With Great Sage's ability, all the books in the library—except the sealed ones belonging to Ancient One—could be fully recorded with just a single scan.
In other words, Rimuru actually didn't need to stay in the library at all.
However, Rimuru still chose not to do that. A trump card like Great Sage was better kept secret.
The magic system of the Marvel Universe was neither small nor large.
If Ancient One learned about this trump card, Odin might learn about it too!
Then how would she ever get into Asgard's library to read?
The deeper and more systematic Rimuru's understanding of magic became, the more she realized how vast and magnificent it truly was.
Her interest shifted completely toward the magic side rather than technology.
Besides, spending more time in the library also gave her an excuse to build a good relationship with Ancient One!
With such a powerful figure, the stronger the relationship, the better!
Not to mention Ancient One's knowledge—her treasures alone made Rimuru drool with envy!
If you don't know how to please your teacher, how can you expect to inherit the best treasures?
Keep dreaming!
Shen Gongbao and Huanglong Zhenren were living examples of failure.
Especially Huanglong Zhenren: among the Twelve Golden Immortals, yet disliked by his master. He received no good treasures and ended up a "Four-Nothings Daoist"—no magic power, no disciples, no brains, no victories. Always losing. Truly tragic.
Learning from the mistakes of others, Rimuru would not follow such a miserable path.
It must be said that this trip to the library benefited Rimuru immensely.
For example, the magic shield that every Kamar-Taj practitioner used actually had a very grand true name: Shield of the Seraphim. It was considered a fundamental spell.
But after reading the books, Rimuru gained a much deeper understanding of this "basic" magic.
Its power could be adjusted by altering energy output.
Orange was the basic version; red was the advanced, complete version.
Doctor Stephen Strange had once used the red upgraded version to block a kick from Thanos, proving its potential.
There were also many other interesting spells: Crimson Bands of Cyttorak, Bolts of Balthakk, Winds of Watoomb, Vapors of Valtorr, Ikonn's Illusion, Rings of Raggadorr, Images of Ikonn, Shield of the Seraphim, and many more.
Rimuru remembered these spells especially clearly because they were the ones that shone during Strange's battle with Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War.
For example, Images of Ikonn was the spell that turned one of Thanos's black hole attacks into countless flying butterflies. Even Thanos was stunned.
In her past life, this spell left a deep impression on Rimuru because it was simply too dreamy and beautiful.
Many netizens even nicknamed it the "Butterfly Transformation Spell"!
Rings of Raggadorr was the spell whose opening stance resembled the Thousand-Hand Guanyin, instantly creating countless clones.
This spell was extremely powerful. The clones were both real and fake; though called illusions, they could still attack.
When Strange used this technique, every clone cast a magic whip at the same time.
In an instant, Thanos was bound from all directions.
It was simply miraculous—Marvel's version of the Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu!
As for the Crimson Bands of Cyttorak, that spell was even more interesting.
Cyttorak was no ordinary being; he was a powerhouse on the same level as Dormammu, ruling over the Crimson Universe.
The "Crimson Bands" spell was an extremely strong control technique; even Thanos needed effort to break free.
An ordinary person would be helplessly restrained, allowing the caster free rein.
The Shield of the Seraphim, on the other hand, was a universal defensive spell that once allowed a spaceship to make a soft landing.
What does that mean?
It means it could withstand the impact of a small meteorite!
Its defense was simply outrageous.
After learning these spells, Rimuru's abilities had basically taken shape, and her strength skyrocketed again.
Aside from her limited understanding of the multiverse, time, and souls, Rimuru's strength was essentially on par with the Sorcerer Supreme.
At this point, Rimuru could truly be considered one of the powerful individuals in the Marvel Universe!
Just as Rimuru was enjoying her achievements, someone suddenly arrived and interrupted her thoughts.
"Hello, Master Kaecilius!"
"Hello, Master Kaecilius!"
"Hello, Master Kaecilius!"
Rimuru looked up and saw that everyone in the library was greeting the newcomer.
Not only that, but their attitude was also very respectful!
If this were one of the Strange masters, Rimuru wouldn't be surprised—but this person was named Kaecilius!
Kaecilius was the main villain of Doctor Strange. He stole the key pages for summoning Dormammu, betrayed Kamar-Taj with his followers, and could brag for life about having personally killed the Ancient One.
What Rimuru did not expect was that before his betrayal, Kaecilius was so well-liked in Kamar-Taj and seemed to have considerable prestige.
"Wang Mang's humility before usurpation," Rimuru couldn't help but marvel. His acting was truly impressive—Yue Buqun would bow in admiration, and the Oscars owed him a trophy.
However, at this moment, Rimuru was a little dumbfounded.
Because this popular Master Kaecilius walked directly toward her.
They had never met before. Had she done something to offend him?
Still, Rimuru wasn't afraid.
If he dared cause trouble, she wouldn't mind sending him to meet Dormammu early.
Kaecilius looked her over from head to toe and smiled. "Hello, Master Rimuru. My name is Kaecilius. A pleasure to meet you."
"Hello."
Rimuru casually humored him. She had no intention of befriending such a self-destructive villain.
Kaecilius naturally sensed Rimuru's perfunctory attitude, which surprised him.
Logically, this was their first meeting; there should be no conflict.
However, Kaecilius wasn't foolish enough to ask directly.
He kept talking, and Rimuru replied half-heartedly.
One intentionally steered the conversation; the other casually responded. But in the eyes of outsiders, they looked like they were "chatting happily."
Little did they know the actual style of their exchange:
Kaecilius: "Master Rimuru, what is your reason for studying magic?"
Rimuru: "Do you need a reason to study magic?"
Kaecilius: "…"
Kaecilius: "Master Rimuru, do you know the Sorcerer Supreme has lived a long time? No one knows her true age now."
Rimuru: "I know. She's lived almost three hundred years, hasn't she?"
Kaecilius: "…"
The "Social Butterfly" Kaecilius's face darkened. Three hundred years? Three hundred years?! Couldn't she at least pretend to be surprised?
He had met people with low emotional intelligence who killed conversations, but never someone who reached this level.
Was she a conversation terminator?
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