Facing Hill's excuse, Lu Xi secretly scoffed inwardly.
Yeah, right. If S.H.I.E.L.D. really couldn't spare even a cent, then where did Nick Fury get the money to build safe houses all over the world?
But this was exactly what he had been waiting for Hill to say, so he replied naturally,
"Of course, we won't take your funding for nothing. In exchange, Kamar-Taj can expand its enrollment."
"S.H.I.E.L.D. can recommend some people to study magic. Also, if any cosmic-scale disasters arise, Kamar-Taj's mages can step in to help. It should be easier for you to apply for increased funding with that as your reason, right?"
Anyway, when people like Dormammu and Thanos came knocking in the future, the mages would have to act regardless. Doing it a little earlier made no difference.
Hill's eyes immediately lit up when she heard that, and she asked,
"Really? What are the requirements for learning magic? Is there a limit on enrollment?"
Lu Xi said calmly, "Magic demands a fairly high degree of talent. People with stronger mental power find it easier to learn."
"As for enrollment numbers, there are no restrictions for now. However, I will review the list of applicants."
Hill hurriedly nodded.
"Understood. I'll report this to the agency right away."
With that, she rushed out to call in the news.
Watching Hill leave in such high spirits, Lu Xi revealed a sly smile.
In truth, his demand for money had merely been a smokescreen meant to confuse S.H.I.E.L.D. and lower its guard.
What he truly wanted was for Kamar-Taj to expand its enrollment.
Lu Xi knew S.H.I.E.L.D.'s nature all too well. When the time came, it would definitely plant plenty of agents among the people it recommended to Kamar-Taj to study magic.
But that did not matter. After studying for