Chapter 103 - Happy New Year (2) (1/2)

”Didn't you say that the oldest Alchemist was more than 550 years old?” Finland asked Caspar. ”Why are you the oldest now?”

”Oh... Lauriel never comes to events like this. He has been in solitude for several decades already. We only know that he is still alive because he often leaves his marks throughout the world.” Caspar sipped his wine while reminiscing. ”That crazy guy - Lauriel. I love him to bits! I used to admire him and went on adventures around the world with him for almost 100 years. He is a bit eccentric. Do you know crop circle?”

”Oh... those legendary crop circles*? Around the world there are many unique patterns found in various fields in the form of circles, and many people think they're made by aliens...” Finland stared at Caspar in astonishment, ”Don't tell me you guys made them? ”

Caspar laughed and nodded.

”Actually, not aliens. Lauriel made the first crop circle to impress the girl he loved. I was there to help him and we created it overnight. We loved it so much that we decided to make it in countries that we visited. After that many people started imitating us and created their own crop circles. They also spread rumors that it was aliens who made it... But we recognize Lauriel's crop circles because they have special marks. ” He opened his phone and typed in a few keywords, then showed some pictures to Finland. ”This is the one he made, and that one too... Look at the triangle mark here. The last crop circle Lauriel made was discovered in Australia last year. So, I know that he's still alive.”

”Doesn't he have family?” Finland asked in amazement.

”All his family died in the last World War, just like our parents,” Caspar answered. His face looked gloomy all of a sudden. He really didn't like to talk about that subject. After more than 70 years, he was still mourning over the death of his parents.

Finland held Caspar's hand and tried to cheer him up. She never knew her father and her mother died when she was 10 years old. She didn't know what it was like to have parents, let alone have a sense of closeness with them.

Aldebar suddenly pulled out a box from under his coat.

”I have a new year present for you.” He handed the box to Finland. ”This is an immortality potion for you, when you are ready.”

Finland accepted the box and opened it to see its content. There was a small bottle filled with dark liquid. Was this the immortality potion that could make the human body perfect? There must be so many people who really wanted to have this bottle in their hands.

She swallowed hard and handed the bottle to Caspar.

”Please keep it until I'm ready. I'll drink it next year.”

Caspar nodded and placed the bottle back in the box and handed it to Jadeith.

”Please keep it in a safe place.”

”Okay, Uncle.”

Jadeith then left with their bottle of immortality potion.

”Thank you, Aldebar. I will drink it when I am ready.”

”All right. You know better.” Aldebar cleared his throat. ”I'll be closing the party soon. We will meet tomorrow in the dining room for breakfast. I want to talk to you before I sleep for 10 years.”

He then excused himself and walked onto the stage. The staff gave a signal for the musicians to step aside. Only the harpist stayed on stage. Aldebar then gave closing remarks to his guests and thanked them for coming to his party.