Don't be fooled by the seemingly high and mighty image of Mystic Masters, capable of wielding powerful magic and traversing the universe at will.
In essence, they are merely ordinary humans (with a few exceptions of other races) who can "borrow magic" from dimensional deities (including the Trinity of Vishanti).
Although their lifespans are extended during the process of learning magic,
they are still not exempt from the laws of "old age" and "death."
Even the Ancient One is no exception!
Therefore, facing this situation, the Ancient One had to find another way, secretly "borrowing" from Dormammu and other dimensional deities behind the backs of other Mystic Masters, forcibly extending her life!
And she was well aware in her heart.
Even if her starting point was good, it seriously violated the iron rules that Mystic Masters believed in.
Once this matter was known to others, I am afraid that the beliefs firmly held in the hearts of all the mages of Kamar-Taj would be shaken.
Thus creating opportunities for magical creatures and dimensional deities who attempt to invade Earth!
Therefore, the Ancient One has not only shouldered great responsibilities and obligations for hundreds of years, but also endured immense psychological pressure.
To the point where every year she lived felt like another year of torment.
She was already tired of it!
No wonder the Ancient One "took the opportunity" to slack off and go offline directly after the appearance of the "destined one", Stephen Strange...
Otherwise, even if she just casually opened a Mirror Dimension, she wouldn't have been "killed by a fall"!! (Outrageous)
And now, this taboo topic was unexpectedly brought up by Karl.
Although the Ancient One didn't intend to kill him, she was ready to use force to deter him at the first moment.
Who would have thought.
This guy didn't play by the rules again.
But undeniably, the Ancient One really wanted to know what method Karl had to help her "reasonably" solve this hidden danger!
Σ(⊙▽⊙"a???
Looking at the long-lost cunning smile on Karl's face, the Ancient One seemed to realize something!
Hey, wait a minute, this profiteer isn't thinking of making me... become his follower, is he???
No way?
No way?
Could there really be a dimensional deity bold enough to make the Sorcerer Supreme his underling?
Putting aside whether you can beat Dormammu... let's just say, have you considered the feelings of the Vishanti?
In fact, all the dimensional deities, including Dormammu, who were repeatedly "fleeced" by the Ancient One.
The reason why they didn't dare to do anything to the Ancient One openly was not because they were afraid of her, or how clever her methods were.
But because the Ancient One had a strong backer!
That's right.
Just the Omnipotent Oshtur of the Trinity of Vishanti is one of the earliest born Ancient Gods on Earth.
A powerful batch!
Otherwise, why could the Vishanti compete with Chthon, the God of Chaos, who is also an Ancient God?
And a Third Class Demon like Dormammu is no different from a "silent punching bag" in front of the Omnipotent Oshtur.
(Note 1: According to Marvel's setting, there are three types of demons in the universe:
1. The surviving fallen Ancient Gods represented by Chthon, and the descendants of these fallen Ancient Gods, are the so-called First Class Demons!
2. Demons formed from the dark energy left behind when a fallen Ancient God is killed are called Second Class Demons.
Representative figures: Mephisto, Satannish, Thog... even fallen angels such as Lucifer are counted among the Second Class Demons.
3. The so-called Third Class Demons refer to extradimensional demons, that is, the native life in other dimensions.
Representative figures: Dormammu and Shuma-Gorath are both Third Class Demons.)
(Note 2: Among them, there is no definite strength ranking between Second Class Demons and Third Class Demons, everything is based on the strong being respected!)
Throughout this process, Karl had been paying attention to the subtle changes in the Ancient One's expression.
After seeing that the wariness in her eyes did not decrease but increased, he knew that now was not the best time to "develop a subordinate".
If he tried to promote it forcibly, it might backfire.
Then all the efforts Karl had made before might be in vain.
So, he could only give an answer that, in the Ancient One's view, was very much in line with his character.
As for using the Ancient One to complete his performance, he could only put it off for now... after all, good food is not afraid of being late!
What's more, the golden big guy and Tzeentch have all taken a fancy to this bald head, and it's still uncertain who will get the final prize.
"Ancient One, why don't we join forces to kill Dormammu."
