person's soul is not complete, how can he climb to the peak of magic?
Just look at the system panel.
[Soul] is a very important attribute!
"Tsk!"
Andy was a little undecided.
Learning more knowledge is certainly a good thing, but the problem is... human energy is limited.
Alchemy is not traditional magic.
It doesn't even boost Andy's magical powers.
Why did Nicolas Flamel give the Philosopher's Stone to Dumbledore in his first year?
Of course it’s because he can’t defeat Voldemort!
"What's wrong? You look so sad."
Seeing Andy's depressed expression, Hermione turned around and asked in a low voice: "Are you having trouble studying?"
"Yeah!" Andy admitted frankly.
"Oh? Is there a problem you can't solve?"
Hermione immediately became interested. "Is it related to alchemy? You've been studying that recently."
"Ok!"
Andy nodded and said with a worried look on his face, "I'm wondering whether I should learn alchemy or not."
Hermione: "..."
There is no way to talk about this topic.
Hermione rolled her eyes at Andy and then lowered her head to continue reading.
After watching for a while, Hermione couldn't help but ask curiously, "Why are you worried? Isn't it good to learn more knowledge?"
"Indeed! But alchemy is different from traditional magic..."
Andy briefly explained the principles of alchemy to Hermione, and then said with a distressed look: "It's a new magic system. I'm not sure whether I should learn it."
“Because human energy is limited.”
"Besides alchemy, I have more important study plans."
Hermione was stunned, "More important study plans?"
Rather than worrying about whether or not to learn alchemy, Hermione was obviously more interested in the "important study plan" that Andy mentioned.
"Yes!"
Andy said, “I’m going to study the power of love.”
Hermione: "..."
"Andy..."
Hermione looked at Andy and said carefully, "If the pressure of studying is too great, take a good rest for a few days and don't push yourself too hard."
Andy: "..."
Like most people, Hermione apparently thought that the 'power of love' was just a trick for children.
Love is not a rare thing.
Parents' love for their children
Children's love for their parents.
Love between men and women.
Even great love for the world.
If love really had power, then this power would have been discovered long ago.
Of course, it wasn't like Hermione had any opinion about love.
She just thought that this thing didn't match Andy's style of painting.
"Alas!" Andy sighed.
The power of love is clueless.
I'm not sure whether I should learn alchemy.
The study plan that I had originally made encountered obstacles before it even started.
Seeing that Andy didn't seem to be joking, Hermione asked with certainty: "Andy, are you serious?"
"Of course!" Andy rolled his eyes.
"Okay! You must have your reasons."
Hermione thought for a while and said seriously: "What you study depends mainly on what your ideal is."
"Didn't you say... that you wanted to live forever through magic?"
"If you can really do it, you can learn all the knowledge in this world. But before that, Andy...you have to make a choice."
This is equivalent to saying nothing!
Andy has not yet found a new way to achieve immortality through magic other than Horcruxes.
But Andy didn't want to split his soul.
So the Philosopher's Stone is the only viable solution at the moment.
But once you devote your energy to learning alchemy, you will inevitably spend less time learning magic.
Originally this was nothing, but alchemy was a magical art that relied on external forces... This went against Andy's philosophy.
"That makes sense, you're right!"
Andy suddenly reacted.
When Andy planned to study alchemy during the summer vacation, he thought that alchemy was just an ability to make magic items, but Andy planned it anyway.
Why are you hesitating now?
