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Chapter 128: Construction of the Magic Net, Cutting the Multi-Universe Leeks! Making Gods in Batches!
🕑 Added 2025-03-17 21:35:33 +0000 UTC"Sorry, I was wrong..."
Under the pressure of everyone's gaze, Gwen was momentarily at a loss for words. Left with no other choice, she admitted her mistake.
Those who had been prepared to chastise her suddenly lost their momentum.
Sif straightened her posture, her expression turning stern as she assumed the role of a strict teacher, repeating what Aaron had just said.
When Gwen learned that she would have to undergo a period of combat training under Sif, she didn’t react with dread—instead, she eagerly nodded.
"Okay! I've been wanting to do this for a while, but I never found a suitable teacher before. If it’s you, it’s perfect!"
Gwen had heard of Sif's legendary reputation. When she realized that Sif was the Goddess of War in Asgard, she felt a deep admiration.
She wanted to be like Sif.
Now that she had the chance to train under her, she was naturally thrilled.
It was just... another teacher.
At this point, Gwen was already used to having multiple instructors. In her mind, all these lessons felt like elective courses in university. And as a top student, how could she possibly complain about having too many courses?
Seeing how quickly Gwen agreed, Sif nodded in satisfaction.
A willing student meant a more effective lesson.
She wasn’t worried about whether she could teach—only whether Gwen was willing to learn.
"It’s good that you think this way. After this special training, I’ll make sure you undergo a complete transformation!"
Then, Sif turned her attention to Amora. Ever since she learned that Amora had tried to sneak away, she had been secretly holding a grudge.
"Amora, you too. This is your master's order."
Amora's expression fell.
She had been counting on Gwen to resist, but Gwen had given in immediately!
Thinking about the grueling training ahead, Amora sighed.
"Ugh... Why is magic so hard to improve? If only I had the same Energy Absorption ability as you, I wouldn’t be stuck like this..."
Asgardian magicians struggled primarily due to their limited mana reserves.
Unlike warriors, who could hone their combat skills endlessly, magicians had to conserve their magic power. Training and casting spells consumed mana, which was not easily replenished.
This was the reason Asgard had so few powerful magicians.
Only those with significant magical talent could progress quickly. And even then, most magicians preferred to enchant objects rather than fight on the battlefield, since every battle drained them significantly.
Although Amora was a renowned master of magic, she had neither Odin’s blessings nor any other divine intervention to enhance her power.
Hearing Amora’s complaints, Aaron suddenly had an idea.
His upgraded magic could be taught to others.
If he could pass down the ability to absorb energy, wouldn't that significantly alleviate the issue of limited mana?
Even if he didn’t teach the full Energy Absorption ability, an upgraded meditation technique alone could solve much of the problem.
If Asgard’s magicians could accumulate mana more efficiently, their status would rise significantly.
Of course, Aaron had no intention of being completely selfless.
He didn’t mind teaching magic, but why teach those who had nothing to do with him?
Unless... there was something in it for him.
The Price of Power
If others wanted to learn magic from him, there had to be an exchange.
Just like how the lords of the various dimensions granted magic to real-world magicians in exchange for something—life, fragments of the soul, years of lifespan, or even health.
Aaron, however, had no interest in such cruel transactions.
Instead, he envisioned a more practical system.
He would create a structured method for distributing his magic, one that incentivized people to absorb energy and contribute it back to him.
The concept was simple:
Magicians could meditate or absorb energy from sources they found.
In return for this energy, they could receive new or advanced magic from Aaron.
This exchange would be based on a tiered system.
The more magic power they contributed, the higher their rank.
Higher ranks would unlock access to greater magic knowledge.
Those at higher ranks could also "borrow" magic power from Aaron.
Yes—borrow.
And debts needed to be repaid.
Sustainable Power Growth
However, there was a natural limit.
Humans were, after all, mortal. The amount of magical energy they could contain was finite.
