Click! After taking the last photo at the expo, Sean safely put the Zeiss camera back into the leather bag.
Through his recent visit, Sean learned that Dal Finch was not the only one who pushed alchemy to its peak in the sixteenth century.
There is also New Eden, who used a homemade microscope, supplemented by magic, to discover the "thread of life" and created the alchemy of life - later this discipline was renamed "life weaving".
And Nirman Flamel, the "Dawn Warlock" who spent his whole life interpreting ancient readings, finally refined the magic "philosopher's stone" that can turn decay into magic.
"Precision Alchemy" Dal Vinci.
"The Weaving of Life" by New Eden.
Nierman Flamel who refined the "Philosopher's Stone".
Known as the "Three Masters of Alchemy" in history.
"Since alchemy can be said to involve mysterious science, in the contemporary era when scientific research is gradually moving towards pure rationality, the lost alchemy has become a relatively niche subject." Since he joined the Candlelight Reading Club, Sean has a deeper understanding of that period of history. and have a certain understanding of the story behind it.
Returning to the exit of the expo, Randy concluded: "The scholars in Ocean City have picked up ancient treasures again and are restoring and expanding the alchemical techniques passed down by the ancient sages...
“Sciences involving mysterious elements such as precision alchemy and life weaving have all made great progress in Ocean City.
"I believe that in the near future, these studies are likely to lead to inventions that benefit mankind..."
Sean suddenly realized something: "The steel structure 'Holy Infant Sanctuary' that I saw before should be a creation of the fusion of two technologies: precision alchemy and life weaving..."
Precision alchemy, supplemented by modern industry, creates the “body” of the shelter.
And the weaving of life created a "Holy Infant" that could restrain angels.
“The Daedalus Foundation controls these ancient inheritances… They must also have some kind of relationship with Ocean City.
"The Daedalus Foundation is one of the builders of Ocean City?"
Sean tried to piece together this slightly complicated puzzle in his mind...
The group finished their visit and walked out of the expo.
Standing on the street, Moonlight borrowed Sean's lighter and lit a cigarette; Solomon also took out his pipe, and Moonlight naturally helped the detective light the brown pipe.
Just as everyone was standing on the street chatting leisurely and exchanging what they had just witnessed, the loudspeakers hidden around them suddenly made a consistent sound - like the sound of an air raid siren.
The expressions of the surrounding residents changed a bit, and they all stopped and looked around.
Amidst the siren sound, Sean and the others looked at each other nervously and worriedly.
"Don't worry, this is a security alert notifying the relevant departments...
"You guys stand here and don't move. I'm going to ask what happened in the city!"
Randy comforted everyone and trotted back to the expo...
Alert Sean is always keeping an eye on his surroundings.
He saw another golden ladybug parked on a nearby steel telegraph pole.
Looking carefully, Sean's eyes, which were originally focused on the ladybug, suddenly discovered something, and instead focused on the towering figure in the distance——
From a distance, a group of people in black robes were walking towards this side.
The explorer's intuition made Sean feel that that group of people had a very strong momentum.
He asked Moonlight for a cigarette, then used the Explorer playing card to inform two teammates, hiding Olivia Wind Chime among them.
Sean knew that those people were not here to find him - but it was definitely a wiser move to hide yourself at this time.
The man in black robe strode through the middle of the street, attracting the attention of many people.
Before they passed by, Sean gathered his ectoplasm, blew out a thick puff of smoke, and covered his face with the smoke and the brim of his hat.
More than one of those people has Ace-level strength.
Through the smoke, Sean squinted at the group of people...
The leading man was wearing a long brown leather trench coat, and his long, slightly curly black hair mixed with silver threads was tied into a braid.
He has a bold face, with black stubble spreading over half of his face like weeds, and his left eye is covered by a black eyepatch.
His hands were tightly wrapped in strappy leather gloves.
Sean could feel that those hands were very dangerous.
The opponent's strength is probably on the same level as Arthur Merlin, Charles Kennedy and others... Sean judged silently.
The people walking around him were all covered in black robes, and two of them had a particularly strong sense of presence.
The black robe worn by one person was tied with a golden labyrinth badge.
A brassy, expressionless mask peeked out from under the hood.
Not only that, his exposed skin is also made of brass - he seems to have used precision alchemy technology to transform his body.
The man made of brass holds a golf ball-thick metal staff in his hand, with fine and dense lines on the staff...
