After discussing everything with Ancient One, Dilos teleported back to the underground base on Isla Sorna.
He had more or less settled on how to handle the Phoenix Force, but what Ancient One said afterward left him unable to calm down for a long time.
To be honest, after learning about the abilities of sorcerers, Dilos had very much wanted to become one. However, his Golden Core was merely a false core, incapable of actively drawing upon the energy of cosmic space. And even if he succeeded in doing so, it would conflict with the true essence within his body and inflict tremendous damage on him.
That was precisely why, after learning this from Ancient One, he had not asked to learn magic.
But what Ancient One had said earlier was certainly not a lie. Her invitation for Dilos to study magic at Kamar-Taj meant that he now had the ability to learn magic without suffering any harm because of it.
At that thought, Dilos could not help recalling the scene from then.
"Master Ancient One, I thought my body simply couldn't learn a sorcerer's magic."
Dilos looked at Ancient One, his eyes full of confusion. "True essence and the energy source of magic aren't compatible, are they?"
Looking at the confused Dilos before her, Ancient One revealed a faint, gentle smile. "Master Sullivan, that was the old you. I believe the current you can certainly do it."
After saying that, Ancient One said nothing further. She merely left Dilos with a deeply meaningful smile before departing to prepare matters related to the sealing.
Dilos knew that she was giving him time to think it over.
"Is it because Scott's genes and Black King's genes allow me to easily absorb solar energy and other forms of energy, then convert them