Marvel: You Call This A Sorcerer?

From the beginning, Ronan had felt a strange sensation from Morgan Stark.

That feeling was there the first time he came, but it was not obvious at all.

However, this time, the feeling was even clearer.

And when he took out the Infinity Gauntlet, he could distinctly sense that Morgan Stark and the Infinity Stones seemed to have some form of resonance.

Finally, Ronan boldly let Morgan Stark put on the Infinity Gauntlet.

Of course, before doing this, Ronan also took some small preventive measures.

For example, wearing the Infinity Gauntlet can result in some electric shock-like damage.

Ronan used a small Kamar-Taj spell to transfer this kind of damage to himself.

Mm, since he had already gotten used to such attacks, Ronan acted as if nothing was wrong.

Another precaution was that if Morgan Stark accidentally unleashed some uncontrollable power, the Infinity Gauntlet would immediately unbind from her and return to Ronan's hand.

The Ancient One once said that each Infinity Stone actually possesses a form of sentience.

For example, when the Reality Stone was hidden within Jane Foster, it retaliated against anyone who tried to approach it.

Although this sentience wasn't high, it still existed.

So, ever since he obtained the Space Stone, Ronan had been "cultivating" feelings between them.

In simple terms, it's the "prelude" to a recognition ceremony.

Of course, to complete the so-called recognition, Ronan might have only made ten percent or even five percent progress.

But this small amount of progress was enough to strengthen their connection.

These two Stones now had childlike minds.

If you keep them company, they'll listen to you.

Therefore, Ronan wasn't worried.

What truly surprised Ronan was that Morgan Stark, wearing the Infinity Gauntlet, not only felt no discomfort but easily created a little kitten.

And this kitten, possessing a tiny bit of the Reality Stone's power, would become her best companion in the future.

"Ronan, are you sure everything's fine?"

"This is the Infinity Stones we're talking about."

Tony Stark still felt uneasy about his daughter.

After the Thanos incident, he had deep misgivings about the Infinity Stones.

No, it's not exactly a misgiving—

A bigger reason is resistance.

Because there are too many unstable factors in such power.

"Relax. Sooner or later, you'll discover that your daughter is much stronger than you."

Ronan smiled. He was not like Strange, who never considered consequences.

Or rather, he was more cautious than Strange in several ways.

"Alright, since you say so, I'll trust you."

"But whether Morgan wants to inherit my mantle depends entirely on her own will."

"I'd rather she live happily, not getting involved in these dangers."

Tony Stark glanced at the villa. From inside, silver-bell laughter occasionally rang out.

At least from what it looked like now, Morgan Stark was truly happy.

"No, you won't."

Ronan shook his head.

"As a doting father, you won't leave Morgan to her own devices."

"Because you cannot accept that after your death, she would have to face this world's dangers all alone."

"You'll either pass on everything you have to her…"

"Or…"

"You'll find another way to accompany her."

Ronan looked at Tony Stark and directly pierced through his inner thoughts.

Tony Stark looked at Ronan with a face full of shock.

He recalled the mysterious feeling Ronan had given him when they first met—here it was again.

"If I didn't firmly believe you can't read minds, I wouldn't dare believe this."

"You seem to know everything."

Tony Stark took a deep breath, indirectly confirming Ronan's words.

As a doting father, how could he bear to let Morgan Stark face this dangerous world unarmed?

Especially since there were still many hidden crises in this world.

While he's alive, he can shield Morgan Stark and Pepper Potts from the storms.

But what about after he's gone?

People like Tony Stark—

Charitably, you can call him meticulous. Uncharitably, too sensitive.

How could he not think about the future?

Moreover, he would leave Morgan Stark a huge business empire.

Without some form of protection, can Morgan Stark really hold on to it?

Not to mention there's another child on the way, still in Pepper Potts's belly.

So, Tony Stark definitely wouldn't let Morgan's future just be glossed over.

And in Ronan's memory, it seemed that in some comic parallel universe, after Tony Stark's death, he lived on as an AI, continuing Iron Man's legacy.

In another sense, that's a kind of immortality.

