Alchemists do not need self-cultivation

“Thank you for the information,” Isaac said with a smile. “What do you think of the position of Vice Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Mr. Hashida?”

"What? You still want me to keep thinking about that position?" Hashida chuckled. "Don't be ridiculous. Tendo Kazuhiro has the support of the Tendo family, but I have nothing."

"No, no, no, you lack confidence. You have one thing that Tendo and Hikaru don't."

"what?"

Isaac grinned and said:

"You're still alive, but he's almost gone."

Chapter 307: The Upper Limit of Alchemy

When Isaac returned to the vicinity of the school, he saw Enju leading Tina and Kisara out of the classroom.

"Thank you for your hard work, boss. How was school today?"

“Uh…” Kisara glanced to the side.

Yeonju waved her hands excitedly:

"I had a lot of fun today! It's just that Kisaragi was completely unpopular."

"what?"

Isaac looked at Mugen, which made her even more afraid to look at Isaac.

Tina chimed in, "My brother is really popular. Today, when the students heard that he was taking a break and that Mr. Kisara would be teaching for the day, they all booed in protest."

"Ok?"

At this, Kisara immediately turned around indignantly and shouted:

"Anyway, Kisara-sensei is just not popular with students!"

This looks a bit like someone who has given up on themselves.

“Don’t be discouraged, boss.” Isaac put his hands on Mugen’s shoulders.

"Satomi..."

"This shows that you have more authority than me. If this continues, it's no problem for you to develop into a 'cold and ruthless Mr. Kisara'..."

"I do not want it!"

Kisara looked sad: "Anyway, I'm just not popular with children..."

"Leaving aside this boss, I have already completed my investigation of the situation of the No. 32 megalith."

As he spoke, Isaac handed a stack of documents to Mogen.

Kisara glanced at the document after taking it and noticed the name 'Tendo Kazuko' on it.

"I remember this person is the boss's brother. I heard the boss wanted to get rid of him, so he came back to ask for your opinion..."

"That's wonderful, Satoshi!" Kisara suddenly exclaimed excitedly, grabbing Isaac's hand and saying, "This is my long-cherished wish..."

"So we still have to take him out? I knew it." Isaac smiled and put the file away. "I'll go with you after this is over."

"Thank you, Satomi," Kisara said with a slight smile.

"Then let's leave it at that for now. I have to go see the doctor now."

"Huh? What is it?"

Isaac took a test tube containing white material from his pocket and placed it in front of Mugen. This was the albino material that Isaac had previously scraped off from the Thirty-Two Monuments.

"I need to take this to the doctor for a checkup."

"Alright, then we'll be waiting for you at 'Flame of Return'."

"it is good."

In the dimly lit underground laboratory, Sumire Muroto sat idly to one side, while Natsume Chizu sat in front of the computer, typing away on the keyboard.

"You're really hardworking, Natsume. How about becoming my assistant?" Sumire Muroto smiled and rested her chin on her hand.

“That’s impossible for a doctor,” Xia Shi said helplessly. “I came here to learn, not to work.”

"Don't be so rigid. It's also necessary to gain experience at work," Sumire Muroto said with a smile.

As she said this, she changed the subject:

Has Isaac mentioned anything about alchemy to you?

“It has been mentioned, but I won’t say a word until Mr. Isaac gives me permission,” Xia Shi said calmly.

"How heartless."

Just then, there was a knocking sound at the door.

"They're here, they're here."

Sumire Muroto stood up lazily, looking like she hadn't woken up yet, and went to open the door. As soon as she opened the door, she saw Isaac standing outside.

"Oh my, I was just talking about you with Natsume Senju."

"Really."

Isaac came in and handed a test tube containing albino information to Sumire Muroto.

"This is?"

“When the monolith was eroded by Aldebaran, I hope you can help me analyze the material that fell off. I want to know what the corrosive fluid from Aldebaran was composed of.”

"I see. That's not difficult at all."

Sumire Muroto quickly got to work, pouring the white substance from the test tube into a glass dish and then placing it into an instrument.

Several computers lit up in the dimly lit laboratory, calculating the composition of the substances that had just been put into the machines.

It seems this will require a long wait.

“By the way, Isaac, can I ask you a question?” Sumire Muroto suddenly said.

"Ok?"

"I remember you mentioned being an alchemist when we were chatting before. Could you tell me something about alchemy?"

She asked the question as a test, without really having high hopes.

Isaac was not surprised by her question and said, "Alchemy is the science and technology of understanding decomposition and construction. It uses circles as a cycle of energy, and through alchemy, the structure of matter can be easily changed."

"That's really amazing! Could you demonstrate it for me?"

Upon hearing Sumire Muroto's request, Isaac casually grabbed a glass. After a flash of blue lightning, the glass began to twist and deform, turning into a miniature version of Sumire Muroto.

"That's really... amazing."

Sumire Muroto picked up the miniature version of herself in surprise and looked at it from all angles.

"This is... crystal?"

“Yes, I removed calcium silicate, sodium silicate, and other substances from the glass, leaving only silicon dioxide,” Isaac said.

"This……"

Sumire Muroto felt that her understanding had been overturned; this ability to manipulate and rearrange molecules and atoms at will was simply cheating.

"Is there anything else you want to ask?"

Teach me!

Sumire Muroto suddenly moved closer to Isaac, her eyes gleaming with excitement.

"No."

Why?

"Alchemy is the core technology of Amestris, and it must never be passed on to outsiders," Isaac replied.

"So, what are some ways to learn it?"

"Foreigners who want to learn alchemy can do so either by living in Amestoris for more than five years and obtaining citizenship after their identity is confirmed, or by serving in the military for two years and earning merit."

This was a principle Isaac always adhered to. Alchemy was crucial to the prosperity of the nation.

Even Violet, Isaac's most trusted subordinate, only received the Ice Alchemist's research data after Isaac had studied at the military academy for two years, served in the team for a period of time, and performed meritorious service.

Isaac has always followed this rule.

"That's a real shame," Sumire Muroto said, sitting back down in disappointment. "What's the limit of alchemy? Can it only control the form and structure of matter?"

“Not necessarily. I once tried to make atoms undergo nuclear fusion, and I succeeded,” Isaac said. “The upper limit of alchemy lies in the knowledge reserves of the practitioner.”

"Knowledge reserves, huh..." Muroto Sumire pondered for a moment, then a mischievous smile appeared on her lips.

"Then I think this thing should be helpful to you."

Sumire Muroto stood up again and began rummaging through the cluttered bookshelf. After a while, she handed a book to Isaac.

Isaac took the book and looked at the title.

"Quantum mechanics?"

Chapter 308: The Collapsed Megalith

Quantum mechanics is a branch of physics that studies the laws governing the motion of microscopic particles in the material world. It mainly studies the fundamental theories of the structure and properties of atoms, molecules, condensed matter, atomic nuclei, and elementary particles. Together with relativity, it forms the theoretical foundation of modern physics.

Quantum mechanics is not only one of the fundamental theories of modern physics, but it is also widely used in disciplines such as chemistry and many modern technologies.

Isaac flipped through a few pages at random, and gradually, his expression changed.

Then quickly close the book.

A few beads of cold sweat appeared on his forehead, and a slightly manic smile played on his lips.

He found the knowledge contained within to be too dangerous.

The knowledge in the book is something that most people would simply read and forget, but for an alchemist, if that knowledge is studied and applied, the final result could be...

To become an existence equal to 'truth'.

"How's this book?" Sumire Muroto asked with a smile.

“I don’t understand,” Isaac said casually.

"Judging from your expression, you don't seem to be someone who doesn't understand."