Each time he drew a new identity from the [All-Seeing Eye], Herman gained something in return.
This ability was the foundation of his standing in the Marvel Universe—his greatest advantage, allowing him to reach a universe-level existence at such a young age.
For that reason, the day the [All-Seeing Eye] finished its cooldown and he could draw a new identity again was one he always valued and anticipated.
Some rituals were a must. Even though he was riding in Wolverine Logan's car with limited means, Herman still pulled out a large bottle of mineral water to wash his hands and face.
"This magician identity of yours... it's really something else," Wolverine Logan said as he drove, occasionally glancing toward the passenger seat.
He watched in surprise as Herman produced a washbasin and a fresh towel out of thin air, muttering under his breath with a mix of awe and disbelief.
Logan wasn't slow. Seeing Herman repeatedly conjure objects from nowhere, he could easily guess that Herman possessed some kind of extraordinary power.
Defeating and killing Sabretooth had already proven that Herman wasn't an ordinary man, but this—this display made it undeniable.
'He's a mutant... or maybe someone with superpowers? Hmm, maybe even a sorcerer like Doctor Strange?'
Wolverine speculated silently, choosing not to question Herman directly. He knew how sensitive identity could be for extraordinary beings.
Coming from the future and being a veteran of the X-Men, Logan was familiar with much of Earth's supernatural world.
Sorcerers, psychics, mutants, bioengineered humans—even demons and angels. The future's X-Mansion had verified records of them all.
"When you travel, it helps to know a few convenient tricks."
After washing up, Herman dumped the basin of water out the window, then pulled out a toothbrush and toothpaste. Under Logan's sidelong glances, he began brushing his teeth as if he were in a city apartment instead of the wilderness.
"I stay in hotels and still don't live as comfortably as you do right now..." Logan said with open envy. He truly hadn't expected anyone to maintain such refined habits out in the wild.
It was a rare sight.
Even last night's dinner had been cooked with proper utensils and spices. Logan couldn't help wondering if Herman carried an entire mobile convenience store with him. He tried to imagine it—but the truth was beyond that.
No.
If one counted the [Realm of the Dead] as a world, then Herman carried two worlds with him.
The items stored within his [Otherworld] were more comprehensive than what most large malls could offer.
In a sense, surviving in the wilderness for Herman wasn't survival at all—it was a picnic where his quality of life never dropped.
"People should know how to enjoy life," Herman said with a light smile, then turned his attention to the countdown of the [All-Seeing Eye] slowly ticking down in his mind.
"You—"
Wolverine started to speak, but before he could finish, the countdown in Herman's mind hit zero. The familiar sensation returned instantly.
In that moment, the entire world froze. Everything fell into absolute stillness, as if the universe itself paused, waiting for Herman's next decision within the [All-Seeing Eye].
From his perspective, Wolverine—mid-sentence—had turned into a statue, his hands gripping the steering wheel, his head turned, motionless along with the battered car and the world itself.
[World Permissions Accessed!]
[Weekly Identity Acquired!]
Streams of data like lines of code appeared, slowly taking shape over the [All-Seeing Eye] in Herman's mind.
Even after traveling back in time, the [All-Seeing Eye] continued to function normally after its seven-day cooldown, its time standard seemingly calculated with Herman as the center of reference.
"I wonder if extracting a new identity from past timelines comes with any limited gacha pool rewards?" Herman's imagination always ran wild.
Before his transmigration, he had played plenty of pay-to-win gacha games. Those money-draining limited pools always left him crying over his wallet every time. Remembering those painful days, Herman couldn't help but wonder if the [All-Seeing Eye] might also have exclusive identities.
Of course, that was just wishful thinking.
In truth, he wasn't particularly interested in flashy, over-the-top identities. As long as he could get a Platinum-tier or Diamond-tier one, he'd be satisfied.
His previous Platinum-tier identities had all brought significant power boosts. The Platinum-tier Lord of the Dead identity, for instance, granted him control over death and the ability to manipulate the dead.
Then there was the Realm of the Dead—essentially a pocket dimension akin to the Marvel Universe's underworld, though far more advanced than those owned by even the Skyfathers.
The reward tied to that identity was the Heart of Death. Though he hadn't obtained it yet, a power that granted permanent immunity to death would hardly be weak. It was a force so great that even the Five Cosmic Entities themselves wouldn't be able to truly kill him. But the price was steep—he would have to exterminate every living being in an entire universe.
So far, Herman hadn't found an opportunity to complete that task.
His other Platinum-tier identity, the Deceiver of History, granted him temporal uniqueness, making him completely immune to any interference involving time.
It was a power that transcended dimensions themselves—the reason why Herman could alter the past without his own memories being affected.
[Identity Exclusive Mission: Successfully Deceive History Three Times!]
[Mission Reward: Power of Destiny!]
[Power of Destiny: The tides hidden within history are merely the ink with which you write your tales. From these stories, you shall draw boundless strength.]
This identity's exclusive mission—to deceive history three times—came with an equally absurd reward: the ability to draw power from the fate he disrupted.
As for how much power could be gained each time he deceived history... that would only be confirmed once he returned to the future. Everything he was doing now in the past could be considered one act of deception toward history itself.
Regardless, the power feedback would surely be considerable. Judging from the two Platinum-tier identities he already possessed, Platinum-tier identities still provided enormous benefits for Herman.
"At least give me another Platinum-tier reward."
The shifting light gleamed and rippled continuously.
Herman's heart was filled with anticipation. He focused his mind on the [All-Seeing Eye] within his consciousness, holding his breath slightly as he watched its dazzling kaleidoscope of colors flash and swirl.
Several times, he caught a glimpse of an unfamiliar shade of red. He knew it must represent an extremely high tier, and he couldn't help swallowing nervously.
How to describe it—
As the color shifts within the [All-Seeing Eye] slowed, the motion gradually came to a stop.
After a long pause, the flickering lights settled completely.
Finally... a color bloomed before him that Herman had never seen before.