The body of the microscope gleamed with a cold metallic luster under the dim light, and its objective and eyepiece were wiped impeccably clean. It was clearly used frequently, and it was not hard to imagine how much its owner cherished it on a daily basis.
Right next to the microscope stood a strangely shaped distillation column, its body assembled from glass and metal components. The glass sections were crystal clear, offering a clear view of the intricate network of condensing tubes and distillation chambers inside.
The metal parts were speckled with rust, bearing witness to the vicissitudes of time. This distillation column stood there like a silent giant, exuding a mysterious aura.
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