Hogwarts: What are the four great masters doing?

Nicolas Flamel is surprisingly easy to understand.

"I'm not stupid. I can see—you lied."

Ryan said softly.

"You said the long years have made you and Perenelle tired of life... That's a lie!"

"You love alchemy, you never get tired of it."

"You love Perenelle, and your life will always be interesting."

"You may have lost many friends and loved ones, but after the grief, your hearts will always cherish their memories."

That's right.

This was the conclusion Ryan came to in this short period of time.

He saw clearly.

Nicolas Flamel's obsession with alchemy had long been ingrained in his soul.

So he became obsessed with studying the Ravenclaw crown the moment he got it, and he couldn't help but teach Ryan his understanding of alchemy.

He talked about them as a child would talk about his favorite toy.

In addition, the relationship between Nicolas Flamel and Perenel Flamel is also unbreakable.

During this week or so, Ryan could feel the traces of their love - the long time did not fade their feelings, but made them stronger.

Not long ago, Ryan saw Nicolas Flamel and Perenelle's nostalgia for the past and commemoration of their friends.

So Ryan could conclude that Nicolas Flamel had lied.

"Your hearts are not dead, you love this world - but I know you have indeed chosen to die... So it is not because of numbness and boredom, but for other reasons!"

Lion looked at Nicolas Flamel.

"And that reason...has something to do with me, right?"

he said softly.

"No alchemist would allow a stranger to wander around in his most proud alchemy workshop."

He thought of Nicolas Flamel's recent indulgence in his deliberate haphazard research in the alchemy workshop.

"No alchemist would unintentionally bring someone they've only known for a week or so to visit their collection."

He thought of Nicolas Flamel's sudden offer to take him to see the collection today.

"No alchemist would leave his entire legacy to someone who destroyed his most prized work."

He thought of Nicolas Flamel's cheerful willingness to die.

"The only explanation is..."

"You already know me, Nico."

"Not over a week ago, but ages ago—same as Dumbledore."

So at this moment, Ryan looked at Nicolas Flamel.

"Now, please look me in the eyes."

"Answer me—in your long and great life, have you ever known my elders?"

Chapter 132 Great wizards always communicate with each other, even if they never meet.

The question Ryan asked at this moment was what he had wanted to ask since he learned about Nicolas Flamel's existence.

Nicolas Flamel is perhaps one of the oldest wizards of our time.

So, has he ever seen the Four Giants in the long years, or knows something about the Four Giants?

Ryan wasn't sure at first.

But after staying in the Alchemy Workshop for so long.

Ryan gradually had an answer in his heart.

Nicolas Flamel's attitude towards him was very strange. This ancient wizard should have known of his existence as early as Dumbledore.

After asking this question, Ryan saw Nicolas Flamel's panic that was hard to conceal.

As he said, Nicolas Flamel was really not good at lying.

"I, oh... Ryan, Albus and I..."

He hesitated and seemed a little hesitant.

"I told you, Ryan is a smart kid."

But at this moment, Perenelle's voice came from the kitchen.

There were a few pieces of bread floating beside her, emitting bursts of fragrance, and fell in front of Ryan.

She looked at Nicolas Flamel and said gently, "You are not Albus. You can't hide it from him. It is always difficult for you to hide it from anyone."

"Oh... okay."

Then Nicolas Flamel sighed.

He relaxed, as if ready to reveal everything.

"You're right, Ryan."

He acknowledged what Lion said: "Perenelle and I certainly still have feelings for the world—or rather...we still have a lot to do."

"But we've been resting for a long time...it's time to make a choice."

He looked at Ryan, and what he said next made Ryan almost think that he had returned a thousand years ago to the side of the Big Four.

Because his four teachers said almost the same thing.

"Death is inevitable, Ryan."

Nicolas Flamel said softly.

"Everything that lives must face it."

After this sentence, he did not continue.

"As for the question you asked—perhaps I can answer you in a different way."

He just spoke softly, answering Ryan's question.

"When I was very young, full of passion, and Perenelle and I had only just met for a short time."

He recalled the past, but the ancient times seemed to make his voice blurry.

"I was obsessed with alchemy, more than you could imagine. I searched for all the unknown alchemical artifacts, exploring the mysteries of material transformation. Then I came across a ruin... That was the true starting point of my alchemical journey."

He grinned and smiled at Ryan.

"According to you, it's a magical relic from a glorious era... I found something inside, some traces left by your elders."

"Those things mean a lot to me. They later provided me with great help in creating the Philosopher's Stone."

At this point, he said with some regret: "It's a pity that I was already a student at Beauxbatons at the time, otherwise I would definitely choose to study at Hogwarts... I think I would be an excellent Ravenclaw!"

He sighed.

Ryan felt that the people of Beauxbatons would be sad to hear this.

But it was obvious that Ryan was not in the mood to joke at the moment.

He just continued to listen quietly.

"So, it's truly the best thing that the Philosopher's Stone belongs to you. If my alchemical journey began with your four elders, then this is the best reward."

At this moment, Nicolas Flamel continued speaking.

He tore off a piece of croissant and handed it to Ryan.

"And after that, I went through a lot of things... a lot..."

He recounted the past.

"Continue to explore the mysteries of alchemy until you create the Philosopher's Stone and become famous, and fight against ambitious dark wizards..."

Ryan knew that these might be great events that were recorded in history.

But in the legendary life of Nicolas Flamel, this is just a fragment not worth mentioning.

This made Ryan deeply realize that almost every great wizard has a past that sounds like a novel story.

And finally...

"Ryan."

Nicolas Flamel's words suddenly became serious.

"Your elders—they were incredibly great. They accomplished so much, connecting the past and the future... Even if we count the oldest history, they are among the greatest."

"Albus should have told you that there are things we can't tell you - but they do exist."

I don’t know if it’s an illusion.

Ryan felt that at this moment, Nicolas Flamel's thin and frail figure seemed to have become very tall.

And at this moment, his voice sounded even more deafening to Ryan!

"Any wizard who has traveled far enough in the magical path will see it... and with it the footprints of your elders."

Then a word arose in Ryan's mind - legend!

At this moment, he finally understood why his teachers had been so vague about his details, and why Dumbledore had chosen to be a Riddler.

"not the right time yet."

The words Dumbledore had said in the past became extremely clear in Ryan's mind at this moment.

His four teachers, Nicolas Flamel, and Dumbledore.

They are all the pinnacle of their times and are truly legendary wizards.

Their life experiences may be different, but they have one absolute thing in common.