Ancient One was utterly unmoved by Dr. Banner's solemn promise.
"I can't take this risk based on a mere guarantee...
I am the Sorcerer Supreme. My duty is to safeguard the Time Stone."
Ancient One's impervious attitude made Banner grind his teeth in frustration.
Suddenly, a cool voice sounded from nearby:
"Then why did Strange hand it over?"
Dr. Banner froze slightly.
Even Ancient One was briefly stunned.
"When...?"
As the Sorcerer Supreme, nothing that happened anywhere on Earth could escape her notice.
Why had this sudden voice been able to breach her vigilance without warning?
With a trace of authority and curiosity, Ancient One followed the voice and looked over.
A black-haired, black-eyed young man with an exceptional bearing was slowly approaching.
He wore a faintly amused expression. It was Su Ming.
On one hand, Ancient One was shocked by how this man had broken through her magical defensive barrier.
On the other, she was stunned by what he had said:
"Strange handed over the stone?
The Strange I thought most highly of, the one destined to become the next Sorcerer Supreme?"
A crack immediately appeared in her proud expression.
Even the Sorcerer Supreme, powerful enough to perceive the timeline,
had never imagined that the successor she treasured most
would one day hand the Time Stone over to someone else.
And it appeared that he had given it to an enemy.
"What did you say?"
A ripple finally appeared in Ancient One's usually placid tone.
"Mr. Silver Duke?"
Banner had never expected to encounter Crimson Silver Baron Destiny here.
He was in soul form and semitransparent.
Unsure whether Su Ming could see him, he instinctively greeted him.
"Hi, Dr. Banner. You look much friendlier like this than as the big green guy."
Su Ming ignored Ancient One.
An arrogant