Chapter 152: Felix Felicis (Conclusion)

"Room." While Sif was saying goodbye to Coulson and the others, Daniel Davis used his Op-Op Fruit ability to examine the equipment sealing Lorelei.

"As expected, it's runes. It's a pity that learning Runes isn't that easy." Knowledge of Runes exists on Earth, and Kamar-Taj is not lacking in this area. However, it can only be regarded as knowledge; using it as power is not so easily achieved.

There are quite a few experts in Norse mythology on Earth, many of whom recognize Runes, but none can use their power.

It is said that only Odin can truly wield the power of Runes. This isn't because Odin is unwilling to teach, but because Runes are like the alchemy in Fullmetal Alchemist; different people have different levels of understanding and can exhibit different powers. It's like everyone knowing that one plus one equals two, but a student's and a mathematician's understanding are entirely different.

Another rumor is that Runes have a mystique and uniqueness that cannot be publicly shared. Once shared, their power significantly diminishes.

For example, if one person knows the power of a Rune, they can wield 100% of its power. But if two people know, it drops to 50%, and if three know, it becomes a third, and so on. If the number of people reaches a certain point, the Runes lose their power altogether.

Daniel didn't believe this. If it were true, there wouldn't be any records of Runes on Earth. These Runes must have been left behind by the Asgardians during the war.

In the movies, the battle between Asgard and the Frost Giants seems to have ended in a day, but in reality, they fought for a long time, which gave rise to Norse mythology on Earth.

Moreover, Runes don't only exist in the Marvel universe but also in the Harry Potter world, where they are known as runic scripts and also possess mystical powers. However, the power of the runes in the Harry Potter world is still not as strong as those of Asgard in Marvel.

It's a pity that the Fullmetal Alchemist world doesn't have them. Otherwise, Daniel might already grasp how to use Runes.

"Are you leaving? Won't you stay a few more days?" Daniel asked as he watched Sif prepare to leave with Lorelei.

"There are many things to do in Asgard. Thank you this time." Sif smiled and nodded at Daniel. Without Daniel, Lorelei might have escaped, making her capture much more time-consuming.

"It's what I should do. There's something I want to discuss with you." Daniel spoke as he walked to the side. After a moment's hesitation, Sif followed.

"You're worried about Thor and Jane Foster, aren't you?" Daniel's words immediately changed Sif's expression. She hadn't expected a Midgardian to see through her concerns.

"In my opinion, you don't need to worry about Jane Foster. Compared to her, you have an advantage she can never surpass." Seeing Sif's puzzled look, Daniel continued.

"Lifespan. Midgardians and Asgardians have vastly different lifespans. Even if Thor ends up with Jane Foster, how long can they be together?" Although Asgard has many ways to extend lifespans, they are still vastly different from Asgardians'. As a high-ranking Asgardian, Sif's lifespan is measured in millennia.

In Thor: Ragnarok, Thor seems to have broken up with Jane Foster. Even if they hadn't, Asgardians would find it hard to accept a short-lived being as their queen.

Daniel's words seemed to untangle a knot in Sif's heart, brightening her eyes. She had never considered this aspect before.

"I understand."

"That's just one aspect. You should also keep some distance from Thor. Don't let him see you as a shadow but as a woman. If you don't know how to do this, you can ask the queen for advice. I think she'd be happy to teach you."

In Odin and Frigga's eyes, Sif was the best candidate for the next queen.

Daniel wasn't against Jane Foster; he was stating facts. If Jane had gained great power from the Aether, she might have had a chance with Thor. Unfortunately, she didn't. Jane might be with Thor for a while, but not forever.

Power is only one aspect; it's the longevity brought by power that matters. Characters like Captain Marvel, the Hulk, Scarlet Witch, and Quicksilver, who gained power through Infinity Stones, have much longer lifespans than ordinary people.

Earth's governments and S.H.I.E.L.D. considered this and did not interfere. If Jane Foster had a real chance with Thor, these governments would definitely get involved.

"Visit Asgard when you can. Thor will be very happy to see you." Sif smiled as she prepared to leave. She didn't invite Daniel now because Asgard was too chaotic to host guests.

As one of Thor's trusted allies, Sif held significant power and managed a planet. Unlike Earth, where Asgard couldn't interfere, the other seven realms were governed by Asgardians.

Asgard's rule over the nine realms wasn't just a slogan; it was actual governance. Not only Sif, but Hogan, Fandral, and Volstagg also held such roles.

In Thor: Ragnarok, Sif and the others didn't die because they weren't in Asgard during Hela's attack.

"I'll definitely visit when I get the chance," Daniel replied with a smile.

"Heimdall." With Sif's words, a rainbow beam descended from the sky. When it disappeared, Sif and Lorelei were gone, leaving a two-meter-diameter pattern on the ground.

