In the Marvel universe, you start with a colored Hextech item.

Chapter 95, Round 10: Ryze's Reel

The system's message was still echoing in Lynn's mind.

The light from the Time Stone on the Ancient One's chest gradually dimmed, and an eerie silence fell over the office.

This supreme master has lived for hundreds of years.

Looking down at the unchanging fragments of the anti-magic stone in his palm, the astonishment in his eyes lingered for a long time.

She spent a century traveling through countless dimensions of the multiverse, but never saw a substance that could completely disable the Time Stone.

This tiny pebble —

Like an existence completely independent of the timeline, even the power of the Infinity Stones cannot glimpse even a fraction of its origin.

Gu Yi was taken aback.

Lynn was also looking at the task prompted by the system.

Slightly stunned.

【Ding! 】

[Rune power fluctuation detected!]

[You have triggered the tenth round of the mission!]

[Quest Released: Echoes of Runeterra]

[Mission Requirements: This new rune seems to bring about an apocalyptic crisis. Please remain in this world to buy time for Ryze's exploration.]

[Quest Reward: Arcane Scroll x1.]

【————】

[Quest: Echoes of Runeterra (Completed)]

[Reward: Arcane Scroll (Sealed)]

[Ryze, the Rune Guardian, has sensed the scattered fragments of world runes in this universe and is analyzing the arcane laws that constitute this universe, attempting to pinpoint the coordinates of the rune fragments.]

Once Ryze fully understands and deciphers this universe, Arcane Scrolls will undergo a complete transformation!

Is that all?

Lynn stood there, stunned.

This "purple-haired bald demon king" — he was no stranger to him.

Ryze, the guardian of Runeterra.

That wandering mage who carried a giant scroll, traveled all over Runeterra, spent his life searching for and protecting the world's runes, and fought against the forces of the Void for hundreds of years.

How did I end up getting involved with this person?

Lynn subconsciously looked at the Time Stone on the Ancient One's chest, which was glowing with a green light and magical energy.

"This can't possibly be a rune?"

Is the green one the Enlightenment in Bard's hand?

According to Ryze's backstory —

He has an absolute keen sense of the scattered runic power.

Whenever a rune fragment appears, he will spare no effort to find and protect it, and his personality is decisive and ruthless.

To prevent the World Runes from falling into the hands of evildoers, he was even willing to personally kill his own mentor.

Now that he has sensed the runic fluctuations of this universe, will he really descend directly into the Marvel Universe before the analysis is complete?

A sense of unease crept into Lynn's mind.

In his eyes.

Ryze and the Ancient One are essentially the same kind of person.

They are also veteran powerhouses who have lived for hundreds of years.

They are both demigods at the multiverse level.

They, too, are mortals bearing the burden of protecting an entire world, and—

Most importantly, both of them are decisive and ruthless.

Lynn believed that if the Ancient One had to face the issue of "choosing," she would not hesitate to kill.

The Ancient One spent her entire life fighting against Dormammu in the Dark Dimension.

Ryze dedicated his life to fighting against the invasion of the Void, protecting Runeterra from destruction by the power of the World Runes.

Two guardians, both burdened with destiny and loneliness —

Lynn was thinking about the system's tasks.

The Ancient One on the opposite side finally slowly raised her head, breaking the silence of this mirror space.

She gently stroked the fragments of the anti-magic stone with her fingertips.

He spoke in a gentle voice.

"Mr. Lynn."

"Does this magical stone have a name?"

Lynn snapped out of his reverie, suppressed the thoughts about Ryze in his mind, smiled at Gu Yi, and responded frankly.

"It's called the Anti-Magic Stone, and it comes from a place called—Demacia, a place you've never heard of."

"Its core function is exactly what it sounds like."

"It isolates and suppresses all unconventional magical energy, including the power of the dark dimension."

Demacia?

Gu Yi raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of inquiry flashing in her eyes. It was indeed a dimension she had never glimpsed before.

Moreover, it sounds like it exudes a mysterious sense of righteousness.

