The moment the miniature star in his palm went out, Ian was not immersed in the joy of obtaining Divine Knowledge. On the contrary, the lingering sense of disobedience made him instantly activate the highest level of mental defense.
[Occlumency·Absolute Silence]
Almost instantly, Ian's main consciousness entered a state of deep sleep. His cerebral cortex stopped all complex thinking activities, and all thoughts, plans, and even subconscious thoughts were forcibly cleared, leaving only a blank.
This is to guard against possible prying eyes of "Truth".
At the same time, a prepared "backup brain" took over his body.
This is a biological brain tissue located in an independent micro-dimension, connected to the body of Ian through quantum entanglement. It does not carry core secrets and is only responsible for processing daily conversations and basic logic.
"Master, are you a little too paranoid?" Morgana's voice sounded from Soul Link.
"Sail with caution." The backup brain responded on behalf of Ian, "I don't mind being a 'retard' until safety is completely confirmed."
Dimensional observation room.
Ian (Backup Brain) stared at Endgame on the screen with a blank expression.
Father's road to becoming a god was not smooth. Hohenheim's counterattack began. The man with 530,000 souls Philosopher's Stone did not waste his time in the past few hundred years. He talked with every soul in his body, reached a reconciliation, and used them as a foreshadowing of "counterattack against father", scattered throughout Amestris.
As Hohenheim activated Transmutation Circle, the 50 million national souls that were the shells of the "God's Vessel" in Father's body were forcibly stripped off and returned to their original bodies.
Without his soul as fuel and suppression, my father was not only unable to maintain the posture of a god, but also had to devote all his strength to suppress the rioting "god" within his body.
The tide of battle reversed.
Despite this, my father is still powerful. He blocked Crustal Energy, turning all Amestrian Alchemy divisions into waste in an instant.
Only Hohenheim, who uses Philosopher's Stone, and Xing alchemist Zhang Mei, who uses Dragon Vein energy, can barely resist.
"Crustal Energy blocked..."
Looking at this scene, Ian's backup brain instinctively came up with an idea: If Alchemy is popularized in the Arcane Empire in the future, I must also master this master switch to prevent uncontrollable turmoil.
But as soon as this idea came up, it was captured by the defense mechanism set by the main consciousness, and was instantly packaged and thrown into the "World Gate" located outside the universe at Void for storage.
You absolutely cannot think about such dangerous issues in this world.
The battle continues.
Scar activated Reversal Transmutation Circle left behind by his brother and lifted the blockade imposed by his father.
Edward, Alphonse, Mustang, Armstrong... all the heroes gathered together and launched the final attack on the weak father.
Ian took Olivia and teleported to the edge of the battlefield.
"Go ahead, this is your stage."
Ian gave Olivia a gentle push. This Northern Queen didn't waste any time, pulled out his command knife, roared and joined the ranks of the encirclement and suppression of his father.
Ian is like a ghost, wandering outside the battlefield.
He closed his eyes and used the Divine Knowledge he had just obtained to try to synchronize his thoughts with his father. He wanted to know how this creature with the power of God operated at the microscopic level.
In the end, just as fate had written.
Greed sacrificed himself and carbonized father's body.
Alphonse sacrificed his soul in exchange for Edward's arm.
Edward defeated his father with the power of Law of Thunder.
Eye of God broke away, his father was backlashed, and was finally pulled back to Void by Gate of Truth, returning to the desperate Dwarf in the Flask form.
All the dust has settled.
Edward·Elric made a decision that impressed even Truth - he exchanged his brother Alphonse's body at the expense of his own Gate of Truth (Alchemy ability).
"What a perfect ending."
Ian looked at the scene of the two brothers hugging each other and crying, and there was no wave in his heart.
At this moment, a small figure timidly pulled at the corner of his clothes.
It's Zhang Mei. The little princess from Xing, still holding the little Panda in her arms.
"Mr. Bones, can I ask you a question?"
Ian looked down at the little girl, thinking of his equally lovely cousin Susan. He knelt down and showed a rare gentle smile.
"Ask."
"Brother Alphonse said you are a very powerful Alchemy master. I want to know... is there a way to make people immortal without sacrificing other people's lives?"
Zhang Mei's big eyes are full of hope. She came here to save her tribe and her seriously ill father.
"Yes." Ian replied, "Philosopher's Stone."
"But that one was made of living people..."
"That's the traditional way."
Ian picked up an ordinary stone from the ground and began to draw Transmutation Circle on the ground.
"Listen up, little guy. The essence of Philosopher's Stone is a high concentration of life energy aggregate. The human soul is indeed rich in this energy, but it is not the only source."
"The planet itself is a huge life form. The 'Dragon Vein' flowing in its veins is endless vitality."
"As long as your technology is high enough, you can extract energy directly from the earth and condense it into stone."
After saying that, Ian started Transmutation Circle.
Buzz--
Light flashed.
The ordinary stone disappeared and was replaced by a crystal clear gemstone that exuded soft white light.
Although it was only the size of a fingernail, the majestic vitality contained in it made Zhang Mei, an alchemist, feel suffocated.
"The Dragon Vein energy compressed in this stone is enough for a person to live for thousands of years. Of course, the premise is to use it sparingly."
Ian handed the white Philosopher's Stone to Zhang Mei.
"Give... to me?" Zhang Mei couldn't believe his eyes.
"Take it. This is my reward for your filial piety."
Ian waved his hand, and the stone flew up automatically and integrated into Zhang Mei's body. It was not the soul-devouring Fusion, but a plug-in battery-like existence that warmed and nourished her body.
"Thank you! Mr. Bones!" Zhang Mei bowed excitedly.
At this time, Ian noticed several scorching gazes.
Turning around, he saw Lieutenant Hawkeye, Hughes, and the two Chimera bodyguards Alphonse, looking at him eagerly.
Obviously, they also had an idea after seeing Ian casually giving away this Divine Grade prop.
Whether it's treating Mustang's eyes or helping Chimera recover his body, it's all a piece of cake for Ian now.
But.
Swish.
The figure of Ian disappeared into the air instantly.
He is not a philanthropist, nor is he a wishing machine.
Zhang Mei was able to receive the gift because of her purity and Ian's empathy at that moment. As for other people?
Sorry, that is your own life lesson.
Hughes looked at the place where Ian disappeared, sighed helplessly, and adjusted his glasses.
"This guy... is really ruthless all the time."
But he also knew that this was Ian. An observer who was outside the world and occasionally showed mercy, but was never ruthless.