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"Hmm?"
Karl's heart immediately grew vigilant at the sight.
Good heavens, Murong Fu… Ah, no, the bald guy, you're learning from me and not playing by the rules either?
You're playing 'give them a taste of their own medicine' with me here, aren't you?
Alright, alright, I'd like to see what new tricks you can pull off!
Then, under Karl's puzzled gaze, the Ancient One continued:
"After this period of observation, I've found that Wanda has exceptionally outstanding potential as a magic user. If properly nurtured, her future achievements might even surpass mine…"
"Therefore, I have decided to formally accept Wanda as my introductory disciple."
"Of course… before that, I must first have Mr. Karl's consent."
Σ(⊙▽⊙"a???
WTF???
This statement was indeed beyond Karl's expectations.
Originally, he had thought the Ancient One would use this opportunity to drive Wanda away.
After all, no matter how magnanimous this bald guy was, she couldn't possibly nurture a successor for the Chaos Gods, could she?
This was a matter of principle, the so-called irreconcilable conflict between good and evil…
But who would have thought, this bald guy suddenly pulled such a move on him now?
As a result, Karl was now somewhat caught off guard.
The harsh words that had been on the tip of his tongue were all swallowed back down.
But he quickly reacted.
Oh, I always thought that only I… bah, that all the lofty Sorcerer Supremes were pure-hearted, detached from worldly affairs, and reclusive.
Who would have thought, you, Ancient One, with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, also engage in these human relations, and so smoothly at that!
Alright, alright, so this is the real Ancient One.
"Ahem…"
Seemingly displeased by Karl's slightly Strange gaze, the Ancient One deliberately cleared her throat and continued:
"I know this decision might sound a bit abrupt. If Mr. Karl doesn't agree…"
"Agree, I agree with both hands."
Before the Ancient One could finish speaking, Karl resolutely stated: "I unconditionally support Sorcerer Ancient One's decision."
"Although Wanda and I will continue to endure the pain of separation, for the future of Kamar-Taj and Earth, how can I disregard Earth's safety for my own selfish desires?"
"So, Sorcerer Ancient One, please feel free to train Wanda as your successor."
Upon hearing this, a vein immediately throbbed on the Ancient One's forehead: Dimensional Gods are indeed all bad news, I said it!
They've already gotten a huge advantage, yet they still play dumb, trying to gain even more benefits!
However.
The Ancient One's decision was not a sudden whim, but rather a result of careful deliberation.
If Karl's identity as a Dimensional God could be confirmed this time.
Then she planned to use the opportunity of teaching Wanda to win over Karl, thereby deepening the alliance between the two factions.
To cope with potentially "uncontrollable" adverse situations in the future.
Conversely, she would cut the Gordian knot, directly tear off the facade, seal Karl in the Mirror Dimension, and then expel Wanda from Kamar-Taj.
Thereby cutting off the danger at its root before it arrived.
The Ancient One made this risky decision because, recently, the "World's changes" had begun to develop in an increasingly uncontrollable direction.
Currently.
Even with the Time Stone and the Eye of Agamotto, she couldn't fully see the changes happening to Earth in the future.
It was as if an invisible large hand was covering Earth, making the Ancient One's observations blurry and unclear.
This was undoubtedly an extremely bad omen, foretelling that something terrible was about to happen!
So the Ancient One had to prepare thoroughly in advance.
Fortunately, Karl's identity stood up to scrutiny…
The Ancient One once again ignored Karl's peculiar gaze from across the table, cleared her throat, and continued as if nothing had happened:
"However, Mr. Karl, I have a question. I wonder if you can answer it?"
Here it comes, here it comes, the true intention is about to be revealed!
The conversation had progressed this far; if Karl still couldn't guess the Ancient One's true intention, then he would have truly wasted all those years in the workplace.
But he really hadn't expected this bald guy to be so adept at human relations.
Presumably, her offering to take Wanda as an introductory disciple was to give herself an unrefusable reason.
