The Ancient One laughed and laughed, but then she felt a bit of regret.
To be honest, compared to Strange, Ryan was more suitable to succeed her in terms of personality, strength, and potential.
Unfortunately, Ryan's personality was a bit too similar to hers.
Both were the type who held power but always wanted to slack off and be hands-off managers.
Ryan couldn't possibly sit peacefully in the position of Sorcerer Supreme; even if he did become the Sorcerer Supreme, the one who would likely end up carrying out most of the responsibilities would still be Strange.
Therefore, the Ancient One dismissed the idea of letting Ryan become the Sorcerer Supreme.
Since the Time Stone was in Ryan's hands, even if he wasn't the Sorcerer Supreme, he was still a part of Kamar-Taj; he would still fulfill his duty as the Guardian of the Time Stone and help Kamar-Taj in times of crisis.
So overall, whether Ryan was the Sorcerer Supreme or not made almost no difference!
"Alright, I came here just to tell you the news about Dormammu. Since you've already agreed to deal with him, I'll go tell this good news to Strange first. He's still chasing the defected Kaecilius all over the World..."
The Ancient One waved her hand. Having finished her business, she didn't stay any longer and opened a portal to leave.
'Just by inspecting my two territories once, I've ended up with four more tasks. I really can't catch a break. I won't inspect anywhere else; I'd better slip away and go back to my palace for a vacation...'
Ryan sighed inwardly, put his arm around Sylvie's waist, and left in a flash of blue light.
The next day, Ryan and Sylvie spent their time transporting all the Vibranium technology products manufactured in the Zombie Universe factory to Jotunheim.
Although the civilization of the Zombie Universe had undergone the baptism of a zombie apocalypse, not much technology had actually been lost.
Especially since Ryan had also created a one-to-one replica of Wakanda's Golden City, it was equipped with all sorts of beyond-the-era high-precision equipment; therefore, the technology products manufactured were also the best!
Even several of the Golden City's Dome Field Devices had already been produced by now!
One was installed at the Spider Family's new Base.
On this trip to Jotunheim, Ryan also installed one in his Ice Palace in Jotunheim, which not only covered the palace but also the main city built around it.
Next, these Vibranium technologies were sent to every city of the Frost Giants.
That's right, cities!
Before, the Frost Giant Clan didn't actually have a main city, or even cities to speak of.
They were all large and small tribes, equivalent to a primitive human society.
Earlier, right after Ryan had conquered the Frost Giant Clan, he couldn't stand the sight of it and implemented a preliminary reform of their entire way of life.
For example, they all moved from caves into houses, from eating raw meat and drinking blood to eating cooked food suitable for Frost Giants, and from being illiterate to being able to learn knowledge.
After that, although Ryan left Jotunheim and handed everything over to Sylvie,
Jotunheim did not stop developing because of it; instead, under Sylvie's leadership and following the reform policies set by Ryan, it continued to undergo transformations.
From living in houses to living in cities, from eating cooked food to eating refined food, and from learning knowledge to using knowledge to change their lives!
The Frost Giant cities in Jotunheim now, except for the 'people' inside being much taller than normal humans, were not much different from normal Earth humans in terms of lifestyle!
Sylvie said she even planned to start a tourism project from Earth to the Frost Giant cities to increase the GDP of the major Frost Giant cities...
And this was the change in Jotunheim in less than four years!
The Frost Giant Clan had taken a giant leap from a primitive society to a modern social system!
As for Ryan and Sylvie, who brought about this series of changes, the Frost Giants spontaneously joined forces in the center of every city to build towering Ice Statues for the two of them!
It symbolized their immense respect and gratitude for these two kings!
When Ryan arrived in Jotunheim and walked through the Frost Giant cities with Sylvie, he saw that although each city had a slightly different style, his statue was invariably the tallest of all the buildings, and he couldn't help but feel a bit of pride.
He didn't like to conquer a race or a person brainlessly; he enjoyed the thrill of conquering a race and people with both strength and intellect, gaining their genuine worship!
He liked mindless fun, but he didn't like his subordinates brainlessly worshipping him for no reason!
There had to be a reason for them to worship and trust him!
Except for Zombie Wanda...
She was probably the only 'person' whose mind he had forcibly changed using the Mind Stone to be loyal to him.
Because although she had regained self-awareness, she was still a zombie at heart; without some strong measures, she would be too uncontrollable!
Ryan and Sylvie spent a full day touring the major cities of the Frost Giant Clan, and after confirming that the order and systems of each city were fine, they returned to his Ice Palace.
Then, naturally, it was the delightful plot of ice and fire clashing~
Sylvie's coldness served well to lower Ryan's fire, and Ryan's heat warmed Sylvie's ice; together, they sang a song of ice and fire...
Sylvie had the Symbiote offspring birthed by Riot on her, and with the addition of her super-strong constitution as a royal-blooded Frost Giant, this clash of ice and fire lasted a full day and night before ending!
And because the Symbiote could constantly repair the host's 'injuries,' Sylvie's state after a full day and night of battle was even much better than if two Gwens had gone at it together!
She had none of that weakness that leaves one unable to get out of bed.
This further solidified Ryan's intention to go to Klyntar to obtain millions of Symbiotes!
This thing not only enhanced the host's various abilities, but most importantly, its recovery power was simply too strong!
Even if it wasn't to enhance the strength of his subordinates, it was worth the risk for the sake of his future happiness!
So, lust really is the greatest driving force for humanity!
Therefore, after a day and night, Ryan ended this epic battle.
It wasn't that he couldn't continue, but he really had to go to Asgard, then to Klyntar, and he might have to rush back to Earth to pummel Dormammu at any moment!
His schedule was very tight!
Sylvie was the one who seemed the coldest but was actually the most considerate of him; thus, she naturally wouldn't be unreasonable. She just silently tidied his appearance and told him to be safe.
Finally, Ryan left, and in the vast palace bedroom, only Sylvie was left alone, sitting on the bed hugging her legs.
She also wanted to see Ryan often; otherwise, she wouldn't frequently wander over to the Spider Base.
Didn't she go there with the hope that she might get lucky and run into Ryan when he returned?
It was just that she didn't want to become a burden to Ryan; she didn't want that one light that appeared in her despair to be completely extinguished in her life because of her unreasonable clinging.
She couldn't afford to lose...
Now, although Ryan might not come again for a long time, at least she had something to look forward to, didn't she?
The World is complex; it seems everyone revolves around Ryan, but doesn't each of them have their own independent thoughts and ideas?
You are not her; you can never know her true thoughts...
Just as Sylvie was trying to cheer herself up, a blue light suddenly flashed on her left ring finger, and a 'ring' was placed on it?
She was stunned, and looking closely, she realized it wasn't a ring at all, but one of the Nineteen Iron Rings she had seen Ryan wearing on his arm!
The runes engraved on it were now shining with the blue luster of space.
Immediately, a Mental Message was transmitted from the ring into her mind.
'Sylvie, this ring stores enough space power to travel anywhere in the Universe hundreds of millions of times. With it, you can go anywhere in this Universe with a single thought, including... to my side.'
Listening to that familiar voice in her head, Sylvie couldn't help but tightly grip the ring on her left ring finger with her right hand, the disappointment on her face turning into a bright smile like the rising sun...
Ryan had sent one of the rings across space as a ring to Sylvie, a relaxed smile appearing on his face.
Consider this a bit of compensation for Sylvie...
But soon, Ryan could no longer smile.
Because as soon as he used his space ability to teleport home, he was met with two death glares.
It was... two Gwens!
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