Hearing the intelligence that Salvatore disclosed—or rather, relayed, a flash of insight struck Annan's mind.
If Nicholas Flamell hadn't died… it seemed completely possible.
Annan remembered that there was such a person in another world… just like Michelangelo. His other name was Nico Leme.
In that world, Nicholas made a living in Paris by selling books, copying articles, and teaching students to copy paintings. But later, he suddenly acquired a huge, mysteriously sourced fortune, enough to fund the construction of fourteen hospitals in Paris… It was said that this was because he had created the Philosopher's Stone and used its power to generate gold.
In the end, his coffin was found empty. It was rumored that he had not died but had achieved eternal life through the power of the Philosopher's Stone…
In this world, however, the scenario was similar yet different.
Just as in this world, the old wizard also named Michelangelo was likewise a master sculptor…