Infinity War in Universe 838 (First Update)

Stephen agreed to Jerry's request without a second thought.

In truth, according to Kamar-Taj's principles, as Sorcerer Supreme, he should have stopped someone like Jerry from traveling through the multiverse and potentially bringing a multiversal crisis to Earth.

However, Stephen trusted Jerry. He believed Jerry knew where to draw the line and would never do anything that endangered Earth.

Of course, more importantly, he understood just how powerful Jerry was. Even if he disagreed, Kamar-Taj and all the Avengers combined would be no match for Jerry.

Why had Ancient One chosen Stephen as Sorcerer Supreme instead of someone else?

It was not only because she valued Stephen's astonishing magical talent. More importantly, she valued his adaptability and lack of rigidity.

If it had been Mordo, then the moment he learned that Jerry wanted to enter the multiverse, he would probably have righteously refused.

And if Jerry insisted on entering the multiverse by force, Kamar-Taj would likely have ended up in an all-out battle with him.

But the outcome would have been obvious: Kamar-Taj would be wiped out.

To become an outstanding leader, conviction was important, but adaptability was equally important.

Ancient One herself was someone who understood how to adapt. She could sacrifice herself to protect Earth, but she could also draw upon the forbidden Dark Power to gain eternal life and protect Earth for longer.

She could even fake her death, pass the position of Sorcerer Supreme to Stephen, and eventually go off to roam freely with Eternity.

And she could come all this way just to give Jerry a warning, like before.

Actually, if Stephen had truly refused, Jerry would not have done anything to him, mainly out of respect for Ancient One. At most, he would have thought of another solution.

But Stephen was smart. He understood