Asgard.
The core region of the Nine Realms.
Prosperity and strength.
Such richly flattering words had always been the permanent labels of this place.
Even alien civilizations of incomparable power treated it with respect and awe.
Unless they had business here, they would not wander around recklessly.
They feared causing Asgard to misunderstand and triggering unnecessary conflict.
But now, the Asgard God-King—Odin, the Asgard Queen of Gods—Frigga, and the Earth Sorcerer Supreme—Ancient One, these three embodiments of authority and power throughout the Nine Realms, had silently gathered in a lavishly decorated yet exceedingly hidden room.
Before them lay a clear spring, its water flowing slowly and sparkling with starlight.
Within it, countless stars seemed to shimmer...
And once that spring water had accumulated to a certain extent.
Under the combined spellcasting of Ancient One, Odin, and Frigga.
Vast power began to gather.
The profound great power of magic seeped into time and space beyond the reach of the naked eye.
It secretly spread forth at a speed beyond light.
Toward other dimensions.
At the same time, a special connection was established across time and space.
In that brief instant.
Ancient One's will successfully connected to another universe, as well as herself within that even more powerful Parallel Universe.
Because of their shared nature, the thoughts of both sides instantly underwent an immense exchange.
And in the blink of an eye, the other Ancient One understood her intentions and expressed deep understanding.
"I understand. I will convey your thoughts to That Great One..."
Receiving the affirmative reply from herself in another Parallel Universe.
Ancient One immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
Before long, the result did not disappoint her.
A vast will, like a thread piercing through dimensions, connected to Ancient One.
After a slight bout of dizziness.
Within Ancient One's