章節 480: Susan's Research
"Can I come to check in?" asked Edward as he sent Susan a message.
"Why, all of the sudden?"
"You talked about your new project, and you seem excited. So, I wanted to see what it was."
Susan did not immediately reply, "Alright."
Edward smiled and waited a while. Then, he received permission to teleport to her laboratory.
"Your majesty," saluted the other researchers before continuing with their work. Edward did not mind as he established the spirit of the Empire. And based on his words, the spirit of pursuing knowledge is above everything–maybe even the Imperial Power.
As such, when visiting any laboratory, people only need the minimum salutation. Of course, there are exceptions to this rule, like an official visit from the government or other official events.
"Come, let me show what I'm working on," said Susan, who was waiting for him. She led him to a lab testing site, a small stadium surrounded by magical shields.
"Your lab is a little small," commented Edward. As a member of the royal family, she has access to unimaginable resources. So, the current size of her laboratory was subpar by his standard.
"I wanted to fund this research myself before presenting it and get funding," said Susan.
"Well, as long as you're happy," nodded Edward. "So, what are you working on?" He tried to contain his excitement to not put too much pressure on her.
Susan was a talented Arcanist and should have been one of the most successful Tower Masters in the Empire. After all, she was trained by Edward from an early age.
Unfortunately, as the Empire grew, she could not bear the pressure of being a Princess and Edward Bone's cousin; people expected too much of her and her future achievements.
So, she chose to become a Magical Painter, removing herself from any jobs related to research and so on. But, even with such a chance, people expected too much from her.
Edward was a little disappointed by her choice, but he never showed it. He supported her to the best of his ability, suppressing the public's voice to the limit of his power.
However, it appeared she now had rekindled her desire for research.
"My research is this," said Susan with a smile as she gave him a card.
"Yu-Gi-Oh Card?" Edward asked before sensing odds with the card. "Could it be?"
"Yes," replied Susan before waving the card. "I summon the Dark Magician."
The card shone with brilliant light before a creature appeared inside the protected testing area. Edward looked at the creature he saw many times in the anime, which looked exactly like the one from his childhood.
"Is this an application of Painting Magic?"
"Yes. Through painting, I can make these characters come back to life."
"Does it have any ability?"
"Yes and no. The cards I created can use some basic spells. However, remember how the three God Cards had their own will when you first created the game?"
When Edward first created the Egyptian Gods using Spiritual Magic, the three had their own Will, were overbearing, and would not allow just anyone to wield them.
"Is it the same situation?"
"Yes, and it's not just the three. Many powerful paintings have shown this phenomenon," explained Susan.
"What's the direction you're going? What is your expectation?"
"I want to first create the abilities of these cards. Then, I wish they would become real creatures. However, that is far-fetched for now."
Edward did not offer his comment yet, "Do you have a plan for the next step?"
"Yes," she replied with twinkling eyes. Edward had never seen her so excited. When she was young, she loved reading the comic Yu-Gi-Oh and dueling in general. In Hogwarts, she was the duel champion for seven years consecutively.
Edward even believed she did not skip grades like many others because of her passion for the game.
'I'm glad she can find something she truly loves and is passionate about,' thought Edward as he listened to her explanation.
"At first, I had no direction on how to copy the cards' ability until I saw Rill Boistmortier's Painting Magic." The former Magic Captain from Black Clover had a magic that allowed his painting to come to life and display a variety of magic.
"I will use it as a basis to create the cards and their powers," explained Susan. "However, that's only the first stage. For the second stage, I plan to use the Spirit World you brought back."
Edward also brought back a Spirit World he acquired from the Eastern Continent of the Black Clover Universe.
"Do you want to create spirits based on these cards?" asked Edward.
"Yes. According to your conjecture, the Spirit World will create spirits based on the myths, legends, and stories of the world connected to it. And these cards have been in the Empire before its inception and are part of our culture.
"With the right aid, it should be possible to accelerate the creation of these spirits."
"That's a good method, but you also know there is any concrete proof that my conjecture is correct. So, how do you plan to use it to accelerate the birth of these spirits?"
