The Ancient One slowly walked over to Ethan Hunt. She gently lifted the charred beetle from Benji's shoulder and said to Ethan, "Go get some rest. The beetle only took his soul.
Take care of your partner. He does have a chance of coming back to life, but you need to ask yourself whether you're ready to pay the price..."
Ethan gritted his teeth. "Any price. I'm willing to pay any price...
This is my fault. I was the one who wanted to bring back that coffin. I was the one whose mind was controlled..."
The Ancient One smiled and nodded. "You need to rest for now..."
Ethan nodded miserably and put an arm around Benji as they walked over to a nearby couch.
He laid Benji flat on a long couch, then sat down on another one and clutched his head, breathing heavily in anguish...
Alvin was puzzled that the Ancient One and Odin had both shown up, but from the look on the Ancient One's face, there was still a chance to save Ethan Hunt.
He actually quite liked that long-necked Benji. He was a funny, witty guy, and it would be a real shame if he died!
After glancing at Odin, who was sprawled across the couch, Alvin turned to the Ancient One, whom he was meeting for the second time, and asked, "What's going on? You two big shots suddenly showing up is a little scary. Did something dangerous happen again?
Just so we're clear, I'm already very busy..."
The Ancient One gave Alvin a long look. The wise mage seemed able to see right through him as she smiled and said, "I can see what you're wondering about—your doubts about yourself."
As she spoke, the Ancient One glanced at the Space Ring on Alvin's hand