Who knows what this universe's Tony Stark will choose.

"Dinner's ready."

"You two gentlemen who have offered no help at all."

At this moment, Pepper Potts's voice came from inside the house.

Along with Morgan Stark imitating her mother's words and repeating them.

Ronan couldn't help tugging at the corner of his mouth and gave Tony Stark a puzzled look.

"Is she always like this?"

However, Tony Stark could only shrug helplessly.

"Promise me, never let the adorable Morgan become like her mother."

"You must promise me!"

After enjoying a very sumptuous seafood dinner, Ronan waved goodbye to the Stark family.

Especially under Morgan Stark's reluctant, longing gaze, Ronan finally left.

Still, he promised Morgan Stark that he would come back to see her again soon.

Yet, no matter how warm things were on this side, the atmosphere in the basement of the New York Sanctum was uneasy on the other side.

"Strange, we can't just send him back."

When Ronan stepped into the basement, this was the first sentence he heard.

It made him want to turn around and leave.

Here they come, the saintly Spider-Man.

If previously, for bringing Otto and the others into this universe, Strange bore about sixty to seventy percent of the fault, then for all the brainless plot that followed, Peter Parker was fully responsible.

No doubt about it.

Not only did he let these villains run amok in New York, he even got May Parker killed.

All because of Peter Parker's momentary "saintly heart."

If we say that Steve Rogers insisted on protecting Bucky because Bucky was brainwashed by HYDRA and did things he didn't want to do, that somewhat makes sense.

But now, what Peter Parker is doing is completely unreasonable.

Who are these villains?

They have nothing to do with Peter Parker personally.

Just because sending them back means they'll die.

So…

"Parker."

Strange looked at Peter Parker helplessly and continued: "This is their fate."

Fate.

In this sense, Strange really didn't do anything wrong.

He cannot imagine what would happen to other universes if these people were left here because of one small action.

If it turned into a multiverse war due to this small action, even Strange, who usually doesn't sweat the details, couldn't bear that responsibility.

"Please, have a little kindness."

Peter Parker was still arguing with reason.

Ronan leaned lightly against the wall at the door.

Should he help persuade Peter Parker?

No, he wouldn't.

If this matter happened in his own universe, maybe Ronan would think about it for a few minutes.

But this is someone else's universe; Ronan doesn't want to interfere so easily.

He had already done something extreme by saving Tony Stark before.

Besides, being a psychological counselor for a kid is not what Ronan wants.

Now?

He just wants this brainless plot to end quickly.

He wants to go home!

"For the sake of the multiverse as a whole, their sacrifice is far more important than their own lives."

Strange gave his reason.

Hearing this made Ronan roll his eyes inwardly.

He suspected Strange didn't even try to persuade Peter Parker differently.

If he really wanted to dissuade Peter Parker, why would he say such cold words from his 37°C mouth that would only inflame a young man's rebellion?

"Sorry, kid."

"They have to die."

In the end, Strange added one more line.

Isn't he just explicitly telling Peter Parker, "I don't care what you think, I'm right"?

Tsk, what a tyrannical CEO vibe.

Sure enough, when Strange started casting the spell, Peter Parker couldn't hold back anymore.

A strand of web shot out and stuck to the Receptacle of Restoration.

"No!"

Strange turned to look at Peter Parker.

However, Peter Parker did not obey. He directly pulled the Receptacle of Restoration into his hand, and then used the portal web on his right arm to trap Strange inside the glass container.

"Go, go!"

MJ and Ned rushed over to protect Peter Parker.

Peter Parker didn't hesitate, rushing toward the doorway.

But the next second…

Bang!

When Peter Parker tried to pass through the doorway, an invisible barrier appeared before him, knocking him back.

"What?"

Peter Parker looked at the doorway. There was nothing there.

But now wasn't the time to think about that. He tried once again to dash toward the basement door.

This time…

Bang!

The exact same result.

He was blocked by an invisible wall again.

Peter Parker, unconvinced, shot web from his wrist. With the web's pull, he kicked hard toward the door's position.

Bang!

