The fate of the timelines

The Ancient One said, "Mr. Tang, in Stephen's original timeline, after his car accident, he would gradually find his way to Kamar-Taj."

"But your appearance has created a branch in that timeline. And the branch you dominate is stronger."

"Without deliberate intervention, I'm afraid Stephen will follow your branch."

Apocalypse asked, "What happens in the new timeline?"

The Ancient One continued, "After Stephen's car accident, his hands are injured, so he naturally seeks treatment."

"Mr. Tang, that miraculous potion you left with S.H.I.E.L.D. can restore someone in an instant. Rumors about it have long been spreading throughout the medical community."

"Although many people don't believe such a miraculous potion exists, S.H.I.E.L.D. has neither confirmed nor denied it."

"But once conventional treatments fail to heal Stephen's hands, he will inevitably seek out S.H.I.E.L.D. regardless of the consequences and plead for help."

"In the timeline I saw, S.H.I.E.L.D. treats Stephen, and afterward, he returns to work at his old hospital."

"Although he remains an outstanding doctor, he can only be an ordinary man for the rest of his life."

"Hmm..." Apocalypse considered it briefly. That really was quite possible.

The Recovery Potions he had left behind were meant to save lives. At this point, Doctor Strange was a renowned surgeon, a master of medicine who had saved countless people.

Giving him a single potion would indirectly save countless lives.

Under his influence, neither Nick Fury nor Black Widow would begrudge Stephen a single Recovery Potion.

Apocalypse asked, "Then what did you want my opinion on? Guiding him to Kamar-Taj?"

"No." The Ancient One gently shook her head. "If you're willing, I would prefer to let him remain an ordinary man, while you take on Stephen's original responsibilities."

"Mr. Tang, ever since you appeared out of nowhere, you have deliberately crossed paths with