Hearing this, Wanda's heart sank.
If that insane variant took control of her body and went after Anthony...
Wanda did not dare think any further.
She grabbed Ancient One's sleeve.
"Master, please help me! I can't let her hurt Anthony!"
Ancient One looked at the helpless girl before her, a trace of pity flashing in her eyes.
"Relax, child. I will do everything I can to help you."
Ancient One gripped Wanda's wrist. Golden magic poured into Wanda's body, swiftly spreading through her entire being before finally gathering at the center of her brow.
A golden mandala formation flickered in and out of sight on Wanda's forehead.
Homelander watched the scene quietly.
He had a clear understanding of Ancient One's magical prowess. If even she found this troublesome, then this matter was probably truly serious.
A moment later, Ancient One slowly released Wanda's hand and withdrew her magic.
The golden formation on Wanda's forehead vanished along with it.
"Master, how is it?" Homelander asked.
Ancient One sighed, her tone growing heavier. "The situation is far more troublesome than I anticipated.
"Troublesome?" Homelander frowned.
"Dreamwalking has a particular trait," Ancient One explained. "If, before the spell ends, the caster does not pull her consciousness back to her own universe, or if she voluntarily severs the return passage, then her consciousness will form a permanent parasitic presence within her variant."
"She'll stay in my head forever?" Wanda cried out.
"Is there a way to separate them?" Homelander pressed.
"If she had not severed the return passage, I could still follow the astral link and peel her away." Ancient One shook her head. "But now, the passage has vanished. She has completely anchored herself deep within Wanda's mind. Forcibly separating her would be the same as tearing apart Wanda's own soul."
Hearing that,