Keep It Low-Key-Don't Let It Get Out

Bang!

A crisp sound!

The only person Russell had ever seen who could withstand a headshot from the Infinity Gauntlet Thanos. Thanos had a shiny purple head, and his aura of power was unassailable, making him incredibly tough.

Captain Marvel Danvers might also be a possibility; if given the chance, Russell will personally confirm it.

Clearly, Ronan was not among them. He took a heavy punch from Russell, convulsed, collapsed to the ground, foaming at the mouth, and looked like he was about to die.

A mass of darkness extended from Russell's shadow, engulfing Ronan and causing his form to melt away little by little.

This time it really won't work!

In the comics, Ronan plays an important role in the cosmic events.

Initially, he was a typical villain who launched an army to attack Earth. After his defeat, he was controlled by the Supreme Intelligence and fought against two Captain Marvels, suffering repeated defeats but persevering relentlessly.

Afterwards, Ronan broke free from the control of the Supreme Intelligence and became an anti-hero, overthrowing the tyranny of the Kree Empire and becoming its ruler.

When interstellar war broke out, Ronan fought valiantly to protect his nation. After the war, he cleaned up the mess and worked tirelessly to revive the Kree Empire.

From the perspective of the Kree Empire, he could be considered a hero, but...

"Letting him live is not good for the earth; we must eliminate him completely to prevent future troubles."

Dark forces devoured Ronan's mind and body. Russell picked up the 'Universal Weapon' warhammer from the ground, swung it around, and felt it wasn't quite right for him.

Bucky stepped forward obediently, took the spoils from his boss, and stood quietly to the side. He knew that Steve and his two companions would be dealt with next, so he tried his best to put in a good word for Steve.

Mar- Will and Danvers awoke one after the other and learned that the Kree Empire's fleet had arrived and nearly succeeded in invading Earth. Both were filled with regret and remained silent.

People with an overflowing sense of justice are like this; they always try their best to take the blame upon themselves. This is a good thing; Russell liked this kind of person the most. When it comes to shifting the blame, they won't shirk it.

Even when being hit, it will stand at attention and hold its ground!

"From today onwards, the Marvels is a subordinate organization of Hydra, primarily responsible for resisting the invasion of cosmic forces. Although Ronan is dead and the fleet was wiped out, there's a possibility that intelligence has already been leaked. You'll have to bear the consequences of your actions..."

Regardless of whether Mar- Will and Danvers would obey, Russell was certain that Steve would. The guy looked bitter and resentful, and seemed depressed.

After explaining this matter, Russell turned to use the Space Stone to return to Kamar-Taj, but suddenly remembered something and raised an eyebrow at the dejected Marvel Trio.

Those who do wrong should pay the price. The three of them staying on Earth is just to make amends. If they don't learn their lesson, their impulsive and hot-blooded nature might cause some more trouble.

Russell took out his camera, looked around seriously, and said, "Um, does anyone have a marker?"

Ten minutes later.

"Yes, that's it, Will. You have a great sense of the camera. You're definitely going to be a superhero..."

"Danvers, come on, do a split in front of the camera!"

"If you dare to swear again, I'll beat you to the ground right now, give you a set of R-rated photos, and make you famous all over the world tomorrow, no, famous throughout the entire universe."

"Believe me, with your beauty and great figure, you'll become famous very easily."

"Steve, you're an old man, you should set an example. Relax, take your hands off your face, don't be shy, you still have a pair of Hydra underwear on you..."

"What? You're asking me why I'm doing something so pointless? Heh, because I'm bored!"

After acquiring the amazing photos, Russell waved contentedly, telling Natasha and the others to wait at the Wakanda base while he went to Kamar-Taj first.

"Sir, where is Kamar-Taj? And what does 'The Sorcerer Supreme' mean?"

Steve had wanted to ask about this before. When Russell introduced himself, he mentioned the title of Sorcerer Supreme. He hadn't heard of this title before, but since it was placed before the Hydra leader, it must be a very prestigious position.

Before Russell could speak, the sorcerer from Kamar-Taj said solemnly, "Kamar-Taj is a secret realm on Earth. Many sorcerers go there to explore the mysteries of the world and magic, so many powerful practitioners live there."

"Kamar-Taj is not only a sacred place pursued by sorcerers, but it also offers assistance to outsiders. We do not actively contact the outside world, but we do not reject extending a helping hand to those who are destined to receive it..."

"The title of Sorcerer Supreme is reserved for the most powerful sorcerers. In addition to protecting cultivators, they are also responsible for fighting against the invasion of Earth by extraterrestrial demons."

"Sorcerer Russell passed the test of the previous Sorcerer Supreme, defeating Dormammu, the Evil God who repeatedly tried to devour the Earth dimension, in the Dark Dimension, and became the current Sorcerer Supreme..."

"He was a highly respected and powerful figure who risked his life for the peace of the world. His greatness is beyond your imagination!"

After speaking, the Sorcerer Supreme glanced coldly at the Marvel Trio, his eyes full of disdain. The Sorcerer Supreme is incredibly busy; you're just adding to his troubles. If this were Kamar-Taj, you'd be torn to shreds by now.

Clearly, Russell had only recently taken office, and the monk's understanding of him was not deep enough; he still harbored some unrealistic fantasies.