"A place far away from here."

Lynn didn't explain much, but simply followed the conversation and offered the goodwill he had prepared beforehand.

"I know that Dormammu is your lifelong obsession, and a sword hanging over the head of the earth."

"If I can find more complete anti-magic stones in the future, perhaps I can help you and completely solve this problem."

An existence like the Ancient One, if placed in other novels, would be a powerful ancestor that the protagonist encounters in the middle of the story.

Extending an olive branch and showing goodwill, even if it means temporarily backing down, is not shameful at all.

After all, the Anti-Magic Stone is the only thing that can restrain Dormammu, and the Ancient One would definitely be tempted by this bait.

Upon hearing this, Gu Yi simply smiled faintly.

He neither accepted the promise nor refused it.

He simply spoke calmly.

"Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Lynn."

"However, I am not concerned with worldly power struggles, nor will I interfere in the war between the Avengers and you."

Upon hearing this, Lynn couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion.

An existence like the Ancient One, and countless others, either desperately seek immortality.

Or perhaps they want to pursue a higher level of power and control their own destiny.

However, this Ancient One possesses near-immortality, able to live on indefinitely thanks to the power of the Dark Dimension.

They are better able to resist the erosion of their minds by the forces of darkness. With such composure and willpower, they still choose to die.

Is Strange really that good?

Is it worth risking your life to pave the way for the other party to become a Supreme Mage?

Lynn couldn't understand this answer.

Immediately.

His gaze swept over the Time Stone known as the "Eye of Agamotto," but he had no intention of coveting it.

No one can remain calm when faced with the Infinity Stones.

Even with the subsequent emergence of the Time and Space Administration, which greatly lowered the threshold for gems, the allure of gems cannot be denied.

However, this attraction—

It was just to let Lynn take a second look.

He knew in his heart that while the Time Stone was powerful, it was never a benefit that came easily.

Instead, it is a heavy shackle.

A heavy responsibility.

Wearing it means taking on the responsibility of protecting the Earth and fighting against threats from the multiverse.

They are trapped in the timeline, witnessing countless possible future outcomes over and over again, enduring a loneliness unimaginable to ordinary people.

Lynn was never some kind of savior.

He could kill anyone who wanted to harm him, and he was willing to risk everything for Frank.

But he didn't need to take on this responsibility and become the kind of despicable person who takes advantage of others and then runs away.

and so.

He had absolutely no interest in this Infinity Stone that could glimpse the future.

The Ancient One looked at the calm expression in Lynn's eyes, and saw that he had no covetousness for the Time Stone.

The smile in his eyes deepened.

She lived for hundreds of years.

I've seen countless people go crazy for power and for raw gems.

People like Lynn, who know the power of the gem yet remain unmoved, are truly rare.

"Mr. Lynn, I have another question."

Gu Yi spoke slowly, her voice carrying a hint of curiosity.

"I can sense the future as you perceive it, and what I see with the Time Stone—"

"There seem to be many differences."

"So I'm curious, in your eyes, what kind of person is Dr. Strange?"

Upon hearing this, Lynn pondered for a moment.

I didn't deliberately choose to say nice things; I just frankly expressed my true thoughts.

"Strange? A top-notch neurosurgeon, his talent is undeniable, but he has significant personality issues."

.

"Indecisive, sometimes overly arrogant, prone to timidity in the face of adversity, unlikely to achieve great things, he is just a bit—cowardly."

Speaking of which...

Looking at the Ancient One's calm expression.

Lynn still needs to make some amends.

"certainly."

"In my heart, you are the only one who truly deserves the title of Supreme Master."

This isn't Lynn praising him; it's the truth from his heart.

In terms of temperament, vision, and responsibility in fighting the Dark Dimension, Strange is far inferior to the Ancient One.

"But if we're talking about the most elegant mage—"

"That has to be 'Octopus Brother' Ebony Maw."

"His every gesture carried the air of a monk, and his chanting was several times better than others."

Lynn added, half-jokingly.