So that he would truthfully answer her subsequent questions!
See? How naturally she laid the groundwork. She doesn't look like a novice at all.
But with Karl's temper, how could he hand over the initiative in the conversation?
So, a faint, half-smile gradually curved at the corner of his mouth, and he said directly:
"Presumably, you want to ask why my sealed power suddenly recovered, right?"
The Ancient One was slightly stunned, not expecting the man opposite to be so perceptive and meticulous. She then gently nodded.
Seeing this, the smile on Karl's face gradually deepened.
He immediately held up two fingers and said mysteriously:
"I have good news and bad news, Sorcerer Supreme. Which one do you want to hear first?"
(╯°Д°)╯︵ ┻━┻
Talking to this brat is too damn exhausting!
The Ancient One usually hated making choices; she typically used the Time Stone to observe the answers directly.
"Let's hear the good news first."
"The good news is that part of my power, which I left on my Demon God Body in the Warp, for some unknown reason, broke through the dimensional barrier and re-established contact with me."
Karl deliberately put on a smug expression and said, "Presumably, it won't be long before I recover all my power."
Instead of feeling relieved, the Ancient One's nerves instantly tensed upon hearing this.
As if she had guessed some unpleasant possibility, she urgently pressed:
"And the bad news?"
The corners of Karl's mouth curved high to both sides, revealing two rows of gleaming white teeth and a devilish smile.
"The bad news, of course, is… the seal suppressing the four Chaos Gods has loosened. Now their power can also permeate into the real World."
With that, he looked at the Ancient One with a mischievous expression, like a spectator standing outside the matter, saying, "Come beg me if you need help."
How about that?
Old timer, I ask you, aren't you scared?
"How could this be…"
The Ancient One couldn't help but recall her senior disciple Mordo's previous report about the incident at Salem Air Force Base, where magical creatures never before recorded in any ancient texts had been discovered invading.
Now it seemed, it was most likely caused by the followers of those four Chaos Gods, wasn't it?
She remained silent for a long while.
Only then did the Ancient One speak with a solemn expression: "Neither I nor Kamar-Taj know much about the Chaos Gods, and we are not prepared to confront them head-on."
"So, if we truly go to war with them, we will likely need Mr. Karl's guidance. I hope you will not hesitate to teach us then."
"No problem, no problem."
Karl waved his hand grandly and said with deep meaning:
"Sokovia and Kamar-Taj are close partners. We prosper or suffer together, so we should stand united against the common enemy."
"Presumably, when I send people to search for the whereabouts of those Loki followers around the World in the future, the Sorcerer Supreme will surely dispatch magic users in time to provide portal services… ah, no, help!"
Can you please have some shame?
You want to freeload off Kamar-Taj and have all the magic users help you protect Sokovia? I think you're dreaming!
The Ancient One felt like her good temper, cultivated for hundreds of years, was almost completely used up today…
She had never seen such a shameless person. One moment of inattention and he digs a pit for you.
No, he's not a person, he's a Dimensional God.
Even that shameless Mephisto can't compete with Karl now; he can only rank second on the "Shameless God List."
Still sending people to search for Loki followers?
I'm too embarrassed to expose you to your face.
The magic users of Kamar-Taj will never be slaves… ah, no, I'm so angry my mouth is twisted, magic users are definitely not servants to be ordered around at will!
Not even if you're a Dimensional God.
Of course, if Wanda willingly provided services to Karl, the Ancient One could turn a blind eye, pretending not to see anything.
After all, their destinies were already closely intertwined.
But you better know when to stop, kid!
But before the Ancient One could speak, she heard Karl continue to add:
"Also, as long as my little Wanda eats well, sleeps well, isn't bullied, and learns some real skills here, then dealing with the Chaos Gods won't be a problem."
The Ancient One quickly chanted the "Heart-Cleansing Mantra" in her mind, found it ineffective, and so chanted it again…
Then, to prevent Karl from making any more excessive demands.
