Chapter 43 Ravenclaw's Treasure (Modified, Typos Corrected)
Just do it, Allen neatly prepared the required materials in the order of addition, and placed them in the groove on the top of the corresponding marble column in the order of the six-pointed star.
On the left and right sides of the furnace are ravens and giant eagles that emit light. The giant eagle on the left exudes silvery white light, and the raven on the right exudes pure black mist—if that black mist is considered to be light If so, their beaks point directly over the opening of the furnace's crucible.
The surface of this furnace crucible is embossed with a giant dragon with five heads of different colors. The scales below its neck will change with the angle of sight. Among them, the one with red dragon scales in the middle of the giant dragon sculpture The dragon's head poked out, just like the giant eagle and the raven, with its mouth facing the top of the crucible. Allen saw the most important raw material of the Philosopher's Stone from the gap between the dragon's teeth. rough stone.
The other blue, black, green and white faucets were activated one by one after Allen input the magic power in turn according to Ravenclaw's manuscript, and their mouths spewed out something like the breath of a fire dragon. The surroundings of the hearth gathered together, making the crucible hot in a short time.
On the mural facing the furnace, the sun and the moon with human faces appear simultaneously in the sky of the dark world in the upper left and upper right corners, and they move slowly at different speeds to show that they are timing devices.
Allen put in the materials one by one, and adjusted the temperature of the five-headed dragon furnace according to the method Jaber learned.
As the temperature gradually rises, the mouths of the eagle and raven sculptures gradually open.
According to the information left by Ravenclaw at the scene, Allen placed the materials prepared by Ravenclaw in the beaks of the two birds in turn, mixed them in respectively, and closed the beaks again.
As the temperature rose, the giant eagle, the raven, and even the giant dragon began to open their mouths again—like regurgitating cud, and the three were flowing shimmering mercury-colored things between liquid and gas. And the black jelly that seemed to absorb all energy, and the blood-red liquid that was liquefied from the original stone flowed out of it.
Although Ravenclaw's manuscript and Jeber's expression are slightly different, the records here are almost exactly the same. They represent: mercury, which is used to transform the form of matter, and the function of turning stones into gold is because it is The functions provided are fulfilled. Pure black is to provide the function of absorbing substances and abilities from various materials during the alchemy process. Blood red, which is rich in vitality can be used to make elixir of life, which is missing in Ravenclaw's manuscripts and Jeber's experience The part is exactly the method of making the bloody part. Judging from the few words on other pages, it seems that the process of making this rough stone seems to be a sinful process that uses the vitality of others. Allen thinks that this may be the lack of this in the Ravenclaw manuscript Several pages of reasons.
Just like potions, which are originally a branch of alchemy, this is a boring and complicated process. It is necessary to add the correct materials at different times to make the unfinished product in the crucible change towards the correct steps——Ai Lun can no longer tell how many hours he has been here, but he is also glad that this is not a felicity potion that needs to be boiled for at least half a year, although they are also slightly careless and negligent, adding this time to the incorrect time Raw materials that should not be added will be wasted and even other unpredictable dangers will occur.
At the last moment of alchemy, Alan, who had no time to think about how to explain what he did during his disappearance after he went out, was about to add the most precious blind material to the crucible, which was the wings of the Hermes bird.
The wings were added to the furnace, instantly mixing all the various liquids in it, and enveloping them, forming a dark green irregular round mud-this is also the failure form recorded in the Ravenclaw manuscript. Recalling Jiebo's experience, Allen gritted his teeth and output magic power again to increase the temperature of the furnace.
The fiery flames in the mouths of the dragon-shaped reliefs on the surface of the crucible writhed and danced desperately in the hearth.
The dark green mud couldn't hold up at such a high temperature, and it was difficult to maintain its original appearance, and it slowly melted from the mud to liquid again. Allen watched with joy as the dark green was gradually stained with blood red.
"It's done!" Allen was ecstatic. During the refining process, he had completely forgotten that he was trapped in the statue, that he had to complete the task, and was completely immersed in alchemy. The finished Philosopher's Stone lay quietly in the middle of the furnace. Allen extinguished the fire, and looked happily at the irregular red crystal stone with streamers flashing across the surface from time to time.
"Dean, you said before that this is the last test?" Allen reminded the air, but he didn't realize that the founder of Ravenclaw, who appeared again with his voice, successfully performed magic on him Shi has any emotional changes.
"Alan Harris, you have successfully completed all the tests...you are entitled to my treasure." After speaking, Rowena placed a radiant crown on the table. Its shape is the same as before The crowns Allen got were no different, but Allen was sensitive to the fact that the magic power contained in them was not on the same level.
"The crown you used to open the statue is just my early work. Although it is very commemorative, it cannot add real wisdom to the holder, otherwise Helena who wears it will not be blinded by greed , made an act of defection. And this crown—” Rowena pointed to the crown and said with satisfaction, “This crown was successfully developed before my physical death. It can not only keep people clear at all times, but also make you See your true heart's desire, don't go astray, it can make you have real wisdom, now, it's yours."
Then, Ravenclaw took out the tower model that Allen had seen before, "The function of this mobile tower is similar to the mansion magic spell invented by an ancient wizard named Mordencan, and some of the rooms' functions are beneficial to you. This model is actually very useful for you. This model is actually similar to an independent door key that you can carry around with you. The actual location of the tower cannot be reached by physical means, which can ensure you have a safe shelter.
The most important thing is that it contains a large number of books that I have collected in my life, and the collection in it has been supplemented and updated through the library I left in the Ravenclaw common room for so many years, when professors and students Put a new manuscript in there, and a corresponding copy will appear on the library shelves in the tower.
Although it is not suitable for you to immediately invest in study and research, because the knowledge of magic and secret arts in my personal collection is too obscure and dangerous for you, and the books collected through the library in my common room are uneven, There are even many knowledge theories that have been proven wrong by later generations, so it is impossible to distinguish and screen without a certain foundation, but if you can read and study carefully after a few years, these knowledge will build you a path to the top of the magician. Ladder, this is the most valuable treasure I leave you. "
Allen couldn't help but wonder. Like the previous tests, although they sounded like almost impossible tasks, in fact, the things in his hands were just enough for him to complete according to the script. It was a bit like Dumbledore this year. The growth challenge arranged for Harry, Alan has a feeling that he is being manipulated by the other party.
But after Rowena Ravenclaw finished speaking, her face was filled with relief, and her figure gradually faded away, as if she was about to disappear at any time.
"Alan, you can take the Philosopher's Stone. After all, it is useless to me now, but it is very precious to you. As a soul fragment, I will go after my soul body and make her complete again. .After I leave, this statue will no longer serve as a test. It loses its magical support, and its inner space will be wiped out with my departure. Finally, let us meet again on the journey of life, please help me Taking care of Helena, this is also the responsibility you have to take on when you inherit my treasure."
Allen accepted the treasure, bowed deeply, and paid tribute to this strong man, although he didn't know how to take care of a ghost, and he had the Philosopher's Stone-although it was still too early for him, he could already have He, who made the elixir of life, would not die due to aging. Obviously, as long as he did not die by accident, there is still a very long time before he can meet Ravenclaw again.
When he raised his head, suddenly the light flickered under his feet, and the strong light made Allen quickly block his eyes and feel the feeling of being hooked to his stomach again. When he opened his eyes, he found that he was already in the common room of Ravenclaw. There was no one in the lounge, but judging from the sky outside the window and the noise coming from the Quidditch pitch, it seemed that it was different from Alan's cognition that time had not actually passed.