This time, Peter Parker saw it!

When his feet hit the doorway, a ripple appeared.

In that ripple, he saw several incomprehensible golden runes.

At this moment, Strange got out of the container and casually made Sandman slam into the glass again.

He bypassed Ned and MJ, walking over behind Peter Parker.

"Thanks, Ronan."

Strange nodded at Ronan in gratitude.

Because he could see that this spell was from Kamar-Taj.

Among the people present, besides Strange himself, only Ronan could use it.

He hadn't cast this spell, so the remaining guess was obvious.

"You're welcome."

Ronan shrugged.

He wanted to go home, not watch this so-called Spider-Man growth diary.

"Why?"

Peter Parker looked at Ronan, filled with disbelief.

Ronan sighed.

"Peter…"

As Ronan spoke this word, he disappeared from his original spot.

"You know why you can't become a true superhero?"

Shwoom.

Ronan reappeared at Peter Parker's side.

Pa.

He gently used the back of his hand to flick Peter Parker's hand. Peter Parker immediately felt pain and instinctively let go of the Receptacle of Restoration.

The Receptacle fell into Ronan's hand.

"Because you're not ruthless enough."

Ronan tossed the Receptacle to Strange, then deliberately distanced himself from Peter Parker.

Strange caught the Receptacle and also gave Peter Parker a calm glance.

Why were two people of the same age so different in behavior?

If Ronan had been there when he cast the spell, would there have been no failure at all?

"Not ruthless enough?"

"Does being a superhero mean watching others die?"

"Isn't a superhero's responsibility to save others?"

Peter Parker was obviously furious at Ronan's words.

Not ruthless enough, so he can't be a superhero?

Peter Parker couldn't accept or understand this at all.

But Ronan shook his head, not planning to answer.

Be Peter Parker's life mentor as Spider-Man?

No thanks.

Just look at this kid: he's a stubborn fool who won't turn back until he hits a wall.

Of course, that's not necessarily a bad thing. Because often, it's only after hitting the wall that one truly understands.

Oh, the wall is really hard, and crashing into it really hurts.

Telling him a hundred times is not as good as letting him experience it once.

Because only after personal experience will it be deeply remembered.

If Peter Parker knew that because he insisted on this personal experience, the price would be losing May Parker forever, would he choose to do it over again?

Anyway, people must bear the consequences of their choices.

Peter Parker, Strange, and Ronan all alike.

Just that a smart person would leave more back-up plans when choosing, not rushing forward recklessly in the heat of the moment.

Yes, Ronan was talking about Peter Parker.

Buzz!

This time, Strange didn't repeat his previous mistake.

Golden ropes bound Peter Parker tightly.

MJ and Ned immediately rushed up to try to untie Peter Parker, but Strange didn't care.

"Sorry, Parker. I'll untie you after I finish the ritual."

Strange finished speaking and returned to his previous position, starting to cast the unfinished spell again.

Ronan stood aside, quietly watching.

Is he cold-blooded?

Maybe.

Perhaps because he knows the plot, or because he's not from this universe.

Or…

From the start, Ronan was only loyal to himself and those he wants to protect.

As for others, it hardly concerns him.

Buzz!

As Strange gradually completed the spell, the Receptacle of Restoration began to glow.

A slight smile appeared at the corner of Ronan's mouth.

He's going home.

Bang!

Just as Ronan was imagining going home, a violent tremor swept through the entire basement.

This tremor caused Strange to slip, and the spell that was about to be completed instantly failed.

Something's wrong!

Ronan instantly cast the Raggadorr's Ring to shield himself.

Boom!

An energy blast directly hit the Raggadorr's Ring!

With both sides canceling out, Ronan was unharmed. He followed the trajectory of the energy blast with his right hand and tossed a spell disk in that direction.

You have to return fire when fired upon.

After throwing the spell disk, Ronan also instantly disappeared.

He needed to see who was ambushing him!

When Ronan reappeared, he was on the rooftop of the New York Sanctum.

He saw an extremely familiar person.

That woman!

Yes, the same woman who had attacked him the first time he came to the 616 universe.

