Chapter 38: Idiot

Chapter 38: Idiot

~Albus POV~

Curiosity getting the better of me I began to ask my Spirits if it was possible, "Anyway so is it possible for the people of Remnant to become Spirit Users?"

That was when In began to answer that question to me in an honest manner, "Possible. Like Nes said it's possible even if it's a remnant of their power. But it's more if a Spirit would want to."

Blinking at this new info I have to admit this is a first for me.

Kua next replied after In as she noticed the expression on my face as she explained it to me, "While forming a contract is possible with Humans and Faunus that doesn't mean we want to we are living beings as well. Like, say if the Contractor was someone evil intent like Salem or someone intending to use us as weapons we wouldn't answer to those types of people."

Continuing the topic was Ake next as she gave me an explanation of how they perform it is by using the mental connection link for their names, "Hence the reason why I and like the rest of us perform a mental check like how you viewed yourself like Earth, Fire, and you know the rest. Doing it that way tells a lot about a person for us spirits at least."

Nodding at that but I can't help but ask with clear confusion as I talked to them about that subject, "Wait. If you guys don't want to then how come Salem can form new Grimm to begin without calling you guys out?"

Nes was the one to answer that question to me with a relatively simple answer, "While we don't want to be summoned by her doesn't mean she can't recreate fakes or in this case Grimm. They are not all good in the head."

Yeah, guess that –

Hold the fuck on here.

Stopping my tracks a bit as I was clearly stumped at this I began to question how was Salem was able to summon, "Hold the heck on here. You guys all Salem summon or construct Grimm!! In that case, can you teach me the same method?"

At this, I was met with silence as they began discussing.

Guess this was a touchy subject.

Ake next appeared in front of my face as she began to talk to me about the subject, "While it's possible to teach you the exact method you will be giving Grimm more forms. And if people knew well…"

Right…

I stopped at the idea about that as I then asked another thing instead about instead of creating Grimm how about something else entirely, "Right… bad idea. In that case how about recreating a Golem and then using one of you guys to inhabit the body? Would that work?"

They shined bright at the idea as Ia began to talk to me about the idea with some excitement but later disappointment in her voice, "Oh! That would be a good idea! That way we can merge but… the issue is whether the Golem would survive the merging process or not."

Raising my eyebrow at that the Spirits began to explain to me that despite the process is possible that depends on the materials needed for it to remain stable but also the fact they need enchanted runes to make it work.

Hmm…

This could lead to some work but for now, I need to rethink something first.

Guess back to the drawing board about that but next came other ideas as I explained to the Spirits, "Hmm… in that case… would the power of Golem Alchemy be out of the question then? I mean it just uses the soil and relies on soul power to keep it running. Would that be an issue?"

Hearing that they all tilted their heads at this as I began to explain what I could remember about Golem Alchemy to the spirits as it seems to me that they were in agreement with the idea if it were Soul Powered.

Nodding at this I began to talk to the Spirits about experimenting on the idea as I explained to them, "Alright then. Guess we have a new side project to do. When I do Golem Alchemy I would need one of your guy's help to make the process good smoothly when we head to Vale. Is that ok with you all?"

"Roger dodger!"

"Aye Aye Captain!"

"Sure."

"Okiedokie!"

"Yes, Master."

"To help out my master is my goal!"

Hehehe…

Seems like they are all in agreement.

Well, then time to sleep a bit.

Good night.

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"Ah…"

Waking up bright and early in the morning, I began to rethink everything I know about what I have.

Ok, then I'll see what to do about that later as it's time to practice my Hamon and Mana training then study up on some alchemic notes of Water Alchemy.

If I can make Thunder Alchemy runes on my Ult. Sword, then I wonder how Flame Alchemy runes would react to a weapon like my gloves.

So many possibilities and so little time but I'll get there.

And make sure to train my Device at the same time oh yeah and use my Vita Spell with Nes help to increase my Gravity for some gravity training.

Heh.

When I used to have less power I seem to have fewer issues but with more I began to get concerned about making my power being all-around type.

But even then I know that might not be enough.

I wish I could learn the best I can of how to properly use my powers but I'm stuck with what I have.

Hmm…

Wait for a second…

Thinking a bit more carefully – I'm an idiot.

Shaking my head for a bit I thought about an idea I haven't had the chance to do yet but… why haven't I thought of this before!

*Bam*

Slamming my head on the wall I was a complete idiot for not realizing this sooner.

Maybe the fact that survival was important that I forgot all about this idea but now that I have the time now I regret not doing this sooner.

With my Ultimate Eye, I could essentially look at the history and weakness of my previous foes correct?

