Jack lounged comfortably in his dimension, eyes gleaming with amusement as he observed the goings-on. Lucifer and Amendiel were particularly entertaining to watch. Both of them walked with such confidence, unaware of just how much power they held.
"Look at them, Ari," Jack chuckled, leaning back. "They're sitting on enough power to move worlds, but they're acting like they've only just begun learning how to light a candle."
Ari's voice echoed in his mind, as calm and collected as ever. "Indeed, Master Jack. Their souls are immensely powerful, capable of utilizing many forms of energy permitted by the Source. But they have yet to consciously access those powers."
Jack's grin widened. "It's probably for the best. We can't have them playing with volatile stuff like time energy just yet. Let's lock them out of the more dangerous energies for now. They can stick to mana and aura. Keep things simple until they're ready."
With a wave of his hand, Jack subtly adjusted the rules of his dimension. The more unstable, destructive forces were now out of reach for Lucifer and Amendiel, for their own good. He could just imagine the chaos Lucifer would unleash with the ability to manipulate time.
"That ought to keep things under control," Jack muttered to himself. But as he turned his attention to the other spirits, his amusement faded slightly. The rest of them were nowhere near as powerful. They were each tied to a single energy type light or darkness and they didn't even have access to basics like mana.
"Lucifer and Amendiel are practically gods compared to these guys," Jack mused. "The power gap is too wide. I'll need to fix that."
"Shall we consider soul enhancements for the other spirits?" Ari suggested. "That would increase their potential and grant them access to more diverse forms of energy."
"Exactly," Jack said, nodding. "I can't have an unbalanced world like this. But before we dive into that, let's see if there's another way to give them a boost."
Just then, Ari's voice returned with unexpected news. "Master Jack, some of Amendiel's subordinates have started worshiping you. As a result, you have unlocked a new power—Faith Energy."
Jack raised an eyebrow. "Faith energy, huh? Interesting. What can I do with it?"
"Faith energy will strengthen your body and soul as more followers place their faith in you," Ari explained. "It also grants the ability to use that faith as a unique energy source."
Jack's mind began to race with possibilities. Strengthening both body and soul through faith? This was unexpected but exactly the kind of power he could use.
He smiled thoughtfully. "Ari, I have an idea…"