Marvel: Eight Years Until Iron Man's Debut
Chapter 52

Magic in Marvel

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Lin Hai returned to the clinic, still stirred by the shock of his trip to Kamar-Taj. He found Master Chen Bing, who was sorting medicinal herbs, and briefly explained what had happened that day.

"Master, I'm back." Lin Hai chose his words carefully. "Today, I met the Ancient One. Overall, she is the Sorcerer Supreme who protects Earth. Her seeking me out is a good thing, so you don't need to worry."

Chen Bing set down the herbs in his hands and glanced at his good disciple. "That's good, then. Since it's confirmed to be a good thing, I can rest easy. I may not be able to help you much in this regard, but I still want to say this: your master will always have your back."

Warmth filled Lin Hai's heart, and he nodded. "Master, I understand. I will always remember your kindness."

After speaking with his master, Lin Hai contacted Peter, Gwen, and Harry. Since the Ancient One seeking him out was not a bad thing, he should tell them about Kamar-Taj as well. Given the Ancient One's abilities, and since she had not told him to keep Kamar-Taj a secret when he left, she presumably did not mind him sharing it.

Of course, the Ancient One not minding did not mean Lin Hai had no sense of discretion. Telling those close to him was fine, but if he dared to run around the world with a loudspeaker shouting that magic existed and that the mages of Kamar-Taj protected everyone, never mind whether people would call the police and have him taken away as a lunatic—The Ancient One definitely would not make things pleasant for him.

Half an hour later, the three gathered in the clinic's backyard, all wearing expressions of curiosity and anticipation. Lin Hai did

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