Chapter 24: What is Gain Must Be Lost

~Albus POV~

Traveling through a black void I managed to see the Gate as it opens up to reveal a singular eye and shadows of arms began to come near me as I let it happen and have my Ultimate Eye examine everything of the contents of Alchemy.

The body and the soul are connected to one another by the mind a portion of its body now hurtles towards the portal of truth so there's no point in struggling I have to let my mind guide me into the portal.

Ensuring I memorize it to what I can be of use as I was dragged further inside till…

Have to admit though my Ultimate Eye is processing the knowledge in this realm is quite fascinating, to say the least.

But I saw blue energy from me was being taken away as I didn't notice I was going further inside the end of the Gate.

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*THUD*

I was suddenly outside in a white void seeing the appearance of a being with my figure but also a with smile completely white only a black color of his shading lines appeared as he sat cross-legged glancing at me.

It was then TRUTH, GOD, or EYE OF GOD began to speak to me.

"Hey, thanks for taking an interest."

"Even if you are from another world human…"

His voice was static and blurry as he spoke to me happy even as it began to talk while pointing at me, "I'm the creature that you people would like to call the world. In other words, I'm the universe. Or God if you like or the Truth. Or really the one I like I'm Everything."

Nodding at that seeing the Gate behind is not as nice as it was before showing roots growing with symbols that I'm unaware of I began to trade with Truth, "Of course. But I came here to get what I needed Truth."

Smirking happily at me the being spoke to me in curiosity as I felt some chills coming from it as it spoke, "Oh… very well then Human what would you like to make an equivalent exchange for me since I have taken your Toll?"

Taking a huge leap of fate here I began to get what I want from TRUTH, "I want everything that Edward Elric Gate contains all his alchemic knowledge and memories in your possession."

That was the whole reason I attempted to use the HTC to cross into God's Gate to get the Gate of the FMA MC Edward Elric Gate since I would essentially obtain everything Edward has done with his alchemy including his years of knowledge.

But to even meet God you must pay a 'Toll' to do it.

Any alchemist who attempts a Human Transmutation is summoned before the Gate by the transmutation's rebound and is confronted briefly by the being known as Truth before the Gate itself pulls them through its doors.

Inside, pure knowledge about the world, the universe, alchemy, and everything is forced into the alchemist's mind as they begin to break down both physically and mentally, becoming part of the flow.

However, the alchemist is only granted as much knowledge as proportionate to what is being given up as a 'toll' through the Gate.

Grinning at this Truth nods its head as he began to tell me what he already took when I entered the Gate of Truth, "Hehe. Very well Human I'll take the trade but for what I got as the toll to summon you here and for the Gate is very intriguing. Truly an otherworldly power there and here."

*Brr*

Soon enough Truth showed off Cursed Energy in his hand as my eyes widen to realize what he took from me as a toll to use the HTC as I can no longer use Cursed Energy, "This Cursed Energy was the Toll used to bring you here through the Gate and for Edward Gate. That means no more Sorcerer powers for you human."

Well…

Shit…

That really brings me a lot of trouble later and no more free spamming restoration on myself.

*Swoosh*

Next before my very Gate was Edward Elric Gate as mine opened up taking Ed's gate inside as I felt a change as well as a clash of memories entering inside my head and an instant understanding of how proficient Ed was at Alchemy.

The knowledge and experiences of the Full Metal Alchemist entered my head as my Gate absorbed his.

For Edward Elric, who has passed through the Gate no less than four separate times, the mural is a relief of the Sephirothic Tree of Life, which originates from a mystic branch of Judaism known as Kabbalah.

Whoa….

And the memories that came along with the Gate as the shadow tendrils in my Gate poured into my head as I felt no more like eating the knowledge obtained from it entering my head.

Alchemic knowledge information was inserted into my head along with the know-how of operating Alchemy how Edward used chemical equations and elements needed to produce firearms and countless studies into different fields of Alchemy.

Like I always knew them by heart even which is strange but feels just right.

Have to say Edward really is a prodigy in his own field.

And all his adventures in manga, anime, and even game counterparts all entered my head as I saw them with his own eyes in first-person perspective seeing all of it happen.

Whoa.

Guess people don't give Edward enough credit and his genius prodigy-level intellect in Alchemy is what I needed right now in my situation.

TRUTH grins at this as he began to talk to me when he stopped using his Cursed Energy as he began to talk, "Despite knowing Alchemy is not a powerful art you will be placed under a very dangerous situation regardless. Even in my wildest ideas that you from another world came here with the intent to use Alchemy in a world without one is… intriguing."

Blinking at that and the pounding of my head being hurt by the info lodged into my head I replied why he didn't take more, "Ow… still a massive headache on my end. Although I hope it doesn't bother you much why didn't you take more of the Toll for me?"

TRUTH simply grinned as my Gate began to open up as the shadow tendrils take me as he answered my question, "Taking your magic wouldn't do, and losing a limb when you are already despairing unprepared in the world you're in I have to be fair in the cosmic universe but also give you proper despair. Taking your only means to heal instantly and another form of energy is enough for me to give you a proper lesson."

