Marvel: Starting with the Glint-Glint Fruit

As for the core group, it's nothing more than these few people: those who either have ideals and beliefs, or those who can see at a glance how bright Matthew's future will be.

If someone has money, connections, and power, and chooses to betray him instead of following him, how stupid must they be to think of that?

Isn't it good to be alive?

Everyone in the core group knows about the Super Soldier Gene Serum, and everyone knows what it's for and what it's used for.

Few people can resist this temptation.

"As for you, are you really sure you want to say goodbye to the past? If you have, then many things from now on will be out of your control, Nydy."

Matthew looked at Nydia and said seriously.

Without the slightest hesitation, Nydy replied, "I'm sure, Boss."

"That's good. Next, Kara will take you to check your physical condition. Then you'll have to stay here for a year. It's secluded enough and has plenty of supplies and equipment to meet your needs for growth."

When necessary, Matthew doesn't mind teaching Nydy something.

For example, the Six Styles.

First, he needed to observe Nydy because of the deal she had made with Mephisto. Second, he couldn't practice the Six Styles of martial arts unless his physical strength was up to par.

There are barriers to entry for this.

In the world of One Piece, very few people in the Navy or the World Government's intelligence agencies can master the Six Powers.

So Matthew is in a bit of an awkward position now. His individual combat ability is a bit too high, while his subordinates are just a bunch of ordinary people. Nydy, who joined last, is actually the strongest one.

This also meant that Matthew had to handle many things personally.

There's no way around it; that's how it is at the beginning of a business.

However, this situation will improve significantly once the super gene serum is successfully developed.

At the same time, he is increasingly eager for top-notch scientific research talent.

The path of gene technology is very promising.

Captain America Steve Rogers, Winter Soldier Bucky Barnes, the Hulk, and the Sentinels with the power of a million stars in the future are all creations of genetic technology.

At most, the Hulk is somewhat special, perhaps related to the ultimate evil that is formed by the convergence of all sins, hatred, and negative emotions in the universe.

Regardless, this approach is definitely not wrong.

It's just a matter of which way to go.

If he succeeds, Matthew will one day be able to don the yellow robes, establish a kingdom, and conquer the multiverse.

Of course, that's a bit of a tangent.

After instructing Nydia to relax, Matthew had Carla take Nydia to rest.

He also needed to review his gains from the battle with Mephisto.

After washing up, he lay on the bed in the empty room Kara had found for him, looking at the snow falling outside the window, and he could feel his body was more vigorous than ever before.

It felt like every cell in my body was pulsating with joy.

They are more active than during other high-intensity physical training sessions.

If his physical strength was comparable to that of a vice admiral in the Marine Headquarters before his battle with Mephisto, then now his physical strength has taken a huge leap forward.

This is much greater than the progress he could make by training alone for three or four months.

Both Armament Haki and Observation Haki have reached advanced levels. Armament Haki can harden and bind, flow and release externally while causing internal destruction. Conqueror's Haki can already bind.

All things considered, his combat strength is comparable to that of a reserve general.

This progress is beyond exaggerated.

It's worth noting that it's only been less than a year since he went from a blank slate to getting the Glint-Glint Fruit, and now his combat power is comparable to that of a reserve admiral.

The path forward is clear; once the planning is complete, all that's left is to wait for the flowers to bloom.

What am I still missing?

Having identified his gains, Matthew began to ponder his weaknesses. Before long, in the dark room, his eyes shone brightly as this weakness flashed through his mind.

magic! !

He was powerful enough to defeat and repel Mephisto's human form, but the problem was that his initial strategic goal, besides defeating Mephisto, was also to kill him.

In the end, however, he only achieved the first of his strategic goals, and failed to achieve the second.

It's because he had no means to keep Mephisto.

He had witnessed the impact of Conqueror's Haki on willpower, the ability of Observation Haki to capture enemies, the high mobility of the Glint-Glint Fruit, and the destructive power of Conqueror's Haki's binding ability, yet he still couldn't hold on.

It's because Mephisto used magic to escape.

This isn't part of the same system at all; he simply can't catch up.

Magic is one of the most important power systems in this universe. Many potential future adversaries will possess magic, and if Matthew doesn't understand it, he will definitely suffer.

So magic is great, and we should learn it.

Matthew silently memorized the learning of magic.

Chapter Forty: Vishanti and White Magic

The sign-in rewards for our own cheat program are random, and the probability of signing in with magic knowledge is unpredictable.

The best way is to find someone to learn the magic of this universe and gain a deeper understanding of it.

With sufficient understanding and learning of magic, it will be unlikely that Mephisto will be able to escape easily if they encounter him again in the future.

Even a single wisp of a demon lord's soul would be a huge windfall.

It's estimated that it could directly unlock the top-tier Devil Fruit in the Devil Fruit encyclopedia.

If we disregard Agatha Christie, Kamar-Taj is a great option for learning magic on Earth.

