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Norman Osborn has been in a good mood recently. His child returned safely and brought back a son from another parallel universe. The quiet home has become a little more lively.
After receiving the news from S.H.I.E.L.D., Norman had been in a state of excitement. However, after confirming the news and having a moment to calm down, he managed to maintain his usual dignity and silence when Harry Osborn appeared before him. It was only when he saw the younger version of Harry that Norman's expression changed.
Harry Osborn didn't care about his father's indifference. He had learned from his immediate superior Loki and SHIELD, who took him home and recorded the matter for Reed and the others, how much his father had been running around and busying himself for him during this period.
It wasn't that the other party didn't value him or didn't love him, it was just that he used to express it with harshness and scolding. So facing Norman's cold face, he was still very happy in his heart.
Harry introduced little Harry, Reed, and the others to his father, and cryptically explained Reed's talent for invention. He believed his father would understand his intentions from his words. After all, his only understanding of his father before was that he was a true profit-seeker. He could always link everything to profit. He believed that this time, he would be no exception.
Isn't the only thing Osborn and Stark Industries lack is a chief inventor?
Norman was much more enthusiastic towards Reed and the others, and expressed many words of gratitude. Once someone like him put aside his dignity and tried to win over someone, it would at least be difficult for people to be disgusted.
Reed's emotional intelligence wasn't as high as his IQ, and he was somewhat bored by the social conventions of life, a common trait among those immersed in research and invention. Fortunately, he had a supportive girlfriend. While Susan wasn't as gifted as Reed, she was far superior to the others on his team in terms of interpersonal skills and insight.
Reed didn't notice anything, but Susan was sensitive and keenly aware of something from Norman's enthusiasm. Of course, she didn't sense any malice from Norman. In the new world, and they still needed help, she certainly wouldn't do anything to spoil the mood.
"I heard from Harry that there's a dimensional world called the Data Dimension. It's home to the world's smartest inventors, and it has all sorts of incredible conveniences and functions. I've always wanted to check it out." Reed, who was chatting animatedly with Norman, unconsciously brought the conversation to the Data Dimension after answering a few of Norman's questions. He really wanted to visit this magical place and learn more about it.
"Ahem! This isn't the time to discuss these things, Reed." Ben covered his face. He shouldn't have expected anything from Reed other than research and invention.
"Please rest assured, as I promised you, as long as you can prove your talent and value in the data dimension, you will have the right to bargain with S.H.I.E.L.D. and even the Time Administration. Of course, your world will be filtered and cleansed as soon as possible."
"Cleaning? Is it the kind of cleaning I imagined?" Susan asked sensitively.
"It depends on the severity of the infection. If the infection is too deep, or even covers an entire area, the best approach is to remove it and take various measures around the area. However, mild and moderate infections can be filtered out and returned to normal. Of course, this normalization means that the person can regain consciousness and thinking, and have control over their own abilities."
It's difficult for them to return to their former selves. Like you, they must adapt to that power and learn to coexist with it. Some of them will also need to undergo detoxification training to ensure and prevent themselves from losing control again.
Rest assured, I'll do my best to fulfill my promise. Of course, my father and I alone, even with Osborne's help, can hardly play a decisive role. Everything depends on your R&D rating in the data dimension. All we can offer is other support in various ways. For example, currency? Or, for example, reading level qualifications?
Big Harry replied calmly. He also explained to Reed and the others the Energy Bank's new currency system and the reading level qualifications. The latter level of qualifications would allow access to a wealth of knowledge about psychic energy. If Reed was clever enough, he could even develop several filtering schemes on his own. The Heberon people, who offered their technology and theories, didn't mind. They were actually happy to see someone modify their technology, or successfully develop something based on their underlying theories, adding to them until they became established theorems.
"I know you're anxious, but to access the data dimension, I first need to apply for several qualifications for you. Believe me, it's not difficult, but it will take some time. In the meantime, you can take a break and visit Osborn's laboratory in advance. Believe me, it's far superior and more advanced than the one in the other world. You, especially Reed, will definitely love it there."
When Big Harry saw Susan opening her mouth to speak, he seemed to guess what she wanted to say, and without waiting for her to speak, he took the initiative to speak.
Reed and the others finally nodded upon hearing this. Harry had consulted with them before coming here, and they had reached a certain consensus: they weren't opposed to joining this world's Osborn Industries. After all, they were employees of Osborn in the last world; it was simply a change of world, working for the same family and company. There was nothing wrong with that. After all, as "wanderers," working at Osborn Industries was wonderful. They didn't have to worry about other messy issues, and they had plenty of money to pursue various research projects. Even Johnny could find a comfortable position there.
Although they were eager to start working on the Data Dimension and Osborne Industries projects immediately, as Big Harry said, it would take some time to process.
Johnny and Reed quickly put aside their worries and looked at the instruments, mechanical creations, and novel cities around them, feeling an urge to try them out.
Johnny wanted to visit more interesting places, while Reed wanted to get in touch with more technological products in this world that he found extremely novel.
