Finney had often heard people say, "The Earth will keep turning no matter who's gone!"
But now he felt that the Ancient One meant that if the Earth were to leave him, it might stop turning.
The Ancient One's assessment surprised him, but also filled him with pride. Yes, pride. Not everyone is content with mediocrity. He could choose to be ordinary, but he didn't want to be confined to mediocrity.
"I believe I can make this world a better place!"
Looking at the Ancient One who was gazing at him, Finney took a deep breath and said, "Just like you said, the future is uncontrollable, but everyone can choose their future."
"No matter what your reasons are for preventing me from using my abilities, I believe you are doing this for the sake of the world. So if it really harms the world, and I have to choose, I can temporarily give up using this ability."
Finney didn't know why the Ancient One didn't want him to use the 'Golden Grand Evolution Technique,' but he wasn't too concerned. The ability wasn't that strong now, and with the system's existence, he might draw an even stronger ability than the 'Golden Grand Evolution Technique' in the future. He should focus on the present first.
Hearing Finney's words, the Ancient One didn't answer, but gave Finney a deep look before explaining,
"Your magic alters the rules of reality, making it an invading force for Earth. A sorcerer's responsibility is to protect Earth from invasion. Therefore, as long as the power of the three great temples continues to protect Earth, it will inevitably hinder your magic."
At this moment, Finney finally understood why his 'Spicy Chicken Nuggets Roll' skill proficiency had increased rapidly over the past eight years, while his 'Golden Grand Evolution Technique' had progressed slowly.
It wasn't that he had a talent for cooking; he was simply suppressed by his environment.
"So, as long as I'm not on Earth, I can unleash my power?"
Finney suddenly asked curiously.
The Ancient One shook her head and replied, "Of course not. However, as long as there are no other forces hindering you, using magic will be much simpler. But it still depends on your individual circumstances. If there are other powerful forces blocking your way, it might be even more difficult to use than on Earth."
After saying this, the Ancient One hesitated for a moment, but continued,
"Unless you have enough energy and willpower to infuse the magic to break through these obstacles!"
Indeed, it still depends on oneself!
After hearing the Ancient One's words, Finney once again deeply felt his own weakness.
"Actually, I've always been curious about what this magic is called?"
Perhaps having said everything that needed to be said, the Ancient One regained her calm attitude and asked with some curiosity.
"'Golden Grand Evolution,' a kind of magic that I suddenly learned when I was born, capable of changing reality according to my thoughts." Since the Ancient One trusted him so much, Finney didn't hide anything and told her everything about the Golden Grand Evolution.
"Truly extraordinary power!"
The Ancient One praised, her eyes showing neither envy nor fear, only a trace of curiosity and restraint towards knowledge.
"Master Ancient One, I…"
Just as Finney was about to confirm again whether he could stay and learn magic, the Ancient One seemed to know what he was about to say and interrupted him:
"The magic of Kamar-Taj isn't really suitable for you. If you insist on learning it, you'll need to shoulder the responsibilities of a sorcerer in the future. Are you sure you want to join?"
Learning Kamar-Taj magic doesn't necessarily require taking on responsibilities, as it can be taught to outsiders, such as those in need.
Was Finney someone in need? He personally thought so, but the Ancient One clearly didn't think so. Therefore, she required Finney to join Kamar-Taj and uphold this responsibility together.
Fortunately, Finney didn't care about this. In his mind, the greatest enemy of sorcerers right now was Dormammu, who was inherently hostile to everyone on Earth. So, without hesitation, he agreed: "I'm sure I'll join!"
Successfully becoming an apprentice made Finney feel a surge of joy, and his true nature began to emerge.
"Master, I came in a hurry and didn't bring any gifts. Would you like one of my special fried chicken wraps?"
With that, Finney casually summoned a Violet Chicken Wrap and handed it to him with a grin. He figured they'd have plenty of time together in the future, and there was no point in hiding it, especially since the Ancient One probably already knew he had this skill.
"What an amazing ability."
As expected, the Ancient One wasn't surprised. She praised him again, took the wrap without ceremony, took a bite, and with a look of pure enjoyment, exclaimed, "It's really delicious!"
Kamar-Taj was a beautiful place, even more serene and peaceful under the night sky. The Ancient One gave Finney a quick tour and introduced him to the other sorcerers.
From then on, he officially became a member of the arcane sorcerer class, although he didn't know a single spell yet.
As it grew late, Finney had to say goodbye, intending to inform his family before returning to his training. Before leaving, he hesitated several times before finally voicing his last question:
"Master, aren't you curious why I know you?"
Hearing this, the Ancient One smiled, a strange look in her eyes, and said, "Everyone has secrets, don't they?"
"And sometimes, knowing too much makes exploring the unknown quite interesting!"
Finney didn't quite understand. Did the Ancient One think he knew too much and rarely encountered anything he didn't understand, so she wanted to keep him entertained and maintain his curiosity?
With mixed feelings, Finney left Kamar-Taj and went to the New York Temple Station.
The once-dark night returned to daylight. Finney walked towards home, pondering how to explain his impending departure.
Time always slips away silently, and New York soon reached evening.
After dinner, Finney called his family over to announce something.
Looking at the three people waiting for him with curiosity, he thought for a moment and said, "I want to go out and see the world by myself recently, and then come back when school starts, is that okay?"
"Why do you suddenly want to go out?"
"Where are you going?"
"I'll go with you!"
The reactions of the three were different. His mother was reluctant to see him leave, his father asked where the destination was, and Skye was much simpler, directly asking to go with him.
"I want to go to the Himalayas."
Kamar-Taj is located in the Himalayan region, so it wasn't exactly deceiving his parents. As for Skye's request to go with him, he thought about it and decided to talk to her about it separately later.
Because Finney had been smart and well-behaved since she was a child, and had rarely made demands over the years, even though her mother was very reluctant, she finally agreed. As for his father, he told him to be careful while he was away and asked when he planned to leave.
When they heard that he was leaving in the next few days, the three of them were a little surprised. Skye also realized that there seemed to be something fishy about it and stopped making a fuss.
That evening, after his parents went to rest, Finney went to Skye's room alone, intending to explain the situation at Kamar-Taj to her.
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