Drift Of The Multiverse: [Marvel] [Resident Evil] [DC] [Bleach] [DB] Chapter 28

"A book?"

What rlin placed before Ethan was a thick to with a leather cover that felt both strange and unsettling to the touch. Ethan couldn't determine what kind of material the cover was made from, but it exuded an unusual sensation, sothing flowing beneath its solid surface, almost alive.

Embedded in the center of the cover was a white magic stone, seamlessly fused into the book. It protruded slightly, though its presence defied logic. The cover was too thin to accommodate the full depth of the magic stone. Curious, Ethan tried to open the book, only to find that no matter how hard he tried, it wouldn't budge.

"You can't open it yet," rlin explained. "You won't be able to use it until you've successfully imprinted your ntal power into the core of the book."

Ethan imdiately understood. It was a process to recognize an owner.

"How do I do that?"

"Concentrate your ntal power and transfer it into the magic stone, the core of the book. Once that's done, the book will guide you on what to do next."

Following rlin's instructions, Ethan channeled his ntal power into the stone. The process went smoothly, and monts later, the book responded to his imprint. For the first ti, it allowed him to open it.

When he did, Ethan noticed that the pages on either side of the thick to were perfectly symtrical, as though he had turned directly to the middle of the book. However, to his dismay, the two pages presented to him were entirely blank.

Frowning, he flipped forward through the pages—still blank.

He flipped backward—also blank.

Confused, Ethan noticed sothing odd. No matter how many pages he turned, the thickness of the pages on each side of the book never seed to change. It was as though the book defied the normal rules of space.

"What's going on?" he asked, his confusion turning to frustration.

rlin, clearly pleased with his work, refused to spoil the mystery outright. With a knowing smile, he offered a hint: "Try using your ntal power to read it."

Ethan followed the advice, and to his amazent, text began to appear on the previously blank pages. He quickly realized that the book didn't just require ntal power to open, it also required it to read.

Even more fascinating, the content of the book wasn't fixed. Instead, it seed to respond to his thoughts, presenting information based on his ntal queries.

"A magical encyclopedia?" Ethan murmured, astonished.

Curiosity piqued, he tried asking the book a question unrelated to magic. However, the pages remained blank, confirming that its purpose was exclusively tied to magic-related knowledge.

Seeing that Ethan had figured out the basic usage, rlin began explaining the book's other functions.

"I modeled this magic book after the wristband you gave , combining its features with the properties of the white magic stone. I also took the liberty of copying my magical knowledge into it, so you'll have a reliable reference whenever you face magical problems in the future."

Ethan looked up, startled. He hadn't expected rlin to go that far. The idea that rlin had transferred his entire repository of magical knowledge into the book left him montarily speechless. It was an extraordinary gesture, the equivalent of passing down his full inheritance, sothing usually reserved for only the closest of disciples.

"This… this is too much," Ethan said, his voice heavy with gratitude.

rlin waved off the concern with a smile, placing a reassuring hand on Ethan's shoulder. "I'm curious to see how far you'll go. If you manage to rise to the top with the help of this magic book, it'll make for a fine tale, one that might even bring so recognition across the multiverse."

Ethan chuckled awkwardly, still overwheld by the generosity of the gift.

"Alright," rlin continued, "let explain how to use this magic book properly. After all, you don't have much ti left in this world."

Ti was indeed running out. Ethan still needed to learn how to control space-ti energy from rlin, as he had no grasp of that power yet. Unfortunately, the creation of the magic book had consud several days, leaving only a short window before Ethan would have to leave. To make up for this, rlin had recorded all the relevant knowledge about space-ti energy in the magic book, organizing it into a dedicated chapter for Ethan to study later.

As rlin walked him through the book's features, Ethan realized just how remarkable it truly was.

Not only did it contain all of rlin's magical knowledge, but it also structured the recomnded cultivation thods in a systematic way. The book beca a critical tool for assisting Ethan in his magical training.

Every interaction with the book required ntal power—opening it, reading it, and even progressing through the training exercises recorded within. The book included nurous minor spells designed to strengthen ntal power. These spells were structured like a ga, requiring Ethan to complete certain tasks or et specific requirents before unlocking the next stage of training. This design prevented him from skipping ahead recklessly and harming his foundations.

