50 - Enchantments and Ambitions
Learning enchantment magic was no less arduous than mastering any other magical discipline.
Its knowledge was vast and intricate.
Asgard could afford to lack combat mages, but enchanting mages were indispensable.
Every warrior's weapon and armor bore enchantments crafted by mages.
These enchantments provided near-impenetrable defense against energy weapons.
Neither human bullets nor the dark elves' energy rifles could threaten a prepared Asgardian soldier.
The dark elves' weapons could shatter stone pillars as thick as two people clasped together, yet Asgardian enchantments rendered them ineffective.
A thin layer of enchanted energy allowed Asgardians to advance like tanks against ranged attacks from other races.
Moreover, their equipment was forged from Uru metal, renowned for its robust physical defense and exceptional magical conductivity, enabling it to withstand most conventional weapons in the universe.
Only artifacts could breach such defenses!
If Uru metal allowed Asgardians to shrug off the blades of other races, enchantments gave them the confidence to dismiss their energy weapons.
As Aaron delved into enchantment studies, he realized that mastering this magic required more time than other disciplines.
It even intertwined with Asgardian technology.
Asgard's enchantments and technology were symbiotic, each enhancing the other in a seamless blend.
With this in mind, Aaron focused on a particular section of enchantment knowledge.
This section was distinct, notably complex, and challenging.
Yet, for Aaron, it was ideally suited.
It detailed how to imbue objects with the caster's learned magic in a specialized form, granting them magical properties.
For instance, enchanting an Earth weapon with space storage magic could vastly increase its ammunition capacity, transforming a 30-round rifle into a machine gun with hundreds of rounds without altering its performance or size.
Or enchanting a cloak with invisibility magic to create a true invisibility cloak.
However, a challenge arose: different magics required distinct enchantment methods.
Most mages lacked the time and magical reserves to master multiple enchantment techniques, leading them to specialize in their strongest magic.
For Aaron, this was no obstacle.
With diligent study and practice, he could steadily elevate his enchantment mastery, perfectly replicating his magic onto objects and crafting artifacts en masse.
As for magic consumption? It was a non-issue.
With energy absorption at his disposal, he could replenish any depleted reserves effortlessly.
Aaron threw himself into studying enchantment magic.
As the future God of Magic, proficiency in enchantment was non-negotiable.
Time slipped away in the pursuit of knowledge.
Asgard
During this period, Asgard was far from tranquil.
The recent rebellion in Vanaheim was neither an isolated incident nor the most significant.
Though the Nine Realms had enjoyed relative peace for a thousand years, it was only in comparison to their tumultuous past.
The realms' inhabitants were warlike, each more ambitious than the last.
Dark elves sought to plunge the universe into eternal darkness, Frost Giants aimed to usher in a new ice age, and Fire Giants stoked the flames of Ragnarok.
By contrast, Vanaheim's rebellion was a minor skirmish, almost trivial.
Lacking a unified divine kingdom, their power was fragmented, which fueled frequent uprisings as factions vied to become the new Lord of Vanaheim.
Odin forbade Vanaheim's reunification, unwilling to allow a challenge to Asgard's dominion or a rekindling of the Nine Realms War.
Thus, Vanaheim became a training ground for Thor.
To prevent Aaron from overshadowing Thor, as he had in the prior rebellion, Odin subtly intervened.
He suggested Frigga keep Aaron occupied, while Thor led his other companions—the Three Warriors and Sif—to quell minor unrests.
One such mission took Thor to the realm of the Fire Giants.
He did not face Surtur directly, but the rebellion was a test orchestrated by the Fire Giant king.
It probed whether Asgard's response remained as swift and decisive as ever.
Thor did not disappoint Odin.
He returned victorious, his name as the God of Thunder echoing through the Golden Palace.
Though Aaron was absent from Asgard, Odin's machinations were evident even from Jotunheim.
Stealing Thor's spotlight? Not a chance.
Aaron had no interest in such distractions.
Wasn't mastering magic far more rewarding?
Wasn't the surge in strength enticing enough?
Why bother with petty conflicts, bullying lesser foes?
Aaron intended to continue his studies, but a recent development forced him to pause and return to Asgard.
Odin had ordered preparations for a coronation ceremony.
Thor was about to be crowned king!
Jotunheim
Aaron's immersion in enchantment magic had been fruitful.
The Fountain of Wisdom's boundless energy allowed him to experiment freely, pushing his skills to new heights.
His attribute template reflected his progress, with level 5 skills across the board and a strength evaluation as a first-class superhero.
Yet, enchantment magic opened new possibilities.
Crafting artifacts could amplify his power exponentially.
A weapon imbued with space teleportation could allow instant battlefield repositioning.
A shield enchanted with energy absorption could render him nearly invulnerable.
The potential was staggering.
But the coronation news disrupted his plans.
Thor's ascension marked the prelude to chaos, as seen in Thor 1.
Loki's schemes would soon unfold, with Frost Giants infiltrating Asgard via the secret passage to steal the Casket of Ancient Winters.
This would trigger Thor's banishment, Laufey's death, and the unraveling of the Nine Realms' fragile peace.
It was the perfect opportunity to act.
The Casket of Ancient Winters, Aaron's next target, would be vulnerable amidst the turmoil.
Laufey, his parents' killer, would also be within reach.
Aaron ceased his enchantment studies, preparing to return to Asgard.
Using his level 5 space teleportation, he opened a golden portal to Asgard's outskirts, ensuring he avoided detection.
The magical cost was steep, draining nine-tenths of his reserves, but the Fountain of Wisdom had bolstered his capacity. He could recover swiftly upon arrival.
Stepping through, Aaron emerged in Asgard, his clone seamlessly reintegrating with his consciousness.
He maintained his group invisibility, slipping into the city unnoticed.
The Golden Palace buzzed with preparations for the coronation.
Aaron's return was timely. He needed to position himself to capitalize on the impending chaos.
The Galaxy
Ayesha's covert exploration of the Magic Network intensified.
The Sovereign's mages, newly attuned to its power, reported unprecedented potential.
The God of Magic's influence was undeniable, his feats resonating across the cosmos.
Ayesha's thoughts of betrayal grew bolder. If the Sovereign could master the Magic Network, they might break free from the Supreme Evolutionary's genetic shackles.
Adam Warlock's deployment proceeded as ordered, but Ayesha ensured her mages studied the network in secret.
The Supreme Evolutionary remained oblivious, confident in his control.
But the Magic Network's tendrils were spreading, and Ayesha sensed a shift in the galactic balance.
Earth
Zola's teleporter neared completion.
His experiments had unknowingly accelerated the Magic Network's multiversal expansion.
Its roots now spanned multiple realities, poised for discovery.
Aaron, sensing this, accelerated his plans for the network's upgrade.
His intelligence, now at 7, made the task trivial.
The multiverse beckoned, and Aaron intended to claim it.
But first, he would navigate Asgard's turmoil, secure the Casket, and settle his score with Laufey.
In the Golden Palace's shadow, Aaron prepared to turn chaos into opportunity, his path to godhood unwavering.
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