Capítulo 259: Chapter 259: Lost Technology
Albert was completely unaware of Dumbledore's meeting with the LeStranges. He was currently absorbing alchemical knowledge fervently discussed at the gathering.
This time, he had hit the jackpot.
Although everyone hadn't fully disclosed their findings, Albert still managed to learn quite a lot of valuable information. His alchemical skills had experienced a significant surge in experience as a result.
Moreover, most wizards were willing to stay in touch with him via owl post. Albert naturally welcomed this, but he couldn't help but wonder when he had become so popular among them. Were they really optimistic about his future?
Quickly shaking off these stray thoughts, Albert attentively listened to Adolf explaining the important principles of the Two-Way Mirror.
In the magical world, the Two-Way Mirror wasn't exactly a secret. However, the popularity of the Two-Way Mirror, once prevalent in the magical community, had dwindled significantly over the years and was now almost nonexistent in the market.
"I have a question!" Albert waited until Adolf had finished speaking before raising his doubt, "Mr. Adolf, as you mentioned earlier, the manufacturing technique for the Two-Way Mirror has been lost for many years. But why is it that you hardly see anyone selling them now?"
"Mr. Anderson, as I mentioned earlier, the manufacturing technique for the Two-Way Mirror has been lost for many years," Adolf said somewhat regretfully.
"Actually, many people know the general principle of this magical mirror. However, the creator of the Two-Way Mirror, Breel Bursted, passed away, and with him, the ability to create his version of the Two-Way Mirror disappeared. Just as I said earlier, the Two-Way Mirror was popular in the magical world, and during that time, there were plenty of authentic ones. No one bothered to make inferior products because they couldn't sell them."
Over time, as Two-Way Mirrors broke and wore down, the remaining number of them diminished. This scarcity made it increasingly difficult to find authentic Two-Way Mirrors in the market. Additionally, the manufacturing techniques for the original Two-Way Mirrors were gradually forgotten. Of course, one of the main reasons was that creating a Two-Way Mirror required expertise in both alchemy and Transfiguration.
The essence of this magical mirror was an advanced application of Transfiguration, but very few wizards were skilled enough to apply it to mirrors. Even those who were proficient in both alchemy and Transfiguration might successfully create a Two-Way Mirror. However, the magical effects on the object would gradually weaken over time.
Breel Bursted's Two-Way Mirror, however, didn't have this problem. To this day, no one knew the secret behind it.
"In fact, this isn't unusual. Many ancient crafts have gradually been lost or superseded by time, just like the vanishing cabinets that were popular during the First Wizarding War."
"No, sir, I believe many people have misunderstood," Albert kindly pointed out, "In reality, the Two-Way Mirror is still very popular. Take, for instance, a couple of friends of mine from Hogwarts. After graduating, they would definitely need a Two-Way Mirror to stay in touch. It's much quicker than writing letters. What do you all think?"
At this moment, everyone present was taken aback, but then someone couldn't help but burst into laughter and nodded, "You're absolutely right. It's just that we old folks have rigid thinking."
Families could use the Two-Way Mirror to stay in contact with their Hogwarts children, and couples could also use it to communicate. It was similar to a video call, but many people hadn't thought about it.
"Mr. Anderson, you seem quite interested in the Two-Way Mirror. Can you tell me why?" Adolf asked curiously, "I'm curious."
"I believe this technology has great potential," Albert explained, "If I had a Two-Way Mirror, I could stay in regular contact with my family every week without having to spend time writing letters. If we all had Two-Way Mirrors, we could discuss alchemical topics without needing to rely on letters. While owls are convenient, their travel time is a factor, and sometimes letters may not perfectly convey someone's thoughts."
"In the Muggle world, there's something called a telephone that allows people in two different places to communicate with each other through speech. The technology of the Two-Way Mirror takes this a step further, bridging the gap between both sides."
"Excellent idea," Adolf applauded, "If you're interested in the knowledge of the Two-Way Mirror, I don't mind sharing my research with you. Perhaps one day you might invent an even better magical mirror, and don't forget to include my name on it!"
At the last remark, everyone couldn't help but burst into laughter. They knew it was all in good fun. The wizards here didn't care much about fame or recognition because they were already quite famous in the magical world.
"Thank you for your generosity," Albert bowed slightly to the elder wizard, "If that day comes, I will."
At this moment, everyone was quite puzzled, not quite understanding why Albert saw potential in the Two-Way Mirror. Although Albert had explained his reasons earlier, they still didn't fully comprehend.
Magic was incredibly convenient, and wizards rarely felt the distance. If needed, a Patronus could be conjured or a broom could transport someone in an instant.
This was also one of the reasons the Two-Way Mirror had gradually fallen out of use – people simply didn't need it anymore.
However, in Albert's eyes, this technology still had a lot of potential applications. It was a matter of differing perspectives.
Albert glanced at his task panel.
"Lost Technology."
"You've encountered knowledge about the Two-Way Mirror and developed an interest in it. However, this technology has been lost for many years. Retrieve this technology and recreate a pair of Two-Way Mirrors."
Rewards: 10,000 experience points, 1 skill point, +1 Two-Way Mirror skill level, +500 magical world reputation.
"What is a vanishing cabinet?" Albert asked again.
"A vanishing cabinet, similar to the Two-Way Mirror, comes in a pair. It can serve as a passage between two locations. If an object is placed inside one vanishing cabinet, it will appear in the other," Smith answered this time.
"Vanishing cabinets were very popular during the First Wizarding War. People could use them to escape Death Eater attacks by appearing in another location through the cabinet."
"Of course, this kind of thing has two main issues: the cost of making a pair of vanishing cabinets is too high, and if a cabinet is damaged, it requires a specialist to repair it before it can be used again. In the peaceful times we have now, these expensive magical items are naturally not in use."
Vanishing cabinets gave Albert the feeling of being somewhat similar to a Portkey – yes, a Portkey.
However, the teleportation magic in the wizarding world was incredibly advanced, which led to the technology of vanishing cabinets being forgotten. After all, compared to the convenience and cost-effectiveness of Apparition or Portkeys, vanishing cabinets were both expensive and inconvenient.
Nevertheless, in Albert's eyes, every kind of technology had its value, and vanishing cabinets were no exception.
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