Marvel: Starting with the Glint-Glint Fruit

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"Magic is like technology in the human world. It can not only drive away enemies, but also make daily life more convenient. They are not inherently contradictory."

The Ancient One was very satisfied with Matthew's performance.

If she's interested, that means her return on investment will be huge.

"Come on, let me show you around Kamar-Taj."

After saying that, Gu Yi led Matthew away from the main hall.

Matthew followed the Ancient One out of the main hall, and as soon as they stepped outside, they were greeted by a rustic landscape.

The stone buildings are built against the mountain, with gray-black stone walls arranged in a staggered pattern.

Against the backdrop of distant, snow-capped peaks, it is simple yet majestic.

In the distance, in an open area, several young mages dressed in coarse robes were training.

However, instead of training in magic, they were practicing traditional martial arts routines and combat, which felt very incongruous to the senses.

Monks carrying books hurried by.

The atmosphere here is very quiet.

The Ancient One noticed the direction Matthew was looking, and explained softly, "We are not the same as you; we do not directly possess energy within our bodies."

"We learn knowledge, learn magic, communicate with magical dimensions, and draw energy, but every time we draw energy, we are attacked. A strong enough body and avoiding the abuse of magic are the best options. Learning martial arts and combat is the best choice."

The Ancient One was unaware that Matthew was very knowledgeable about these things, so she carefully explained the underlying logic of magic.

Although Matthew already knew, he still listened attentively.

Humility is the most precious quality of an apprentice.

He will not become arrogant or conceited because of his current achievements.

In the pursuit of power, knowledge is also power, but these negative qualities are the most deadly poison.

"Am I different from you?"

Matthew immediately focused on the key point.

“Yes, you’re different.” Gu Yi looked at Matthew, her gaze seemingly able to see through the secrets of his body: “You are special, more special than anyone else.”

"The energy of light and your flesh exist in two states, yet they can transform into each other. The body and soul construct a special rule under which you are the element."

"In addition, you also have your own power, the manifestation of the power of will and belief."

“Under such special circumstances, you can take a different path from us and use magic without being restrained.”

Gu Yi saw things very clearly.

Under these conditions, Matthew naturally possesses an advantage that neither she nor any other mage has.

To learn magic without being limited by the Vishanti magical dimension.

Not to mention, this little guy is exceptionally strong.

A strong body is also an advantage in learning and using magic in combat.

She could already imagine how wild Matthew's fighting style would become in the future.

Considering Mephisto's being targeted by Matthew, when Matthew fully develops and meets Mephisto again, Mephisto will probably be dumbfounded.

Chapter 56 Dormammu, the Dark Lord (Seeking monthly votes and recommendations)

After a brief visit to Kamar-Taj, the Ancient One and Matthew stood at the edge of the platform, where they could see the city of Kathmandu at the foot of the mountain.

Yes, Kamar-Taj is located in Nepal.

"You can learn about magic, but to truly integrate the system of white magic into yourself requires your own effort."

“I’m looking forward to your future, Matthew. You can stay here from now on. The library will be open to you, and Wang will teach you how to learn from the basics.”

Gu Yi said softly, looking up at the sky.

Matthew followed her gaze but saw nothing but a vast expanse of blue.

He sensed a strange pressure, darkness, and suffocation within his Observation Haki.

"That is..."

"Dormammu, the ruler from the Dark Dimension, possesses omnipotent power and desires to turn everything into darkness to strengthen himself."

The Ancient One was not surprised that Matthew could sense it.

"The Ancient One isn't in a hurry?"

"He cannot descend directly; a magical barrier will suppress his power."

“You are not yet strong enough to fight him. You haven’t reached that level yet. It’s not something ordinary people can achieve. So keep trying, Matthew. When you finally reach it, you will understand how vast this universe is.”

After saying something meaningful, Gu Yi's figure gradually dimmed and eventually disappeared.

Matthew stood there, a fiery glint in his eyes, which then faded into calm.

That height is intriguing.

Dormammu, the ruler of a dimension, a powerful being on the scale of a single universe.

Just as the Ancient One said, he is omnipotent and has inexhaustible energy. Such a being is beyond the reach of ordinary people.

It's the kind of thing that explodes at first glance.

The same goes for Matthew now; to Dormammu, Matthew is nothing more than a slightly stronger ant.

But this is only for now.

Now that the Ancient One is holding things together, what about in the future?

This threat isn't limited to Dormammu alone; many powerful dimensional beings also covet this universe.

Matthew couldn't possibly stay out of it.

Regardless, he certainly wouldn't want to see Earth destroyed, after all, it's his home.

Relying on others is not Matthew's style.

He would not entrust his fate to anyone else, not even Doctor Strange, who was praised by the Ancient One as the greatest Sorcerer Supreme of all time.

Moreover, many crises stemmed from the selfishness of that arrogant and conceited doctor.