Susan did not answer him but smiled instead.
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing. I just remember when we were young, and you were tutoring me. You never answered my questions and instead asked me thousands more questions."
Edward paused before placing his head on her head and sighing, "I never met for things to turn like this."
"It's not your fault; I just couldn't handle everything."
Edward shook his head, "I never should have tried to model you into me. You are your own person and should have your own path."
Edward knows his flaws. When he sees someone with magical talent, he tries to gear them in the direction of magic research. He wants as many people to walk the same path as him.
However, sometimes, he fails to take into account the person's wishes and desires. Susan was a victim of this, and his two apprentices–Flynn and Emily–almost suffered the same fate. Luckily, he learned from his mistake and did not prevent them from becoming Archeologists.
Susan hugged him, "It's all in the past now. Let's not talk about such a thing."
She changed the subject.
"To answer your question, my plan is to study Faith, the preliminary research on creating Heroic Spirits, and the Ancestral Spirit Magic from different ethnicities to find a method."
"Faith, or the power of belief, is the right way for this research," nodded Edward.
"So, what do you think?"
"It's great research. Once you succeed, you will be a pioneer in Summoning Magic."
"You think so too?" said Susan with a smile. "Do you have any recommendations?"
"I thought you wouldn't want my output?"
"How many Arcanists would sell their entire fortune to get your opinions and suggestions on their research? I am not stupid enough to pass off such an opportunity."
"I'm glad you finally acknowledge my greatness," replied Edward with a smug look, and Susan just rolled her eyes; she knew of her cousin's narcissism."
"Stop playing around," she chimed.
"Alright. I have a few things from my previous voyage that can help you."
Edward waved his hand to create a screen to show her something.
章節 481: Internal Trouble
"The first one is I receive data on a real Heroic Spirit," said Edward.
"Heroic Spirit? I thought you were going to the Naruto Universe."
Whenever Edward went to a place, his family would normally know the story or development of the world. So, Susan was confused.
"Are the Reanimated People considered Heroic Spirit?"
Edward suddenly paused, "No, but that's an interesting concept to think about. Someone should study these two and see if they can come up with something. However, we have to wait until we have Heroic Spirits."
"So, what are you talking about?" asked Susan.
"It would be too long to explain." Edward placed his hand on her forehead and passed some of his experience to her.
"Your voyage is always full of wonder," uttered Susan with a sigh. Then, her eyes became bright as she thought of something.
"The Yu-Gi-Oh Universe is real, correct?"
"Huh, yes."
"Can I go?" she asked with anticipation. And Edward's first instinct was to reject her on account of safety. However, he calmed down as he realized this was an opportunity for Susan to continue her growth and discover herself.
As such, he was very entangled.
"If you're worried, you can take me," she added.
"No, there is no need. I can't always protect you," said Edward with a sigh. "Once the war finishes and we settle everything, there should be more floating cities.
"Afterward, you can travel to that universe on your own. However, you have to pay for the coordinate and take all the safety precautions."
"No," replied Susan without a hint of hesitation. Once her research has some results, she will have enough points to exchange the coordinates with the Akashic Records.
As for the safety measures? Even if he did not say anything, she would have done so after knowing of the danger of the Void.
"Alright," nodded Edward before continuing his previous topic.
"Besides the data on Heroic Spirits, you can use Word Soul Magic."
"Hum, this type of magic can rewrite reality at a low level using words. If engraved in the cards, it could do wonders," analyzed Susan and agreed with this proposition.
"Finally, it's something from my recent voyage," added Edward before showing her another spell.
"It's the Jutsu called Creation of All Things that allows you to turn fantasy into reality, achieving the power of creation.
'Now, this spell does not translate well into the Mana System, so you'll have to use Chakra. And the limit of its power is Tier 6."
"In other words, can I create the creatures in these cards along with their power?" asked Susan, more excited than ever.
"Don't get too ahead of yourself. As I said, this thing is limited before we can translate into our Mana System or further develop the Chakra System."
"That's fine. I already have an idea of how to make up for some of the problems."
"Oh? I'm all ears."
