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The Dark Dimension.

Dormammu, who had just fought Mephisto, returned to his territory.

They also seized quite a few good things, but he couldn't do it alone. However, he took the remaining Chaos Magic to find Chthon and together they went to cause trouble for Mephisto.

Crucially Mephisto also possessed items related to Chthon, including a copy of the Darkhold.

I had only just acquired it and originally intended to study the power of Chthon, but he came to me, so I had no choice but to hand it over.

Mephisto only managed to send the two old men away after consuming a portion of the mute flower's collection.

Who is calling me?

Dormammu suddenly felt a slight tugging sensation.

The Book of Cagliostro is still being guarded by those mages, but it's been stolen?

However, Dormammu still projected his consciousness over.

A region in the Himalayas was suddenly shrouded in black fog.

A pair of enormous eyes appeared, looking down at the figure below.

"Humanity, it is you who summoned the great Lord of Fear."

The voice was loud, making Yao involuntarily cover her ears, but she still spoke respectfully as her Master had taught her.

"Yes, great Dormammu, I have come to summon you to become your leader and to develop followers for you on Earth."

Dormammu's eyes flashed with satisfaction.

This time, the summoner was so sensible that I didn't even have to say anything.

"However, great Dormammu, there are many other mages on Earth. My strength alone is far too weak. I need your power."

"I can give you any amount of power, but what can you give me in return?"

Key knew Dormammu wasn't so easily fooled, but luckily his Master was prepared.

"I swear to Dormammu the Great, I will build a church here called Kamar-Taj and become the Sorcerer Supreme of this world. Then, the entire earth will be yours."

Dormammu sensed that the summoner was not lying, and a black mark appeared, flying towards the key.

"I'm only giving you a thousand years. If you fail, I'll take everything back from you."

After Dormammu disappeared, Kino reappeared, took the mark from Key's hand, and examined it, discovering the problem as expected.

This mark itself is a contract, but it is one-sided and can be broken at any time.

"That guy, Ke'aiduo, isn't Cutie Pie as honest as Chthon; he's mixed in a lot of his own agenda. Luckily, I'm an expert in that area too."

"Cutie Pie, Master, do you know Dormammu?"

"I met him from the future, and he even treated me to a meal and a show. But he wasn't honest, so I had someone kill him."

"Master why do you call him 'Cutie Pie'?"

"Because he's adorably silly."

"Then, Master..."

"Social Shake, you have so many questions today."

"I'm not called 'Social Shake,' why do you keep calling me that, Master?"

"Because you're going to be very worldly in the future, you won't even let me see you."

"Does preventing people from meeting represent the will of society?"

More than a year has passed quickly.

Key has already gone out to wander—not to gain experience—and in just six months, he has read and learned all of Kino's magic books.

In terms of talent, she's a bit better than Wanda.

(Wanda: What excuse should I use to talk to the Master tomorrow?)

Kino, now reverting to his appearance of around 16 years old, sat atop the highest peak of the Himalayas. Stars twinkled in the night sky as he gazed at them, letting out a helpless sigh.

With the help of the Speed Force, he intermittently extended a year to 1384.

Over these long years, his understanding of power, magic, the world, and his control over dimensional power have reached their pinnacle.

But we haven't even seen a glimpse of the multiverse.

"Understand the nature of your own power? I don't get it!"

Kino reluctantly leaned back, but immediately sprang up when he touched something soft.

However, he was quickly grabbed by the shoulder and forcefully pressed down.

"Am I a bomb? This is the reaction the moment I touch it!"

Venom's disgruntled voice rang out from above.

"I'd rather be lying on a bomb right now."

Kino gave a wry smile and gently lay down on Venom's lap, feeling as light as a feather.

Upon hearing this, Venom immediately feigned heartbreak and sobbed as he said:

"You started to dislike me after I got pregnant. I guess I'm just getting old and losing my looks. Go find some young girls! I don't blame you."

"You really don't blame me?"

Kino, lying on Venom's lap, suddenly brightened up, seemingly seriously considering whether to find a younger one.

"You really think you can get ahead of yourself? I'll strangle you."

"Stop, stop, stop! We're not looking anymore, we're not looking anymore."

The two playfully wrestled for a while.

Kino and the others released Venom's grip, sat up, and looked intently at Venom beside them.

Her long black hair was tied into a simple bun and casually draped over her shoulders. She wore a blue ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), and her lower abdomen was bulging.

Compared to her former alluring and seductive demeanor, Venom now possesses a more gentle and refined quality.

"After watching it for so many years, I still can't stand it."

Venom rolled its eyes at him.

"I can't get enough of you. You've been through so much with me all these years, thank you for everything."

Kino gazed tenderly at Venom. For 1384 years, he had stayed in the Himalayas, with Venom by his side. If it weren't for her, Kino would have lost his way.

During this time, they transformed into various forms to encourage him, and also into various enemies to fight alongside him and vent his emotions.

"I don't find it difficult at all. In fact, Pamela and Gwen might even envy me for spending my honeymoon with you in 1384."

Venom had lived for millions of years before it parasitized Kino. p1

Over those long years, from the initial endless killings to gradually becoming more aware and weary of the bloody struggles among their own kind.

Facing those foolish fellow tribesmen every day is the real torment.

Over the years, it's just her and Kino. Because of the flow of time, Xi has only come out of hell once. No one has disturbed their world. She wishes she could have another thousand years.

The only annoying thing is...

"You two little brats, you've been inside my belly for over a thousand years, even longer than Nezha! Do you want to make your home inside me?"

Venom cursed angrily at its own stomach.

As Symbiote, parasitism is her instinct.

For 1384 years, she maintained a human form, only using her clone to parasitize Kino and satisfy her cravings.

But this is still far from true integration; as time goes by, her little remaining maternal love has long since vanished.

--(Not included in word count)

p1: After the birth of the universe, the God of Symbiotes Knull waged war against the Celestials. He drew a sword from the light of the universe's birth and beheaded a Celestial; that sword was the precursor to all Symbiote. After a defeat, Knull landed on a planet. After centuries of contemplation, he discovered that he could control lower-level beings by having Symbiote possess them. Therefore, it is inferred that Venom, as a member of the Symbiote, has existed for at least tens of billions of years.

I've written relatively little.

Some people might feel that Yao's role was too small and didn't have that amazing feel, so let me explain.

My first book, which was 100,000 words long and was considered too explicit, was banned and hasn't been published since.

This is my second book. At the beginning, I didn't know how to write an outline. I only had a general idea in my mind, and I didn't have enough drafts. I didn't have time to add other foreshadowing elements.

Therefore, the writing by the Sorcerer Supreme is not very perfect, and there is even a slight time-related bug.

An outline is a good thing. After finishing this book, I should know how to write an outline.

Aside from naturally gifted players like Tiancan Tudou.

The claim of needing a million to start is no exaggeration.