Chapter 185: The Senior’s Old Textbook
After finding the page on the Philosopher's Stone, Kyle carefully placed the book on the table and read through it thoroughly:
"The greatest achievement of ancient alchemy, a magical substance with astounding abilities: it can transmute any metal into pure gold and produce the Elixir of Life, granting immortality to the drinker.
Three Philosopher's Stones have appeared in history, each bringing with it tragic and bloody wars. The longest of these wars raged for twenty years, and the nation holding the Stone was obliterated within the first decade.
Due to the horrific bloodshed it has caused, the Philosopher's Stone is also called the Bloody Gem.
Of these three Stones, one was destroyed by Merlin and King Arthur, while another was acquired by Rowena Ravenclaw, who, alongside three allies, established the renowned Hogwarts School. This feat came at the cost of the complete destruction of the Stone.
The only known remaining Philosopher's Stone belongs to Mr. Nicolas Flamel, a distinguished alchemist and opera enthusiast."
Below the text was an illustration of the Philosopher's Stone: a brilliant red, irregularly shaped stone, resembling an uncut ruby.
Kyle stared at the image for a while, examining its details closely. He was still deep in thought when Cedric came to remind him it was time to eat. On the way to the Great Hall, Kyle managed to return the book just before the library closed. Madam Pince raised an eyebrow but didn't comment, assuming Kyle had been doing research for an assignment.
For the next few days, Kyle didn't think much about the Philosopher's Stone, instead directing all his attention to Snape's notes. Despite Snape's disheveled appearance, his notes were meticulously organized. They contained detailed annotations and explanations, making even the most complex ideas easy to follow.