Seeing the restlessness on their faces, Big Harry shrugged and said, "Strictly speaking, you should be under house arrest and observation now. If you want to go out, I can arrange for someone to accompany you to explore the city. But I must remind you not to use your abilities lightly, because as outsiders, your abilities are not allowed to be used. Don't get yourself into trouble. There are many superheroes in this city, and the police department is well-equipped. If you are targeted, you will probably suffer."
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Outside the universe.
A messy area filled with dimensional fragments.
The Ancient One, dressed in a plain yellow robe, drove away the dimensional creatures that were entrenched in this area. Luke, who was beside her, stared at the center of the area without blinking.
"Creating a universe? Has your technology reached this point?" The Ancient One sighed softly. If Luke had simply created a replica of a universe, or even a multitude of them, it wouldn't have been too surprising to the Ancient One. But Luke clearly wanted to create a universe of his own, one that operated within his own framework.
The former is from one to two, while the latter is from nothing to something.
"Of course, the world that suits you best is the one you create. The main universe is great, but it's not suitable for us right now. As the saying goes, God is most powerful in his own kingdom." Luke waited patiently. Time was mixed up here anyway, and it wasn't like you could stay here for a long time and then return to the main universe and see a complete transformation.
Here, they can return to the time point they left just like flipping through a book.
The Ancient One didn't ask Luke if he could succeed. Although the cosmic model required a frustratingly complex set of rules and logic, and any problems would likely cause problems later in the model's operation, Luke's technology was always trustworthy, wasn't it?
A gentle, bright light appeared in the area for the first time, and all dimensional fragments and the corpses of dimensional creatures were devoured by a black celestial body. Amidst that light, the embryonic form of a universe emerged in the area, and spiritual energy from all corners of the universe was mobilized and merged into this newborn universe.
"Light and darkness?" The Ancient One carefully observed this still-young, newborn universe, even as it rapidly expanded and grew under the infusion of psychic energy. Their moment might be a thousand years of evolution within it. The speed of time within it depended entirely on Luke's settings. The Ancient One didn't care about these things, but she saw the main rules of power within this universe.
Light and dark.
These two opposing concepts are conceptual forces that can be applied to any currently known power system. The Ancient One was well aware that Luke was proficient in the concepts of light and darkness, but he did not expect that he would use light and darkness when he first created the universe.
Along with the birth of the universe, some undigested matter appeared inside. After being integrated by the rules of the birth of the universe, treasures such as the Infinity Stones were born.
A gentle ray of light illuminated the dark universe, and then the light of unique stars began to shine as the universe expanded. As the laws of nature unfolded, the first life forms appeared in the universe.
They were born alongside the universe, within the rules of existence. From birth, they were given various responsibilities. In human terms, they were gods born alongside the world.
Some of them possess physical form, encased in solid metal. Some are celestial bodies possessing life and self. But many more are lifelike beings resembling energy. They work according to the duties etched deep within their being, diligently perfecting and driving the evolution and growth of this new universe.
Thanks to the work of these cosmic engineers, the second batch of life was born in the universe. Then, as time went on, intelligent life emerged and created their own civilization.
The Engineers did not interfere with these civilizations, nor did they appear before them. Instead, they quietly perfected this universe according to the rules. Over time, civilizations interacted, collided, and clashed. For the first time, a massive war, affecting most civilizations, erupted in this universe. Ultimately, two opposing camps emerged.
When the civilization of one side was destroyed, they used their tribe's technology and concerted efforts to obtain a response from the original light at the beginning of the universe, and obtained energy represented by hope and miracles. The energy of hope enabled the miracle of civilization that suffered a catastrophe to survive, and under the infection of the energy, evolved into another kind of creature.
Under the influence of the energy of hope and miracles, this civilization grew and became the main force to protect weak civilizations and life. They helped those civilizations on the verge of extinction and disaster, and then collected the light of hope and miracles from these civilizations.
Another powerful civilization conquered and enslaved many civilizations, established a cosmic empire, and launched an endless faction war with it.
"A reference to the Titans and Celestials?"
Looking at the powerful lives that appeared in the new universe, Ancient One made his own judgment in his heart and realized Luke's intention in creating this universe.
That's the creation of purified psychic energy! For example, in this universe, the light representing hope and miracles, and the darkness representing destruction and devastation, will accumulate more than any other psychic energy. Under the rules of the new universe, these two energies will become the cornerstone and even the mainstream.
Luke certainly wouldn't stop at just one universe, so other psychic universes would be customized and appear one after another as needed. The advantage of doing this is that it saves the trouble of certain filtering procedures and greatly enhances the characteristics and quality of psychic energy.
This is a slightly monotonous psychic universe. Unlike the comprehensive psychic energy of the main universe, this one is divided into main and auxiliary.
"Just assign an observer to report back regularly." Seeing Luke now, he no longer had the heart to observe. He had already verified the stability and operation of the new universe, so the rest was just minor details for him. At most, it would just be a matter of making some adjustments based on the situation. The engineers could judge and handle these issues on their own.
"Do you need a customized mage universe?" Luke asked the Ancient One. "I can provide you with a custom-made blank. All you need to do is follow the instructions to set the energy properties, then let it take shape and grow on its own. It can serve as a source of energy for you, and also as a source of knowledge for the mages."