Passing through the Portal, they arrived in Kamar-Taj's courtyard.
Beneath a tree in one corner of the courtyard sat Russell's personal wooden rocking chair.
Unlike Asgard, where it was still early morning, Kamar-Taj was already at dusk.
Russell walked over and reclined in the rocking chair, enjoying the beauty of the evening.
Creak, creak~
The Ancient One began explaining things to Asgard's two princes.
"Unlike Asgardian mages, who draw energy from the World Tree, human mages cultivate by drawing energy from the Multiverse."
The Ancient One took out a book and handed it to Thor and Loki.
"This book is called Vedic Language: From Beginner to Mastery."
"Vedic Language is a language compiled and refined by generations of Sorcerer Supremes. It can communicate with the Multiverse's energy and cast spells.
"You can also think of it as a programming language.
"It is essential knowledge for reading spellbooks and casting advanced spells."
Thor and Loki accepted the book and said in unison,
"One of Asgard's elective courses teaches Vedic Language. We've studied it."
"Mm." The Ancient One nodded, unsurprised.
As princes of Asgard, Thor and Loki naturally could not have been completely ignorant of magic.
Odin had not sent them to Kamar-Taj primarily to study.
He wanted them to build good relationships with Kamar-Taj's mages and understand their allies.
The superficial task of studying was merely meant to make up for Loki, giving him a chance to compete with Thor in a field where he excelled.
"Since that is the case, you may browse the library yourselves later. If there is anything you do not understand, consult this book."
After saying that, the Ancient One took out two more Sling Rings.
"These are Sling Rings. With them, you can open Portals and travel freely from place to place."
"Portals?" Thor and