*THUD*

The door closed on me but not before I heard the words of TRUTH at the other end.

"Be well in your safety Human you'll need it."

"I can't wait to meet again."

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*Shiii*

*THUD*

"Cough!"

"What did you do…"

After returning back to the mortal realm and instantly caught in a choke hold by Hazel pinning me back against the truck and holding my throat with his elbow as I managed to have enough breathing room to breathe.

Tapping my hand on the wall I began to smirk as I replied to Hazel with a surprising answer, "Oh I don't know met god, truth, the universe, or his personal favorite everything. Here let me bring him to you."

*Clap*

*Zzzz*

*BAM*

"Argh…!"

Using my hands to clap and obtain Edward Gate I learned how to transmute alchemy without the need of a Transmutation Circle and all the alchemic knowledge of Edward Elric an alchemical prodigy of genius-level intellect.

Using that to my advantage using the wall of the truck constructed me to reconstruct a metal fist aiming at Hazel's head and destroy the cuffs holding me as I tried to use Cursed Energy as expected.

I lost it…

No rather sacrificed it for Edward Gate but in all honestly though I needed this now as I know and comprehend alchemy to a very familiar level after absorbing Edward Elric Gate into my very own as I even saw it change my Gate considerably.

Pushing Hazel away I began to get out to see myself far away from Mistral City and seems to be in the middle of nowhere but I see Hazel get himself up as I used Deconstruction Alchemy to destroy the cuff on me.

Hazel getting himself up again grunts and makes a demand of me what to do, "You don't want to this kid. This will only end badly for you."

*Clap*

*Zzz*

His eyes were surprised as I began to use Alchemy to change the ground as I began to transmute a volley of cannons all ready to aim at him, "Oh don't know. But I think I like my odds. Fire!"

*BOOM*

Firing the cannons of cannon balls of gun powder and iron Hazel was forced back since he can't be that confident handling this much firepower but I ain't stopping yet.

Have to hand it to Edward for being so creative with his alchemy that this seems really fun.

As a result of having passed through The Gate and witnessing the Truth, Edward became one of the few alchemists who does not require a drawn Transmutation Circle to perform alchemical transmutations.

By merely touching his palms together, he creates an energy circulation with his arms and transmutes it by using his own will as a substitute for the necessary runes.

This remarkable talent makes his transmutations both instantaneous and incredibly versatile, allowing him to use alchemy to its fullest potential in direct combat.

With this quick style, Edward becomes a master of his surroundings and uses the substances therein to supplement his physical prowess in battle - creating giant earthen hands to lift objects, columns of stone to gain himself the higher ground, and ogre-faced battering rams with which to strike opponents.

Ed also specializes in transmuting weapons with which to do battle and often crafts menacing-looking swords and ostentatious lances when necessary, but his primary weapon is his automail right arm, whose forearm plating he transmutes into various blades.

Of course, the true genius of Edward Elric's combat alchemy lies in his aptitude for incorporating the alchemy styles of others into his own after merely having once seen them in action, which makes him very adaptable to various situations.

So far, he has adapted Scar's use of the deconstruction stage of alchemy, Alex Louis Armstrong's gauntlets and stone spikes as well as Greed's carbon armor hardening into his combat repertoire.

*BOOM*

"Argh…"

Hazel seems to be pretty annoyed at how I'm kicking his ass at long-range combat with cannon fire releasing at him and using up the soil certainly makes up for it.

*Clap*

*Zzzz*

Using this moment I began to use the ground to construct a carbon-based sword as I began to replicate it like Ed auto-mail weapon as I talked to myself, "Good we have a carbon-based sword. And if I do this correctly…"

*Clap*

*Zzzz*

Like that the blade of the sword turned a brilliant black color as I turned or rather transmuted the sword into pure Graphene the same material Greed uses to create his Ultimate Shield as I took the liberty of having it as my main weapon for the time being.

"ARGH!"

Seeing Hazel rushing towards the volley of cannon balls to the face and exploding revealing some scar tissues I made a grimaced face at him, "Well… if there is anything about you Hazel… you're very determined I'll give you that. SHAMAK!"

*POOF*

When I say the incantation for my Yin Magic it activated and soon a black smoke covered the area hitting Hazel as he lost his senses I check the truck and scored he left the keys.

Shamak is a Yin Magic spell made to debuff an opponent and quite handy even when I feel my Mana reserve take a hit.

If Shamak hits the target become unable to sense where they are, however they can still feel the ground and sense what's happening to their body.

*Brr*

Turning on the keys I began to leave the area as I took the truck away driving very far from where Hazel was at I lost my belongings again but I got a truck in return.

Still bummed I lost my Cursed Restoration but at least I have Water Magic to rely on for healing.

Now I need to drive away from this place as it's too scary.

But thanks for the ride, Hazel.

Just need to get out of here for now and hide.

When I do I need time to do some research and decode the memories I obtained to better advance myself as an Alchemist if I want to survive.

Maybe I can finally decipher the Flame Alchemy now.

Heh.

Can't wait to get started on researching.

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