Recipe

"It truly... was quite marvelous."

Gilan murmured in amazement.

He had originally thought that Lemei was merely an ordinary noble girl. Though she possessed some talent, her future achievements would be limited.

Yet unexpectedly, Lemei not only became a legendary alchemist, but eventually ascended as one of Lady Silver Bottle's Transmuters.

Since she... since She had already ascended and surpassed the worldly limit of Tier 6, Her lifespan was surely vast. Perhaps She had not yet died and had lived on to this very day.

"The setting of Silver Bottle was in the year 1139, nearly eight hundred years ago."

Paracelsus seemed to have seen through Gilan's thoughts and sighed.

"A Tier 6 'Power'-level Long-Lived One only has a natural lifespan of three hundred years. But once one ascends, one's lifespan undergoes a qualitative transformation. A Tier 7 'Mercy'-level Transmuter has a full thousand years of life!"

"Lady Lemei Nicola is still alive—a living legend... It is simply that several centuries have passed since Her ascension, yet there have been no further rumors or stories about Her."

"I see." Gilan drew a deep breath.

Then he suddenly thought of something and asked Paracelsus:

"Teacher, since you know the story of Silver Bottle, have you watched this film as well?"

"Of course." Paracelsus smiled and nodded. "I had always wanted to discuss scholarship with those great alchemists of history, and Silver Bottle fulfilled that wish of mine."

"I have watched this True Film Reel many times. Within it, I discussed countless alchemical ideas and knowledge with Lady Macara. I also exchanged ideas with Mr. Hermes and even Mr. Boror."

Gilan raised a brow.

Hearing his teacher say this, he understood.

Though Paracelsus had been born later than those three and did not belong to their era, he had been the pinnacle