Decadence, depression, despair...
For a long time, Stephen Strange lived like a zombie and lost hope in life.
Every day I either sit at home in a daze or wander aimlessly through the streets and alleys of the city.
The pain of suddenly losing everything overnight even made him contemplate suicide.
But in the end, when Shi Tiffin Strange picked up the gun and pointed it at his head, he suddenly felt that if he died like this, wouldn't he be convinced that he was a loser and a coward?
No!
Even if he dies, he will die on the road of fighting against fate.
Rather than being the object of ridicule or pity from others.
With this idea in mind, the future Doctor Strange sold all his belongings, as well as those valuable watches, and the multi-million dollar house located in New York.
After getting the money, he started his first adventure in life.
Since Sky City's help is no longer available, then look for other people who have mastery of magic and Superpowers.
Inhumans's village "Afterlife" has recently triggered heated discussions, so Shi Tiffin Strange decided to make this his first stop.
After all, there are tens of thousands of Inhumanss who control Superpowers in "Afterlife". If you can't protect just one person, you can help him recover his damaged fingers.
I have to say that although this guy is a bit whimsical, his plan is still somewhat reliable.
Because among the Inhumans of "Afterlife", there are indeed some Superpowers who master similar treatment and recovery.
In order to obtain permission to enter, Doctor Strange first donated a large amount of money to "Inhuman Protection Foundation".
That's right!
Just two months after the public opinion offensive was fully launched, some Inhumans admirer groups sponsored by "Stark Foundation" actually established a non-profit organization specifically to protect the rights of Inhumans from government persecution.
Some of these people are the Holy Mother of the White Zuo, some are very interested in Superpowers, and some sympathize with Inhumans's experience, and some even think that they are also potential Inhumans...
In short, when they united together, they actually formed an organization with considerable social influence.
Not long ago, there was a demonstration in front of the New York United Nations headquarters building. More than 50,000 people were organized, and US Government was shocked.
Since then, no politician or bureaucrat has dared to mention the eradication of all those Inhumans.
Just the opposite!
Whether it is International Security Council or S.H.I.E.L.D., who had a previous conflict with Inhumans, they all extended olive branches for cooperation.
Quake Daisy has privately conducted several rounds of negotiations with the other party on behalf of "Afterlife" and promised to do its best to catch all the awakened Inhumans criminals for education.
Anyone who commits serious crimes will also be tried in accordance with the laws of each country.
In this way, with suspicion and distrust, both sides began to engage in limited cooperation.
After all, no matter what, Inhumans is an aborigine living on the earth and belongs to a branch of mankind.
It is fundamentally different from those aliens and dimensions Demon God.
Since Avengers can bring in the crown prince of the Asgardian Realm, why can't International Security Council take Inhumans for his own use?
As long as you are human, you will have selfish motives!
What's more, the interior of Inhumans is not monolithic.
At least those Inhumans who have just awakened are obviously more inclined to integrate into modern society and enjoy the convenience brought by the prosperity of technology and business, rather than staying in "Afterlife" as an isolated hermit.
Of course, none of this has anything to do with Shi Tiffin Strange.
Because as a volunteer, the first difficulty he has to face is how to talk to the real Inhumans.
But the problem is, after he has been engaged in volunteer work for a period of time, he suddenly discovered that at least six out of ten guys who donated a lot of money to the "Foundation" had selfish motives, or wanted to use Inhumans's Superpowers to achieve some ulterior purpose.
Some of them have achieved their goals and reached an intention to cooperate with "Afterlife".
Other companies are eyeing the commercial value of Inhumans and plan to package some of them into stars and idols to flex their muscles in the film and television entertainment industry.
After all, with the rapid development of Internet technology, many traditional celebrities have gradually lost their appeal.
Audiences now demand roles that are fresher, more exciting, and more relaxing and enjoyable for the senses.
And Inhumans, which controls the powerful Superpowers, can satisfy all of these.
One TV station even invested a billion dollars to hold a talent show in "Afterlife".
The theme is to let Inhumans use Superpowers to compete and select a "strongest king".
In an era when everything can be entertained, and even something as serious as a presidential campaign can be messed up, it is not surprising that the capital behind the media can do such a thing.
Daisy also took a brief look at Script, deleted those parts that might cause injury, and then agreed to the other party's plan.
no way!
Who makes "Afterlife" need the most exposure now to eliminate the public's fear of Inhumans.
And TV entertainment programs happen to be the easiest way to bring people closer to each other.
Similarly, when those newly awakened Inhumanss who were forcibly brought back to "Afterlife" heard that they could participate in a TV show, and the winner could receive a bonus of 10 million US dollars, they immediately gave up the idea of escape and geared up to win the money.
"Well, I can only say that these guys really have business acumen." Shi Tiffin Strange couldn't help but complain in a low voice.
Trademarks, endorsements, naming rights, advertising, TV shows, talent shows...
He simply couldn't believe how an ancient village with a long history and tradition could suddenly become so bottomless.
Don't these Inhumanss understand that their power can be used in other more valuable and meaningful ways?
However, complaints are complaints, Shi Tiffin Strange still followed the usual practice of sending all these plans to the designated email address, and then patiently waited for a reply.
It has to be said that people within the foundation saw that his finger was injured, so they specially arranged a relatively easy job.
Apart from reviewing and sending and receiving emails every day, there is basically nothing else.
And you only have to work a few hours a day.
Of course, everything is perfect except that there is also no salary.
Sometimes Shi Tiffin Strange even thinks that maybe there is nothing wrong with giving up the original unrealistic idea and living like this for the rest of his life.
