[Short Chapter]
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Edward was not surprised by this information. After learning the Savant Race was part of the Akashic Record, making it impossible to get information about them, he also theorized the Magus Race was the same. His theory is they came into contact with the Akashic Record even before leaving the Astral Realm.
Edward's theory went as far as the Akashic Record was one of the main reasons the Magus Race transcended their universe. This race who pursued knowledge probably learned about the existence of the Void from the record; then, they made it their mission to break through the limitations of their universe and reach Tier 12.
Edward took the token and observed it.
"It's a local access token.' He felt it was a shame since this only allowed individuals to exchange knowledge in the Astral Realm and not from everywhere else in the Omniverse.
'I guess it's better than nothing.'
He placed the token away before exiting the cube. Edward's next destination was the Time Auror to check on Charles. It's been two weeks, so the researcher should have a basic analysis of Charles' circumstances.
He soon teleported to his destination, where a female Arcanist dressed in a white magical robe awaited his arrival.
"What did you find?" asked Edward.
Marisol was slightly surprised. Usually, when the Emperor comes by, he will chat and even flirt a little with her before they begin business. But today, he seems distracted and even distant. However, she did not ask since their relationship was not close to such an extent, and he was still her boss.
"Based on previous data, we have found an anomaly amongst all Time Lords' Soul Flame," said Marisol, showing him the data with a holographic projection.
"Time Lords have a tinge of gray in their Soul Flame, which should be the source of the mutation that allowed them to forcefully alter reality after changing time. However, we have not analyzed what this gray matter is."
Edward nodded as he reviewed the data, "What about Charles? He should be unique even amongst Time Lords?"
"Yes. The gray matter takes the form of a ring surrounding his Soul Flame," explained Marisol. "So far, our theory is that this ring is why he did not have the mark of a criminal despite breaking the so-called Time Laws."
Edward did not say anything as he continued scrolling through the floating screen. He stopped a few minutes later before closing his eyes and accessing the fourth layer of his Soul Dimension.
He observed his Soul Flame very carefully, to no avail. Edward mobilized his Time Rule without hesitation to generate waves or frequency in this layer.
'Found it,' he thought as he soon discovered a very well-hidden mark or aura in his Soul Flame.
'Is this how the Time Guardians discovered my actions and labeled me a criminal?'
Edward did not waste time as he began to analyze the weird aura in his soul flame. He tried to remove it, but his attempt was futile; he tried isolating it and sealing it, maybe trying to buy him enough time. Sadly, his current understanding of the soul flame was extremely limited.
Ultimately, he opened his eyes while sighing:
"Give me an honest estimate on how long you think we should be able to replicate this ring or even the gray matter?"
His current idea is that he might be able to deal with the situation by replicating the gray ring on Charles's Soul Flame. Even if that did not work, the ring may suppress the tracking mark and buy him more time.
Marisol paused, "I'm afraid it won't be possible in the allotted time."
Fifty years is a long time, but not for research on that level.
"We have just discovered the Soul Flame and know very little about it or the fourth layer, not to mention the technology involved, which requires a combination of soul and time magic.
"Fifty years is simply not enough–even with Time Acceleration."
Edward groaned softly. People were unlike him, who could spend thousands of years in Time Acceleration Enchantments without any issue. Unfortunately, he cannot expect any of these Arcanists to master Time Rules and have the same ability as him.
"Do your best and tell me if you need something," said Edward to Marisol before leaving. The war had just ended, so he should be busy with his imperial affairs; however, he ignored most of these things because of the looming threat of the Time Guardians.
However, now that he had to wait for news from Hermione, he decided to show his presence to his people. After all, one of the reasons he is fighting so hard to deal with the Time Guardians is to protect his Empire and its people.
So, in the next few days, Edward appeared before the public and the media. He attended a few public lectures or events and addressed the nation about war recuperation efforts. He also took this time to spend with his available family members.
After this event, he had a new idea he wanted to try–contacting the Magic Goddess, Delilah. If there was someone he knew who could be knowledgeable about the Myriad Codex Plane, it should be her.
However, after thinking about it and analyzing everything, he decided otherwise. Delilah was involved in his future plan to fight against the Gods, and contacting her so early was not a good move.
He never underestimates his opponent. As such, after realizing Delilah has a high chance of deducing many important things after asking him about the Myriad Codex Plane, he chooses not to see her.
Luckily, a month later, while studying the Magus Race's inheritance, Hermione contacted him with the plane's coordinates and some basic information.
Edward used his willpower to resist the urge to run to that plane. Instead, he waited for the second floating city to reach Tier 10 more than six months later.
Then, he entered the floating city with the name [Ravenclaw] and headed to his destination, full of hope.