Facing the scorching sun, Samuel sat on the steps in front of the ancient castle, opened the system, and glanced at the reward dropped from attacking Observer Wa Tu with Mind Manipulation Ability.
"Energy manipulation huh..."
This ability is neither good nor bad for Samuel; after all, among Observer Wa Tu's many abilities, this one is neither outstanding nor core.
Observer Wa Tu's core abilities are Cosmic Energy and energy conversion, followed by a super brain and abilities related to time and space.
Therefore, obtaining the energy manipulation ability cannot enhance Samuel's strength, nor does it count as collecting a new ability.
But it is not without its uses!
When Samuel opened the system panel, he found that the originally vast and complex ability list had been integrated and streamlined. Many abilities related to manipulating energy were all integrated under [Energy Manipulation].
Hot Ray: Homelander, Vision, Superman, Supergirl, Superman Corps.
Energy Absorption and Release: Starlight, Black King, Zombie Wanda, Jonah, Superman, Supergirl, Superman Corps, Killer Frost, Killer Frost, Farooq Gibran, Captain Marvel.
Negative Energy: Mister Negative
Invisibility: Old Loki, Zombie Wanda, Vision
Illusion Creation: Old Loki, Minion Loki, etc.
Mirror Dimension: Ancient One
Setorak's Crimson Bands: Ancient One
Weather Manipulation: Riptide, Clyde Mardon (Weather Wizard)
Energy Projection: Minion Loki, Zombie Wanda
Dimension Teleportation: Impossible Man, Magik, Nightshade
Telekinesis: Ebony Maw, Zombie Wanda
Vishanti's Holy Sword: Zombie King
Dimension Gate: Zombie Doctor Strange, Zombie King
Raggadorr Rings: Zombie King
Vatum's Wind: Zombie King
Creation and Annihilation: Zombie Wanda
Chi: Madame Gao, Nine-Spider Maiden, Fat Cobra
Dragon Force: Zombie Sanji, Suzy, Ying Nan, Guang Bo, Tuke residents
Spiritual Energy Armor: Magik
Transformation: Ares, Skrull
Wishing Power: Maxwell Lorenzano
Ice Manipulation: Killer Frost, Killer Frost
Healing magic: Enchantress
Biological Conversion: Enchantress
Shadow Energy Manipulation: Nightshade
Manipulating Atoms: Firehawk, Firestorm, Deathstorm
Emerald Flames: Fire
Earth magic: Maya
Wind magic: Maya
Water magic: Maya
Fire magic: Maya
Soul Eating: Darkness Residents, Soul-Devouring Monster
Fear Power: Soul-Devouring Monster
Self-healing: Kimiko, Thor, Minion Loki, Thor (Zombie Universe), Cheetah, Wonder Woman, Superman
Gamma Ray Mutation: Zombie Universe Hulk, Hulk
Good heavens, I'm truly amazed; you really don't know until you see it!
Samuel found that except for abilities not involving energy manipulation and a few special abilities, almost most abilities were included.
These abilities were originally a long list in the ability list, but now the four words [Energy Manipulation] encompass them all. However, clicking into it still allows viewing the detailed information of each ability.
At the same time, Samuel also discovered that the main reason these abilities were categorized under [Energy Manipulation] is that these energies are all energy-driven.
Whether it's Hot Ray, energy absorption and release, invisibility, illusion creation, Dimension Teleportation, etc., frankly speaking, they are all different ways of applying energy, or rather, ways of manipulating it.
The essence of the abilities has not changed; Hot Ray is Hot Ray, magic is magic, and superpowers are superpowers.
However, Observer Wa Tu's method of energy manipulation is more profound and powerful; it can change the way existing abilities are manipulated.
For example, the Hot Ray that could originally only be emitted from the eyes, Samuel can now release it through any part of his body.
This is the characteristic of energy manipulation; it targets not the energy itself, but the way energy is manipulated and used!
Therefore, this can only be considered an integration of manipulation methods, and it does not enhance Samuel's strength. At most, it slightly increases actual combat power by adding methods of releasing energy!
If he had obtained Cosmic Energy or energy conversion, he might be able to integrate his numerous and chaotic abilities into a core ability!
Don't say it, just thinking about it makes me a little excited!
"Hmm?"
"Someone actually came?"
As soon as Samuel closed the system panel, he heard the creaking sound of the distant gate opening.
The gate slowly pushed open, and his gaze moved from bottom to top. What first entered Samuel's sight was a pair of black long socks, then a black dress, and a dark red vest.
And —
A delicate, sweet, and young face!
"Samuel!"
A surprised cry rang out, and the girl's face showed unbelievable surprise.
As if by instinct, the girl ran directly towards Samuel without thinking, heavily throwing herself into his arms and hanging onto him.
"Mmm —"
Samuel, who was originally smiling and wanting to say hello, was directly muted by the girl for three minutes.
Meeting and being muted first, perhaps this is the unique vitality of a young girl!
After separating, Samuel looked at the young girl who was giggling foolishly while holding his arm after landing, and his calm mood seemed to become cheerful because of this.
"How have you been recently, are you doing well?" Samuel asked with emotion.
The young girl nodded repeatedly: "Because of your support, Pietro's and my life has been much better these past few years, and we have also taken in and helped many people."
"Oh, by the way, we are now cadres of the resistance!"
The young girl was triumphant, with a hint of wanting to prove herself to her parents and ask for praise.
"I told you long ago that you are very outstanding, Wanda!" Samuel said with a smile, ruffling her hair.
A look of enjoyment and satisfaction quickly appeared on her face.
Yes, this young girl in front of him is the future Scarlet Witch, Wanda!
A few years ago, when Samuel met her, she was a girl of sixteen or seventeen. Although she was barely an adult, it was not easy for her and Pietro to live a stable life in this environment of constant warfare.
Their home, their parents, were gone in a bomb attack during their childhood!
They were also frightened by this.
The young siblings thus became orphans.
It was hard enough to grow up, and life didn't get easier just because they were older; on the contrary, it became even more difficult.
Swindling, working odd jobs, joining the resistance – their lives were harder than those of children living on the streets of Hell's Kitchen; they struggled for survival almost every day.
Samuel knew her and Pietro because these two little rascals tried to steal his wallet together. After he caught them, he offered them some financial assistance.
For example, running errands for him, cleaning, washing clothes, cooking, etc.
Later, they gradually became familiar and spent more and more time together, and their relationship naturally grew closer.
Oh, right, this castle was found by Wanda and Pietro after he made the request, and they ran the errands to handle all the paperwork!
As for why Wanda was so close to him and immediately went silent upon meeting, well, that's a long story.
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