As mentioned, Dark Matter was perhaps the only theory or concept that existed on the same level as Quantum but didn't actually fall under any of its categories.
It was as if they each had their own separate paths, which made it perfect for what Ash was trying to achieve.
Back then, when Ash had granted himself power over Quantum, he was knowledgeable but far from omniscient.
He didn't understand all the intricacies of that power and had no way of knowing that complete mastery would make him virtually invincible.
Now, however, he knew exactly what he was getting into.
From what he had learned, Dark Matter dealt with cosmic structures—something far below the stage Ash and the others had reached.
But that wasn't what drew Ash's interest to it in the first place.
Ash slowly opened his eyes, a thoughtful expression on his face.
Nia tilted her head, noticing the shift in his demeanor.
"…Find something interesting?" she asked.