It worked on Blake and knowing their past history but…

Why haven't I tried it on more fictional characters in my head to get their knowledge of their past life before?!

All I needed to do is test this theory out so I decided to remember and clearly see in my mind one of the smartest people in Re: Zero.

The Witch of Greed Echidna.

Remembering her figure and appearance I used my Ultimate Eye to see if I can get anything like this or to see if this idea can really work.

And if it did this just open a lot more options for me to explore.

…..

….

…

Oh…

Yes.

This could work out better than I thought it would.

It really did work!

Really Wrath's use of the Ultimate Eye is a real cheat-like ability and using it to gather information about a character's past, weakness, and achievements all in my head has been really helpful information.

Especially learning about the biology of an Oni and it's functions as I saw in her history dissecting one for quote-on-quote research material.

Looking at my ring though…

You know what I might as well get the biology of an Oni from Re: Zero as it might cost less of a change just to increase my physical body strength and increased Mana reserves as well as granting access of their Oni Mode.

Their Oni Mode is accessed whenever their lives are in danger as they would grow horns on their heads that act as absorbers to get any remaining Mana in the area which in itself is incredibly handy.

The horns would absorb mana from the atmosphere, greatly increasing an Oni's physical and magical capabilities.

Something I would personally like to have and thankfully is closer to human biology than mythical.

At least according to Echidna's history and past experience but a still a great way to use create some magic gear in the future.

Especially learning of her enchantment runes on Meteors that the people in Re: Zero use.

Meteors are tools that allow people whose gate isn't working properly to use magic. It is known as a magic generator that does not require the user's mana or training and everyone is able to use Meteors.

There are many sorts of Meteors, and most of them are created by the most skilled craftsman in the world. Magic Stones are commonly used in Meteors, however, it does increase the rarity of a Meteor.

I should really study if the stone could create alien race abilities at a later date.

Now then…

Wait for a second…

If the stone uses soul Energy to fuel it in that case how about I refuel it using my Aura?

I mean the idea sounds absurd but not impossible considering my Aura can refill itself well…

It might be possible.

Channeling my Aura like I channel my Mana I began to try and infuse my Aura as I see it flare up as I transfer some into the stone I felt I'm being siphoned but not that much as I see it began to feel drained.

I felt drained but not by much since I did have my soul eat other people's souls I can feel it being drained as I stop heavily breathing.

"Huff…"

"Huff…"

That… huff… was… huff… something…

Glancing at the stone as it shined brightly all I need to look to know was that it was recharged using my own soul I can feel my aura begin to regenerate again as I smirked, "Guess I found a non-lethal means to create the stone. I should recharge it whenever I'm in a safe place."

Yeah…

Found a means to refuel the stone using another world's energy to keep it alive now that's something truly unbelievable but only sparingly use it.

Although I should probably go into more research using blood to fuel it as an alternative means for now that's something going to be in the back of my mind from the FMA movies.

Now to that body transformation.

Placing my hand on my body I began to transmute my body to get the biology of an Oni of Re: Zero as it may come in handy and hopefully won't waste much.

*Zzzz*

....

The red sparks of alchemy were once again used on my body as I began to modify it to have the biology of an Oni I felt and saw the reaction of having new body functions to play with as I'm being reconstructed new parts while functionally working as normal again.

But…

*Bzzt*

Channeling my Mana through my whole body I saw pair of pink energy-like long-curved horns out of my forehead. While manifesting the horn, vibrant pink energy exudes from my own forehead as the lightning effects stopped.

So much…

Is this is what like to be a Spirit siphoning so much Mana with the general area.

And I'm still in control huh?

Guess it was Rem being crazy using her Oni Mode.

The two small lights of bright red appeared over my head and immediately vanished as I felt a power rush coming around as I breathed in and out calmly as I talked to myself, "Huff… huff… that was really exciting. Especially the fact that I felt Mana coursing through all my body systems. Felt… enlightening is the word."

The boost really made up for it as I felt that the Mana coursing through my body before really channeled to EVERYWHERE in my body to the cells to the nervous system of my body as it was really empowering it as I got it from the atmosphere.

Really will come in handy if I ran out of my personal Mana get some from the atmosphere instead.

I like it but also keep it as my trump card.

For now, I have to return to physical training soon enough on how to properly use it.

Then write down my research notes Echidna created for Meteors as I possibly recreate some Golems with her ideas.

After that, I can make technological notes from other greatest minds of characters like Tony Stark, Reed Richards, Professor Banner, Lex Luthor, Azmuth, Irene, Zeref, and many more fictional characters technology and magic to use.

For now, one step at a time Albus.

One step at a time.

I don't have the materials in hand yet but first I need to train the body before I could train the mind first.