Hogwarts Study Panel

Chapter 452: The System of Succession in the Alchemy World

Various wizards moved about among them, and many of them, of different skin colors, communicated in English.

The complex consists of seven buildings, each with a dome engraved with different symbols.

These symbols also seem to have some symbolic meaning, after all, the materials they are made of are very different.

Sheen observed intently, seemingly gaining some insight:
"In alchemy, the seven planets were also given individual symbols or inscriptions."

The circle surrounding a dot symbolizes the sun; this symbol was first used during the Muggle Renaissance.
The moon is a black crescent; the symbol for Mercury comes from the serpent coiled on the staff of caduceus; Venus is a small circle with a cross below, representing femininity; Mars is a circle with an arrow, representing masculinity.
Jupiter is represented by the Greek letter 'zeta', which represents Zeus; while Saturn's symbol was once a sickle, represented by the Greek letter 'eta'...

The seven planets each correspond to a different material:
The Sun corresponds to gold, the Moon to silver, Mercury to mercury, Venus to copper, Mars to iron, Jupiter to tin, and Saturn to lead.

The symbols and materials that constitute the architectural complex correspond precisely to those of the buildings.

Sheehan recalled the contents of Professor Terra's book.

“I’m starting to believe you’ll succeed, at least better than those business students who say, ‘I’m willing to swim in a sea of ​​money.’”

The young witch exclaimed in admiration.

"I'm not a businessman. Can you tell me where Professor Terra is?"

Sheen explained it again.

"I believe you."

The young witch spoke with absolute certainty. Then she chuckled and took the young wizard's hand.

"It's always good to have dreams. But you must remember: be truthful. Never lie, and you will surely find truth."

"The lower is like the upper, and the upper is like the lower; thus the miracles of the One are accomplished."

Sheen naturally picked up the conversation, saying it was from the "Jade Record".

"All things are originally one, and are created from one through differentiation."

The sun is the father, the moon is the mother; they are conceived by the wind and nurtured by the earth.

The source of all perfection in the world lies here; its power is most complete on earth.

The young witch's eyes lit up.

"Divide the soil with fire, extract the essence from the rough, and proceed with caution."

They ascend from the earth to the heavens, and then descend from the heavens, gaining the power of both above and below.

Thus one can attain the glory of the world and escape darkness and ignorance.

Sheen had no choice but to comply.

"You have great potential!"

The young witch was amazed, for she was using runic language to describe it.

"Thank you. Do you know where Professor Terra is?"

Sheen asked.

“Oh, don’t be in such a hurry, my name is Suya, Suya Terra.”

The young witch reached out her hand.

She shook it vigorously, and even Sheen was shaken.

"Suya, release my dear disciple."

Just then, a familiar voice came from inside.

"Aunt Terra—"

Suya shrank back instantly, appearing very reserved.

"You two get along well?"

Professor Terra smiled, yet exuded an imposing aura without being angry.

“I think so, Professor.”

Sheen said.

"Let's go, to your part."

Professor Terra turned around.

"That part that belongs to...me?"

Sheen was puzzled.

“Let Suya explain,” Professor Terra said, looking at the reserved witch.

Sheen also tilted his head slightly, while the young witch still seemed somewhat dazed.

Disciple... Aunt Terra just said disciple, right?

But Aunt Terra only has one disciple!

The disciple was only recently found—something that wizards and merchants used to joke about quite a bit.

But everyone tacitly kept quiet afterward because the Chocolate Frog cards were added twice within a single year.

In the world of alchemy, many master-apprentice relationships are natural: the apprentice inherits the honor and a portion of the wealth of his teacher.

But with her teacher, this relationship underwent an extremely unlikely reversal:
Flora Olivia Terra, on the Chocolate Frog card, her honors include—

Hermes, the guide to the three great things, is truly a wise teacher.

"Hmm, hmm..."

Her lips trembled.

Outside the world of alchemy, wizards did not fully appreciate the achievements of this future greatest wizard.
But in the world of alchemy, her observation of her beloved Mr. Hermes was like that of a tiny mayfly gazing at the blue sky—she couldn't even understand his magic circuits, let alone his perfectly natural, exquisite, and complex alchemical rituals.

"I have never heard of you having a language barrier, dear Suya?"

Professor Terra was still making jokes at this point.

Can you explain this to me?

After a while, once Miss Suya had calmed down a bit, Sheen spoke softly.

"certainly--"

Suya snapped out of her daze.

So young, too young, oh no, so young. Who wouldn't believe that such a young wizard is about to change the entire magical world?
"There is an ancient rule in the alchemical world that a teacher's alchemy workshop is usually inherited by his disciple. Only a portion is left to the family descendants."

The reason for doing this is not complicated..."

Suya explained.

They talked as they walked toward "Jupiter".

Sheen easily figured out the key to this.

Admittedly, magic requires a certain amount of talent.

However, branches of magic like alchemy remain rare.

Even with Transfiguration, a wizard, after proper training and study, can at least learn the basics and slightly more advanced parts.

For example, Harry and Ron, their Transfiguration skills are quite good;
For example, Justin, even though he didn't put too much effort into learning Transfiguration, was still at the top level.

But when it comes to alchemy, it's a completely different story.

Talented wizards can enter the world of alchemy, but only wizards with extremely high talent can learn some basics.

In other words, alchemy—if you don't know it, you simply don't know it.

Diligence and hard work do not account for a large proportion of this branch of magic.

Therefore, rather than entrusting the core of an alchemy workshop to a family power that might not even be able to maintain it, most alchemists (especially those with outstanding achievements) would choose to pass it on to their apprentices.

It is precisely for this reason that the alchemical world places great importance on inheritance;
For this very reason, Professor Terra's students often visit the Emerald Workshop.

"A well-equipped alchemy workshop and a fairly extensive network will save you valuable time even after I leave."

Professor Terra seemed to be in a good mood; she handed the land deeds and similar documents to Sheehan.

“This time, I’m afraid it will be difficult for me to check the magic contract for you, but I’ve made several copies with a copying spell, and now I think they should be on Minerva and Severus’s desks.”

Suya looked at the contracts with envy. Of course, she could inherit a part of them, but as an alchemy apprentice here, she understood this better than anyone else.

Handing it over to her would be a waste of talent.

"Professor, this... is too valuable."

Sheen stared at the crystal dome, somewhat bewildered.

"Oh, my dear disciple, when will you know that I have already received an even more precious gift?"

Professor Terra's eyebrows relaxed.

(End of this chapter)