Karl deliberately put on an eager look, and said with a burning gaze:
"Imagine, as long as he is killed, then your secret borrowing... cough cough, I mean the matter of drawing power from Dormammu, won't it be impossible to prove?"
The Ancient One was stunned when she heard this.
Then the way she looked at Karl gradually became a little strange.
Good fellow!
So that's how you solve the problem from the "root"!
I think you kid is planning to take the opportunity to annex the Dark Dimension, right?
If you had used a more reliable statement, I wouldn't feel a bit of surprise like I do now.
See what I said earlier, none of the dimensional deities are good people!
See, he hasn't recovered his strength yet, and he's already thinking about snatching other people's territory...
However, this answer successfully dispelled the wariness in the Ancient One's heart.
Just now, if Karl had said anything about wanting her to become his follower, the Ancient One would have immediately severed the alliance cooperation with Karl.
She couldn't trust a dimensional demon who was always preparing to scheme against her!
But if the other party was scheming against Dormammu, or other dimensional deities, then that would be another matter.
Because as long as Karl wasn't thinking about Earth, then for the Ancient One and Kamar-Taj, he wasn't an enemy, but a helper!
So she would not only not object, but would also provide the necessary support and encouragement.
Let these damn dimensional demons fight among themselves!
Maybe she and other Mystic Masters could live a leisurely good time because of this...
It was based on this idea.
The last trace of vigilance in the Ancient One's heart gradually relaxed.
Facing the seemingly outrageous proposal, the Ancient One did not refuse on the spot, but shook her head meaningfully, and said with profound meaning:
Like this kind of mad... forget it, let's talk about it after you have recovered all your strength and authority first!
Interesting!
Karl's eyes lit up immediately.
The reason why he said it so bluntly was on the one hand to reduce the other party's wariness, indirectly telling the Ancient One that he was not interested in occupying Earth!
On the other hand, it was to take the opportunity to test the other party's true attitude and give a preventive shot in advance.
In this way, no matter what big moves Karl made against other dimensions in the future, they would not seem very abrupt in the eyes of the Ancient One and the mages of Kamar-Taj!
Naturally, it would not arouse their wariness.
There was no other way.
Compared to the Ancient One, Karl at this stage was actually the one who needed the "shelter" of allies the most!
After all, he had already offended two Hell Lords at the same time.
And before the "Five Little Ones" and the Warp officially grew up.
Earth, protected by the three Sanctuaries and Kamar-Taj, was like a huge "safe zone" for Karl.
It could help him block all the powerful enemies at the dimensional deity level that he could not defeat at this stage outside of Earth.
Giving him ample time and a safe environment to develop.
He could even unscrupulously scheme against these dimensional deities.
Without worrying about being hunted down!
Because even if these guys really knew the truth in the end, they would probably only be able to stare blankly outside of Earth, except for sending some kamikaze cannon fodder.
Therefore, this was also regarded by Karl as his greatest advantage at this stage!
Even the process of him formulating the "Second Phase Strategic Plan Targeting Other Dimensions" was centered around this advantage!
There was no other way, as a qualified businessman, he naturally had to try his best to use this advantage to the extreme!
Now, facing the Ancient One's pretentious remarks, Karl suppressed his laughter and replied seriously: "Don't worry, that day will come soon."
...
A few hours later.
In the City of No Limits.
"What, Boss, you... you said you want me to be the Vampire Queen who rules all vampires?"
In the luxurious conference room, Selena's beautiful face was full of incredulous astonishment after hearing Karl's proposal.
"That's right."
Karl nodded indifferently, raised his finger and pointed to Dracula's head placed on the table, and said calmly:
"This old guy will cooperate with you to subdue those stubborn factions... as for the remaining ones who still refuse to submit, send people to kill them all!"
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Hearing this sentence, Dracula's originally closed eyelids twitched slightly.
The reason why he was willing to help was actually forced by helplessness.
Because Karl's proposal was too unreasonable... either choose to help persuade those vampire sects, or let all of them perish completely with you!
That's right, it's that simple and rude.
If these words were said by someone else, Dracula would probably not respond at all.
He would even encourage the other party to try it if they had the guts.
But after witnessing Karl's snatching of Immortality, killing of Varnae and Lilith, and his "close" relationship with the Sorcerer Supreme, the Ancient One, Dracula finally chose to give in...
