"Outer Dimensions, the Realm of Split, the Distant Lands," Black Strange said calmly, his hands clasped behind his back.
"These vast dimensional regions encompass all Universes."
"It appears that the God Realm Dimension lies within the Realm of Split, with Outer Dimensions separating it from Earth. But in reality, any dimensional region can directly open a passage to Earth."
"Take Dormammu as an example. You have never personally faced his invasion of Earth, so you may not fully understand."
"When Dormammu devoured Earth, he directly opened a passage between the Dark Dimension and Earth."
As he spoke, Black Strange raised his hand and cast a spell. A cosmic panorama unfolded in the air, vivid and detailed, illustrating his explanation.
"The same principle applies when devouring an entire Universe," he continued.
"We only need to allow the God Realm Dimension to devour Earth first, then open a passage from outside the Universe into the Realm of Split."
He snapped his fingers.
"After that, the Universe will be drawn by Earth's pull, pass through the passage, and arrive outside the God Realm Dimension, waiting to be devoured."
"Repeat this process, and the entire Multiverse can be saved."
He paused, his expression confident.
"And now, onto the next question."
Just as Black Strange prepared to continue, Gwen Spider Man raised her hand.
"Excuse me," she said, "if we have to open a passage for the Universe anyway, why not just devour the entire Universe directly? Why go through the extra step of devouring Earth first?"
Black Strange nodded, answering without hesitation.
"Because devouring a full Universe requires far greater power."
"It also takes time. The Multiverse does not have that luxury."
"We must first gather the surrounding Universes around the God Realm Dimension by devouring their Earths. That prevents them from being destroyed through mutual collision."
As he spoke, he altered the magical projection.
The image transformed into a massive cluster of Universes, countless black bubbles packed tightly together.
Surrounding the cluster were four boundless dimensional layers. The Realm of Split formed the second layer, and within it lay the God Realm Dimension.
With a wave of Black Strange's hand, a passage opened near the God Realm Dimension, linking it to the Universe cluster.
One Earth after another entered the God Realm Dimension through the passage.
Soon after, the Universes themselves began to move, drawn along the same path, drifting toward the God Realm Dimension.
As time passed, the Multiverse cluster steadily shrank.
Outside the God Realm Dimension, countless Universe bubbles gathered, waiting.
"That's how it works," Black Strange said, concluding his demonstration.
He pointed at Gwen. "You may sit down now. None of your questions are obstacles."
The more he explained, the more assured Black Strange became.
In truth, before approaching Malrick, he had only formed a rough hypothesis, one he himself found unrealistic.
But after being challenged by the Spider Men and sorcerers, refining the details only strengthened his confidence.
"And regarding the concern about dimensions being destroyed along with the Multiverse," Black Strange said, turning toward Malrick, his eyes shining.
"That depends entirely on you, Your Majesty."
"You said the God Realm Dimension is currently evolving into a true Universe."
"If you can complete that transformation before the Multiverse is fully destroyed, then this independent Universe can detach from the Realm of Split."
"It can leave the Multiverse cluster entirely and exist on its own in the void."
"Even the Transcenders would no longer pose a threat."
"We could treat this independent Universe like a colossal vessel, steering it far away from the regions they inhabit."
Hope flooded Black Strange's expression.
His gaunt face flushed with excitement, and for a moment, he nearly reached out to grab Malrick's hand, but he restrained himself.
Aside from his initial desperate plea, when he had clung to Malrick in desperation, Black Strange had always maintained absolute reverence, treating him as a god and never overstepping.
With renewed excitement, he cast another spell.
The projection shifted once more.
The Universe bubbles gathered outside the God Realm Dimension were devoured one by one.
When the final bubble vanished, the God Realm Dimension expanded, shedding its former limitations and transforming into a vast, boundless Universe.
Black Strange spread his hands toward the image.
"Look. This is the best possible way to save the Multiverse."
"It isn't destroyed. It simply changes form and continues to exist."
The Spider Men and sorcerers stared silently at the projection.
This time, no one raised further objections.
It might also have had something to do with Jarvis standing nearby, one hand resting casually on the projection controls, clearly ready to summon a certain red clad deterrent at any moment.
The command room remained quiet for several seconds.
Then a sorcerer began to clap.
The applause spread rapidly, breaking the silence like a wave.
Malrick was clapping as well.
He looked at Black Strange with clear surprise.
He had chosen the right emissary.
From the outcome alone, Black Strange's plan bore similarities to Doctor Doom's creation of Battleworld.
But the difference lay in using existing conditions to forge an entirely new path, rather than forcing one into existence.
This was what it meant to be Strange.
The same man who could become the most terrifying architect of destruction could also be the most reliable savior.
A true Multiverse level talent.
Malrick briefly thought of other cosmic emissaries, of Galactus's heralds and Eternity's chosen.
Compared to Black Strange, they all fell short.
He made a mental note. The next time the Abstract Entities convened, Black Strange would be present.
And properly introduced.
"Your Majesty," Black Strange asked after the applause slowly faded, his confidence mixed with a trace of nervousness, "what do you think of my plan?"
"Is it feasible?"
He believed in it completely now.
But the final judgment still rested with his god.
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