Coming to his senses, Odin's tone suddenly became warm and friendly.
"Since you're the Sorcerer Supreme's disciple, do come visit Asgard whenever you have time."
"...Huh?"
The sudden change left Hermione bewildered.
What cryptic game were these two playing?
Still, judging by the situation, the bald old woman seemed to have successfully persuaded the one-eyed ogre.
As for what they had said, Hermione couldn't be bothered to investigate.
Whatever. As long as I can get away safely.
With her current level of magic, opening a Portal straight from Asgard back to Earth was practically impossible.
So, after leaving the town a few days earlier, she had immediately gone to Kamar-Taj to find the Ancient One and shamelessly asked her to bail her out at the critical moment.
The old woman had been surprisingly accommodating. She hadn't even asked what Hermione intended to do, merely smiling faintly and agreeing to her request.
Now, with the Ancient One having brought her safely back to Earth, Hermione let out a long sigh of relief.
"Thank you, Ancient One."
Her gratitude was sincere.
The two crossed Kamar-Taj's courtyard and arrived at the training grounds.
As luck would have it, someone was practicing magic there.
The Ancient One pointed at him and introduced him to Hermione.
"His name is Kaecilius. Like Mordo, he's also my disciple."
Hermione studied Kaecilius.
So it was him.
Why does this disciple of yours look like he enjoys eating people too...?
"Those dark circles under his eyes look pretty bad. Are your teaching methods too harsh? Careful, he might hold a grudge, join someone else, and bump you off one day."
Hermione offered a veiled warning.
"He has his destiny, and I have mine."
The Ancient One glanced at her. "Besides, it would be a good opportunity to pass the