Kamar-Taj has an extremely sophisticated magic system and is one of the origins of white magic used by Earth's sorcerers.

Those spells are simple and practical.

For example, mirror space magic can easily create a magical dimensional space independent of reality, where battles are not restricted by the laws of physics.

If you throw someone in, as long as the spell isn't lifted, the enemy will never be able to get out.

There's also teleportation magic, which is practically a bug-level spell, the kind that even mage apprentices can learn.

Not only is it easy to learn, but its capabilities are also incredibly powerful.

It can instantly open a portal, enabling long-distance movement, surprise attacks, or retreats. It is applicable to almost all scenarios and is a strategically useful magical skill.

Its scope can encompass the entire universe, and even open the door to other dimensions.

There's also Cytorak's Crimson Belt, Astral Projection, Formlessness and Exile, Memory Magic, Wide-Range Magical Perception, and so on.

It focuses on being comprehensive.

However, this magic system is somewhat awkward, because mages need to borrow magical energy from the magical dimension of Vishanti in order to cultivate and use magic.

Because the mages themselves do not possess energy.

However, this is more like a loan than a free lunch.

It is a sacred covenant loan with the Triune Vishanti.

And it's a lifelong contract.

Oath and allegiance: Swear to the Vishanti to protect the dimensions of Earth and never abuse white magic for evil, killing, or corrupting souls.

Absolute obedience to the will and judgment of Vishanti.

The prerequisite for pledging allegiance is to respond immediately to the call of Vishanti when needed, to wage interdimensional war against the darkness.

Some souls are deeply bound to the Vishanti dimension, and after death, their souls do not return to the underworld but are controlled by the Vishanti.

After death, all the magical knowledge, research, and wisdom accumulated throughout his life were ultimately returned to the Vishanti dimension.

Once a party breaches the contract, the Vishanti will immediately cut off the supply of magical energy, turning the breacher into a mortal, revoking their magic, and ultimately turning the backlash into a permanent curse.

The power of the lending dimension must be repaid with life, loyalty, and freedom.

Vishanti is a benevolent creditor, but the contract is valid forever.

There was only one exception.

The current Sorcerer Supreme, the Ancient One.

This bald old woman is the only mage who has truly borrowed Vishanti's magic for a long time without having to fulfill a contract.

Because she found an even greater backer, namely Eternity, one of the five great creator gods.

After successfully stepping down as Sorcerer Supreme, she traveled through the multiverse in search of even more vast magical knowledge.

Even Doctor Strange, whom she called the most powerful Sorcerer Supreme in history, couldn't do it.

Doctor Strange once gave up borrowing and instead used cosmic energy, Gaia energy, his own psychic energy, etc., but in the end he returned to the embrace of Vishanti.

All I can say is that the Ancient One was a wolf-killer.

Matthew could never join this magical system, but that doesn't mean he couldn't learn it.

For mages to use magic, there are two basic requirements: one is the magical knowledge acquired through continuous training, and the other is magical energy.

Both are indispensable.

These mages didn't have it, but Matthew did.

The Glint-Glint Fruit is the greatest source of energy.

This is perfectly exemplified in Doctor Strange, who demands that Doctor Strange represent them in launching an interdimensional magical war against the forces of dark magic.

However, Doctor Strange chose to refuse.

He believed that this war would sacrifice countless innocent lives, pollute the Earth's magical ecosystem, and that mages should not be the henchmen of gods.

Ultimately, Vishanti severed the energy link with him and revoked his title of Sorcerer Supreme.

Doctor Strange then switched to other energy sources and was able to continue using magic.

Therefore, energy is not a specific requirement. As long as you have energy and your magical knowledge and skills are high enough, you can use magic.

Kamar-Taj~~

Matthew's eyes flickered.

Night fell quickly.

The next day arrived, and light snow was still falling from the sky.

The soldiers got up early to begin training.

Loud slogans woke Nydy from her sleep.

On the bed, Nydy opened her eyes, sat up, and leaned against the headboard, unable to resist yawning.

I turned my head and glanced out the window. I saw soldiers in neat rows running in the distance, carrying heavy backpacks.

Wow, so many handsome older men.

“Jennifer~~”

Nydy felt helpless about her sisters' tendency to swoon over crushes as soon as they woke up in the morning.

“Nidi, I’m a little worried about your future. Although you’ve become a beauty, you still lack an eye for appreciation. Being good at observing and appreciating beauty will make you feel more happy.”

“Yeah, you’re right, but all I want right now is to settle down, and besides, those guys are all almost thirty years old.”

Jennifer launched into a long lecture on her life philosophy to Nyddy, who rolled her eyes and gave her a dismissive look. She had already gotten up and changed into her new clothes.

“No, Nydy, this is the prime of a man’s life. They are mature, stable, and know how to take care of people.”

"I seem to remember you prefer young, handsome men."

"They are just fleeting scenes on our life's journey. There are many scenes to enjoy, and we need to savor them slowly."

"What kind of values ​​do you have?"