"Wang!" Rumlow stepped forward to greet Master Mage Wang, calmly observing Strange for a moment before losing interest.
Strange could not help feeling curious about Rumlow's attitude. In his mind, if the man knew Wang, then he should not have failed to recognize him—or at least the version of him from this universe. Yet Rumlow had displayed an obvious sense of distance and unfamiliarity, which Strange found rather abnormal.
"This is Master Strange." Master Mage Wang pointed to Strange beside him. "I believe you have already noticed that he comes from the Multiverse. As a candidate for the Doctor Strange Corps, he wishes to learn about the powers we possess."
"Here?" Rumlow seemed mentally prepared for such a request, or perhaps he had dealt with similar requests before. He looked around and asked bluntly.
"Let's go somewhere else. This isn't suitable." Master Mage Wang drew a portal and gestured for Rumlow and Strange to follow.
After the three passed through the portal, they arrived in an open expanse, surrounded by biting winds and drifting snow. The temperature dropped sharply. However, such harsh conditions posed no meaningful threat to any of them.
"Would you like to experience it?" Master Mage Wang looked expectantly at the prepared Rumlow and gestured to Strange beside him.
"Experience what? Oh, I can." Strange looked at Rumlow as he walked to the opposite side and immediately understood. He agreed without resistance, stepping forward to stand face-to-face with Rumlow in a straight line while Master Mage Wang retreated to make room for them.
"Come on." Strange steeled himself and invited Rumlow to begin. A flicker passed through Rumlow's cold eyes. A black vertical slit suddenly appeared between his brows. Under Strange's startled gaze, it split sharply to either side, and an ink-black eyeball that filled the entire