"Theoretically, once you understand the most fundamental principle, then all changes in the universe are no different to you, because at a certain level, everything is 'equivalent'."
With a brief explanation, Mimir added:
"However, this is only what I understand; in fact, I am not adept at alchemy."
"I can see that."
Nodding slightly, Laine slipped the Draupnir onto his own finger.
"Equivalent exchange... Perhaps the ultimate goal of alchemy is like the world itself, equating matter, energy, and information, reducing three to two, and two to one, until grasping the very origin."
"But probably no one, god or man, has truly accomplished this step because it implies that his wisdom has reached an understanding of the 'Origin,' something even I am incapable of."
"Next."