"Such precise control." Seeing the pattern with a diameter of less than half a meter, Daniel marveled at Heimdall's ability to control the Bifrost from such a distance without any error, understanding why his eyes were once thought to be the Soul Stone.

"Take me back. You've just completed a mission and need a break," Daniel said, signaling Coulson that his task was complete.

"No problem," Coulson agreed immediately.

Coulson's base was in Los Angeles, with a dedicated facility. The plane needed maintenance, the equipment needed servicing, and supplies needed replenishing, all of which could only be done at the base.

The team also needed rest; they couldn't stay airborne indefinitely.

On the plane, Melinda and Triplett wore gloomy expressions. Triplett was frustrated from being beaten on his first mission, while Melinda was upset at her inability to defeat the opponent.

"You're planning to investigate the Kree temple." Daniel learned on the plane that Coulson and his team intended to find clues to the temple from Coulson's carvings. When asked if he had more information, Daniel could only shrug, indicating he had no further intel.

Although Daniel remembered that someone else was also carving the same symbols as Coulson, he didn't know who it was.

In the Harry Potter world:

"You're hard to find, Professor Horace Slughorn." Daniel Davis entered an ordinary-looking house and spoke softly to a chaotic pile of furniture, which quickly shrank into the shape of Horace Slughorn.

"Who are you?" Horace, gripping his wand, looked warily at Daniel.

"I'm Daniel Davis. You may not know me, but I'm the Muggle Studies professor at Hogwarts. I'm here to ask for your help."

Daniel placed a box on the ground and opened it. With a wave of his wand, several large chests flew out of the box, opening to reveal a dazzling pile of gold coins.

Horace Slughorn was known for his love of luxury and vanity, information Daniel had obtained from Dumbledore and Grindelwald.

Despite his love for these things, Slughorn was not a bad person. He never sought to harm anyone and enjoyed these luxuries because he had worked hard at school and earned the gold to enjoy them. No one could fault him for that.

To some extent, Daniel was like him. In fact, most people were like that.

"What do you want?"

"I want to study Potions with you. This is the tuition." Horace Slughorn was a renowned Potions master, more famous than Snape.

"Just study Potions?" Horace looked at Daniel in surprise. "Isn't Snape a Potions master at Hogwarts?"

"But he can't brew Felix Felicis." Although Snape had the knowledge to brew it if he had the recipe, that recipe was Slughorn's lifeline. No one, not even Harry Potter, had obtained it; they had only received the finished potion.

"You want Felix Felicis." Horace frowned. Felix Felicis was his most important source of income.

"Yes, but don't worry. I won't sell it. As you can see, I don't lack money. I just need it for certain matters."

Voldemort had sent his followers to find Slughorn, likely for Felix Felicis, which was very helpful before a battle.

"Felix Felicis isn't something you can use often."

Felix Felicis shouldn't be used frequently, and only one drop should be taken at a time. Overuse can cause severe consequences, making one dizzy, overconfident, arrogant, and reckless.

If Daniel took too much, he might rashly challenge the Ancient One, Odin, or Mephisto.

Even Horace himself had only taken Felix Felicis twice, despite being able to brew it.

In theory, there's no limit to using Felix Felicis, but for most people, especially ordinary ones, once in a lifetime is best.

In the Harry Potter world, using Felix Felicis in competitions and exams, especially Quidditch matches, is strictly prohibited due to its significant advantage.

There was once a player who took Felix Felicis before a game, and the Golden Snitch flew straight into their hands shortly after the match

 began. Since then, its use in competitions has been banned.

Many other potions are also banned in Quidditch to ensure fair competition and enjoyable viewing.

The primary reason the Golden Snitch wasn't removed from the game was the exciting aerial battles between the Seekers, especially when evenly matched.

"Do you recognize this?" Seeing Horace still hesitant, Daniel drew a symbol in the air. Upon seeing it, Horace's face immediately changed.

Daniel had drawn the symbol of the Deathly Hallows, used by Grindelwald's followers, more feared than Voldemort's Death Eaters. After all, Horace had lived through Grindelwald's era.

"Grindelwald, what is Dumbledore doing?" Horace's body began to tremble. With both Voldemort's Death Eaters and Grindelwald's followers appearing, how could he not be afraid?

"Relax. Times have changed, and our goals are different now." Daniel explained some things. Horace was one of the few wizards who sided with Muggles.

This wasn't because of his progressive thinking but because he enjoyed the greater luxuries the Muggle world offered. Horace lived in Muggle houses for this reason.

He would slightly alter the memories of the original owners, making them think they were going on vacation, and then live in their homes.

The chaos inside the houses was to make others think they were empty. Wizards had spells to restore everything quickly.

"Oh, you should have said so earlier." After hearing Daniel, Horace waved his wand, restoring the room to order and bringing out drinks to entertain Daniel.

"No problem. If you want to learn, I'll teach you."

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