"Wait, are you really a new student at Kamar-Taj?
Does that mean you're still an Apprentice Sorcerer?"
As he was sighing, Kaecilius realized something was off.
He quickly asked Sharlot.
"Yes, that's right.
I just joined Kamar-Taj yesterday.
I've only been learning magic for two days.
According to normal procedures, I'm still an Apprentice Sorcerer and haven't been officially promoted yet."
Sharlot nodded, saying it as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
It would have been better if he hadn't said it.
As soon as he finished speaking,
Kaecilius was even more bewildered.
Listen to this.
Is this even human speech!
He just joined Kamar-Taj yesterday!
He's only been learning magic for two days!
And he's still an Apprentice Sorcerer who hasn't been officially promoted!
And he instantly defeated me just like that!?
Is he even human?
It was only because Sorcerer Ancient One arrived later.
And this Dark Magician named Sharlot was indeed one of us.
Otherwise...
In a situation like just now,
I would have died countless times already!
"Hey, wait.
Sharlot, you were perfectly fine just now, why did you hit me so hard?
That illusion just now was really terrifying!
I almost thought I was going to die there!"
Kaecilius asked, puzzled.
He hadn't provoked him.
At most, he had kicked him once.
And the long whip made of bones that bound him just now was just tit-for-tat.
Was it really necessary to hit him so hard just now!
Look at that illusion, it was simply murderous and soul-crushing!
Even now, recalling it still makes his hair stand on end!
Since Ancient One Great Master was present, and Sharlot had just collected a small bit of interest from Kaecilius,
Sharlot's tone softened considerably.
He scratched his head.
Putting on an innocent expression,
He said,
"I'm sorry.
Master Brother Kaecilius.
This Chaos Shield magic of mine was modified within ten minutes of me learning the Magic Shield magic.
The power level is not easy to control for a while.
Please forgive me, please forgive me ~"
Listening to Sharlot's answer,
Kaecilius's eyes instantly widened!
He modified the Magic Shield into a magic of such power in just ten minutes!?
This is Versailles!
This must be Versailles!
Sorcerer Ancient One, please say something!
Please control him!
Looking at Kaecilius's gaze,
Ancient One coughed twice.
The topic subtly shifted.
"By the way, Kaecilius.
I remember you had an exorcism mission to give to Sharlot, right?
While you two are meeting for the first time,
Why don't you tell Sharlot about it."
Hmm?
Exorcism mission?
Sharlot raised an eyebrow.
He was a bit unfamiliar with this term.
It seemed like he hadn't seen any plot related to this in the movie.
Was it because of the movie's length?
The Director didn't have time to include it?
However,
Sharlot thought again.
This was also normal.
After all,
Kamar-Taj was established to deal with Dark Creatures.
Having exorcism activities was normal.
Furthermore,
Dormammu, Chthon, Mephisto, these Dark Dimension Great Masters would also invade Earth in the future.
To deal with this future threat,
He would just treat it as fighting a small monster and get some early practice.
Seeing that they were about to discuss serious matters,
Kaecilius also put away his urge to wildly complain about Sharlot.
He said seriously,
"Sharlot, you're new, so you don't know.
Actually, besides the New York Sanctum, London Sanctum, and Hong Kong Sanctum,
Throughout Earth, in different countries and regions, we have our people or people connected to us monitoring.
To prevent potential Dark Creatures and Dark Magicians from causing damage to people on Earth.
For example, a while ago, I led a group of disciples to solve many exorcism missions."
"These exorcism missions are crucial to us!
Besides the fact that Kamar-Taj's duty is to deal with Dark Creatures and Dark Magicians,
More importantly, it allows our Sorcerers at Kamar-Taj not to just blindly study or foolishly cultivate magic in the training grounds.
Without any practical combat ability.
Otherwise, this would go against our original intention of training Sorcerers."
Sharlot nodded silently.
Indeed.
In the path of magic, besides books and teachers, practical combat is also extremely important.
It seems,
To improve his strength,
To improve his understanding of the magic he has learned,
He must go on this exorcism mission!
So, Sharlot proactively asked,
"Master Brother Kaecilius, what kind of exorcism mission am I going to take on this time?"
Sharlot's proactive attitude towards exorcism made Kaecilius a little satisfied.
Although this new student was covered in Dark energy, and every move he made carried a strong Dark aura,
He looked like an evil Dark Magician in every way.
But from his actions, it proved that he was still on the side of light.
He was a trustworthy partner.
That's right.
If the other party truly had no problems,
Then why would Sorcerer Ancient One keep him?
Since he was kept,
It proved that...
This guy named Sharlot must be one of us!
Thinking of this,
Kaecilius no longer hesitated.
He explained to Sharlot,
"Exorcism missions are divided into four levels: S-Rank, A-Rank, B-Rank, and C-Rank.
This is based on multiple dimensions such as the range of influence of the Dark Creatures, the number of people affected, and the damage to the city.
For example, the Dark Lord Dormammu, who can cause damage to the entire Earth, is naturally classified as S-Rank.
Events that can only affect a few households are classified as C-Rank."
"Sharlot, the exorcism mission you are to undertake this time is classified as C-Rank.
It's an exorcism mission with the codename annabelle."
Sharlot raised an eyebrow slightly.
annabelle?
Isn't that from the Conjuring Universe?
How did it appear here too?
He didn't know if the magic he had learned in the past two days would be able to deal with this thing.
Kaecilius continued,
"The incident took place at the home of New York City Police Director George Stacy.
This family has been tormented by this doll named annabelle for a long time, unable to get a good night's sleep.
But fortunately, the scope of the influence is limited to the Director's home.
It has not yet expanded further.
But to be safe, Sharlot, you still need to go to the Director's home tonight to check the situation.
As much as possible, you should resolve it completely tonight.
If you encounter a situation that cannot be resolved, you must communicate with us in time.
Absolutely do not try to be a hero!"
"Although the moves you displayed just now were indeed quite impressive.
Your strength is comparable to mine.
But the abilities and forms of Dark Creatures are diverse and strange.
Sometimes, facing the same enemy,
A powerful White Mage might die first, while a weaker White Mage might survive to the end.
The key to this...
Is to deduce the opponent's ability mechanism through their actions.
It relies on eyesight!
It relies on willpower!
In short,
This is a skilled job!"
Sharlot didn't pay much attention to the latter part of Kaecilius's words.
He was more interested in the earlier part.
George Stacy?
That name sounds so familiar.
Why does it feel like I've heard it somewhere before?
Sharlot frowned and asked,
"Does Director George Stacy have children at home?"
Kaecilius nodded.
He replied,
"Yes, Director George has a daughter who attends Midtown High School.
Her name is —
Gwen Stacy!"