"If I can create the spirits of these creatures and use them as a medium, it will be easier to turn them from fantasy into real creatures."
"That's not a bad idea," commented Edward, nodding in approval. "For such an excellent idea, I will give you some World Source to accelerate your research."
"Deal," replied Susan.
"Any more ideas?" she continued
"You could try the approach of Dream Energy and work with Chloe."
"Manifesting them in a Dream before bringing them to reality? That's a good method."
Then, she looked at him with longing eyes.
"That's all I have," he shrugged. "Plus, this is your research."
"Well, it's more than enough."
Edward chatted with her for a moment before leaving.
"Morgana, what's my schedule?"
"There is nothing currently on the table, but you should probably meet the Black Clover Captains."
"Oh, is something wrong?"
"Not really, but they are having some trouble settling in."
"Alright. I will go see them tomorrow," replied Edward. "Schedule a session for now."
"As you wish."
Edward headed to his lab without a hint of joy. He hated his illusion sessions. However, he had to do them.
After arriving at his meditation room, he closed his eyes and entered the illusion. A few minutes later, he opened his eyes, his eyes red and a terrifying aura emanating from his body.
Luckily, the room was surrounded by enchantments; otherwise, the entire Solar System would have trembled under his wrath.
"It's maddening," said Edward as he drank a potion to soothe his mind and soul. Slowly losing his family is one thing, but the fact that he cannot do anything to save or revive him always drives him to madness.
"Take a five-minute break before continuing," said Morgana, and Edward mechanically nodded.
Dang!
Before the break finished, Edward sensed a subtle vibration.
"What's going on?" With this room's protection, this should not be the case.
"The source is coming from Earth," replied Morgana, who did a rapid search.
"From what Earth? Did something happen?"
"I'm trying to find the source," replied the little elf, and Edward had to leave his training and appear above the sky on Earth while invisible. Soon, his aunt Amelia's holographic screen appeared before him.
"What's going on?" he asked.
"What do you mean?"
"I just sense a fluctuation from Earth capable of affecting the entire planet. Although it was subtle, it was there."
Amelia frowned as she immediately checked and contacted the relevant department.
"Our sensors did not detect anything," she replied with worry in her eyes. They were monitoring every planet under the Empire's rule, and energy fluctuations were the highest bullet points in the monitoring lists.
After all, a Tier 6 Arcanist can eradicate the planet with one spell. So, they have to monitor any large or unknown energy fluctuation. However, his nephew just told him something bypassed their sensors.
"Did you use the new Sorcerer Eyes?" asked Edward.
"They are still in the manufacturing process, so we haven't deployed them yet."
In the Naruto World, he created the defense system of the Empire through the invention of new satellites or Sorcerer Eyes that used Byagugan as the core of their technology.
"Deploy the ones you already manufactured and ask Luna to see if she can find anything."
Amelia quickly deployed, and her orders were fast and efficient. Less than five minutes later, new Sorcerer Eyes floated above the planet, searching for the source of the energy fluctuation.
"The answer is negative," she replied with a frown, and Edward had a serious look. Another screen appeared before him, showing Luna's face. As soon as she appeared, she shook her head, "I'm drawing blank."
"In that case, the situation might be more dangerous than anticipated," muttered Edward. The two became serious after hearing this; they did not doubt his words since no one was more sensitive to energy than Edward on the planet.
"Morgana, any information?"
"I could not pinpoint the location of the energy, but I did not analyze its essence–it was a spatial fluctuation."
"Spatial Energy? Then things are easier."
Edward closed his eyes and took control of the Space-Time Rules. In his mind, he sensed the countless dimensions–both artificial and innate–surrounding the planet.
He remembered the energy fluctuation he sensed and compared it with the thousands of dimensions.
"Found it," he saw before showing the two something. "Who is the owner of this demi-plane?"
"According to our record, it's a Tier 7 Arcanist called James Carter," replied Morgana.
"Why is he breaking the law and causing spatial fluctuations capable of influencing the planet?" asked Luna with confusion.
"I think I know why," said Amelia, who pulled up a document to show the group.
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