Additionally, the magic book had the ability to scan and absorb the contents of other books. Once absorbed, their information would be stored within its pages, allowing Ethan to access them freely. This feature alone was a lifesaver, sparing him the burden of lugging around stacks of heavy tos.

With this ability, Ethan could transfer the contents of all the books on his ship into the magic book, turning it into a portable library. Any books he acquired in the future could also be stored in the sa way.

But what truly astonished Ethan was that these were just the basic functions of the magic book.

Of course, soone as powerful as rlin wouldn't have spent days crafting a simple magical tool. The ti and effort he had poured into this creation hinted at far greater capabilities yet to be revealed.

"This book is far more than a simple tool for learning magic," rlin began. "It's made from rare and durable materials, rendering it nearly indestructible. Neither physical force nor magical attacks can leave a mark on it."

"To ensure its preservation, I've also inscribed restorative magic circles into the book. Even if soone sohow manages to damage it, the book will automatically repair itself."

Ethan stared at the to in awe. It wasn't just a learning tool, it was a top-tier defensive artifact.

He had clearly underestimated rlin.

"Of course, I didn't stop at durability and self-repair," rlin continued, a faint smile tugging at his lips. "The book also has a built-in magic shield, which you can activate using your ntal power to defend yourself."

Ethan blinked in disbelief.

"The shield can operate as a single-user barrier, but if you channel more ntal power into it, it can expand to protect multiple people."

Ethan didn't know what to say. Internally, he gave rlin a silent thumbs-up.

The shield's energy ca from the magic stone embedded in the book's cover. rlin had ingeniously designed an array to recharge the stone's energy continuously, ensuring the shield wouldn't run out of power mid-battle.

"And that's not all," rlin added. "The book enhances offensive magic as well, allowing you to cast spells faster and with greater power."

Ethan's excitent grew, but rlin quickly tempered it with a caveat.

"To encourage you to work harder, I've made one adjustnt," rlin said. "The offensive boost isn't tied to the magic stone's energy. If you want to use the book to amplify your magic, you'll have to rely on your own power."

"...You've really thought of everything," Ethan muttered, feeling equal parts impressed and overwheld.

By the ti rlin finished explaining, Ethan realized this "magic book" wasn't just a tool or artifact—it was a masterpiece.

"If I had a stat screen," Ethan thought, "my luck stat would definitely be maxed out. Probably S-rank with three plus signs." He glanced down at the to in his hands, unable to suppress a grin. "At least!"

Ethan was already reluctant to let the book out of his grasp. He wanted to hold onto it even while sleeping.

"So," Ethan asked, "does this book have a na yet?"

rlin shook his head with a smile. "It's your book. You should be the one to na it."

Ethan hesitated for a mont, then stared intently at the to in his hands. Finally, he made up his mind.

"rlin's Book of Inheritance! How does that sound?"

He looked up at rlin, as if seeking approval—or perhaps sothing more.

rlin didn't give a direct response. Instead, he said, "As I said, it's your magic book. The na is yours to decide."

Ethan sighed, thinking rlin had rejected the na. But then the great mage added:

"That said, I do think it's a good na. I look forward to the day when your na and this book's na spread across countless worlds."

"I'll make sure it happens!" Ethan declared, his resolve hardening.

With treasures like the ti-space orb and rlin's magic book in his possession, Ethan knew he had been given opportunities most people couldn't even dream of. To squander them would be unthinkable.

"As a traveler between worlds, I've already been granted a powerful start. If I can't make sothing of myself with all this, it just ans I'm not working hard enough. This kind of opportunity… It couldn't be better."

Ethan's mind was set. He would practice, grow stronger, and rise to the top.

For the next few days, Ethan threw himself into intense study and training. Even the ti-space energy manipulation he had planned to learn gradually began to show signs of progress, much to his surprise.

It helped that Ethan's stay in this world had been extended by an additional week, giving him more ti to absorb rlin's teachings. Despite rlin's insistence that he wasn't Ethan's official teacher, Ethan had already co to see him as a ntor.

In Ethan's view, the benefits he had received from rlin far exceeded the scope of their original agreent. Gratitude alone compelled him to treat the legendary mage as his teacher, regardless of rlin's own perspective.