Knock, knock, knock. There came a knock at Wanda's office door. Main Universe Batman heard a series of high heels clicking, and then the door opened. Scarlet Witch's increasingly radiant face and mysterious red hair appeared before Batman.
"Hello, Professor. I have some questions about the wand-use class from earlier today. Is now a good time?"
"Of course. The doors of knowledge are always open to students." Wanda warmly opened the door and invited Batman into her office. With a gentle wave of her hand, the coffee machine started up on its own.
Two steaming cups of coffee floated onto the desk under the guidance of Scarlet Power. With another wave of Wanda's hand, creamer and sugar cubes flew over as well.
"Truly masterful," Main Universe Batman said admiringly.
But Wanda showed a flicker of embarrassment. Main Universe Batman immediately noticed the change in her mood and said, "No, Professor, I wasn't mocking you. It really is amazing to me. After all, most people consider me completely devoid of magical talent, so I rarely come into contact with mages—especially one like you, who uses magic with such effortless fluency."
Wanda's expression immediately took on a hint of sympathy. She sat across from Batman and said, "Don't say that. Magic doesn't reject anyone with passion. Besides, what we're teaching now is only basic coursework; talent isn't even relevant yet. As long as you build a solid foundation, even if your talent is a little lacking, you can still become a good mage."
"Really?" Batman wasn't probing. He genuinely doubted it. After all, his meticulous and comprehensive investigation in his own universe had shown that magic required talent.
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