Plausible mechanism which would allow both immortality and lead to gold: The Philosopher’s stone is a device which makes lasting transmutations. Thus, it would be necessary to re-use it every once in a while to stay young, but a single usage would suffice to turn materials into other materials.
Plausible mechanism which would allow both immortality and lead to gold: The Philosopher’s stone is a device which makes lasting transmutations. Thus, it would be necessary to re-use it every once in a while to stay young, but a single usage would suffice to turn materials into other materials.
Making Petunia pretty is a lasting transmutation. I keep thinking that’s a significant plot point.
In fact, Cat Girl was a lasting transmutation too. Didn’t seem like it’s so hard to make a lasting transmutation.
Control, however, seems hard and crucial.