Ah!!"
Wanda was staring blankly at the back of Karl's head.
Who would have thought that he would suddenly turn around and meet her eyes?
She instantly felt flustered and at a loss.
She quickly lowered her head in a panic.
After a long while, she finally reacted, raised her head, and asked blankly:
"Huh? The magic you just mentioned, is it like the witchcraft in 'Bewitched'?"
"It should be similar!"
Karl said with burning eyes, "So, if I tell you that magic truly exists in this World, do you believe me?"
Wanda nodded without hesitation, her tone incredibly firm, "As long as you say it, I believe it!!"
"..."
Looking at Wanda's unusually serious expression, Karl was at a loss for words for a moment.
She truly lived up to her reputation as the strongest "Love-Brain Saint Body" who could even fall in love with a robot!
I'd say you're too easy to deceive... Bah, too cute!!
Karl immediately adopted a gentle demeanor: "Then... do you want to learn?"
As a top-tier salesperson,
Karl believed he still had some conscience, though... perhaps not much!
So, when he met Wanda's pure eyes, devoid of any doubt, he uncharacteristically felt a pang of guilt.
Hmm, just for a moment!!!
But then he had a change of heart.
Sending Wanda to Sorcerer Ancient One to learn magic would not only maximize her potential but also help her avoid many detours and wrong paths!
Wasn't this a form of caring for her?
This was clearly boundless love, okay?
(╯°Д°)╯︵┻━┻
If anyone dares to say I'm deceiving the innocent, I'll go all out on them!!!
So...
Karl bravely met those clear, beautiful eyes, and a hint of anticipation appeared on his face.
"As long as it can help you... Ah, I mean, as long as it can help us out of this predicament, I'll learn!!"
A shy blush appeared on Wanda's pale cheeks.
Clearly, this naive young woman didn't know how to express her feelings.
She could only clumsily reveal her inner affection in this way.
Nice~~ Got it!!!
The atmosphere instantly became subtle.
Their progress was incredibly fast.
Even faster than Karl's highest speed on a vehicle over the years!
But he knew perfectly well.
This was mostly because he had repeatedly saved Wanda and Pietro in a dangerous environment.
This caused the young woman, who was originally extremely insecure and a super love-brain, to be unable to distinguish between affection and gratitude due to fear and various external factors.
It was somewhat similar to the situation of [Stockholm Syndrome]...
So now Karl only needed to pull Wanda into his arms.
Then, in a very melodramatic way, say, "I will be good to you two from now on."
Most likely, he could directly capture the young woman's heart and turn her into his own!
But Karl disdained such methods.
In his previous life, he had been a playboy who had countless women, only focusing on physical desire and never emotional connection, which meant he never had the chance to truly savor the bittersweet taste of love.
Now that a good person stood before him, he naturally wanted to cherish her.
Karl simply took her cold and trembling little hand, and with an extremely serious expression, said, "Thank you... Wanda."
The young woman did not struggle but bravely raised her head to meet his gaze.
At this moment.
Four eyes met.
True feelings were conveyed.
Everything was unspoken!!!
Wanda's small hand finally stopped trembling and was no longer cold.
A moment later.
Karl took out a bell-shaped magic tool and spoke to the space in front of him:
"Sorcerer Ancient One, come out and receive... cough cough, I have a promising student for magic here, would you mind guiding her?"
Screech...!!!
Accompanied by rapidly spinning sparks, Ancient One stepped out of the portal with a sullen face.
She never expected Karl to call her so soon.
You bastard, I just finished a mission and sat down to have a cup of tea!
You damned demon god, can't you just say everything at once?
However, when Ancient One saw Wanda standing beside Karl, her face full of surprise, she couldn't help but frown.
However.
Before she could speak,
Karl spoke first, threatening with a mischievous smile:
"Sorcerer Ancient One, you'd better not use the excuse that Wanda's identity is special and inconvenient to contact me, otherwise, it might add an irreparable rift to our alliance."
"If any unpleasant accident occurs because of this, then the responsibility will be entirely yours to bear!"
Ancient One's lips twitched slightly upon hearing this.
She was now beginning to suspect that the four Loki Karl had mentioned earlier might all be him.
However, Ancient One ultimately chose not to refuse, but instead said with a solemn expression, "Yes, but only for laying her foundation."
It was evident.
Ancient One was very reluctant to teach Wanda magic.
This was likely related to the source of the Chaos Magic within her.
There was a saying that Wanda's power originated from Chthon, one of the earliest [Ancient Gods] born on Earth!
He was the source of power for all Witches on Earth who used Black Magic.
The famous dark book was his masterpiece.
Many demon (dimension) lords, including Mephisto and Dormammu, had also borrowed his power.
This showed his power.
Thinking about it this way, it indeed conflicted somewhat with Ancient One, who used [White magic] and believed in the Three in One Vishanti.
After all, the bosses behind them were sworn enemies.
This indeed made it difficult for Ancient One, as a subordinate.
But... difficult or not, it had to be done!
Karl didn't care about these details at all.
Moreover, Ancient One's own hands weren't clean, alright!
To maintain her lifespan, didn't that bald man also secretly borrow Dormammu's power behind the backs of other Sorcerers?
Although Ancient One was currently only willing to help Wanda lay a good foundation,
With Wanda's heaven-defying talent, her future growth would definitely be much higher than the self-taught Scarlet Witch in the movie!!
In that case, Karl's goal would be achieved.
A great person doesn't bother with trifles!
"Good."
Karl said with a smile, "Then, as a token of sincerity, we can cover Wanda's food and lodging expenses during this period."
Then he turned to Wanda, "Follow the bald... Sorcerer Ancient One and cultivate well. I will take care of Pietro for you, and I look forward to your return."
"Mm." Wanda nodded, her gaze incredibly firm.
Then she followed Ancient One into the portal.
"Goodb—"
Karl was about to wave goodbye to the two.
But Ancient One didn't give him a chance, closing the portal directly without looking back.
"She didn't even say goodbye, the Sorcerer Supreme is so impolite!!!"
Karl pouted, preparing to make an internationally recognized gesture with his arm frozen in mid-air towards the direction Ancient One disappeared.
But after thinking about it, he ultimately abandoned the idea.
After all, he couldn't beat that big bald man yet...