Kamar-Taj's Top-Secret Memorandum, Cross-Dimensional Law Enforcement Immunity

The portal to Kamar-Taj opened silently on the Landing Pad of the White Bone Hall, the swirling sparks obscuring any expression on Gwen Stacy's face.

She only led a small team of three people, all of whom were key personnel from the Liaison Office's Archives Division.

Lynn's instructions were very clear.

Go to the library in Kamar-Taj.

The implication is that since the other party is using the banner of "legal principles," the solution is likely hidden in old documents.

The library in Kamar-Taj is less a library and more an archive of the rules governing time and space. The air is filled with the mingled scents of ancient parchment and exotic spices, and the lighting is dim, with only the Runes floating in the air emitting a faint glow.

They were greeted by an old monk who acquiesced to Gwen Stacy's request, but before opening the Archives Department, he pointed with his withered finger to a line of ancient Sanskrit text on the wall.

"Every file here is connected by a cause and effect. To examine it is to intervene."

Gwen Stacy nodded.

"We will only investigate, not change anything."

The Archives Department were vast. Countless scrolls and spellbooks were stacked on bookshelves that seemed to stretch to the top. There were no indexes or numbers; the only classification criteria were based on energy attributes and time eras.

"Director, where should we begin?" a subordinate asked in a low voice.

"Split up," Gwen Stacy's voice was calm. "Review all agreements, memoranda, and precedents related to ' Multiverse,' ' Dimension,' and 'law enforcement.' Focus on the ancient documents that predate the concept of the ' Sacred Timeline.'"

Since the other party has invoked the name of the "Multiverse World Security Council," it means that their legal basis must predate the era when TVA held a monopoly.

That was a period of great upheaval and chaotic rules.

Time slipped away with the rustling of turning pages.

Three hours passed, and nothing was found. The files they found were mostly war records about the invasion of Dimension demons, or rough treaties of non-aggression between different civilizations, with very little legal binding force.

Anxiety was beginning to show on the faces of his subordinates.

Gwen Stacy, however, maintained her initial pace, unhurried and deliberate. She didn't touch the heavy legal codes, but instead focused on a row of inconspicuous private documents sealed with secret magic.

The covers of these files all have only one mark.

The Eye of Agamotto.

This is the private file of the Ancient One, the Sorcerer Supreme.

"Director, these..." a subordinate hesitated, "These are sealed files. Without the Sorcerer Supreme's permission, we don't have the authority."

"I know."

Gwen Stacy's gaze fell upon an unremarkable scroll. It was made of the leather of some kind of creature, thinner than the other scrolls, and the magical fluctuations sealed within were more subtle.

Most importantly, next to the Eye of Agamotto mark, there is a secondary seal composed of geometric shapes that is almost completely worn away.

The style of that seal is about 70% similar to the circular emblem on Letter 838.

Gwen Stacy reached out and touched the scroll.

A faint repulsive force was felt.

She withdrew her hand and turned to the old monk who had been guarding the door.

I need to review this file.

The old sorcerer shook his head. "These are the sealed relics of the Ancient One. No one may see them without the permission of the current Sorcerer Supreme."

"This concerns the very survival of Universe 616," Gwen Stacy said firmly. "Right now, a Fleet from Earth-838 is at our gates, citing a ' Multiverse Stability and Security Mutual Recognition Act' that we've never seen before."

She looked into the old monk's eyes.

"The people they want to extradite include Wanda Maximoff."

The old monk's cloudy pupils suddenly contracted.

"The Negative Zone Management Committee is currently the only barrier against external threats in this Dimension. If you insist on your so-called rules and cause the barrier to break, Kamar-Taj will not be able to escape unscathed." Gwen Stacy continued to press, "In my capacity as the Director of the Negative Zone Liaison Office, I formally request a joint investigation into the origins of this security threat. This file is crucial evidence."

She kicked the ball back to "rules" and "responsibility".

The old monk remained silent for a long time. Finally, he sighed, stepped forward, and gently touched the seal on the scroll with his thin, bony fingers.

The magical fluctuations dissipated.

The scroll slowly unfurled before Gwen Stacy.

There was no title, only lines of cold Runes written in ancient runes.

Gwen Stacy's gaze swept across the list quickly, and her breath paused almost imperceptibly when she saw one of the lines.

[... Based on shared concerns about the spread of uncontrollable forces such as the ' Phoenix,' the ' Sorcerer Supreme Council ' and the ' Earth-838 Illuminati ' have reached the following consensus through consultation...]

[... In the event of a mutually agreed-upon ' Catastrophe-Level Variant ' appearing in Dimension related to Earth (including but not limited to number 616), to prevent the situation from escalating, the Earth-838 Illuminati will be granted a temporary exemption to unilaterally enter that Dimension to carry out 'preventative cleanup'...]

This memorandum shall be in effect indefinitely from the date of its signing.

At the bottom are two signatures.

One is Ancient One.

The other one is Charles Xavier.

Gwen Stacy's back was covered in a layer of cold sweat.

The truth was far more terrifying than she imagined.

This is not an equal agreement, but an unequal authorization letter that the Ancient One was forced to sign with Earth-838 at a certain historical period in order to deal with a greater threat.

It granted Earth-838 the "immunity" to unilaterally enforce laws against Earth-616 under certain conditions.

This memorandum has never been repealed.

It was simply forgotten. Sealed here by the Ancient One herself.

Ke'er, the Hydra ghost, clearly knew of the memo's existence. His death note wasn't a trigger signal at all, but rather a "report of a crime."

Using his own death as evidence, he "reported" to Earth-838 the existence of "Catastrophe-Level Variant" in the Negative Zone — Wanda, Jean...

The Earth-838 Illuminati is "enforcing the law" with a historically legitimate authorization document.

By meticulously unraveling the mystery, Gwen Stacy finally cracked the seemingly impeccable legal facade of her opponent.

But this result sent a chill down her spine.

The other party's procedure is legal.

Just then, the Communicator on her wrist vibrated rapidly.

It is encrypted communication from the Liaison Office office's duty room.

Gwen Stacy answered.

A young Technician's anxious voice came through, his tone slightly distorted with nervousness.

"Director, urgent communication at C-7 Portal!"

"The Earth-838 Vanguard Envoy has arrived outside the Buffer Zone and requests that we immediately open the physical portal to conduct the handover of the Variant!"