Edward felt this Naruto World was a gift that kept on giving. He only came here to take a few things and leave. However, the benefit he received in this world is enough to benefit him throughout his entire magical journey.
Additionally, this trip will increase the technology tree of the Empire by a few hundred years, and that's only the lowest estimate.
So, he looked at Tobias to see whether the latter could also benefit him.
"What power system do you use?" Edward could tell his physical body was extraordinary, but he sensed no energy inside him–except for the life energy that all people on the physical path had.
Tobias calmly raised his hand, and it turned black.
"Haki?" asked Edward. "Excellent. I recently developed a technique to use Willpower to boost spells. With your help, I can complete it. Plus, I'm interested in how Observation Haki can predict the future.
"If the Empire's Arcanist can use this technique, their battle prowess will drastically increase."
The One Piece's Haki System did not have ways to train Willpower, but their applications or use of it were extraordinary. So, Edward knew he could learn a great deal from it.
"Using Observation Haki to help in battle? That's a genius idea. Why didn't I think of this?" muttered Set, who now saw the advantage of being able to predict his opponent's move. He would know exactly which spell to use and increase his odds of success.
"You're really something else," muttered Michelle.
"What's wrong?" asked Edward, puzzled by her word.
"Who would think of using Haki on spells?"
"What is the point of learning other power systems if not to integrate them into my own and become stronger?" replied Edward.
Michelle was speechless since these words made sense, but she did not know how to explain her feeling.
"Most people have a hard time mastering one system. How would they have the idea of combining multiple ones?" explained Tobias. Although he also had the idea to combine Chakra, Haki, and Dragon Ball Systems, he did not know whether he would succeed.
"That's true. But you guys have the Lord God to help you. As long as you have the idea and are willing to work for it, it's not impossible," said Edward, shaking his head.
Besides Tobias, he felt most of these people were mediocre–including the Arcanist Set. If it were not for the uniqueness of the power they had access to and the plan he was conducting involving them, he would not spend so much time talking with them.
So, he proceeded to gather primary data on Haki from Tobias before heading inside Set's magic tower to check the [Titan Weapon]. Although a magician was at their highest power inside their magic tower, he did not care. No matter how much of a boat Set would receive from the tower, he knew he could easily suppress the latter–even if the current him were a clone.
Without making any reckless moves, Set showed him the weapon. Edward looked at the pure white staff with a blue gem on top floating before him and began to inspect it. He injected his mana inside to activate it and observe its operation.
"Fascinating," he commented, looking at the staff as if it was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen.
"Do you know how it works?" asked Set. He has had this weapon for some time now but has not researched anything relevant after years of trying. So, he was planning on using Samsara Points to get some technology from the tree.
"This artifact has a perfect manipulation of mana or arcane energy. Every ounce of energy is used to its fullest effect. It's like the people who created it are born wielding mana like it was a natural part of their bodies.
"Well, the Titans are beings of pure arcane energy and primordial matter, so it made sense they had such superb control of it."
Edward has always been proud of his Mana Control. After researching the Mana Sage Mode, his ability to manipulate reached a higher level. However, even he paled in comparison to the subtlety of this weapon. He guessed only after creating his Ultimate Magic Body could he reach such a level.
And even then, he might not reach the same height as this staff; he might be in the same realm but not on the same level.
"I will take this staff; you should have no problem, right?"
"No, no, no; such a weapon cannot stay in the hands of someone as weak as me," Set hurriedly said.
"That's good. However, I won't take your things in vain. You should have asked the Lord God the value of this weapon?"
"Y-Yes."
"I will give you something in return. Whether you use it or exchange it for points, it's up to you."
"Thank you."
Edward nodded his head, "By the way, is there anyone else with a magical system that participates in this world's mission?"
"Yes, Lee Kyuk, but he's on Tier 3."
"Oh, what system does he use?"
"I don't know. I only know it is from a Manwha and is divided into Magic Circles, and each circle corresponds to a Tier."
Edward looked at him, and Set lowered his head in embarrassment as he knew what those eyes met. As an arcanist, he should have been more curious about other magical paths and learned from them.
Edward looked away without saying any more. "I need to check on the seal the Lord God placed on your seal. Michelle, you're first."
Edward checked his Soul Dimension and saw the Origin Rune in the latter's soul in the third layer. He was glad the seal was still in the third layer and not the fourth. He tried on the others, and it was the same.
'With these people, it should be easier to record the Origin Runes and study,' thought Edward. However, the greatest contributor to studying this rune is the one in Kingsley.
He did not have a soul or dimension, so his runes manifested in the form of a complex virus in his software. The Empire's technology is not as developed as magic, so Edward has to spend a few hours before finding it. And if it was not for Kingsley's help and cooperation, he might have had to spend more time.
'Interesting. The runes seem to be designed to work on the soul and do not care about the shape or form the soul takes,' analyzed Edward, and his eyes lit up.
'This is a power that transcends the laws of different universes–the power of the void.'
Each universe in the Void has different rules, laws, or [Authorities]. As such, no matter how much a world might look the same, they are fundamentally different.
Due to this reason, Legendary Arcanists, like Edward, have to adapt to the rules of different universes when wielding them. In other words, if Edward was suddenly dropped in, let says, the Dragon Ball Universe, he could not immediately control Space-Time Rules even if he used his Willpower to suppress the Universe Will.
He has to take time to compare the difference between the Space-Time Rules from the Harry Potter World and the Dragon Ball Universe. And, of course, since he has studied the rules of many different universes, the process is easier for him than for someone who only masters the rules of one universe.
'I finally understand the magical path after Tier 11. Master the rules of different universes. Then, created a rule or power that has transcended these universes–just like this Origin Rune.'
Edward understood the benefit of doing so–no universe could restrict him, and he could use his power at will. Many universes have omnipotent and omniscient creators, like the Presence in DC Universe.
Trying to control these rules of the universe in front of these creators is a joke–even if he reached Tier 12 and beyond. These creators can probably strip any Legendary Arcanist or even Gods from accessing the rules of the universe.
However, if his power reached such a state, he won't be restricted; he might even take control of the rules from these creators.
'My magical path has only begun; I still have a long way ahead of me,' thought Edward, full of excitement. He realized how weak he was, but also the potential he had.
Most individuals will not access other universes' rules until Tier 12. But he has been doing so since he was Tier 3. With this heads up, he has a significant advantage.