Chapter 1067: Questions
Chapter 1067: Questions
Seeing Jack emerge from the magical portal, both Harry and Peter noticed his troubled expression.
Tap, tap, tap…
Taking a few steps toward the medical pod, Jack first assessed Lin Rui’s condition. As he saw the visible healing progress on Lin Rui’s wounds, Jack’s expression softened slightly.
However, it was evident that he had become aware of some other circumstances, lacking the optimism that Peter and Tony had displayed earlier.
“Jack, we’ve just decided not to meddle in the Sorcerers’ affairs anymore,” Peter reminded him as Jack observed Lin Rui’s condition.
Although Jack was a member of the League of Defenders, he had studied magic within the Sorcerers, making him somewhat connected to the Earth Sorcerers. However, in terms of emotional ties, Jack was undoubtedly closer to Lin Rui and the others.
“I know,” Jack simply replied to Peter’s words, seemingly unsurprised by their decision.
“Well… Did you receive any news from your end?” Peter continued to inquire, observing Jack’s calm demeanor.
Upon hearing Peter’s further questioning, Jack’s gaze flickered.
“Not much, just… I suppose I won’t have much to do with them anymore.”
…
While Peter and the others brought Lin Rui back to Stark Industries building for his Recovery Serum treatment, Jack, who was perplexed and dissatisfied, went back to the Himalayan Mountains to seek out the Ancient One for a discussion.
Although the Ancient One held a revered position as the Sorcerer Supreme, his behavior within the Sorcerers was not as aloof. He lived among the other sorcerers on a daily basis, making it easy for Jack to meet with him.
The conversation between Jack and the Ancient One was brief. Jack immediately questioned why the Ancient One hadn’t intervened from the beginning and left Lin Rui to face the treacherous sorcerers alone. The Ancient One’s response was simple, but Jack couldn’t comprehend it.
“Because Jackson is a person who can create miracles.” This was the Ancient One’s answer to Jack’s inquiry, a response that Jack couldn’t determine whether it was an explanation or a perfunctory remark.
Hearing the Ancient One’s response, Jack felt indignant. He knew how much Lin Rui had sacrificed recently to help the Earth Sorcerers through this potential crisis, yet it resulted in such disregard from the Sorcerers.
“I understand… Ancient One, I now choose to withdraw from the selection for the Sorcerer Supreme. Moreover, I probably won’t have any further connection with the Sorcerers. Your actions have crossed my bottom line,” Jack concluded, standing before the Ancient One.
After clearly expressing his intention to sever ties with the Earth Sorcerers, Jack didn’t even look at the Ancient One’s expression. He immediately opened a magical portal, intending to leave. However, as soon as his magical portal appeared, it disintegrated, as if it had malfunctioned.
“I understand that you’re all angry right now, and that’s perfectly normal. I also understand it very well. However, some things are not as simple as you think. Moreover, do you know how many secrets that kid, Jackson, is harboring?” Just as Jack was extremely puzzled about why his magic had failed, the voice of the Ancient One came again from behind him.
This time, the Ancient One calmly explained and posed a question, suggesting that Lin Rui himself might be hiding some secrets.
Swish~
Upon hearing these words from the Ancient One, Jack, who had just turned around to leave, abruptly turned back, glaring fiercely at the Ancient One. Despite Jack’s rather disrespectful gaze, the Ancient One remained calm, showing no concern whatsoever.
“Jackson has his own secrets, so what? As long as he remains our ally, it should be enough. But… you cannot treat him differently just because he has his own secrets!” Jack shouted loudly at the Sorcerer Supreme before him, someone who could easily wipe him out with a wave of their hand.
Seeing Jack’s outburst, the Ancient One blinked deep into their eyes, seemingly lost in thought.
“And furthermore, I’m leaving now, so please let me go. If you believe that cutting off my connection to the Sorcerers means I have no right to use magic, then take it away from me now. I believe you have the power to do so,” Jack continued as the Ancient One remained silent.
Clearly, Jack knew that his magic was failing because of the Sorcerer Supreme standing before him. Who else could effortlessly nullify his magic like this?
“The magic you have acquired through your own efforts is not mine to take away. If you wish to leave, I won’t stop you. However, let me remind you one last time. Regarding your good comrade, Jackson, his physical injuries may be minor, but the damage to his Psychic Power is significant, and it cannot be healed with your medical methods,” the Ancient One continued after listening to Jack’s words.
“Then…?”
“I will lend a helping hand once, but whether Jackson can recover or not depends on him,” the Ancient One interjected as Jack anxiously tried to say something.
“…Thank you!”
“Alright, you may leave. As for whether you want to sever ties with the Sorcerers, think it over.”
Then, Jack realized that he could use his magic normally again. He gazed deeply into the Ancient One’s eyes, waved his hand, and drew a magical portal in front of him, stepping through it and departing.
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“Ancient One said that he would lend a helping hand once, but he cannot guarantee Jackson’s recovery,” Jack continued, summarizing the encounter with the Ancient One in the Himalayan Mountains, concerning Lin Rui’s condition.
“How do we know if h actually helped? After all, it involves the use of Psychic Power, something we don’t understand at all,” Harry questioned skeptically upon hearing Jack’s words.
“Well…”
Buzz, buzz!
Just as Jack didn’t know how to respond, a powerful and grand surge of Psychic Power emanated from Lin Rui lying in the medical pod. There was no need for Harry and the others to possess strong Psychic Power to perceive it, as the intensity of this Psychic Power had reached a level that could affect reality. Even Tony could distinctly feel his consciousness and mind being suppressed at this moment.
“It seems that the Ancient One is intervening now…” Jack reluctantly said, sensing the immense Psychic Power.
“We can feel it too!…” Upon hearing Jack’s words, Peter, who also experienced the profound effects, struggled to speak.
Regarding the perception of the Ancient One’s Psychic Power, among the four present individuals, Jack and Peter were most noticeably suppressed, while Harry and Tony could sense the ancient Psychic Power as well, but they weren’t affected to the same extent as Jack and Peter. Perhaps this was related to each person’s sensitivity and strength of their Psychic Power.
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