Game in Marvel-Chapter 136

"Okay, let's take a breather. Everyone, meet the Ancient One. She's the Sorcerer Supreme of our world." Liam introduced her.

"Sorcerer Supreme?" Triss and Keira looked at him like he'd lost his mind.

"A guardian," the Ancient One clarified. "I and my colleagues protect the fabric of reality in this world."

"Then why does your magic feel like—like decay? Like something rotting underneath a mask of light?"

"Because, unlike you, I do not reject the dark. I understand it. I wield both light and shadow in balance." the Ancient One said. Liam could only roll his eyes on that. He knew exactly why the Ancient One gave them this feeling. Dormammu. Though he didn't burst the bubble.

"Hmph. As if we believe that." Triss said.

"Believe what you will. I came here because Liam here had brought some guests." Ancient One said. "Since you both don't seem hostile, I take everything is in order." This was mostly pointed at Liam.

"You don't have to worry. They aren't a problem." Liam assured.

"Yes, I noticed." the Ancient One said, speaking of the fact of how Liam was easily able to stop their attacks. Liam could see the tension wasn't fading anytime soon.

"Look, I get it. But trust me when I say she's one of the good ones."

Triss and Keira exchanged glances, still unconvinced, but they didn't argue further.

"Fine, but that doesn't explain what kind of magic she used to arrive here. That... that wasn't a normal portal. And what was your magic? You still haven't explained that."

"It's called Bifrost manipulation. A highly advanced form of magic." Liam replied, but didn't answer for the Ancient One.

"What other kind of magic can you do?" Triss asked, now curious and Liam then proceeded to show something that would shock the two women. His form would rapidly change and within a couple of seconds he changed into a falcon that flew around the lounge and then reverting back to what he was.

Both of the women were beyond amazed.

"And you said you couldn't do magic?" Keira asked.

"I told you this is kind of an ability for me. I wasn't taught about it, you can say I was born with it. Thus even if I can manipulate magical energies, I don't know how it actually works." Liam said.

"If you know such powerful magic, why would you want to learn magic?" Triss asked.

"Two reasons. One is I want to learn it myself and get stronger. Secondly, I can't do the same magic in your world. It is blocked. The people who are responsible for my trials which this time is in your place has take my abilities away until I pass the trial." Liam said.

"What?" Both Triss and Keira were horrified and even the Ancient One was intrigued by the words of Liam. Liam then gave a false rundown of what was going on, of course filled with lies and also many holes in the story.

Especially the Ancient One was sure that Liam was lying about multiverse entity or organization. She would have known if that was the case. But she didn't call Liam out. Though she couldn't see the future of Liam for some reason, it didn't mean she couldn't see the world with the help of time stone.

Liam was powerful and he would help in safeguarding the world and that was what important to her. What kind of lies he spun for the others to hear, wasn't her concern. Besides, it's not like Liam was a part of Kamar Taj.

She was sure that Liam wasn't interested in them, thus she left Liam alone. It did unsettle her for quite sometime when she couldn't see the future of Liam, but later decided it might be because Liam had vague control over time.

"Magic like that feels dangerous. What if you go rogue?" Triss asked. She wasn't exactly happy to know the whole story of Liam either. Humans were known to control magic well but there were cases where folks went wild by the influence of magic.

"They'd have to be strong enough to even wield it in the first place," Liam pointed out. "Trust me, it's not something just anyone can pick up and play with."

"I want to see it." Keira said while licking her lips. This gave goosebumps to Liam, seeing how this woman was upto some tricks again.

"Alright, but if you want to learn, I suggest we take this to a more... open location." Liam sighed.

"You're suggesting a duel, aren't you?" Triss said.

"I like the sound of that." Keira said while giving a wide grin.

"If nothing else, I suppose it'll be a learning experience." Triss sighed as she could see the bad habits of Keira showing up again. Now she believed that this woman had tried to seduce Liam before.

"Interesting. Very well, I shall not interfere. But do try not to destroy anything important." Ancient One said.

After the discussion, Liam, Keira, and Triss left Stark Tower, heading to a secluded area where they could fight without interruptions. This was a remote island and Ancient One took them here. Fenrir was back with his parents as Liam felt it would be better now since his parents would decide to go to Europe. They would visit by a private plane and thus didn't have problems with carrying Fenrir with them.

"I'll admit, I'm curious to see what you're truly capable of." Keira said.

"Let's find out then." Liam said.

With a flick of her wrist, Keira conjured an array of glowing sigils in the air, each forming into orbs of concentrated magical energy. Without hesitation, she launched them forward in a staggered barrage.

Liam's eyes shimmered with more vivid colors of Rainbow light— foresight activated. With minimal movement, he sidestepped each attack effortlessly, the orbs passing harmlessly by.

"Fast," she admitted. But she wasn't done.

Liam exhaled, his body flickering with an eerie blue glow—Wraith form. His form became incorporeal as he slipped momentarily into the shadow realm, traversing much distance taking less than a second, allowing the lightning to pass harmlessly around him, making it seem that the lightning attacks were slower. He reappeared in an instant, already moving.

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