Chapter 67 The Talk
Chapter 67 The Talk
"The Ancient One was left utterly speechless," Leon noted with a hint of amusement in his voice, observing her reaction.
Ancient One appeared unsurprised by the situation, her demeanor unchanged.
Leon fixed his gaze upon the Ancient One, a profound realization dawning upon him. Following his consumption of Dormammu, he experienced a distinct sensation—an intricate link between Dormammu and the Ancient One.
Evidently, the Ancient One's immortality was sustained by drawing power from Dormammu's dark dimension, revealing an unexpected connection between them.
There seemed to exist an enigmatic bond between her and Dormammu, one that had eluded understanding until now.
Leon remained seated, a gesture that could be considered somewhat impolite. However, viewed from a different angle, he had absorbed Dormammu and the entire dark dimension, transforming the dynamic. It became apparent that for the Ancient One to retain her vitality and youth, she needed to continually derive strength from Leon.
Quietly, the roles shifted—Leon became the vessel for the Ancient One, while the once-mighty Ancient One, now reduced to became a reliant parasite, drawing sustenance from his resources.
From this perspective, Leon's position atop the Ancient One appeared justified.
"I haven't severed this connection," Leon met the Ancient One's gaze, asserting, "I'll keep providing you with vitality. However, I require an explanation. What exactly is your role?"
Previously, Ancient One had inquired of Leon, and now it was his turn to question her stance.
Ancient One's smile was tinged with a touch of foolishness as she considered her role.
"I've existed for an indeterminate number of years—centuries, perhaps millennia?" Ancient One regarded Leon candidly, her tone even, as she recounted, "In the earliest eras, humanity still thrived. There was no Sorcerer Supreme, no formidable mage opposing Dormammu."
"During that period, Dormammu plan to coveted Earth, seeking to breach the main plane and expand his dominion across the universe."
"I had no alternative but to agree to assist him, seizing the chance to gain substantial power—the opportunity to establish three Sanctum Sanctorums. This power was employed to fend off Dormammu's onslaught."
"My role? I was merely a pawn, using Dormammu's strength to resist him—a insignificant player in the grand scheme." A faint, bitter smile crept onto Ancient One's lips as she concluded her explanation.
While she did not refute her alliance with Dormammu, her affiliation was an illusion; she had chosen to defy him. Every action she took aimed to acquire the strength required to combat Dormammu and protect Earth.
"After hearing your account, I understand," Leon affirmed, his expression contemplative, "Power itself isn't inherently good or evil. The nature of darkness and light is discerned by the wielder. Darkness can be just as virtuous if wielded to safeguard, while light can be equally destructive if deployed to annihilate."
He drew parallels to his own situation—resurrected as the monstrous Doomsday to defend Krypton from Apocalypse's destruction.
In the end, he triumphed over Darkseid's tyranny.
The distinction between good and evil wasn't absolute.
Superman's name echoed purity.
Leon, too, was once Superman.
Yet circumstances dictated his actions. To safeguard Krypton, he embraced transformation into Doomsday, battling relentlessly.
Ultimately, he emerged victorious against Darkseid.
Defining good and bad was intricate.
Leon, in his time, was akin to a Super Being.
Regrettably, he was powerless. As Superman, he perished. To shield Krypton, he embraced the mantle of Doomsday.
Unwavering, he embraced this role and emerged as the guardian hero of Krypton.
It's regrettable that he was not understood during that time, leading to his solitary departure, he reflected on the past, acknowledging the lack of understanding that prompted him to venture alone.
Hence, Leon's perceptions ran deeper than mere appearances. Although the Ancient One had harnessed the dark dimension's power and shared ties with Dormammu, Leon didn't hastily judge her as malevolent.
Contrarily, he possessed an intimate understanding of the Ancient One. When faced with dire circumstances, She had devised a strategy of feigned submission and intrigue. Through this ruse, she gained Dormammu's confidence, ultimately leveraging his own power to staunchly oppose Dormammu on the astral plane beyond Earth.
Ancient One regarded Leon with a gaze fraught with complexity. As one of Earth's eldest inhabitants, she sensed that Leon had weathered his own trials.
Despite her perception, Ancient One refrained from probing, as pressing matters demanded her attention.
"Did you truly consumed Dormammu and the dark dimension? Are there latent harm or danger?" The enormity of swallowing Dormammu and the entire dark dimension raised concerns about potential future complications.
In response, Leon shook his head, providing reassurance, "Fear not, my grasp of the dimensional and astral level might exceed your own. In truth, this realm harbors hazards aplenty. When dimensional or astral-level entanglements transpire, absorption or fusion occurs. The stronger entity invariably consumes the weaker one, while evenly matched forces meld into a unified whole."
Given the dark dimension's ethereal nature, entities could readily merge, akin to two drops of water forming a single entity.
Empowered by the countless divine forces of OAA and The Presence, Leon's spiritual and astral-level might far surpassed Dormammu's.
This led to Dormammu unwittingly tumbling into a self-laid snare. Leon's maw seemed a gaping abyss, effortlessly drawing Dormammu in, erasing his existence.
Ancient One stared at Leon, awestruck. He boldly asserted superiority over the entire dark dimension? The potency of Leon's spiritual power must be astronomical.
Consider that the Ancient One, a peer of Odin, had achieved immortality by harnessing meager fragments from Dormammu and the dark dimension—a testament to their formidable might.
It defied belief that Leon had casually consumed such an overwhelming force.
Ancient One massaged her temple, struggling for words in the face of such astonishing claims.
Surely, if Ancient One were privy to the knowledge that Leon's soul harbored Infinity Stones or possessed a complete set of Heart of the Universe, doubts would be obliterated.
After all, the original Soul Gem concept posited an independent universe within it—an idyllic realm. This Gem could seize, manipulate, and reshape souls, even crafting new ones. It doubled as a gateway to a pocket universe, capable of containing an entire multiverse.
Dared Dormammu challenge Leon's soul level? Absurd.
After all, Dormammu remained singularly tethered to a universe, a minuscule entity beside Leon's Multiversal status.
Moreover, as a being of the fifth dimension, Leon naturally exceeded the Multiversal realm. This was exemplified in his conquest of Darkseid's corporeal form.
"Ancient One," Leon arose from the bed, resolute in his purpose. He called her name, his strides deliberate as he advanced and positioned himself before her.
Even in his human guise, Leon stood tall at 1.9 meters. Ancient One had to look up to meet his gaze.
Observing the towering figure before her, Ancient One couldn't help but roll her eyes, a gesture met with Leon's extending hand against her cheek.
Ancient One froze.
"Bold," she chided, a blend of bashfulness and indignation tinging her rebuke.
Leon, too, exchanged a glance of exasperation, countering, "What are you imagining? I've noticed your silent vigil safeguarding Earth for countless years. As a gesture of goodwill, I offer you a share of the dark dimension, permitting you everlasting existence devoid of reliance on external strength."
With that, he withdrew, his gaze sincere.
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