His mouth opened and closed, perhaps as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he said nothing.

At this moment, only silence remains.

The emperor was completely taken aback by the product Edward had shown him this time.

Some time ago, he heard from Alice that Edward was researching alchemy in the realm of the soul.

He didn't take it to heart at the time, after all, the El Empire hadn't had a single alchemist who could handle the soul realm for hundreds of years.

Although he acknowledged that his child's talent was extraordinary, he did not believe that the problem would be solved so quickly.

In his view, the perfect life they had been studying for generations of the royal family might only see further progress in Edward's sons or even grandsons.

"I never expected this, I really never expected this... Edward, you've worked so hard these past few days."

"It's alright, just a little tiring. The formula for synthesizing the Philosopher's Stone and the transmutation circle is a bit complicated."

If it weren't for several flashes of inspiration, it might have taken me several more months.

Edward also felt he was lucky; inspiration was something quite important for research.

Sometimes, inspiration strikes suddenly, and a project that has been stuck for a long time can suddenly get a chance to move forward.

Edward's honest words caused the emperor to remain silent once again.

As an emperor, he had seen all sorts of storms and waves, but now, he felt that he knew nothing about this vast world.

It was also because of Edward's research findings that he became aware of a problem.

“In the past, my father, your grandfather, said that some people are just talented.”

The differences between people can be so great that they are unimaginable.

Edward, do you know that I completed the basic training of Life Alchemy a year earlier than your grandfather? At that time, I was quite proud of myself, thinking I was a genius…

He didn't say the rest, but just looked at Edward beside him.

He didn't say anything, but it was as if he said everything.

Is this what the world's diversity is like?

Such a thought flashed through the emperor's mind.

Perhaps, Edward, this child with godlike talent, could truly complete the plan for a perfect life in his hands?

"In that case, he, me, and our family might all be recorded in history."

No, what's this talk of being recorded in history? In the end, history will be written by us victors!

Edward must have his own page in the family tree, otherwise all his efforts would be wasted.

Thinking of this, the emperor was filled with fighting spirit. Who wouldn't want to try the concept of a perfect life, that ultimate life form that surpasses humanity?

"Quick, Edward, let's go to the testing ground right away. With your Philosopher's Stone, let's try strengthening the spirit of the modifier before modifying the body."

Completely disregarding his image as emperor, the researcher's passion for knowledge led him to drag Edward along as they ran towards the testing ground.

Because of your research findings, the experiment on perfect life has been accelerated.

[You attempted to enhance the cyborg's mental strength using the Philosopher's Stone, and the result was exceptionally successful. Prioritizing safety and using only a small amount of Philosopher's Stone, the target's mental strength increased by 50%, without any side effects.]

[You've decided to try adding Philosopher's Stones to the most basic life force enhancement modification.]