Upon hearing this, Gu Yi couldn't help but chuckle softly.

In all her years, this was the first time someone had evaluated her, the future Sorcerer Supreme, in such a way.

There are also Thanos's Black Order.

"Mr. Lynn."

"You are indeed a very interesting and nice person."

"Ebony Maw is Thanos's most capable sorcerer and one of the future threats to Earth. He seems to know a lot about him?"

Lynn just smiled and didn't reply.

A faint ripple spread across the space around Gu Zhou.

"If you'd like, I can make an exception for you and invite you to visit Kamar-Taj for a while, but not now."

"Perhaps it can bring a sliver of peace to your violent heart."

As she finished speaking...

Lynn felt the scene before him distort, and the surrounding space receded like the tide.

In the blink of an eye, the mirror space was dispelled.

The two returned to the main hall of Kamar-Taj.

"Lynn!"

A sharp shout suddenly rang out.

Frank's figure instantly rushed out from the side of the hall, raised his shotgun, and aimed it at the Ancient One without hesitation.

His finger was already on the trigger.

All the muscles in my body are tense.

His scarlet eyes were filled with vigilance and murderous intent.

Before he arrived, the pressure wasn't just on Lynn, but also on him.

Upon arrival, they discovered the person had vanished.

How could Frank not be anxious?

but----

Lynn is also in a hurry now.

He was startled by this sudden turn of events and broke out in a cold sweat.

My goodness!

This is the Supreme Mage who can manipulate the real world like ocean waves; if he were to actually fire that shot—

Will the two of them be able to get out alive?

"Frank! Put down your gun!"

Lynn rushed forward, grabbed Frank, and forcefully pressed the gun barrel down, shouting angrily.

"Don't do anything reckless!"

"This is the Sorcerer Supreme of Kamar-Taj, not an enemy!"

Frank paused for a moment, looking at Lynn's anxious expression.

Despite some doubts.

But he immediately released his finger from the trigger.

But his grip on the gun remained firm.

Always remain vigilant.

But at that moment, Gu Yi slightly raised her hand.

There was no murderous intent whatsoever; it was merely a slight movement of his fingertips.

Four golden magical ropes shot up from the ground instantly, precisely binding Frank's hands and feet.

This froze him in place.

Immediately afterwards, she gently grabbed with her fingertips.

Frank was about to open his mouth to question them when an invisible magical barrier sealed his mouth shut, preventing him from uttering a single word.

Frank's pupils suddenly contracted.

He strained with all his might, trying to break free of the ropes, but the seemingly thin magic ropes were as heavy as mountains.

No matter how much he struggled, he didn't budge.

His face showed an expression of utter shock.

He had never seen such a bizarre and powerful force.

Before they could even see what the other person was doing, they had completely lost the ability to resist.

Lynn stood to the side.

They seemed unsurprised and made no attempt to stop them.

After all, he was the Sorcerer Supreme who could manipulate the mirror space at will and make Dormammu run wild.

This little trick is nothing out of the ordinary.

not to mention----

He had already thrown out the bait.

The allure of the Ancient One lies in the [Anti-Magic Stone] —

He had already seen through the Ancient One's attitude when she invited him to Kamar-Taj for the second time.

The Ancient One will not take action against him or Frank at the moment.

Then.

The Ancient One slowly walked up to Frank.

She raised her finger and gently tapped it on his forehead.

A pale golden magical light flowed from her fingertips into Frank's mind, seemingly probing something.

A few seconds later.

She withdrew her fingers, releasing Frank from the magical restraints and gagging, but her gaze shifted to Lynn.

His eyes held a profound meaning.

He just said it casually.

"His future will follow you through countless life-and-death experiences, he will bear countless darkness for you, his will is firm, and he will remain faithful to you to the end."

Frank, now free, instinctively touched his neck and glanced at Lynn beside him.

No opinion was expressed.

"king."

Immediately.

Gu Yi turned and called out to the side door of the main hall.

