The stranger was happy.

She didn't know how her companions were doing, but she was happy right now.

Because the guests she was receiving at the moment were completely unexpected—

"Yes, I also think that the Philosopher's Stone is impossible. It violates one of the essences of the equilibrium path, 'equivalent exchange', so it is actually a false target. ”

The girl with long curly hair in sea blue and a gentle face was sitting in the private room at the moment, chatting endlessly to the young man in front of her.

The young man was more of a boy than a man. Even though he no longer looks young, and may even be close to or thirty years old, he has a shy and shy temperament.

He has short, messy black hair and black-rimmed glasses. That clean temperament is more like a scholar than an aristocracy, a style that is incompatible with the extravagance and depravity here.

"I think you're right!"

The young man was very happy, with the joy and excitement of finding a like-minded person: "Have you also studied alchemy?" What do you think about 'technological'? ”

"Technologization" is a term in alchemy. In the past, it was often derogatory.

Because alchemy is actually a very complex doctrine – it encompasses a wide range of ways of understanding the world, including various philosophical ideas and methodologies. The specific alchemy formula is self-contained, and each person's cognition is slightly different...... For the most part, alchemists tend to re-deduce the basic principles, or to completely parse and study other people's recipes and turn them into their own.

And "technicalization" refers to the teaching method of alchemy instructors who are anxious because of mistakes, so that students are taught too many alchemy formulas to their apprentices without thoroughly mastering the basic theory of alchemy.

As a result, although the apprentices are holding the formula, they do not know the principle of the formula, so they are unable to effectively adjust and improve the formula.

As a result, alchemy has changed from a "doctrine of truth-searching" to a "technology for making alchemical products", so in the mainstream of alchemists, this behavior is undoubtedly harmful and utilitarian, and will destroy the inheritance because of it.

If this behavior is extreme, it will eventually lead to only those "useful" formulas, or even the "most useful" formulas, being passed on, but perhaps a seemingly useless recipe hides more mysteries and truths.

But the stranger said without hesitation: "The core power of the balanced path comes from the complete analysis of [mystical knowledge] and turning it into [conventional knowledge], and this process is what we call 'disenchantment'. Reproducing the techniques and potions that exist only in myths and legends into reality is alchemy. It is the great doctrine of devouring and merging the forces of other paths and 'unifying them in the Great Unity'.

"There is no doubt that if there is only one path in this world in the future, then it will also be a balanced path. In my opinion, the essence of 'technology' is to further disenchant alchemy and turn it into 'alchemical technology', that is, 'alchemy'.

"It's really utilitarian, but it's not harmful. Because this is one of the core ideas of the balanced path, to recognize and transform the world with knowledge and methods, to unify those disorders into order—"

There was an incomparable sparkle in the eyes of the stranger.

It is the light of intellect and truth.

The young man sitting opposite her was also trembling with excitement: "You're right! Oh my God, the hourglass is on top - I didn't expect the first person to fully understand me to be in Arcmoon Manor...... No, I've got to find a way to get you away......"

As he spoke, he shouted outside, "Pampanazi! ”

"Come on, come on......"

A handsome young man shook a wine glass full of blood and walked over from outside with a smile: "How is it, Bashir, my friend?" Does the girl I ordered still satisfy you? ”

When he saw the neat clothes on the two of them, he was a little disappointed: "You just drank like this for two hours, and nothing happened?" ”

"What are you talking about, you fool," Bashir Valentin was a little dissatisfied, "this is a respectable young lady! She understands my philosophy perfectly, and even some of her views are more advanced than mine-

I said, Penbonazzi...... How can I get her away? I think the 'Twelve Keys' need her! ”

"You like her so much?"

The Son of the Moon, known as Peng Bonazi, was a little surprised.

He looked at the stranger and asked, "What number are you?" ”

"I'm number 23."

The stranger replied.

"Twenty-three," Valentine exclaimed, "an odd number, a prime number." Just like your unique nature. ”

He looked at his aristocratic friend with a blank eye, and Peng Bonazi had some toothache.

"Okay, the 23rd is not expensive. I'll buy it for you, and I'll give it to you as a birthday present. If you don't stay here for the night tonight, just take her away. ”

Peng Bonazi's eyes were fixed on the stranger, and his pupils turned bright red for a moment.

He sensed the emotions and thoughts in the stranger's heart, and raised the corners of his mouth in satisfaction—he didn't sense the conspiracy and scheming in it, only a strong reverence and excitement.

So he casually said, "It's almost time for you to start a family—if you don't mind if she was a blood servant." ”

"I've said it all, I just treat her as a friend and confidant—"

Valentine's cheeks blushed a little and he shouted, "I just wanted to pull her into my 'Twelve Keys'!" ”

The stranger, on the other hand, opened his eyes wide and watched intently at what was in front of him.

Being able to personally meet and chat face-to-face with the young Valentine I was able to do so compared to the promotion mission – she thought it was a more precious and rare experience.

Not a single alchemist of Star Antimony would not revere Valentine I.

It was his "Twelve Keys" organization that selflessly transformed the knowledge of alchemy from a high aristocratic knowledge into a so-called way to the truth that everyone could learn. It was precisely because of his idea of establishing a nation through alchemy that the Kingdom of Star Antimony, which had only been given the smallest and least fertile piece of land after the Ripping War, was able to annex its former powerful and rich neighbors.

Time has proven them right. And the man in front of them is the great man who brought them truth and victory.

- With the right methods, anyone can become a god.

This is the idea put forward by Valentine I.

Even the high celestial divisions and pillar gods are not necessarily irreplaceable.

There are no inevitable taboos and impossible things in this world, everything is for the sake of taking a step forward. And then one step further.

There is nothing in this world that human beings cannot do, and all human beings are like stars. When night falls, the stars illuminate the earth.

It is with this idea that the Star Antimony people gather under his banner.

It's a surprise to meet your idol, and it's even more amazing to be able to complete the task so easily.

But at this time, the stranger suddenly remembered one thing-

This mission will require two people to complete.

So she subconsciously spoke: "However, I ......"

…… I have a friend, can I take him or her along?

As soon as such a thought appeared in her heart, she felt hesitation.

And Peng Bonaqi, who had a scarlet gaze, turned his head: "Huh? Can I help you? ”

“…… No, it's fine. ”

The stranger's mind raced, and he gave up the idea of convincing the owner to buy his companion with him.

That's a bit too much. Even if everything in front of her was just fake, she didn't want her idol Valentine I to think of herself as an insatiable person.

Presumably they could solve the problem themselves, the stranger thought.

- How nice it would be if I really lived in this era and could really join the twelve keys of Valentine I. She thought to herself.

Compared to that, she should exchange some alchemy experience with the other party.

Even if the other party has mastered the concept of alchemy that is hundreds of years behind, and the alchemy technology has developed rapidly every year in these years...... But if you're as smart as he is, you'll probably be able to find some inspiration from these new technologies.

Coincidentally, there is another technical hurdle that the armed gargoyles developed by the strangers have not been overcome - these gargoyles that can deflect spells and have relatively fragile bodies cannot cast spells themselves. So how do they deal effective damage from a safe enough distance?

It was in order to solve this problem that he took a part-time job on the path of equilibrium and taught himself alchemy. But now that his alchemy is about to enter the third energy level, he still can't solve this problem. The best strategy at the moment is to throw all kinds of alchemy potions...... But this is a bit expensive.

Perhaps this founding monarch of the Star Antimony Kingdom can bring some technical inspiration to today's Star Antimony-

The stranger is full of anticipation.

(End of chapter)