3 Pure World Researcher

[Good job on acquiring a brain, host... What is the sensation like? Not bad, right?]

After Edmund chose the third option, which included talents as well as the Pure World Reincarnation Skill, the system jokingly inquired.

These were the intelligence and research capabilities possessed by Tobirama and Orochimaru.

It goes without saying that Edmund's perspective shifted significantly as a result of these changes... His mind underwent a profound transition, comparable to the global industrial revolution. His basic worldview gradually shifted as his intelligence increased, and more brain cells were formed.

It would be absurd to compare him to himself just a few seconds ago... It would expose his former self's arrogance and ignorance.

His mental abilities and potential, once comparable to a marshmallow, had now grown to the size of an entire supermarket aisle filled with sweets... His mental acuity, capacity and brain reliability continued to grow at a rapid pace, eventually surpassing the span of the entire shopping center...

Everything continued to improve in terms of quality.

Edmund had no desire to get into pointless arguments with the system. The transformation of his brain into a programmable weapon rendered counter-arguments irrelevant… Instead of acting stubborn and selecting to be unproductive, he was curious to find out, 'System, how intelligent am I now? Do I have the same level of intelligence as scientists like Lex and engineers like Tony?'

He was particularly interested in how the intelligence of people like Tobirama and Orochimaru stacked up against popular, highly intelligent comic book characters.

[Your intelligence may not exceed theirs, but the three of you could form a formidable rival trio... This sudden transformation will sharpen your mind and improve your ability to grasp complex subjects.]

[Your abilities to excel in biology and medicine, however, will surpass theirs. You know Orochimaru well, so there's no need to elaborate on the reasons why... He is a member of the Pornography, Vegas, and Illegal Drugs Trio...]

Edmund chuckled…

He paused for a moment before asking a very relevant and academically important question, 'In simpler terms, should it not be easy to surpass guys like Tony Stark and Lex Luthor in every aspect as long as I free myself from mortal limitations?'

[So, isn't it nice? See, dear host, your current mental abilities allow us to have a more seamless flow of ideas... In comic books, gaining supernatural or divine powers is not always associated with heightened intelligence... This is a very rare occurrence… One such rare example is Flash renditions, but his power is too special.]

[With talent similar to Orochimaru's, you stand out... Freeing yourself from the constraints imposed on the fundamentals of life forms will undoubtedly elevate your mental abilities from snake to dragon. Always.]

'The strength of the soul…' Edmund remained thoughtful for a while.

Orochimaru had always aimed for this, as well as immortality and knowledge... It was an aspiration that anyone intelligent would want to pursue, a journey that anyone with a strong sense of wanting to live would choose.

Achieving the status and power of a supreme god in the world of comic books was more than a pipe dream; it was a tangible goal.

Edmund was already essentially immortal... He simply had to die; he had already made the decision. He had to acquire his PWR body. It would be similar to having a regular body with all the usual biological functions, but with the added benefit of immortality.

'Speaking of that, I don't have to figure out how to replicate any of Orochimaru's revolting survival snake-like abilities.'

Edmund nodded to himself inside.

He didn't need to switch bodies.

He could easily steer well clear of the pernicious path that would have label him a child molester.

Fandoms were very intimidating… Their exceptional creativity and ability to imagine were unparalleled.

You didn't have to give them brain fertilizer to discover obscure truths that the artist himself was unaware of.

Edmund chose to seclude himself within his small world for a while, bidding his system farewell temporarily.

After entering, he began meditating and organizing his thoughts about his upcoming plans. The main concerns were whether to end his life and how to reach Selene.

The thoughtful gift included duties and future responsibilities. And despite smelling good from a distance, they were all scary.

…

In the meantime, in a stupendous-appearing castle erected within the same city.

A very familiar and funny scene played. But there were two people in the room this time…

[I have never been a father before, but this pit system has decided to make me one... As a straight man with normal needs, how can I shirk back from getting beautiful women pregnant? I am not that shy or resistant yet. I've always been friendly and willing to give beauties a home.]

[One of them seems to have been dead for centuries in this universe, though… I have methods to bring her back from the dead using my new power, but given her highborn-identity and strength, it's not a risk I'm willing to take right now… Well, I can wait because the system granted me immortality without specifying a time limit for Sonja.]

[Selene is another issue I'm dealing with, as she will most likely meet that guy soon... This is my forecast, but it may be inaccurate… I need to know her situation to confirm the exact time frame of the current timeline.]

[How can I find her, though? I currently lack the resources to track any information she may have… All I remember is the massive European Renaissance-style tower and the underground subway station from the very first movie. Will this hint improve my chances of running into her?]

"..."

Selene and Erika were both rendered speechless for a considerable stretch of time.

One needed a drink, while the other sat.

"Isn't this Edmund too shameless? Do you have an idea who he could be?" Erika said suddenly, chuckling; she was amused by the guy, while also skeptical regarding his crazy claims.

She was a ravishing blonde with an uncommonly large breasted figure, blue eyes, and exquisite pale skin.