musicians of old

Chapter 109 The Logical Madman

"Conciliation School?" Facing Fanning's question, Du Pont and Monroe looked a little confused.

In fact, Fanning didn't notice any clues related to this from the party. He just keenly sensed that Joan might be entering someone's field of vision purely from various clues and fragments of information recently.

As for the risk point, Fan Ning couldn't distinguish whether it was the identity problem brought about by Joan's spying on the mysterious side, or her vague memory about "Purple Bean Cake" and "Harmony School".

But at least for now, ask your teammates for help and fill in the missing information, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

"I know something. This organization was notorious in the eyes of insiders in the previous era, but in recent decades it has generally been quiet, and not many people may know about it."

The elixir master Cyndia who had been silent before spoke. This is a thin woman with short hair. She has smooth and healthy wheat-colored skin and a young face, but she is wearing bright eye shadow and lip shadow, which makes her look younger than her. Fanning was several years older.

Notorious, what kind of hidden force is this that worships evil gods?The others looked at Cyndia.

"Actually, most of the common people may have heard of the origin of the Harmonization School. It is called the Continental Alchemist Association!"

Fan Ning of the Continental Alchemist Association frowned. He did know the name, but...it has been a very, very long time, right?Belongs to an old-fashioned historical term.

How can there be any alchemists in this era?I have to find a similar occupation, it should be a chemist, right? ?

"It has something to do with the Bologna School." Cyndia said, "In the predecessor of the Tiolein Empire, that is, the era of the Hoffman Empire more than two hundred years ago, before the industrial age, the feudal aristocrats were in power, and the alchemists The Association is a part of the Bologna School, even the most important, the most discourse power, and the highest status part.”

"At that time, alchemists were highly respected and awe-inspiring professions, because they studied the laws of changes in matter, and even refined certain substances that could exert an essential influence on human body or soul-this was previously considered a big deal by ignorant people. The great power controlled by nature or gods. In the legend of alchemists, there is a sacred object. This mythical object is believed to come from the height of Hui Tower. It is the origin and essence of all elements in nature. The limit and purpose of this mythical object they pursued is called 'The Fountain in the Painting'."

"But in the following hundred years, the situation has undergone some changes. With the vigorous development of natural science and industry, especially the successive breakthroughs in physics and chemistry, the transformation of matter has become a scientific principle that everyone can understand. Even certain transcendent categories of spirit or soul have some incomplete scientific explanations."

"Of course, this is the perspective of the ignorant. From the perspective of mysticism, the development of human industrial processes is the will of the Lords of Witness who hold the aspect of the 'key'. Laws are turned into teaching and enlightenment, so that those who study the "key" can gain insight into knowledge and rationality, and some people will become outstanding scientists. The mystery of human vitality is mainly related to the aspect of "cocoon", material and spirituality The mystery of mutual movement and transformation may also be related to "Yan".

"But in short, the title or profession of 'alchemist' has been gradually pulled down from the altar. Specifically, some of them follow the trend and pay more attention to the study of the 'key' that is more closely related to science and industry. In the various public schools under the Bologna School, more people who develop in the direction of chemists still stick to the tradition, pursue the path indicated by the alchemist's sacred object "the fountain in the painting", and try to study the more essential mysteries of life and spirituality. became independent and called itself the 'Harmony School'."

Fan Ning, who had listened for a long time, said at this moment: "So, the Harmony School is the product of the Bologna School after the empire entered modern times. This is also understandable. After all, from classical mysticism to modern mysticism, there are continuous Some people are willing to change, while others are relatively conservative.”

He raised his own question: "But these members, after all, used to be well-informed with official identities. Even if they parted ways, how could they be reduced to become a secretive organization, and they were also given the adjective 'notorious'? Well, just look at this As for the name, I think it’s quite neutral in perception.”

Cyndia's voice was a bit eerie: "Because later, they discovered that 'The Fountain in the Painting' was crazy."

Fan Ning's expression was suffocated: "What do you mean, isn't this the so-called alchemist's sacred object...Crazy? Could it be alive?"

When he first heard it, he felt that the "Fountain in the Painting" was either an abstract concept concocted by alchemists, or it was a sacrificial vessel that was once used to enhance the sense of ritual in a certain high-level secret ceremony in ancient times. Or... this is simply the divine name of a Lord of Witness who is in charge of the aspect of "Cocoon" or "Derivation".

Even if it is the latter, the Lord of Witness is similar to the rules themselves, without a personified existence, so why does he still go crazy?
"In short, the facts are almost like this." Cyndia said, "'The Fountain in the Painting' went crazy, and then the group of alchemists from the Harmony School also went crazy after learning the truth..."

"And the people of the Reconciliation School, even before they went crazy, hated the official organizations of the empire, especially the Bologna School... You know, such incidents in history that parted ways due to ideas or directions were accompanied by complicated power Strife, personal persecution and even bloody incidents, many right and wrong are hard to tell... But the objective fact is that some of the hidden knowledge structures of the two parties have a certain degree of homology, which makes the top leaders of the Bologna School have always been very jealous of this organization. The most direct manifestation is the conservatism in the employment system..."

...This is really... a big melon of the school next door.

Fanning sat back in his seat, tapped the table with the end of his pen, and expounded his thinking: "I have always suspected that there may be another organization behind that perfumer, a group of pleasure listening sessions, transcendental clubs, and A clandestine organization that takes control or dominates over those in collusion at the school..."

"Looking at it now, the perfumer's code name, her refining and identification skills, and her claim to be the master behind the Prudence Auction House - a large general store of antiques, curiosities, artworks and rare materials ... Various characteristics may support a hypothesis that the organization behind her is the Harmony School... But what about Sylvia? This woman has no characteristics that can be used to diverge her thinking... The conventional assumption is that she and the perfumer are both from the Harmony School, But my intuition tells me it's not that simple..."

Fan Ning looked up at Cyndia, "But...you said just now that the 'Fountain of Painting' is crazy, and the alchemists of the Harmony School are also crazy...but those two seem to be quite normal."

Cyndia said: "The people of the Conciliation School, there is a comment from the mouth of the insider—"

"Courteous criminal, logical lunatic."

　Thanks to Haibozhibo, K1ffer, and Shiqing for their monthly tickets~
　　
　
(End of this chapter)