"Someone who should not exist..."
At the New York Sanctum, even Ancient One's calm face showed a look of astonishment.
When she saw Stephen use magic to enter the Sanctum and appear before her, she instantly saw through the fact that he had come from the future.
He was the Supreme Mage with the greatest potential, as well as the successor she had chosen.
This Battle of New York was a battle of destiny. Aside from protecting the Sanctum, she would not intervene.
Yet from Stephen's lips, she heard of someone who absolutely should not have appeared.
"I can sense that you are not lying. I can even vaguely sense that there truly is such a figure standing within the River of Time, but why is this happening..."
Ancient One possessed the Time Stone, and at present, her strength itself surpassed Stephen's.
She thought highly of Stephen because of his potential and his compatibility with the Time Stone, not because of his current strength.
"He really did exist! But his sense of presence... what a strange state."
Even someone as knowledgeable as Ancient One could not understand what had happened.
Still, she chose to believe Stephen and removed the Time Stone, handing it to him.
"Remember to return it after you are done."
"Thank you, Master. It is truly wonderful to see you again..."
Stephen gave Ancient One a deep bow, then departed from the Sanctum beneath her gentle smile.
Watching Stephen's departing back, a trace of sighing appeared in Ancient One's eyes. Then she looked up at the sky, seeming to vaguely see a cold gaze quietly watching her world.
"He truly did exist..."
Hulk, wearing a wrestler's grin, released Loki's ankle with a refreshed expression.
The feel was still the same. Truly satisfying.
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