Just that last time Ronan dealt with a clone. This time, he didn't know if it was a clone or the real body.

"You again?"

"Is this another clone?"

Ronan looked at the woman not far away and raised an eyebrow.

Actually, he was not afraid of this woman at all.

Since he could deal with her last time, he can deal with her this time as well.

"Ronan, we meet again."

"Unexpected that my clone was so easily destroyed by you."

The woman looked at Ronan with a calm expression, as if there was no grudge between them.

This attitude obviously felt a bit off.

"Don't kid me, I didn't kill your clone."

"She self-destructed, and I was forced to take it."

Ronan curled his lip.

If you can't win, you self-destruct. Who can stand that?

"No matter what, being able to kill my clone proves you've grown a lot."

"Seems that old undying Ancient One really invested a lot of effort in you."

The woman looked coldly at Ronan, this time even referring to the Ancient One in a changed manner.

This surprised Ronan.

After all, last time the clone didn't address the Ancient One this way.

"So, you know my name, while I don't know yours."

"Isn't that a bit unfair?"

Ronan spread his hands.

"My name is Vini, a name you should remember."

The woman—no, Vini—glanced at Ronan, seeming lost in some memory.

Vini?

At her age, naming herself something so cutesy?

Couldn't she be more mature, like an adult?

Ronan curled his lip. He really didn't want some unknown censorship god to strike him down.

Such a violent woman also named Vini?

"I get it. If a woman named Vini appears in Kamar-Taj, I'll definitely find a reason to make her leave Kamar-Taj."

"Then you won't appear anymore, right?"

Although Ronan knew this was almost impossible, he still said it.

No other reason, just probing for information.

"No, you won't meet a woman named Vini."

"Because I don't exist in your universe."

Vini seemed not at all worried about leaking her secrets.

"Oh?"

"So you're someone from another universe then?"

"Can I know what deep hatred my parallel self caused you?"

"That makes you love me yet can't have me, chasing me to the ends of the earth."

Ronan couldn't help mocking.

Because Vini's behavior made Ronan feel like a scorned lover.

How big must the grudge be to chase through multiple parallel universes, determined to kill Ronan?

Have to admit, this woman lives up to that name.

As the lyrics once said:

"For you, I spent half a year's savings, crossing oceans to see you."

But this is not just crossing oceans, it's crossing universes!

"Heh."

"Your mouth…"

Vini squinted her eyes, her calm demeanor finally changing.

Of course, not to the point of being provoked.

"Enough talk. Since you want to kill me, then do it."

"Let's not imitate those cliché plots where the villain chats endlessly."

"Let's make it quick."

"After dealing with you, I still have homework to do."

Ronan rolled up his sleeves with a serious face.

However, the woman's gaze went past him, looking elsewhere.

Over there, Peter Parker and Strange had already chased each other out onto the street with the Receptacle of Restoration.

This seemed to be what truly concerned her!

"What are you looking at?"

"Don't tell me you've taken a fancy to that handsome boy over there?"

"You'll hurt my feelings."

Ronan looked back at where they disappeared.

Wow, shifting affections so easily.

Vini just glanced at Ronan indifferently. With a slight movement of her hands, a mystic portal suddenly appeared before her.

"Now is not the time."

With that, Vini was about to step through the portal and leave.

But just as she spoke, Ronan, who had been some distance away, suddenly appeared in front of her.

"Leaving?"

"Why not ask my opinion first?"

Bang!

Ronan punched Vini in the chest, knocking her flying.

For the first time, a look of surprise appeared on Vini's face as she was knocked back.

But before Ronan could follow up with another strike, Vini's right hand drew a circle in midair. Another mystic portal appeared behind her.

Using the momentum, she went straight through the portal.

Before leaving, she left only one sentence:

"Next time we meet, you'll be nothing but a corpse in a tomb."

Then the mystic portal closed.

Seeing the golden light vanish, Ronan curled his lip.

This was the first time he felt that dealing with Kamar-Taj sorcerers was indeed tricky.

"Next time?"

"Next time we meet, I'll let you taste what true despair is!"