American Comics: Superman
Chapter 92

Time Setting, Three Questions

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"You're weird."

Sorcerer Supreme's eyes were slightly bright, and there was a rare trace of doubt on the fair face whose gender was difficult to distinguish.

There are not many things in this world that can make the Ancient One puzzled.

She possesses a Infinity Stone, which allows her to foresee future changes and see through the fog of fate.

"General Cahill, your soul belongs to humans, not to creatures from other dimensions. This is a fact that has been confirmed after repeated inspections - there is no smell of sulfur, and no crimson light."

Luke was speechless when he saw Sorcerer Supreme subconsciously twitching his nose.

Does the soul have a flavor? Can you still smell it?

As a non-magical layman, he said he didn't understand very well.

"Then I observed it carefully for a while, and I felt that you didn't look like the spokesperson of Sise-Neg. Before capturing Rome, you had no magic talent at all, let alone learning Black Magic - but it's different now. Your efficiency in absorbing natural energy is amazing."

Sorcerer Supreme squinted her eyes. She didn't quite understand why Luke suddenly changed from a layman to a highly talented layman.

If the other party signs a contract with Trinity Vishanti, they will definitely be able to easily pass the threshold of a mage.

"As for Dormammu, he hasn't come out for a long time. Mephisto - After I destroyed one of his human incarnations in Greece last time, I estimate that this cunning devil will need to recuperate for a while..."

Listening to Sorcerer Supreme, Marvel World and Dimensional Demon God were mentioned over and over again by all the big guys.

The corners of Luke's mouth couldn't help but twitch, I can only say that it is indeed the Ancient One!

I talk and laugh with these big guys every day, from Dimensional Demon God to the devils in hell, I have to give them some face.

The title of the most powerful mage on earth is well deserved.

"So...Sanctum didn't figure out my origin?"

Luke raised his eyebrows and kept his expression calm.

If Sorcerer Supreme knew a chatty mercenary who could break the fourth wall, she would probably know where she came from - assuming the perhaps unborn Deadpool hadn't been weakened.

"That's right."

Sorcerer Supreme sighed, seeming a little regretful.

This is a problem she has never encountered before. Luke's soul clearly does not belong to this universe, but she cannot find its specific origin.

There are all kinds of weird things that just don't make sense!

Even the mages of Sanctum find it difficult to give a reasonable explanation.

"After a period of investigation, I initially believe that you are a human being, not a creature from other dimensions. This is very troublesome, because you neither belong to this universe nor to the multi-dimensional world."

"So according to the rules, Sanctum cannot dispose of you at will. Every human soul should be respected and protected, just like mages protect this planet. This is our mission and cannot be violated."

"After some discussion, Sanctum chose to observe quietly. I will always watch your movements at Kamar-Taj."

"General Cahill, if you didn't show any abnormality, you might never see me in this life - until the moment you hold Infinity Stone."

Luke recalled being on the plane Red Skull, and felt vaguely being watched.

That should be Sorcerer Supreme himself.

"Tesseract, that is, the moment Space Stone was held by you, the timeline branched into countless tributaries, fate became obscure, and the future with multiple possibilities kept changing, falling into an extremely unstable state of chaos."

Sorcerer Supreme looked at Luke sitting opposite, with complicated emotions in his eyes.

She didn't seem to expect such consequences. Souls from other dimensions or creatures from other worlds are not uncommon in Three Sanctuaries.

Some of them are harmless, while others are threatening.

Sanctum has its own set of rules for disposal, either contain it or destroy it.

But Luke is very special, he doesn't belong to any one type.

This resulted in Sanctum being unable to handle it in time, which led to worse changes later.

"What should we do now?"

Luke asked curiously.

After realizing that Sorcerer Supreme did not show any obvious hostility, he became much more relaxed.

There is still vigilance in the heart, but the words should be more casual.

Although it sounds like Sanctum is troubled by his own existence, Sorcerer Supreme doesn't seem to have any intention of solving it.

"I don't know."

