"Marcus, have you finished reading the book?"
The Ancient One opened the Mirror Dimension and saw Marcus, who was still muttering to himself.
"Master Ancient One, you've locked me up again for so long. Please, let me go out!"
Seeing the Ancient One approach, Marcus quickly grabbed her arm.
He had to get out!
Staying here was truly difficult. The key problem wasn't just getting dizzy from reading, but the extremely low efficiency.
If this went on, he thought he'd go crazy.
[Ding! Ancient One Sorcerer's space gate magic is detected. Pick up and bind?]
At that moment, the system's voice sounded in Marcus's mind.
He was taken aback.
"Yes!"
[Picking up and binding magic: Space Gate!]
As soon as the sound finished, another magic was bound to his system!
But Marcus instantly thought of another question.
"Have I really been here for two years?"
He looked at the Ancient One with a strange expression.
"Yes, you have been here for two years."
The Ancient One looked at this "child" with loving eyes—a child whose future she could not predict.
He possessed a natural magical body, but his brain seemed a bit slow. Overall, his speed in comprehending and learning magic was delayed.
But she was in no hurry.
It was not too late to spend decades slowly cultivating him.
While there was another Sorcerer with great potential in the future, wouldn't it be better to train one more Supreme Sorcerer to face the ruler of the Dark Dimension, Dormammu?
The more Sorcerers there were, the stronger their combined strength, and the better they could protect this world.
Besides, this child might just be a bit rebellious because of his youth!
After a year up on the mountain, he was constantly clamoring to go down.
This was a small problem that required constant guidance.
She couldn't allow a person with such extraordinary abilities to become depraved or be exploited due to the pollution of the world of mortals.
"Master Ancient One, I have learned the Space Gate," Marcus said seriously, looking at her.
"Oh? Really?"
The Ancient One was also a little happy to hear that.
Learning the Space Gate was an ability Sorcerers used the most. Whether for rapid travel or for escaping the Mirror Dimension, the Space Gate allowed them to reach their destination quickly.
"Yeah, I'll show you."
After Marcus finished speaking, he excitedly began to cast the spell in the Mirror Dimension.
A portal shining with yellow sparks quickly appeared.
Outside the portal was the Kamar-Taj training ground.
This was the place he was most familiar with. For the past two years, he had seen this very scene outside the Mirror Dimension. He could even close his eyes and construct everything here in his mind.
"You... you are worthy of being a natural magical body! Your casting speed is as fast as mine!"
The Ancient One looked at the portal and at Marcus's astonishing casting speed.
She was truly shocked!
With a simple wave of his hand, the portal was cast! Only she could achieve that speed in Kamar-Taj!
Marcus didn't know how to respond to the Ancient One. His casting speed was simply the magic directly copied by the system!
"That's right. You learned the Space Gate, but you didn't immediately try to leave; instead, you waited to ask for my instructions. This proves that your mind has gradually quieted down," the Ancient One said, her eyes filled with encouragement.
"Sorcerers need such a quiet state of mind. It allows them to learn more magic more quickly, and it enables rapid spellcasting during a battle."
She was surprised. For the past year, unless he was locked in the Mirror Dimension, Marcus would always try to run outside, offering bizarre reasons.
"I need to get stronger."
"I need worldly experience."
"It is better to travel ten thousand miles than to read ten thousand books."
In short, his words happily convinced many apprentice Sorcerers who had come to study to leave Kamar-Taj.
She hadn't stopped those people from leaving.
But today, Marcus learned the Space Gate and didn't leave. This truly surprised her.
In her opinion, Marcus's mind had finally matured.
"Uh... Master Ancient One is right. I have indeed comprehended the state of mind you spoke of. Next, I will honestly learn magic here at Kamar-Taj."
Marcus looked equally serious at the moment.
Yes, I will study hard... until I leave by opening a portal!
"Today marks your two years at Kamar-Taj. Your brother Mordo asked if you could get together. Since you learned about the Space Gate today, it is indeed worth celebrating. You may go."
After the Ancient One finished speaking, she took Marcus through the portal.
Outside, Mordo was waiting for him.
This senior brother... was just too rigid and disciplined. That's why he couldn't help but "darken" when he eventually learned the Ancient One had a contract with Dormammu.
However, for now, he could take advantage of his presence.
"Senior Brother Mordo."
"Junior Brother Marcus, you've been diligently practicing for two years. Today, I've borrowed you from Master Ancient One for half a day to take a stroll in the small town outside and fulfill your wish to see the world."
"Senior Brother Mordo, you're very kind."
Marcus thanked him politely.
After all... in a little while, he would be escaping, and Mordo would be the one worrying about him!
He wandered around the town near Kamar-Taj.
"Senior Brother Mordo, I need to use the toilet."
"Okay, I'll wait for you."
Entering the toilet, Marcus waved his hand, and a portal opened directly.
He then stepped in.
"Boom!"
"Boom!"
As soon as he walked through, Marcus heard countless gunshots.
"What the hell? Where is this?"