She used the Mystic Ring to directly open a portal behind Karl leading to Sokovia, and at the same time said quickly:
"Mr. Karl, please rest assured, I will teach Wanda with all my heart."
"As for the specific matters of dealing with the Chaos Gods, let's discuss them in detail at an appropriate time in the future!"
As her voice fell.
To prevent ordinary displacement magic from being ineffective on Karl, who had now partially recovered his Dimensional God powers, the Ancient One abruptly waved her hand towards the portal opposite.
The portal, guided by her magic, moved forward, precisely encompassing Karl's figure, and then instantly vanished before he could react.
"No, do you have to be in such a hurry to drive me away… You don't even want this good solid wood chair?"
Karl pouted. This time, he finally had the nerve to give a universally recognized hand gesture in the direction where the Ancient One had disappeared: "The Sorcerer Supreme is as impolite as ever, she didn't even say goodbye!"
But soon, he reined in his arrogant demeanor, and his face returned to its usual calm and restrained expression.
This trip to Kamar-Taj could be said to be very successful, even exceeding its goals.
Not only did it completely dispel the Ancient One's suspicions, making her actively want to deepen the cooperative relationship.
It also brought a brand new future for little Wanda.
Karl believed that with little Wanda's magic talent, she might really be able to replace Strange and become the Sorcerer Supreme in the future!
If that were the case, wouldn't he, Karl, be able to dominate Earth and rule supreme?
Thinking of this, even Karl couldn't help but look forward to such a future.
"Then, it's time to meet Godzilla."
In fact, Karl had coveted Godzilla for a long time.
Even his initial target was Godzilla, the Monster King.
However, after successfully acquiring the super-strong little handsome guy, King Kong.
As the Titans appeared one after another, Karl, through repeated attempts, gradually realized that there seemed to be a powerful and mysterious force protecting these Titan creatures' consciousness from being invaded.
The older the Titan creature, the stronger the power within its consciousness.
Thus, Karl was forced to abandon his plan to conquer Godzilla.
But later, when he unexpectedly discovered that the cosmic secret energy emitted by the infinity stones could provide the necessary energy for the Titans' survival.
Things took a whole new turn again!
Since it was destined that he couldn't successfully "tame" Godzilla using the Mind Link, it would be better to settle for the next best thing.
Use pure and delicious cosmic secret energy to win over this Monster King to his side.
This way, at least he would have one less powerful enemy in the future.
After making up his mind, Karl activated his ability to fly into the sky, then flew towards the area where King Kong and Godzilla were located.
…
In the dense forest north of the Sokovia Mountain Top Base.
Roar—
Godzilla, who had just woken up, struggled to get up from the ground.
But before it could move, a fist the size of a mountain suddenly appeared in front of it, followed by three "thump-thump-thump" punches directly knocking it unconscious.
The one who struck was naturally King Kong.
The worker… ah, no, the handsome guy always meticulously carried out the tasks Karl assigned.
Thump thump thump—
King Kong proudly thumped his chest a few times.
Then, he gestured to Pietro below with sign language:
"This old guy is really too weak to fight. If I hadn't saved the day in time, he would have been beaten to death by those two little weaklings!"
"Pietro, let me tell you, you didn't see how fierce I was at the time… I just went up and gave a few simple 'thump-thump' punches, and I didn't even have time to get serious before I directly took out those two little weaklings."
"Sigh, how did Karl put it… Invincibility is so lonely!"
"So, in my opinion, this old guy simply doesn't deserve the title of Monster King… When Karl comes back, I must tell him that the title of Monster King belongs to me from now on."
"Hahaha!"
Pietro was immediately doubled over with laughter by the somewhat talkative King Kong, and he clutched his stomach, saying:
"Handsome guy, although I know you're fierce… but just as Karl said before, if you want to become the Monster King, you at least have to defeat Godzilla without using the Symbiote Suit, right?"