Chapter 141 - 137
This is for the Chapter I didn't upload yesterday.
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Leon decided not to voice his question after all.
"The chaos in the timeline makes it impossible for me to see the future clearly," the Ancient One said, her tone thoughtful. "The future is tangled, and it's incredible, Leon."
She extended her right hand, a flash of emerald light revealing a necklace—the Eye of Agamotto, an artifact only the Sorcerer Supreme could wield.
"It holds one of the universe's most potent powers: time. It allows me to glimpse the future, but meddling with time often means time meddles with you, as it has now." The Ancient One gave a weary smile. Time was indeed an elusive force.
For ages, following the sacred timeline, she believed the future was in her control, and she had made plans to retire and stage her own "death" with that assurance. She had tampered with time countless times, yet time had finally pushed back—Leon was the source of that upheaval. He had shattered the unshakeable sacred timeline, leaving her with no advantage in predicting the future. If she could, she would gladly abandon this role entirely.
With each day, she felt more mentally and physically drained. So, she had finally decided to abandon her original choice for Sorcerer Supreme and instead offer it to Leon. Though she didn't fully understand what supported him, she sensed he had power close to that of a Sky-father, and with the title of Sorcerer Supreme, he would likely achieve that level soon.
As for his character, her long observation had convinced her he had ambition, but not the same insatiable greed of Dormammu or other demonic entities. It was a kind she could tolerate. In short, Leon seemed the perfect candidate to carry this burden.