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Chapter 689 Duke Enkins' Past (1)
"This is my laboratory..."
Lin Tian followed Duke Enkins into the secret room and simultaneously observed the surrounding environment.
The secret room was neither too big nor too small, and it contained all sorts of instruments and books, many of which Lin Tian had never seen before. Lin Tian was certain that these things were not just simple decorations.
Lin Tian had assumed that after Duke Enkins' death, the place would become dirty and messy because no one would clean it. However, judging from the appearance of the instruments and books, they did not seem to have been eroded by time.
His gaze swept over the research items one by one, trying to find the mission item, namely Duke Enkins' research manuscript.
"What are you looking for?"
Seeing Lin Tian's obvious scrutinizing gesture, Duke Enkins came up to him and glanced at him sideways.
"nothing."
Faced with Duke Enkins' probing gaze, Lin Tian didn't directly state his purpose. Instead, after a pause, he asked him in return:
"By the way, why did you bring me here? Is there something you want to say?"
Let's gather some intelligence first.
When Lin Tian stopped and asked him, Duke Enkins also fell silent for a moment, not because he couldn't answer, but because he seemed to be thinking about something.
ah~
He sighed softly, then looked at the alchemical instruments and notes in the room, a hint of nostalgia flashing in his eyes.
Would you mind hearing my story?
"But it doesn't matter."
As Lin Tian gestured for him to begin, Duke Enkins slowly began to tell his story:
“A long time ago, I was an unknown alchemist. I don’t remember my age very clearly, but I was probably in my teens or twenties.”
"I studied at the Arcane Academy. I don't know if it's still called that now. Anyway, back then, although I wasn't famous, my alchemy skills were already among the top in the academy."
"Of course, I'm not saying I'm some kind of top genius. Alchemy was an unpopular subject at the time, and there wasn't much for us to learn. Our mentors also gave us very limited guidance."
"Therefore, in order to make further breakthroughs, I left the Mathematical Olympiad Academy and came to the mainland."
"The road to learning was not smooth sailing. I went to many dangerous places and experienced several life-or-death situations. Fortunately, I also improved my alchemy skills as a result and became more knowledgeable than before."
"When I was about 50 years old, I believed that my knowledge was no less than that of my mentor, and even surpassed his. I became a very famous alchemy master, and some important people who were not usually seen would often ask me for help."
"To be honest, I am not very interested in fame and fortune. Every alchemist, or rather every seeker of knowledge, desires the advancement of their skills and knowledge."
"However, as a niche profession, there is less and less for me to learn from. I have become a mentor in this profession. At this point, I have made very little progress, which makes me feel very lost."
"Later I thought, maybe I was too hasty. After all, I have only been studying for a few decades. Alchemy is a very profound subject. Although there has been a gap in my knowledge, it is still too far-fetched for me to understand everything based on my current level."
"Therefore, I slowed down. As a Gold-tier being, I lived much longer than ordinary people, which gave me more time. I figured I didn't need to rush..."
"I started traveling around the world and went to many places, including the mysterious Gear Kingdom, the ancient Moon Kingdom, and I even almost reached the legendary Dragon Tomb."
"During this process, although my skills did not make any major breakthroughs, I did make some small improvements and refinements, and my personality also became much more composed during the journey."
"And it was during this process that a turning point in my life soon occurred."
"I met a lady who was well-dressed, had a gentle personality, and a beautiful face..."
"and many more!"
How old was the woman you mentioned at the time?
"Hmm... about 20?"
"Tsk~"
"Hey! What's with that look? I! I! I'm not that old, okay? Sixty years old is already pretty good for a Gold-rank alchemist!!! Besides, I'm an alchemist, I can still..."
"Alright, I know you're young, continue."
"Ugh, you young man, you're really driving me crazy..."
"Then he said, after I reunited with my wife, she quickly fell in love with me..."
"Tsk~"
"you!!!!"
"Okay, I really won't interrupt anymore."
"Humph!"
"If you interrupt me again..."
"Phew... My wife and I got together very quickly after we met. To be honest, I'm a very slow person when it comes to feelings. Thanks to her, I was able to experience the beauty beyond alchemy."
“I love her more than alchemy. As we spent more time together, I realized that she was a very insecure person. In order to give her a home, I chose to find a place to settle down.”
"Later, I brought her to this forest. There weren't many monsters here at the time, and the environment was very good. With my strength, it wouldn't be a problem for me to stay here."
"Moreover, I also met the lord here, who set up a laboratory for me, so that I can continue my research even in my daily life."
"Is that nobleman's surname Gakman?"
"It seems so. Do you know him?"
"Hmm...I think I understand. You can continue..."
"My wife and I settled down here, and later we got married and had a lovely daughter."
"Atina?"
"Yes."
After receiving an affirmative answer, Lin Tian looked at Duke Enkins with some surprise, or rather, he examined his current body.
It seems the story is about to take a very complicated turn...
Lin Tian didn't ask him why he was in this state, because he knew the other party would explain it soon.
"Our family continued to live happily like this. Although my progress in alchemy was slow because I had to take care of my family, I don't regret it, because I have found something more beautiful than alchemy..."
"Back then, I thought life would continue like this forever, until that day... they came..."