At least after giving up those bad habits in the past, he finally understood why the respected old doctor always disliked him.
No sympathy!
No Medical Ethics!
Never try to take into account other people's difficulties!
All he can think about is challenging his own limits and frantically pursuing worldly fame and fortune.
If he could go back in time, Shi Tiffin Strange would definitely give his arrogant self a big mouth without hesitation.
Now I am afraid it is difficult for him to imagine that he will not only obtain Time Stone in the future, but also be able to travel through time at will.
After spending another boring and ordinary day like this, the future Doctor Strange put on his coat and left the office building where the foundation was located.
Since it was already winter, New York had just had a heavy snowfall not long ago, and everything on the street was completely white.
When he left the bustling area and passed through some relatively secluded alleys, he could even see groups of homeless people and beggars gathering together, standing in front of a huge iron bucket and burning things to keep warm.
Although Allen has given all countries inexhaustible energy - Controlled Nuclear Fusion technology, under the circumstances of capital's blind pursuit of monopoly and interests, the lives of the people at the bottom of society have not actually improved much.
Those who should be taking drugs will continue to take drugs, those who should be drinking will continue to drink, and those who should be wandering and begging will continue to be homeless.
If it had been the past, Shi Tiffin Strange would never have given these dirty tramps a second glance.
But since his hands became disabled, he gradually began to become sympathetic, or empathic.
So after hesitating for a moment, he finally took a deep breath, took out his wallet from his pocket, walked over, took out all the cash of about five hundred dollars, and handed it to one of the people. "Here, take it. Buy some warm clothes to keep out the cold, and eat some steamy food by the way."
When the leader of the homeless man saw those hundred-dollar bills, his eyes suddenly lit up. He immediately took them and exhaled from his mouth, and said excitedly, "Thank you! Thank you, kind sir."
"You're welcome." Shi Tiffin Strange kept a polite smile and stuffed his almost empty wallet into his pocket.
Just as the homeless people were discussing which second-hand store was selling winter clothes and which restaurant had cheap and delicious food, several people dressed in very unusual clothes suddenly appeared on the street out of thin air.
There was only one person on one side, wearing a light yellow monk-like robe, with a hood on his head, and his face could not be seen clearly.
There were many people on the other side, wearing dark red robes. Only the leader wore a brown dress and an khaki burqa.
But what is unbelievable is that that one person is actually chasing a group of people.
The latter's face was full of fear, and it seemed that he did not dare to engage in a head-on battle with him, and was just trying to escape.
Seeing this group of unusually dressed guys speeding through the streets, a homeless man couldn't help but complain, "Have any crews been filming movies or TV series here recently? If not, then their taste is terrible."
"Crew? I didn't see any cameras. Maybe it was just a group of young people playing cosplay for their own entertainment." Another homeless man shrugged indifferently.
But just because these homeless people don't care, it doesn't mean that Shi Tiffin Strange doesn't care.
He didn't even hesitate and immediately chased after him.
Finally, at the end of another inconspicuous alley, he saw a scene he would never forget.
I saw a man wearing a light yellow monk's robe, raising his hand and making a strange gesture, and then the entire space around him began to change drastically.
The next second...
The world's gravity suddenly reversed by ninety degrees.
The original ground became stronger than the wall, and the wall became the ground.
Everyone involuntarily turned over and stood on top of the tall building.
There is no doubt that this is Mirror Dimension in the magical heritage of Kamar-Taj.
The performer is none other than Sorcerer Supreme Ancient One.
As for the people on the other side, they are Kasilas and his followers.
Just when Shi Tiffin Strange was confused and confused about the situation, the building under his feet suddenly began to rise and fall, just like a trap in the movie, and the building behind him began to roll forward and accelerate like a stone.
That kind of overwhelming terrifying aura is definitely enough to scare a normal person into a nervous breakdown.
But for some reason, instead of feeling any fear, he looked at everything in front of him with wide eyes, full of curiosity and desire in his heart.
"Hand over the book you stole! Believe me, Dormammu is not as kind as you think." Ancient One slowly spoke to his former disciple.
Although she knew that these were all nonsense, the future was already doomed from the moment she made her choice.
Kasilas sneered and said sarcastically, "Hand it over? You are too hypocritical, Sorcerer Supreme. Tell me, what is the secret of your immortality? Isn't it because you stole the power from Dark Dimension!"
"No! I'm different from you. What I steal is only the energy itself, but your minds have been eroded by Dark Dimension and you have become Dormammu's believers and slaves." Ancient One simply pointed out the biggest difference between the two parties.
"In my opinion, there is no difference. Since we obtain power from the dimension Demon God, why can't we do it more thoroughly. You once taught me that the acquisition of magical knowledge and power always has to pay a price." Kasilas defended himself.
"But I never taught you that you can betray the interests of the earth. Just let it go, maybe I will be lenient as long as you don't cause a catastrophe."
As he spoke, Ancient One's hands began to flash with a gorgeous magical halo.
"It's useless to talk more! Let me see today whether the power given by my master Dormammu is more powerful, or whether you, the earth Guardians, is better."
The words just fell!
Kasilas took the lead and launched the attack together with his men.
Because he has sold his soul, his entire body is filled with huge Dark Energy, and he can create extremely terrifying destructive power with every move he makes.
But unfortunately, this kind of completely uncontrolled magical energy does not pose even the slightest threat to Ancient One.
She came into contact with Dormammu earlier than Kasilas, and drew strength from Dark Dimension earlier. She knew very well what the energy characteristics of Dark Dimension were and how to resolve them.