After learning what future he would face if he did not become the Supreme Mage, Stephen Strange gritted his teeth and stared resolutely into Harry's eyes.
"Fine, I agree. From now on, I'll serve as the Supreme Mage!"
Once Stephen Strange agreed, Harry's eyes lit up. Wong and Mordo exchanged glances, both relieved and somewhat helpless.
Harry had successfully retired, while they still had to work. In fact, because Stephen Strange's combat ability was far inferior to Harry's, they would need to spend even more time handling related affairs.
Fortunately, although Harry had retired, he was still a part of Kamar-Taj. Whenever they encountered danger, they could ask Harry for help.
After agreeing, Stephen Strange noticed everyone else's reactions and could not help finding them strange. He had the distinct feeling they were hiding something from him.
However, his mind was no longer on that. Instead, he looked at Harry excitedly and asked, "Mage Potter, now that I've become the Supreme Mage—the highest leader of Kamar-Taj—does that mean I have the highest authority to operate the Floating City?"
The moment he said that, Stephen Strange found the looks Harry and the other two gave him even stranger.
First, Wong walked over to Stephen Strange, patted him meaningfully on the shoulder, shook his head, and left the room to return to the library.
Then there was Mordo. He looked Stephen Strange over as though he were daydreaming. Before Stephen Strange could no longer resist asking, Mordo finally sighed and said, "Sorry, Stephen Strange. You may need to discuss that with Harry."
By now, Stephen Strange's heart was full of doubts. He asked Harry in confusion, "Mage Potter, why are they reacting like that? Could it be that I can't take control of the Floating City's highest authority?"
Harry nodded as if