Even Odin, the King of the Gods, had limits on how much magic he could handle.
For ordinary people, absorbing too much energy would inevitably lead to destruction.
So, what would they do once they reached their limit?
Simple.
They would have to transfer their accumulated magic back to Aaron.
And in doing so, they could increase their rank and gain access to even greater magic.
This setup created a cycle of continuous improvement:
Magicians would absorb energy.
They would exchange it for knowledge and power.
When their limit was reached, they would offload excess energy to Aaron.
Their rank would increase, allowing them to learn even more.
They could borrow magic in emergencies, ensuring their survival.
It was a win-win system.
And if anyone refused to repay their debt?
Well, Aaron could simply track them down. Unlike dimensional beings that relied on magical contracts, Aaron’s method wouldn’t be so easy to escape.
Even if they fled to a parallel universe, he could find them.
Once implemented, the benefits would be staggering.
Not only would Aaron never have to worry about a lack of energy again, but he could also continuously siphon magic from across the world—or even across the multiverse!
It was a self-sustaining process.
Instead of absorbing magic power alone, why not have 10,000 people, 100 million people, or even 10 billion people working for him?
The potential was limitless.
Of course, there needed to be safeguards.
For instance, Energy Absorption could be limited by rank. Only those who had proven themselves could access higher levels.
Or better yet—what if the absorption process itself was controlled by a centralized system?
A system that could regulate energy intake, prevent magical corruption, and ensure efficiency.
The Birth of the Magic Net
Aaron suddenly thought of the Internet.
If each magician were like a computer, then he would be the central database.
By establishing a magical network—the Magic Net—all magicians could be connected to him.
Magic and mana would be transferred like data.
Aaron could track users and prevent them from escaping.
Borrowed magic could be monitored and repaid accordingly.
To ensure security, everyone who linked to the Magic Net would have to sign a contract.
This would prevent people from cheating the system, falsifying their data, or hiding in unknown realms.
With double-layered security, loopholes would be minimized.
And once the Magic Net expanded, its influence would be immeasurable.
Not only would it elevate magicians, but it could even create gods in batches.
Of course, Aaron himself would remain at the top.
Compared to the dimensional beings who used cruel magic contracts, this system was far more efficient and appealing.
And best of all—it was a system only Aaron could create.
His mastery over magic, combined with his ability to upgrade endlessly, ensured that he alone could oversee such an operation.
The potential was exhilarating.
Aaron grinned.
"Amora, well said!"
Excitedly, he gave Amora a pat on the shoulder.
"If things go as planned, it won’t be long before you become another god of magic."
Of course, a lower-tier god.
The true God of Magic could only be Aaron.
Amora was puzzled.
The others were just as confused.
"What did you think of this time?"
Amora hesitated—had she even said anything just now? It was just a minor complaint. If she could solve magic and magic-related issues herself, she wouldn’t need to train with Sif.
Aaron wasn’t one to keep such thoughts to himself, so he openly shared part of his idea.
As they listened, their mouths dropped open.
They were stunned by Aaron’s bold concept.
Could it actually be possible?
They weren’t sure.
But one thing was certain—if it worked, magicians would become more in demand than ever.
Even gods of magic might emerge!
The limiting factor for magicians would no longer be their innate ability.
All they’d need to do was meditate, seek out energy sources, and transfer their absorbed energy to Aaron. In return, they could gain access to higher-level magical knowledge.
Gods!
This was unprecedented.
A fundamental shift in the structure of the magical world.
Everyone would benefit—but the advantages Aaron would gain were unimaginable.
They could already picture it—
Once the Magic Net was established, magicians would grow stronger at an unprecedented rate.
Magic users might even become dominant in the supernatural hierarchy.
A never-ending rise of powerful sorcerers.
"I want in! I want in!"
Amora clung to Aaron’s hand, pouting playfully.
