Kaecilius's forehead was already covered in cold sweat.
He nodded with difficulty and said, "Yes, yes!"
The crimson flames of Mana in Richard's pupils disappeared, and his terrifying aura slowly dissipated. The thick, liquid-like Mana emanating from him within the Dormitory was also drawn back into his body.
"Power has no right or wrong. If you possess the unwavering faith and will of the Ancient One Sorcerer Supreme, even if you chop Dormammu up and eat him, there won't be any problems."
" The Ancient One Sorcerer Supreme taught us to obey the laws of nature and forbid the use of Black Magic, which is not wrong in itself."
"Because the vast majority of Sorcerer in Kamar-Taj will never reach your level in their entire lives..."
"And Kaecilius, even a genius like you risks falling into darkness once you touch Dormammu's power..."
"I believe that, and you should be able to feel it yourself!"
Kaecilius remained silent for a long time before saying in a hoarse voice, "Yes, every time I try to touch that trace of Dormammu's power within me, my instincts frantically warn me against it."
Richard suddenly raised his hands, his right hand swirling with golden-red Vishanti Energy, while his left hand faintly glowed with dark purple Dark Dimension Power.
"For true powerhouses, the attribute of strength is irrelevant..."
"Whether it's the divine power of Vishanti or the Dark Force of Dormammu, as long as you can control it, you can use it however you want!"
He clenched his fists, and the two Dimensional Energy shattered directly into star-like sparks of energy.
"Instead of getting hung up on such trivial matters as the Ancient One Sorcerer Supreme the power of the Dark Dimension..."
"Why not cultivate diligently? Perhaps one day, we at Kamar-Taj will storm into the Dark Dimension and uncover Dormammu's true form..."
Kaecilius chuckled, and suddenly the knot in his heart felt loosened!
He looked at his hands and laughed.
"You're right, Sorcerer Richard. Sometimes the difference between people is greater than the difference between people and animals..."
Seeing this, Richard scratched his head.
Oh no, that was too harsh! Will Kaecilius never recover from this?!
"Do what you can do well!" he said solemnly. "That's also the original intention behind the Ancient One Sorcerer Supreme's 'ban on the use of Black Magic '!"
"Most of the Sorcerer in Kamar-Taj are mediocre and simply cannot afford the consequences of using Black Magic!"
Kaecilius clutched his chest, feeling a tightness in his chest.
This kid kept calling him 'mediocre,' like knives stabbing into his chest...
Seeing that Kaecilius was no longer 'dejected', Richard secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Next, it's time to devise a plan to scheme against Dormammu!
Richard pulled Kaecilius aside and began to whisper among himself.
Inside the main hall, Ancient One leisurely sipped his Kung Fu Tea, fanning himself with a folding fan.
Why should I repay money I borrowed through my own abilities...?
The words may be rough, but the principle is sound!
Dormammu, that guy, is always yelling about paying back the money. I borrowed it through my own abilities, why should I pay it back!
After discussing it, Richard and Kaecilius decided to temporarily leave the trace of Dormammu's Dark Force within Kaecilius's body untouched.
Before leaving, he repeatedly reminded him, "Senior Kaecilius, please get yourself in good shape these next few days..."
"Once Dormammu takes the bait, you'll probably have to face Dormammu for a few more seconds."
"Maintaining your physical and mental state in peak condition will help you better withstand Dormammu's super-tier life pressure..."
"Hmm, hmm?" Kaecilius nodded at first, then realized what he meant.
"Judging from your words, you've met Dormammu before?!"
Richard shrugged, smugly saying, "What's the big deal..."
"That Dormammu is such a complete idiot..."
"Iron, Iron Dumb..." Kaecilius's lips twitched; it was the first time he'd ever heard Dormammu called an Iron Dumb...
If Mordo were here, he would surely empathize with Kaecilius!
He had the same shocked and speechless expression when he learned that Richard had faced Dormammu head-on and returned unharmed.
"That's settled then, Senior Brother Kaecilius..." Richard said before leaving.
After seeing Richard off, Kaecilius closed the door, collapsed onto the bed, and quickly began to snore.
Ever since Dormammu revealed the Ancient One's 'secret,' his mental state has been very depressed...
Now, Richard's gentle manipulation has resolved his inner conflict...
The fatigue that had been building up for days suddenly surged up...
Kaecilius could no longer hold on and collapsed into bed.
He slept for a whole day and night...
The following day, on the outskirts of Saint Petersburg.
Natasha drove a rented sky-blue Dravisvista to a secluded farm.
She parked the car on the side of the road, opened the door, and got out.
He carefully observed his surroundings...
Far from the city and surrounded by forests and green vegetation, this place is an excellent hiding spot in terms of seclusion alone.
Natasha walked into the farm and soon heard a strange humming sound.
She immediately crouched down, tiptoed, and came to the outside of the farm fence.
Then he leaped over the fence and jumped over it.
There was a row of fences inside the farm that looked like Labyrinth, and the strange humming sounds were coming from inside.
Natasha crept closer and found three long-haired, fat pigs—one large and two small—circling inside the pen.
Natasha:...
She groaned inwardly, carefully circled around the pigpen, and arrived at the back of the farmer's wooden house.
The window at the back was open, and the white curtains swayed gently in the breeze...
Natasha flipped over and jumped into the room, which should have been a living room.
Looking around at the room's furnishings, she deduced that the farmer must be a single woman.
There was no ashtray on the coffee table in the room, and no men's shoes on the shoe rack by the door.
Conversely, women's shoes and clothing are everywhere...
Even the drinks in the liquor cabinet are mostly White Russian Cocktail that appeal to women.
Just as she opened the bedroom door, preparing to go in...
'Click!'
The crisp sound of a gun being cocked came from behind her.
"Raise your hands and slowly turn around!"
A familiar yet unfamiliar voice came from behind.
Natasha's body trembled, and her eyes began to sting.
Melina...
She raised her hands and slowly turned around.
The person who arrived was wearing a jumpsuit, with his hair braided into small braids and tied up on his head, and he was carrying an SVD Sniper Rifle in his arms.
"Who are you?"
She had barely uttered her question when she saw Natasha's face clearly.
" Natasha?!"
Upon recognizing the person, Melina Vostokoff put down her sniper rifle with delight.
" Melina..."
Natasha's voice trembled as she slowly lowered her hands.
After a brief loss of control, Melina quickly regained her composure and raised the gun again.
" Natasha, how did you know this address? Who leaked it to you?"
"You're still alive, Melina..."
As Natasha spoke, she slowly stepped forward...
"Stop, Natasha, stand still, or I'll shoot!"
A few seconds later, a gunshot rang out!
"Gentlemen..."
The White Queen's voice suddenly rang out.
"The Red Room agents have taken the unconscious Agent Natasha Romanoff onto the plane!"
" Melina Vostokoff left as well!"
Richard: "Continue tracking that plane and find the location of the Sky Fortress!"