Sorcerer Supreme shook her head, she was not omniscient and omnipotent, she would be confused sometimes.

"That's exactly why I came to you."

Luke thought to himself, finally getting to the point.

Frankly speaking, he really wanted to reach a consensus and reach an agreement with Sorcerer Supreme.

In this way, your own existence can become reasonable and legal, without being restricted and supervised by Three Sanctuaries.

It's true that Superman is strong, but if you really have to face a Skyfather-level boss who can punch Mephisto and kick Dimensional Demon God, you may not be able to get any benefits.

Unless Luke can immediately pull out a heaven-defying template like Superboy-Prime and Silver Superman.

"After you caused an unpredictable and huge impact on the future, I tried to go back in time in an attempt to... change this matter."

Luke's eyelids twitched. Although Sorcerer Supreme said it tactfully, he still noticed the coldness in the words.

Change this?

Does it mean using Time Stone to go back to the past and get rid of yourself?

"No, no, no, you misunderstood me."

Sorcerer Supreme seemed to have guessed what Luke was thinking. He shook his head and smiled, "The past cannot be changed. When it happens, it becomes an established fact. What If...? If I go back to the past and strangle you in the cradle, it will not affect you now. It will only open up a new branch line, a world without you."

Luke frowned, and he seemed to remember that the time setting on the Marvel set was a little different from other movies.

There is no way to change the future by going back to the past.

"Then how did you do it?"

Luke suddenly felt that Sorcerer Supreme was actually an interesting chat partner. He would not refuse to answer any questions, let alone use vague language like a stickman.

Most prophets always like to hide the correct answers in confusing words.

"I can observe the future. Your appearance has brought more than 6,300 different possibilities to the timeline, and the number is still increasing."

Sorcerer Supreme's eyes were weird. In the futures she saw, the impact of the other party was both good and bad.

"I originally wanted to choose the best one and fix it as the only ending. But I found that I couldn't. There is no definite answer among the countless tributaries. Sometimes you become a hero of the world, and sometimes you become the public enemy of everyone. Anyway, you can always make the whole world turbulent. But one thing is common. In the future timeline, no one can stop you, Luke."

"The power you have is unprecedented, and the space for growth is even more frightening. I cannot reach the end of time and see with my own eyes where you have finally reached."

Luke pursed her lips, it was like a Sims game with countless choices.

Each decision leads to a different direction in the story.

"That's why I came to the door. It was a routine inquiry."

Sorcerer Supreme's eyes narrowed slightly and he said seriously, "Since the problem cannot be solved in other ways, let's go back to the starting point and have a face-to-face conversation."

"Tell me, Luke, what is your purpose?"

Luke, who listened carefully for a long time, figured out what Sorcerer Supreme was thinking.

She couldn't use Time Stone to heal the impact she had caused, so she could only talk face to face to determine his intentions and whether her existence would endanger the earth.

Just like before obtaining permanent residency, the Immigration Bureau will also ask various questions.

"To be honest, I feel like it's more like a test."

Luke smiled and replied, "Survival is my first goal."

"Then make your life easier and more secure without being disturbed by other accidents."

Sorcerer Supreme remained silent, seeming to be using some kind of magic to confirm the authenticity of these words.

After a while, she asked her next question, "What do you think of humans?"

"A complex creature. The noblest morality and the most despicable means will be reflected in them."

Luke picked up the glass of whiskey on the table and drank it in one gulp. The cold liquid refreshed him.

"I'm not some anti-human lunatic who enjoys depriving others of their right to live. I like to drink Coke, often taste whiskey, and occasionally go to Chinatown for Chinese food... No matter how powerful I am and can destroy the planet with one punch, I always need to satisfy my own desires, power, status, and material enjoyment. These are not things that can be obtained by killing and enslaving."

"Last question."

Sorcerer Supreme nodded, seeming to agree with Luke's statement.

"When faced with a crisis, what would you choose? Protect the planet beneath your feet, or give up on it?"

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ps2: Continue to offer sacrifices, "All Heavens and Underworld", try your luck, suck it up~

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