Ultimately, no matter how he managed to avert the crisis, someone paid the price for his actions with their life.

Stupid people and geniuses are not scary; what is scary is the arrogance of geniuses and the misuse of magic that leads to irreparable situations.

Bringing his thoughts back, Matthew left and headed to the Kamar-Taj Library.

Kamar-Taj's library is huge, extremely huge.

Located in a secluded courtyard in Kamar-Taj, the multi-tiered atrium is visually very spacious and extremely deep.

At a glance, there are dozens of rows of extremely tall bookshelves, a large number of ancient books, and an area sealed with iron chains.

The main reading room appears very tall, with a central aisle and giant bookshelves on both sides.

Mages can access and browse these open-access magic books.

The king I met at the New York Sanctuary before has somehow arrived here.

He sat at a table in the central aisle of the entrance, the table covered with spellbooks.

Upon seeing Matthew's arrival, Wang stood up, picked up a slightly old book from the table, and handed it to him.

After Matthew took it, Wang spoke.

"The Primer of Maxims is the first compulsory textbook for all apprentices. It includes magical discipline, the bottom line of magical morality, basic defensive spells, an introduction to meditation, rules against touching forbidden books, and common sense about dimensional safety."

The book is a bit heavy and thick.

Matthew flipped through it and found that the book contained English and other languages, or rather, he didn't recognize the main text, but the next line was in English, making it seem more like a translation.

Matthew looked at Wang: "These characters?"

“It’s in Nepali Sanskrit. Before you start reading the beginner’s guide to proverbs, there’s one more thing you need to do.” Wang picked up an even thicker book from the table and handed it over.

"That means you need to not only read and understand these words, but also fully comprehend them."

He exchanged a glance with Matthew and solemnly instructed him, "This is very important. Before learning magic, even if you don't understand a single word, it could lead to mistakes when you're learning magic, and the consequences could be severe."

"Then, Your Majesty, where shall I rest?"

Matthew wasn't that doctor, so he naturally kept those warnings in mind. After Wang finished speaking, he brought up another matter.

"Come with me."

Wang was clearly prepared, and led Matthew away from the library to a relatively secluded and quiet detached house in Kamar-Taj.

The house is a two-story dwelling with a main structure made of stone and wood. It doesn't look very sturdy, but it fits the architectural style of Kamar-Taj.

Surrounded by large trees and vegetation, the environment is pleasant.

“The Ancient One values ​​you highly; this kind of house is usually only for senior monks.”

Wang led Matthew into the house for a tour.

The first floor of the house consists of a living room, a rest area, a kitchen, a toilet, and a long kang (heated brick bed) in front of the window, also known as a long meditation couch.

A straw mat was laid on top, along with a low tea table, a futon, and a quilt. Through the gaps in the trees, one could see the stream flowing down from the mountain.

The second floor is his living quarters, which are very spacious. There are bookshelves, storage cabinets and other living furniture along the walls, as well as a balcony. The balcony is made of wood and has a tea table and a rocking chair.

Older people will really enjoy this kind of environment.

Matthew provided his comments.

This is a secluded, picturesque rural residence, a perfect haven for those who prefer to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.

"You can choose to eat at the cafeteria, which is right where we're passing by."

"Meal times are 6:00 AM, 11:30 AM, and 6:30 PM. You can also choose to cook your own meals. The kitchen is equipped with kitchen utensils, tableware, and seasonings. It uses natural gas, so there is no need to burn firewood."

After saying that, Wang added, "If you choose to cook for yourself, you have to pay the canteen. You can make a request to them, and they will go down the mountain to the city to buy food."

"By the way, there's no signal here. If you want to contact the outside world, you'll need to come find me."

"Thank you, that's very thoughtful."

Matthew nodded his thanks, and Wang waved his hand, "You're welcome. You can rest now; I have to go to the library."

After saying that, Wang left.

As for Matthew, he returned to the living room on the first floor, found the kettle, filled it with water from the sink and started boiling it, and then sat down on the long meditation couch by the window.

Looking at the two books on the low coffee table, I picked up the ancient Sanskrit translation dictionary.

"Tsk, I have to go back to being a student again."

Chapter 57 Nick Fury's Black Account

In the darkness, at the Tri-Wing Building in Washington, D.C., Nick Fury stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows of his spacious office, wearing a black turtleneck sweater, holding a coffee and gazing at the city below.

What comes into view is a sea of ​​neon lights.

The steaming coffee cup blurred his face, its reflection appearing and disappearing on the neon-lit glass window.

Nick Fury remained completely unmoved by his single eye.

He was thinking.

More than a month ago, Hawkeye Clint was ordered to go to St. Petersburg to assassinate Black Widow, but Black Widow had completely disappeared without a trace.

Despite expending significant resources, S.H.I.E.L.D. was unable to find any trace of Black Widow.

There is still no news.