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Chapter 758: The Method to Create the Philosopher's Stone
Chapter 758: The Method to Create the Philosopher's Stone
Hearing Nicolas Flamel's words, Ivan's excitement gradually subsided.
He was well aware that the Alchemical Master had not been wrong. He had only just begun to master the technique of inscribing Runic Inscriptions on Mithril Metal, and there was still a long way to go before he could use it freely in battle.
With this thought in mind, Ivan calmed himself, picked up another piece of Mithril Metal, and resumed his practice.
...
The next morning, after breakfast, Ivan sat eagerly in the study, ready for his lesson.
However, Nicolas Flamel did not immediately begin his lecture. Instead, he asked, "What do you think the Philosopher's Stone is?"
"A very powerful alchemical substance?" Ivan hesitated for a moment, then answered tentatively. His knowledge of the Philosopher's Stone came from books, and he had no practical understanding of it.
"You could say that, but it is also a vast source of magic. If its user can master the specific methods, they can harness this immense magic to achieve their goals. The well-known processes of transmutation and the Elixir of Life are both results of using magic in this way", Nicolas Flamel explained.
"It's a bit like using another method to release magic", Ivan mused, stroking his chin.
"Exactly. I should have told you that, at their core, magic and alchemy are both ways of utilizing magic", Nicolas Flamel nodded, then continued his explanation.
"The difference lies in one relying entirely on the magic within their body, while the other can use external forces."
Ivan thought for a moment and quickly grasped the meaning behind Nicolas Flamel's words.
Alchemy is akin to using a wand, spells, and gestures to guide magic, while the Philosopher's Stone can serve as an alternative source of magic.
However, if one already possesses magic, why go to the trouble of creating a Philosopher's Stone? Just to have more magic?
Nicolas Flamel, who had been observing Ivan's expression, could guess what he was thinking and spoke again.
"Ordinary wizards have very limited magic within them. Not everyone has the exceptional talent to possess several times the magic of an adult wizard at a young age."
"So, some alchemists, in order to master higher levels of magical power, often choose to use external forces."
"The Philosopher's Stone is the best choice because it typically stores an immeasurable amount of magic. If the user has exceptional alchemical skills, they can even use the Philosopher's Stone to perform transmutation, which is truly remarkable."
"How do I create a Philosopher's Stone?" Ivan asked eagerly.
Nicolas Flamel did not hold back and quickly explained the steps and materials needed to create the Philosopher's Stone.
The most crucial material was the Mana Stone, which is used to store magic. It is extremely rare and cannot be purchased on the market.
Mana Stone? Hearing this, Ivan's brow furrowed. He had indeed seen this magical material in the Philosopher's Stone creation method provided by the System.
However, because his alchemy level had not been high enough, he had not prepared these materials in advance, and he had not expected the Mana Stone to be so rare...
Even an Alchemical Master like Nicolas Flamel considered it precious, so it would be very difficult for him to obtain one.
Nicolas Flamel couldn't help but smile at the troubled look on Ivan's face. He took a silver stone, about the size of a palm, from a drawer and placed it on the table. "By coincidence, I still have a Mana Stone that I can give to you."
"Thank you, Master..." Ivan stood up, deeply grateful, and bowed respectfully.
Although he and Nicolas Flamel were in a master-apprentice relationship, they had only been together for less than half a year. Despite this, Flamel had been willing to teach him without asking for anything in return, even giving him such a valuable Magic Material. The kindness was overwhelming.
Nicolas Flamel waved his hand, dismissing Ivan's gratitude. The Mana Stone was of no use to him anymore, and it would be better to put it to good use in Ivan's hands rather than let it gather dust.
"However, don't get too excited just yet. Besides gathering the materials, you need to fully master Enchantment Magic and find a place with abundant Magic to set up the Alchemical Array required to guide the Magic. This time, I won't be able to help you further", Nicolas Flamel said seriously.
Ivan nodded. As someone who stood on his own, he had never expected Nicolas Flamel to complete the Philosopher's Stone for him.
However, Ivan was a bit puzzled about what kind of place could be considered abundant in Magic.
In response to Ivan's query, Nicolas Flamel pondered for a moment before speaking. "Perhaps you can look in Hogwarts."
"Hogwarts?!" Ivan exclaimed in surprise.
"Exactly! This Magic school has been running smoothly for over a thousand years, so it likely has a Magic Power Storage Room that absorbs the Magic that escapes around the school, supplying the entire castle's operation", Nicolas Flamel explained.
Ivan felt a sudden clarity. He had always wondered how Hogwarts, with its vast size and ever-changing secret passages and staircases, managed to solve its Magic supply issues.
If Nicolas Flamel's guess was correct, the Magic accumulated over a thousand years in the castle would be a substantial amount, enough for him to create a Philosopher's Stone.
Moreover, as long as he didn't overuse the extra Magic, it shouldn't affect the castle's operations.
This meant that Dumbledore might allow him to use the Magic Power Storage Room to create a Philosopher's Stone.
Thinking this, Ivan breathed a sigh of relief, but a faint worry still lingered in his heart. He had no idea where the Magic Power Storage Room was located, and he was even more concerned that Dumbledore might not know either.
After all, Hogwarts was incredibly mysterious, and even the headmaster's knowledge was limited.
Of course, there could be another obstacle: Dumbledore might know but be unwilling to tell him, or the old professor might have already passed away by the time school started, which would complicate things.
Despite the unease in his heart, Ivan didn't show it. As Nicolas Flamel had said, he needed to solve these problems on his own.
After a simple lunch, Ivan didn't rest at all. He continued learning the Alchemical Array needed to create the Philosopher's Stone from Nicolas Flamel and practiced Enchantment Magic late into the night as usual.
With only two days left before the start of the school year, he needed to master all the relevant Alchemy knowledge as quickly as possible.
(End of Chapter)
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