At that thought, Odin looked at the Ancient One and said, "Since the Sorcerer Supreme has invited me so warmly, I'll stay a little longer."
The Ancient One smiled faintly. "Excellent."
Of course, despite that faint smile, the Ancient One knew exactly what he was thinking.
Odin simply wanted to see how Kamar-Taj would deal with Thanos.
Without directly exposing Thanos, the Ancient One said to Zhang Yang, "Elemental Magic is quite powerful, so let's practice at the training grounds. The other mages can learn a little while we're there. If you learn quickly enough today, we might as well finish it all. It isn't particularly difficult magic."
The Ancient One spoke calmly as she looked at Zhang Yang.
Then she headed out of the Sanctum.
Zhang Yang nodded.
He knew his master sometimes did rather dubious things with a perfectly straight face.
Still, whatever else he might say about her, she was powerful.
So what if she was a little unconventional? That was fine, too.
But practicing at the training grounds?
And having the other mages learn as well?
Zhang Yang was puzzled. Dark Magic?
Could all the mages of Kamar-Taj learn it?
Zhang Yang paused. After thinking for a moment, he caught up with the Ancient One and asked quietly beside her ear, "Master, doesn't Kamar-Taj forbid Dark Magic?"
"Yes." The Ancient One nodded without stopping and continued toward the training grounds.
"If Dark Magic is forbidden, why are you having all the mages learn it together?" Zhang Yang voiced his confusion as he followed her.
This time, the Ancient One said nothing.
She merely glanced at Odin, who was walking ahead.
Odin seemed to have heard some of their conversation.
But he showed no unusual reaction.
He simply acted as though he had heard nothing.
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