Russell and Natasha were exchanging glances, hinting that the "One-Stop Service" might be delayed. Midway through, Yelena's gaze slipped in, asking for the exact time the service would begin.

Upon hearing the monk's words, he immediately withdrew his gaze, straightened his back, shook his head slightly without looking to the side, and appeared humble as if he were unworthy of the honor.

"Hey, keep it low-key, say less. Protecting the Earth is such a small thing, don't make a fuss about it, I don't want too many people to know."

Natasha: "..."

Yelena: "..."

Russell waved his hand and criticized, "You, a sorcerer, protecting the Earth from the invasion of Dimensional Demon God is the duty and responsibility of every Sorcerer Supreme. What's there to brag about in doing your job?"

"But they..."

"There's no 'but' about it. When Ancient One was still alive, he never talked about his great achievements to outsiders. His selfless dedication was like a guiding light, showing me the direction to move forward and urging me to become a person as great as him."

"Even the Ancient One was so low-key, never boasting about protecting Earth. I, whose strength is inferior to his, should be even more low-key. For example, when Dormammu, the ruler of the Dark Dimension, invaded Earth, it took me thirty-five years to defeat him. Did I say much about it? Did I want everyone to know?"

"No!"

Russell answered his own question with a sigh, and said with a straight face, "I never mention it to outsiders, because I know that it is what I should do, and compared to Ancient One, I have done far less!"

"You're right, our thinking is too narrow."

These words made the mage blush with embarrassment, and Steve and his two companions felt even more ashamed. They secretly vowed to learn from Russell and burn themselves to light up the earth.

(⊙⊙)?

Of course, some people believed it because they were too naive, while others didn't because they had been through the ordeal. While Russell was giving his impassioned speech, the Hydra members lowered their heads and began counting ants. And wouldn't you know it, after some contemplation, they realized that the desert wasn't just infested with ants, but also with whales!

In the Kamar-Taj Library, Russell extensively perused the magic books, occasionally discovering a few interesting spells, which he would then jot down in a small booklet.

With a Dark Dimension at his back, he himself felt it would be unreasonable not to make good use of it.

So, how can the Dark Dimension be used properly?

A direct invasion of Earth was definitely out of the question. Even a Russell could guess the outcome. If he really did that, he would only face defeat and destruction.

Just as he was about to succeed, some superhero would surely jump out from the deep mountains and forests and blast him to smithereens with all his might.

Don't ask, the answer is the Multiverse!

Russell's idea was simple, peaceful, and stable: to lend out the power of the Dark Dimension and increase the connection between the Dark Dimension and the Earth Dimension.

When the power of the Dark Dimension is abused on Earth, the connection between the two dimensions becomes increasingly unbreakable.

Given time, if it could be closely connected to the Earth dimension, like the dimensions of Hell and Heaven, it wouldn't be able to be omnipotent on Earth like God or Satan, but it would at least be comparable to a single-universe-level behemoth in the Earth dimension.

It's like Odin and a group of ancient gods putting a curse on a hammer, so that anyone weaker than him, except for those who meet the requirements, can't lift it.

"I've heard that Satan's position has been vacant for a while. Hell is lacking a leader. When I become powerful enough, I can try to get it..."

Russell didn't mean anything by it; he just wanted to go and broaden his horizons and become a familiar face to the big shots around him.

As for how to lend out the power of the Dark Dimension, that's not a problem for Russell. Back when Dormammu was the master of the Dark Dimension, the sorcerers of Kamar-Taj often stole its power.

What he needs to do is openly distribute the energy of the Dark Dimension, so that mages don't need to steal or rob; he'll give them VIP status right from the start.

There are no middlemen taking a cut, it's safe and harmless, and leaves no side effects.

Well, at least on the surface there are no side effects!

Now that I have a clear idea, it's time to write the Magic Book.

Admittedly, Russell couldn't write magic, but he could copy it!

With so many Magic Books in the library, you can copy a little from here and a little from there, and piece them together to create a complete book of Dark Saint... cough cough, it's the Dark Dimension Magic Compendium.

Moreover, with his approval Lord of the Dark Dimension, it will take effect immediately once written down. It is easy to learn and has a low barrier to entry, so any mage with a bit of talent can learn it.

"One can imagine that once this Magic Book of mine is published, it will be fought over by all sorts of mages..."

Russell chuckled, wondering if any Silly Bird mage would ever use the power of the Dark Dimension to deal with him.

Of course, while copying is acceptable, to avoid copyright disputes and being approached by big names in other fields, one cannot simply copy everything; modifications are inevitable.

Moreover, how to copy and what the effect of the copying should be must be carefully considered.

In the Marvel Universe, magic is mostly manifested as superpowers.

Take the Ancient One, the Sorcerer Supreme, as an example. In addition to the powerful magical artifacts he obtained from many powerful figures, he can transform magical energy into a whole host of superpowers, such as invisibility, energy absorption and release, hypnosis, flight, defensive force fields, Mind Stone, Teleportation, interdimensional teleportation, and telekinesis, by chanting incantations or directly borrowing power.

Previously, Russell had been summoned by him remotely, and was pulled directly from Hydra's Svartalfheim base to Kamar-Taj on Earth.

Magical superpowers like teleportation are something the forces of the Dark Dimension certainly can't accomplish; Russell's magic is better suited for offense... support.

Corrosion! Depravity! Hallucination! Aging! Weakness! Mania! Distortion! Decay...