Ian's current idea is to build a "Matter Conversion Array" of Planetary Level, which has the same functions as those nanobots.
In comparison, the operation of the magic circle takes less time and is cheaper.
Although designing such a magic circle is quite complicated - because it not only requires transporting deconstructed matter to another dimension, but also involves many other tedious processes - it is not impossible to achieve as long as you spend some time.
Of course, this does not mean that those nanorobots have become scrap metal; they are still a weapon against technological civilization.
"Morgana, put more plague-type nanorobots on other planets and asteroids in Solar System. We need to collect more data. Over time, we should be able to optimize their efficiency."
After arranging all this, Ian began his shuttle journey in Multiverse, visiting different earths.
Every time he arrives in a new world, he will first check the population data to confirm whether there are duplicate individuals from his universe or other explored earths.
The answer every time was no. So, Ian did not hesitate to plunder the population of that planet before swallowing the entire Solar System.
Unfortunately, after plundering 20 earths in a row, he vaguely felt a warning from somewhere: if he continued to act recklessly, he would encounter a huge disaster.
Despite this, he is quite satisfied with the current harvest. After 21 earths have been plundered, the total population of the Empire will increase by about 170 billion.
Plus the 10 billion people from Earth-125.
With such a large population base, Empire's prosperity and rapid development are just around the corner.
After this plundering feast ended, Ian did not stop exploring Multiverse.
One of the main purposes of his trip is to test and optimize the "Novad" technology installed on Floating City.
This technology will allow him to more easily study and understand Multiverse by navigating his universe.
To this end, Ian began to try to design a method to divide parallel dimensions according to the current time period: past, present or future (taking 2000 to 2020 as "now").
The experiment achieved a certain success, and he discovered several future Earths between 2100 and 2400. After stealing the advanced technology of these worlds, and taking away a group of talented scientists, engineers, and talents with the potential to become powerful Archmage, he left.
Unfortunately, he had to suspend this experiment because the rules of time passage in "Void Domain" and even parallel dimensions are different.
However, Ian has synchronized the time flow rate of Earth-125 with him and Floating City.
After spending three years in the outside world, he knew that it was time to go back and deal with the matters of Nick and Set.
In an office, Ian was concentrating on reading a lengthy paper. In front of him, a middle-aged man in a black suit was standing slightly trembling, looking a little scared.
"It's amazing, Dr. Jekyll," Ian said sincerely in admiration after reading the last chapter, "You actually used scientific means to pry open the door to the mysterious realm and touch the realm of magic."
This crazy and deviant scientist actually found a way to split the soul into its different components: good and evil.
And he did it entirely by relying on science, without resorting to any supernatural powers.
After reading this person's research report, Ian instantly had countless ideas on how to use this result.
Simply studying the process of creating these two soul components would give him a deeper understanding of the nature of the soul, and even the nature of life.
In addition, magic has a strong connection with emotions. Negative emotions or emotions related to evil can often nourish Dark Magic or enhance its power; on the contrary, positive emotions or good thoughts are the source of white magic.
Then think of the negative energy he discovered in this world - that is the source of necromancy magic.
Is there some connection between "evil" in the soul and negative energy? This is well worth exploring.
In addition, there is "Dark Magic". It is different from Dark Magic, but is a dark element that exists as the opposite of light.
Although Empire is conducting a large number of experiments and theoretical deductions on Dark Magic every day, there is still very little understanding of this field.
Ian even speculated that necromancy magic might be just a branch of Dark Magic.
In the same way, the same is true for Light Magic.
Although Empire has developed some basic light attack spells, some of which are quite powerful, it has not yet truly matured in terms of treating Light Magic as a natural element to control - such as destroying it at will like controlling fire, or using it to heal, expel curses, punish evil, etc.
Therefore, studying the relationship between the "good" side of the soul and the element of light may further promote the development of the Empire Light Magic.
The possibility of this discovery is far more than that. Good and evil are concepts related to Law of Causality, and deeper laws may be glimpsed from it.
Ian has even planned to develop a "Alignment Detection Spell" that can identify whether a person is [Lawful Neutral], [Lawful Good/Evil], or [Chaotic Neutral], etc.
"Okay, Dr. Jekyll, you will have a bright future in the Empire," Ian said. He has already planned to grant this person the status of "Tower Master" when he reaches a certain level to support his further research.
After saying that, Ian waved his hand, and a white circle of light entered Jekyll's mind.
In an instant, the doctor felt that the evil side in his body was forcibly suppressed.
He breathed a sigh of relief, as if a heavy burden had been lifted off him.
However, when he calmed down and raised his head, he found that he was the only one left in the office.
He sighed helplessly and could only pretend that nothing happened.
Ian teleported back to a room in Floating City, where everyone was gathered in front of the screen.
"How's it going?"
"The show has already begun," Hermione replied, "Nick has opened the tomb and was selected as the container for Set."
Ian nodded, and the four of them began to watch the development of the plot through the screen.
Nick found and took away the sarcophagus of Ahmanet, and then his plane crashed in London due to attacks by a flock of birds.
He came back from the dead and was awakened by Ahmanet. Then, Ahmanet was captured by the secret organization created by Dr. Jekyll that specializes in fighting evil.
Nick learned that the heroine Jenny Holsey is also a member of this organization.
Ahmanet successfully escaped from prison and seized the last piece of the puzzle required for the sacrificial ceremony - a ruby buried with the Crusader Knights, thereby inserting Set Resurrection into Nick's body.
Jenny died. Nick confronted Ahmanet on the top of the mountain and snatched the dagger inlaid with rubies.
He originally wanted to destroy the dagger to disrupt the ceremony, but Ahmanet told him that if he did so, he would destroy Resurrection Jenny's only chance.
If he continues the ritual and gains the power of Set, he will have Authority to control life and death.
In the end, Nick stabbed the dagger into his chest, and Set's power and soul descended on him.
After some struggle, relying on his new love for Jenny and his weird physique, he successfully suppressed Set's consciousness.
Finally, he used this power to Resurrection Jenny. But he did not stay, but chose to escape because he was not sure how long he could stay awake. For her safety, he had to leave.
"Let's begin." Ian ordered after everything settled.
A portal suddenly appeared, instantly swallowing Nick who was in Sahara Desert.
Immediately afterwards, five huge light pillars rose into the sky from different countries on the earth.
These light pillars immediately turned into huge magic arrays, covering the entire planet.
After the magic circle was activated, populations around the world began to disappear at an alarming rate.
Governments around the world didn't even have time to react.
Of all the earths plundered by Ian, he is particularly concerned about this one because for decades, he has been secretly cultivating a large number of talents with magical talents in this world.
He invested immeasurable resources into this process, so there was absolutely no room for error.
Unfortunately, however, accidents still happened.
An unexpected change occurred that completely exceeded his expectations and calculations.