The king, dressed in a yellow sorcerer's robe, immediately stepped forward and bowed slightly to the Ancient One.

"The situation in New York is tense right now, and you should have more important things to deal with. The visit can be arranged at any time."

"Send Mr. Lynn and his companions back."

My heart is now at ease.

Frank was stunned for a moment.

He was clearly following Lynn, and they had only stepped into Kamar-Taj a few seconds apart. Why was he going back now?

Before he could even see where he was, Lynn had already finished talking with the mysterious Sorcerer Supreme.

Wang didn't say much, but simply nodded to Lynn and Frank, and raised his hand to draw a circle in the air.

Orange-red sparks lit up instantly, forming a circular portal.

The other side of the door.

It was the office on the top floor of the Fisker Building.

Lynn shrugged, patted Frank on the shoulder to signal him to follow, and turned to walk toward the portal.

But just a second before he was about to step into the portal, he suddenly stopped.

He turned to look at the Ancient One in the center of the hall.

He said it seriously.

"In the future—I might need your help once."

"This help may be nothing to you, but it is very important to me."

"In return, while I won't openly help you against Dormammu, I will offer my assistance if I have anything that interests you."

"I'll bring it over as soon as possible."

"Consider it—a toll for the journey."

He paused, a smile playing at the corners of his lips.

"Or—I can make a promise to the successor you have chosen in your heart."

Gu Yi looked at him but didn't ask what kind of help it was.

They didn't ask what the promise was.

He simply nodded slightly.

"The gates of Kamar-Taj are always open to you."

Lynn smiled and said nothing more.

He turned and, with Frank in tow, stepped into the portal.

Inside the main hall, the king looked at the empty entrance and couldn't help but ask the question that had been bothering him.

"The Supreme Master, he—"

"He is not our enemy."

"They will not be enemies of Kamar-Taj either."

Ancient One interrupted the King, her gaze drifting out the window, passing through layers of dimensions, and landing in the depths of a distant, dark dimension!

"On the contrary."

"He might be able to bring about a different turning point."

"You can stay in New York, go to the Fisker Building area, but you don't have to be scrutinizing anymore."

"You could try to befriend him."

Wang heard this.

Despite being full of doubts, he still nodded respectfully.

"Yes."

the other side.

In the office on the top floor of the Fisker Building.

A flash of orange-red sparks appeared.

Lynn and Frank returned to their familiar top floor.

The instant the portal closed.

Notice the change in Frank's expression.

Lynn couldn't help but chuckle.

It was rare to see such an expression on Frank's face.

But that's fine too, because in the future we'll always be facing all sorts of new enemies together.

There's nothing wrong with expanding your horizons a little ahead of time.

"Do you have many questions?"

Frank is still in shock.

One second he was still guarding the building, not seeing Lynn in sight.

Although the king told him to wait patiently.

The next second, Lynn and the unfamiliar bald woman appeared out of thin air in the hall.

Before he could even react, he was easily subdued by the other party, without even a chance to resist.

Only by experiencing it firsthand can one truly understand what "number one on Earth" means.

Seeing this, Lynn stepped forward, patted him on the shoulder, and then spoke.

"Don't worry, after our conversation, they won't be our enemies anytime soon; it's like a deal has been struck."

"I didn't stop her just now, not because I didn't want to, but because even if the two of us attacked together, we wouldn't be a match for her."

"This matter ends here."

"Our real enemies right now are still the Congress that's jumping around in front of us, and S.H.I.E.L.D., which is eyeing us covetously."

Speaking of which...

Lynn couldn't resist taking out a cigar and smoking it.

He knew that his provocation had successfully ignited anger.

S.H.I.E.L.D. will certainly not sit idly by and wait to be destroyed.

And the enemy he will face next—

Will it be Dr. Banner or Stephen Rogers?

I don't know.

Inside a secret base of S.H.I.E.L.D.

The two have already met.

Furthermore, they had no disagreements on the issue of Lynn and shared the same goal.

Lynn must be punished to give the people an explanation!