After all, he had been the Ghost King for thousands of years.
How could he possibly watch the entire vampire clan suffer genocide because of his stubborn decision!
So... he didn't dare to gamble!
However, Dracula also made an additional condition.
That was to let himself die happily after completing the task!
It's just that he absolutely couldn't imagine that the destination of his soul after death was neither Hell nor the River Styx, but Karl's Warp.
From the moment he met Karl, he was destined to escape the fate of becoming the other party's beast of burden... ah no, a worker!
And the reason why Karl wanted to push Selena to the throne of the Vampire Queen was to take the opportunity to cover his intelligence network to every city in the United States.
Although Karl had long looked down on the weak combat power of vampires after the birth of the Thunder Warriors.
But in terms of collecting intelligence, these ghosts wandering in the dark night are still remarkable.
"But Boss, I have never managed such a huge empire before, I'm afraid..."
Selena looked at Karl nervously, with a hint of helplessness in her icy blue eyes.
Only in front of this god-like man would the Moon Goddess, who never blinks when killing people, show such a delicate expression of a daughter.
This can be understood as the worship and submission psychology of female creatures imprinted in their genes towards powerful men.
"Don't worry."
Karl waved his hand dismissively and comforted softly: "There is a first time for everything... for those who don't listen, just kill them."
"If you encounter any difficulties in the management process, you can also directly consult Zemo, he is an expert in this field!"
Nowadays, Karl has a wealth of talents under his command, and no problem can stump him at all.
Other forces become more and more busy as the team grows stronger, and the leader becomes more and more busy.
He is just the opposite, fully giving each core member enough trust and power, so that he becomes more and more relaxed.
"Well, I understand..."
Selena's eyes gradually became firm, and she said solemnly: "Please rest assured, Boss, I will definitely not let you down."
Karl nodded with satisfaction, and then turned his attention to Frank, Pietro and others.
The reason why this operation to seize the City of No Limits went so smoothly was definitely inseparable from Frank's on-the-spot tactical command.
So a promotion and a raise go without saying.
Karl has always been generous in treating meritorious officials.
The greater the value created, the more rewards you get.
Otherwise, top performers like Frank and Zemo would not follow him so wholeheartedly as they do now.
After all... no matter how great the personal charm is, it will eventually be no match for the wear and tear of everyday life.
Relying solely on drawing big cakes cannot solve any practical problems!
And Pietro's remarkable performance in this battle was somewhat unexpected to Karl.
Perhaps it was because he hadn't paid attention to his cheap brother-in-law for too long.
Looking at the other party's body, which had quickly grown strong in a short period of time like a forced ripening, a strange idea suddenly came to his mind...
After getting the power blessing of Nurgle, wouldn't this guy become a speed version of the Juggernaut in the future?
That would be too hard!
However, considering that this guy Pietro has no financial sense at all.
It was highly likely that Wanda's dowry hadn't been saved up yet, and the money had already been completely squandered.
Therefore, Karl planned to symbolically reward her on the surface, and then secretly have someone transfer the money to a special account specifically set up for Pietro.
On the contrary, Pietro himself didn't really care much about monetary and material rewards.
As the head of the Sokovia Mountain Base, his salary level was even comparable to that of middle and senior management in Fortune 500 companies.
Although he was usually a bit of a spendthrift and a seasoned 'moonlight clan' member, he didn't have to worry about money at all.
And for Pietro, recognition from Karl was the greatest reward!
This time, he proved with his actions... that he, Pietro, was definitely no worse than anyone else!
Finally, there was Rebecca Chambers, the researcher who accompanied them.
Through this special operation, Karl's favorability towards this intellectual beauty with a baby face had increased imperceptibly.
After all, such a spirit of scientific research, daring to risk her life and obtain first-hand data from actual combat, was worthy of admiration!
And Karl would naturally not mistreat such a dedicated employee.
He planned to set up a research team solely for Rebecca Chambers when the time was right.
She would have complete autonomy in choosing the experimental subject, and no one would be allowed to interfere.
In this way, Rebecca Chambers would have the opportunity to create new brilliance in her familiar research field.
Karl believed that this was the reward Rebecca Chambers wanted most!
