"Hurry up. With the backlash, her soul flame will collapse soon," Morgana warned, and Edward swiftly acted. He activated his Domain to isolate her from the universe before quickly scanning her soul, body, memory, and Life Code. Once that was done, he took her Time Gem and calmly watched her soul dissipate before leaving.
He summoned his gem before casting a spell that manifested in the form of two magic circles: one above and one below. The two gems rotated around each other before fusing into one.
"It worked," Edward commented. "The time energy it can produce increases by at least three times."
"More importantly, its connection with the Time Laws of this world has drastically increased," Morgana added. "Should we add hunting the infinity stones to our to-do list?"
"Yes." These stones were currently the most powerful source of energy they had access to, so Edward planned to make good use of them. "Alright, let's save that stupid dragon." He knew where the Ancient One imprisoned Albion and directly teleported there, bypassing all the other security measures.
"How many times do I have to tell you," said the dragon in a weak voice, slowly opening his eyes. "You're wasting your time. Plus, it won't be long for my master to come to save me."
"So, you finally admit I'm your master?"
"Edward, is that you? Thank the Dragon Father. I've never been so happy to see you," proclaimed the proud dragon.
"Yes, you're not looking too good."
Albion sighed deeply, "Ever since the Great Dragon Civil War, my luck has been the worst."
Edward wanted to know more, but now was not the time for such conversation. "Let me free you first." He destroyed the chain binding the dragon before casting a Healing Spell on him, returning him to his peak state.
"Oh, freedom and — power," said the former Thunder Dragon King. As his strength returned, including his enhanced senses, he looked at Edward incredibly: "Your strength — you're already Tier 10?" This was the strength back in his prime, so he swiftly recognized Edward's power. "Moreover, your strength seemed to have surpassed 20 realms."
"Realms?"
"It's a way to distinguish how powerful a Tier 10 God is."
"So, based on the number of Tier 10 planes they've conquered or created?"
"Correct."
"Quite direct but also efficient," Edward nodded. "Alright, let's leave." He opened a portal outside."
"You haven't told me how you became so strong and so fast?"
"What do you think?"
"Yes. With access to other universes, it's indeed possible for your growth to be this exponential."
"I thought you would say I was tricking, and this place was just another plane in our universe."
"I am not that incapable," Albion explained. "I can sense my connection to the Bloodline Source completely severed. Furthermore, the Thunder Authorities of this world are completely different, and not the small difference in other planes. It's to the point I cannot use my Thunder Character at all. So, I know you were not lying.
Edward looked at him.
"What's with this expression?"
"I sometimes forget your race is known for their wisdom despite all their flaws."
"What a rude bastard."
"What now?" Edward asked.
"What do you mean?"
"You know what I'm asking."
"Oh, that. Of course, you're now my boss."
"That was easy."
Albion sighed. "Even at my peak, I was only in the middle level amongst the Dragon Kings. Now, I have an opportunity to be the most powerful. Better yet, I have a chance at achieving Tier 11 and beyond. I only ask you for two things."
"I'm listening."
"Firstly, free me from the control of the Bloodline Source."
"That's a given. I wouldn't want someone to have any influence over you besides me," Edward nodded.
"Secondly, whenever we meet one of my kind, give me the chance first to convince them to join our sides. And even if they refuse, if it's in your power, imprison them instead of killing them."
"That's fine and all, but you should understand that depending on the situation or how things evolve, killing them might be the only choice."
"I know. I just want you to do your best."
"I can do that," Edward nodded. "In the worst-case scenario, we will clone or transfer their bloodline." Albion's mouth twitched after hearing this. "And when we return to our timeline, I'll give you all the energy you need to return to your peak."
"Really?"
"The situation in this world is complicated, and I'll need all the help I can."
"The situation is that bad?" Albion had never seen this man so seriously. Although the latter rarely showed his emotions during their conversation, for him to take things so solemnly.
"We'll talk later."
While the two were having this conversation in the air, out in public, alerting the heroes of this earth. Rhodey/War Machine, Wanda, Vision, Hulk, Sam/New Captain America, Black Panther, and Thor arrived. They looked at Albion, the hatred palpable in their eyes.
"Damn dragon, you'll pay for what you did to my friend," Rodhey roared as countless new weapons appeared on his armor's shoulders and bodies. The other also took a fighting stance. Sadly, before they could act, Edward raised his hand to fire a light beam that incinerated everyone except Wanda, vision, black panther's armor, Thor's hammer, and the Captain America shield.
With a thought, he put the hammer, shield, and black panther's suit away. He would not waste any amount of vibranium, and he was also interested in the metal from Thor's hammer. He summoned chains that appeared out of nowhere and captured Vision, even sealing his Mind Stone.
"No," roared Wanda as she blasted red energy beams at Edward, but they were easily dealt with by a shield that appeared before him.
"Analysis completed," Morgana said in his mind. "I have found the Energy Source of Chaos Magic." Edward's senses immediately found a dimension with Chaos Energy.
"In that case, let's continue gathering data." The chains around Vision tighten, cracking his vibranium body.
"No, no," repeated Wanda as the intensity of her energy blasts increased.
"This is not enough," Edward stated as he slowly led Vision before him, and like Thanos, he ripped the stone from his forehead, killing him before her.
"No!" screamed Wanda, her voice full of anger and despair. She gathered an even more intense amount of red energy before firing like a beam. Edward calmly raised his hand to block it.
"Her anger allowed her to reach Tier 8 level of strength," he calmly commented. "On top of that, this attack resonated with the Destruction Authority — all because she wished to annihilate me."
Wanda looked at him in shock. She did not expect her attack, powered by all emotions, to be dealt with so easily.
"Got all the data?"
"Yes, but it could help to get more," replied the little elf.
"Fine," Edward nodded before waving his hands to stun and put her in his hyperspace as a test subject.
"What a weird world," Albion commented. He had noticed the non-linear power system of this world before, but it was still weird seeing how this tiny human that could probably be killed by a rock created such a powerful attack.
Edward ignored him before continuing his rampage. Now that he was here, the fact that this universe would eventually be his enemy removed all his moral restraint. So, he plundered Wakanda and Talokan's vibranium, Asgard's library, resources, and life code samples, this universe's infinity stones, the Lost Library of Cagliostro, and certain technology — including the ones from forces in the universe. The only thing of value he did not touch was the Darkhold, which he planned to deal with the one in his timeline once he was prepared. The thing was too dangerous for him to get in contact with without sufficient preparations.
Finally, Edward returned home.