During this period, Kaecilius led a group of disciples to several regions of the Earth for exorcism training.
Although the entire Earth is protected by a shield formed by three major nodes—the London Sanctum, the New York Sanctum, and the Hong Kong Sanctum—to defend against invasions from Dark Dimension creatures, the Earth is simply too vast.
Even with the protective shield activated, there are inevitably some weak points, allowing a portion of Dark Creatures to slip through.
At such times, it falls to their Kamar-Taj team to personally undertake exorcism missions.
By now, it was time to wrap things up.
"...Sorcerer Ancient One, this is the content of our training this time.
Aside from a few disciples who sustained minor injuries, the mission was completed almost perfectly!
I believe that if we continue at this pace, in another ten years, this group of disciples will be able to grow into beings no weaker than myself!
By then, with Sorcerer Supreme leading the team, we will surely be able to completely defeat Dormammu!"
Kaecilius's voice was steady and firm.
From his voice alone, he sounded like a Master Brother with responsibility and leadership qualities, completely unlike the future Ancient One had seen through the eye of agamotto, where he would eventually fall into darkness, become a Dark Magician, and be the culprit of her death.
Listening to Kaecilius's report, Ancient One nodded slightly, giving her praise.
"Hmm, you did well.
Is there anything else you'd like to add?"
Kaecilius replied, "Hmm, there is indeed.
I recall you mentioning that Kamar-Taj recently recruited a new batch of Apprentice Sorcerers.
Therefore, during this exorcism mission, I specifically reserved a relatively low-difficulty task.
The Fat Priest in New York calls it the 'Annabelle Incident,' and it occurred at the home of George Stacy, the Director of the New York City Police Department.
When I return tomorrow, we can assign this as the first exorcism mission for this new group of Apprentice Sorcerers to handle together."
The Annabelle Incident?
And it happened at the home of George, the Police Director?
Isn't that quite close to where she is now?
Ancient One raised her eyebrows, looking towards a high-end apartment building not far away, deep in thought.
She murmured, "Perhaps, this Annabelle Incident can be handled by Sharlot.
It could serve as his first exorcism training."
Just then, Kaecilius's voice came from the other end of the phone.
"Sharlot? That name sounds like a good person!"
Ancient One: ???
Before Ancient One could react, Kaecilius began to speak voluminously.
"Sorcerer Ancient One, look.
Sharlot's name is almost identical to Sherlock's name, and Sherlock Holmes is an unparalleled master at fighting criminals!
So, when you hear the name Sharlot, it just sounds like a good person!"
Ancient One was a bit speechless.
"To judge a person's character solely by their name is perhaps too arbitrary, isn't it?
You can't just say that because someone's name sounds like someone else's, they're the same as that person, can you?"
Kaecilius, sensing the speechlessness in Ancient One's tone, chuckled and echoed, "Haha, you're right.
The main villain in the Sherlock Holmes World is named Moriarty, and my name also contains 'ya.'
I can't possibly be a villain, can I?"
Ancient One: ...She used the eye of agamotto to once again view the future possibility of Kaecilius killing her.
Listening to the words of her eldest disciple, who had not yet turned evil, she just wanted to say, "Ah, yes, yes, yes.
Whatever makes you happy."
Seeing that Ancient One on the other end of the phone didn't respond and the atmosphere became a bit awkward, Kaecilius cleared his throat, changed the subject, and asked, "By the way, Sorcerer Ancient One, who is this Sharlot you just mentioned?
Is he one of the members of the newly recruited batch of Apprentice Sorcerers?"
Ancient One recalled Sharlot's actions today and replied, "Hmm, you're right.
Sharlot, he is indeed a newcomer.
And... his magic talent is quite good."
"Oh? Quite good?
Hahahahaha, it couldn't be better than mine, could it?
It seems I'll have to learn from him diligently in the future."
From the other end of the phone, Kaecilius's laughter was heard again.
Clearly, he was just joking.
After all, when he first joined Kamar-Taj, Sorcerer Ancient One had personally told him that he was the student with the best magic talent she had ever seen.
And in their daily interactions, Kaecilius vaguely guessed from Sorcerer Ancient One's attitude towards him that the next Sorcerer Supreme would very likely be him!
So, what he had just said was purely a lighthearted jest to relax after a busy period.
However, Sorcerer Ancient One on the other end of the phone replied seriously, "Indeed, you should really learn from Sharlot.
Because his magic talent is even greater than mine!"
Kaecilius: ???
He was completely stunned.
This newcomer named Sharlot, his magic talent is even greater than Sorcerer Ancient One's?
And he's so favored by Sorcerer Ancient One?
Doesn't that mean the next Sorcerer Supreme is very likely him?
Damn it.
How long have I been gone?!
Someone's already trying to steal my position!??
Kaecilius made up his mind.
He definitely had to go back early tomorrow to see what abilities this Sharlot, whom even the Sorcerer Supreme praised incessantly, truly possessed... Early the next morning, Sharlot heard a knock at the door.
He opened the door and saw Sorcerer Supreme Gu Yi, dressed in plain clothes with the green eye of agamotto on her chest, standing before him.
Sharlot immediately bowed and said, "Greetings, Sorcerer Supreme."
Ancient One nodded slightly.
This child Sharlot is quite polite.
Then she spoke softly, "Sharlot, after yesterday's events, you may have noticed the difference between yourself and the other Apprentice Sorcerers.
To avoid unnecessary trouble, I will personally guide your magic studies from now on.
Now, get ready; we'll go to the back mountain for today's magic lesson shortly."
Listening to Ancient One's words, Sharlot's eyes immediately lit up.
Personal guidance from the Ancient One Great Master?
Such a good thing!
One must know that Sorcerer Ancient One is an old monster who has lived for thousands of years by stealing Dark Energy from Dormammu.
She has been immersed in the magic field for so long.
On the entire Earth, if she claimed to be second, who would dare to claim to be first?
She's just that amazing!
Having such a magic Great Master guide his future magic studies, it seems his goal of becoming a top performer in the Marvel Universe has accelerated by another step!
What magic would the Ancient One Great Master teach him later?
And how would the system transform it into Dark Magic?
He was really looking forward to it!