Chapter 28 - If you talk more slowly maybe it would make more sense... (2/2)

”We cannot die of natural causes such as illnesses and old age. Alchemists are born with perfect bodies, we will not experience disabilities, illnesses, and aging. However, we are not immune to bullets or other weapons. When we are injured, we can die. Many clan members died during the last world war, including my parents. That's why I really hate the war. You can't imagine how devastating it feels... losing your parents who had been your best friends for hundreds of years...”

”You said something about moving to New York to study... does that mean that you will take on a new identity? Otherwise people would get suspicious, seeing Heinrich Schneider still young after decades working as a surgeon...”

”Exactly. Oh, Finland you are so smart.” Caspar smiled. ”My persona as 'Heinrich Schneider' will continue to lead my companies behind the scenes, and then, ten years from now, I will divert it to my new identity.”

Finland was shaking. Her head hurt with every new information she received from Caspar.

She had to hold his hand for support. This was all very shocking...

She didn't know how to react to Caspar's words...

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*Mileva Maric = Einstein's first wife whom some people now considered to be actually smarter than Einstein and had a significant role in his success, including the invention of theory of relativity, but as a woman she couldn't get the same treatment or opportunities as men in physics back then, that's why she couldn't get the credit for her contributions. Albert Einstein treated Mileva Maric so badly and cheated on her. At one point, in order for him to stay with her, he made her sign agreement as follows:

-My clothes and laundry are to be kept in good order.

-I receive 3 meals a day in my room.

-My bedroom and study are to be kept clean, and my desk is left for my own use only.

-You will forego my sitting at home with you, and my going out and traveling with you.

-You will not expect any intimacy from me nor will you approach me in any way.

-You will stop talking to me if I request it, and you will leave my bedroom or study immediately if I request it.

-You will undertake not to belittle me in front of our children, either through words or behavior.