Chapter 424: Germans who love 'magic'

Fabian thought for a moment and asked, "Have you read the book 'The Secret Doctrine'?"

Xiao Peng nodded: "There's nothing strange about this. Many libraries have kept this book."

"How could anyone believe such nonsense?" Fabian expressed his confusion.

Xiao Peng smiled and said, "This is because society is progressing. About a hundred years ago, so-called 'magic' and 'occult' were still a serious discipline called 'Theosophy.' The book 'The Secret Doctrine' was written by Madame Helen Petrovna Blavatsky. People may not know this woman today, but back then, her fame was known throughout Europe! She came from a prominent family; her father was a German scientist, and her mother was from a prominent Ukrainian family. She later claimed that she had met a master in Tibet who guided her and helped her become one of the most powerful 'prophets' in Europe at the time. She wrote a book called 'Isis Unveiled,' which was a textbook on 'Theosophy.' Many of the things that happened to the mustache during World War II were related to this book, such as the Holocaust."

"Why is that?" Fabian asked in confusion.

Xiao Peng explained, "The book 'The Secret Doctrine' denies Darwin's theory of evolution. It argues that humans did not evolve from apes, but rather that apes are the result of humans' degeneration after abandoning their dignity. According to the book, the Atlanteans learned black magic and used spells to create half-human, half-beast creatures for their use. Later, when Atlantis sank, some residents were inspired to leave Atlantis early to avoid the disaster. These survivors evolved into the fifth generation of humans, the Aryans, while the descendants of the escaped half-beasts became Jews, representing depravity. Therefore, the Aryans, tasked with saving the world, determined to exterminate the Jews."

After hearing Xiao Peng's words, everyone fell silent. Finally, Fabian spoke up, "So, the basic theory of World War II that set the entire world at war was based on the nonsense of a crazy woman?"

Xiao Peng nodded. "You could say that. That's why the Germans during World War II were very fond of 'occultism,' which is what we now call magic. At the time, the famous German playwright Eckart developed the so-called 'Aryan Genius Superman Theory.' After Germany's defeat in World War I, he wrote a prophetic poem, foretelling the imminent birth of an 'omniscient and omnipotent savior of the Germanic nation.' A few months later, he met Hilbert and became convinced that Hilbert was the savior he spoke of. His connections in Berlin became his capital for success. Eckart even compiled a book of his supposed spiritual conversations with Hitler, called 'From Moshe to Lenin.' Just imagine the heights he pushed Hitler to. Before his death, he wrote to a friend, 'Follow Hitler. We have taught him the ability to communicate with the gods.' At the time, Hilbert carefully studied Dr. Ernst Hilt's book 'Magic: History, Theory, and Practice,' taking careful notes. Besides Hilbert, SS chief Heinrich was also a fan of occultism."

Tom said directly, "I know this. It's no secret that Heinrich Himmler believed in the occult. Wevelsberg Castle, now in the Alme Valley in the Paderborn district, was built by Heinrich Himmler hoping to gain occult powers. Our school took us there, and I still remember the twelve shrines scattered throughout the hall, with an altar in the center. Around the altar was a round table where Heinrich Himmler and his 'Twelve Knights' dined during ceremonies. There was also a 'Black Sun' corona pattern on the floor."

Walter nodded after hearing this. "Indeed, the 'black sun' pattern is still a common motif among the extreme right in Germany. Boss, Wevelsberg Castle is now the largest youth hostel in Germany. We can go and see it when we have time."

Xiao Peng smiled and said, "Yes, back then, Heinrich Himmler even organized a so-called archaeological team whose mission was to search the world for 'holy relics.' He appointed the charlatan Karl Maria Willigut as SS Brigadier General to the Leader's General Staff. Before every major decision, Karl would have his fortune read. It was later discovered that Karl was mentally ill, leaving Heinrich extremely embarrassed. Even the SS soldiers wore rings with skulls and crossbones, representing Satan. Although Mustache realized the occult's deceptive power after consolidating his power and began to vigorously suppress and ban occult organizations, including the Thule, those ideas had already ingrained themselves in him, leading to the promotion of Aryan races and the Holocaust. Oh, and Germany's enthusiasm for UFO construction during World War II is also related to the occult. The book 'The Secret Doctrine' mentions that Aryan ancestors had flown UFOs into space."

Tom looked at Xiao Peng with admiration: "Mr. Xiao, you know so much!"

Walter nodded and said, "Tom, do you know what Mr. Xiao likes to do most?"

Tom blinked. "Drinking? Picking up girls? Spending money recklessly? Isn't that what rich people do?"

Xiao Peng pointed at Tom with a dark face and said, "Walter, can I beat this naughty kid?"

Walter took a deep breath and said, “Boss, next time I go to China, I’ll take him with me, and then I’ll help you beat him up! It’s illegal to beat your own child in Germany!”

Tom stuck out his tongue and said, "What does Mr. Xiao love to do most?"

"Reading!" Walter said, "He's read more books than all the books in your school library combined!"

"But our school doesn't have a library," said Tom.

Walter's veins popped up, but he couldn't lose his temper looking at Xiao Peng, so he hummed angrily.

Fabian sighed, "Anyway, Germany was really amazing back then. They even built a flying saucer."

Xiao Peng nodded. "Germany is indeed powerful. Starting from the second half of the 19th century, Germany has produced a large number of talented scientists. Almost half of the Nobel Prizes in that century were won by Germans, such as Gauss, Ohm, Wöhler, Hertz, and Einstein... However, due to Nazi sabotage, a large number of German scientists went to the United States, and the world's scientific center shifted there. Science and technology will always be a country's strong capital!"

Walter blinked and said, "Boss, are you still accepting apprentices? Like Felix, I know the rules. 'Once a teacher, always a father,' isn't it?"

After hearing this, Xiao Peng looked terrified: "Walter, what did you say? Don't you know something?"