"How long will it take for you to perfect the Magic Net? Is there anything I can do to help? Maybe... I can ease your stress a little..."
She fluttered her lashes, her entire expression filled with longing. She wanted to link to the Magic Net now.
"Me too!" Gwen chimed in, just as eager.
This method would drastically cut down the time required to master magic.
Who wouldn’t be tempted?
Jean Grey, however, remained silent.
Those who wield the Phoenix Force had little reason to care about such advancements.
Sure, she occasionally envied certain magical abilities, but only slightly.
The Dark Phoenix had granted her immense power, far beyond what conventional magic could offer. She didn’t need the Magic Net.
But... what if the Magic Net could channel Phoenix energy?
Would it be possible to completely eliminate the Dark Phoenix?
The moment the thought crossed her mind, the Dark Phoenix screamed in protest.
Jean immediately dismissed the idea.
Aaron, meanwhile, was focused.
"I need to refine the system a bit more, but it shouldn’t take long."
The chances of the Magic Net’s success were high.
And as things stood, it was already possible to construct a smaller-scale Magic Net that connected just the Nine Realms—or at least Asgard and Earth.
Once it was perfected, he could work on expanding it to the Milky Way, then the entire universe, and eventually into other universes.
The more worlds it linked, the faster his power would grow.
With the Magic Net alone, he could wield multiversal-level strength.
"Amora, head to Kamar-Taj and gather all relevant information. I need to refine some aspects."
Without hesitation, Amora opened a portal and vanished.
Aaron then turned to Jean.
"I need knowledge about network security."
"Let’s see if we can apply those principles to fortify the Magic Net."
The biggest priority was ensuring stability and security—
And if possible, speeding up the entire process.
Building the Magic Net required extensive magical knowledge combined with other disciplines.
But compared to deciphering the Infinity Stones, this was a much simpler challenge.
Meanwhile...
After being warned by Aaron, the Eternals had withdrawn from the area.
Ikaris was fuming.
"Ajak, are we really just going to let him be?"
"His actions have clearly endangered humanity. Three major magical incidents—each a direct threat to human safety."
"If we don’t stop him, what happens when something even worse occurs?"
Ajak remained silent, deep in thought.
Frustrated, Ikaris turned to Phastos.
"Is there really no way you can develop a technology to hide us from his perception?"
Phastos hesitated, then sighed.
"He’s from Asgard. Their technology is incredibly advanced, and he’s also a formidable magician. Our understanding of magic is—"
He paused, shaking his head.
"There could be detection methods we aren’t even aware of."
"I can’t guarantee I could create something that would deceive him."
Even if he was capable, Phastos wouldn’t dare try.
His family lived nearby.
If Aaron ever found out, he’d be the first to suffer.
His home was fortified, yes—strong enough to withstand most conventional attacks.
But against a God of Magic?
Not a chance.
So instead of giving Ikaris even false hope, Phastos simply kept quiet.
"This discussion is over," Ajak declared, breaking the silence.
She had reached a decision.
Aaron had always known about the Eternals’ presence.
He just never cared.
It was only after they started actively monitoring him that he confronted them.
Now, everything made sense.
Even so, Ajak needed to visit Asgard.
She had to speak with Odin.
Aaron was a new god, one with potential to disrupt the divine balance.
If possible, she wanted Odin to recall Aaron to Asgard.
The emergence of gods on Earth was a delicate matter, and Aaron’s presence could interfere with their plans.
Odin, as the King of the Gods, could set things right.
But she had to be careful.
She needed to frame her request in a way that wouldn’t arouse suspicion.
If Odin sensed any hidden motives, or if Aaron took offense, the consequences could be catastrophic.
It wasn’t just Earth at stake—
The entire Nine Realms could be affected.
Thus, Ajak instructed the Eternals to stay hidden as before.
Then, she reached out to Heimdall—using the method Odin had once provided her.
The fate of gods and mortals alike hung in the balance.