The other person was wearing a stone helmet with a huge, red pupil on the outside of the helmet, and he was wandering around nervously scanning...
I don't know if Sean's gaze was too short and he saw it wrongly, but he found that the huge red pupils seemed to reflect some kind of creature with wings...
The old handle of a long knife protruded from under the black robe of "Red Eyes". He held the handle of the knife with one hand and drooped the other hand. A red chain hung from the outside of the black robe.
Sean could feel that the chain could even restrain powerful evil spirits...
These people have different expressions, but they have some things in common.
One is that he looks a little angry and exudes a feeling of extreme danger;
Second, they all wear labyrinth badges;
Sean had seen the maze symbol in the stone maze in Levin Town and the Sanctuary of the Holy Child.
"Those people are the top brass of the Daedalus Foundation." Randy had returned, and her voice rang from the side. "The one at the front is the current president, Rabbi Lins."
Sean secretly thought: That bold man with his long hair tied up and his hands wrapped is the president, Rabbi Lins?
The black-robed crowd had already passed by, and the tour guide seemed to have heard some news.
Solomon said in surprise: "I have heard of this foundation - it is a secret organization dedicated to controlling various risks that threaten human civilization...
"How come the top brass of the Daedalus Foundation are in Ocean City?"
“The foundation is one of Ocean City’s technology providers,” Randy explained.
“The three masters of alchemy just mentioned, their inheritance was entrusted to the foundation as a legacy.
“The Foundation shared the technology of precision alchemy with Tesler’s team, thereby overcoming many problems in building the city.
"The reward in exchange was a partial share of Ocean City and the ownership of an entire building..."
"After the city was built, the headquarters of the Daedalus Foundation also moved here from Europe."
Sean nodded slightly in his heart.
Randy's words responded to his suspicions about the relationship between the Foundation and Ocean City.
Sure enough, the foundation was involved in the completion of Ocean City.
Not only that, according to Randy's previous introduction at the expo, it can be known that the Foundation has used Ocean City as a base for alchemy research. Together with scholars in Ocean City, it has conducted in-depth research on the precious treasures left by the "Three Masters of Alchemy". heritage……
Is the Foundation related to the Judas Ring and Aaliyah's disappearance? Sean frowned.
He had some vague judgments: Kennedy and his party did not use any props or weapons involving alchemy...
The Ring of Judas and the Foundation may have some intersection, but they certainly don't have a strong relationship.
In addition, what happened to the situation where the top management was mobilized just now?
"What just happened?" Sean knew that the security siren that resounded throughout Ocean City was related to the collective dispatch of Daedalus' top management just now.
Randy said somewhat mysteriously: "I heard someone say that something important was stolen from their headquarters, and they are searching for the thief all over the city...
"It should have happened not long ago. Ocean City's security capabilities are limited. President Rabbi Lins, along with his capable officers, personally organized and directed the arrest..."
Sean frowned, obviously lost in thought.
The moonlight caught Sean's expression and looked at him questioningly.
Sean shook his head slightly, signaling not to ask further questions.
After the alarm ended and the men in black robes left, people returned to their usual leisurely state.
The time for collective action was not over yet, Sean and his party followed Randy back to the Shipwreck Hotel.
"After the lunch break, we will go to the business district in the afternoon." Before lunch, Randy said, "Tomorrow, you can move around freely."
After Randy left and everyone returned to their rooms, Sean used the Explorer card to call Moonlight and Ivan to his room.
The ectoplasm was vigilantly sweeping around, and Sean whispered: "Guys, do you still remember what I said on the ship about the mission?"
Moonlight nodded: "Of course I remember - investigating the disappearance of the famous actor and explorer Charlie Jojo.
"I have a feeling," Moonlight added, "that this matter is most likely related to the Judas Ring and Aaliyah's disappearance.
"If we find clues and pursue them, we will definitely be able to find Aaliyah's whereabouts."
Sean nodded, acknowledged the feeling of moonlight, and continued: "Yes, this is our first mission.
"As I said before, we have another secret mission issued by Arthur Merlin in his private capacity.
Ivan said: "Yes, you said that in order to avoid interfering with the execution of the mission, you would tell us when the time is right."
"That's right." Sean's eyes were calm, "I planned to tell you later.
"However, I didn't expect that events related to this mission would happen so quickly..."
Moonlight was a little surprised and lowered her voice and said: "Incidents related to the secret mission...are you referring to the incident at the Daedalus Foundation just now?"
Sean nodded slowly.
