Why help Strange leave Kamateki? The reason was simple. Dealing with Strange was actually helping Li Jie solve his own problems.
Kamateki's Majordomo Wang had said that he would suggest that Lan return to Kamateki to continue her studies, so that Lan would stay far away from New York, and especially away from Li Jie.
This wasn't good news for Li Jie. He needed to find an excuse to make Lan stay. It would be best if it was a good excuse that couldn't be refused. At this moment, Strange's appearance gave Li Jie a flash of inspiration.
Strange had talent. Ancient One could see that he had the ability to become an excellent Mage. He and Dum both had the chance and the potential to inherit Ancient One's legacy and become Mage Supreme. Hence, Strange's importance was still very high.
However, Dum clearly saw Strange as a competitor. He was determined to get the position of Mage Supreme. In fact, Dum had a lot of stubbornness in his character. It was like he had to win a chess game, or he wouldn't allow the opponent to leave.
You had to win a gold medal in the sports competition. Getting a silver medal was a failure. So it wasn't that Dum wanted the position of Mage Supreme, but that he absolutely couldn't lose. That was all.
So Strange became his competitor, and Dum was never merciful to his competitors. Naturally, he used all kinds of methods to exclude, suppress, bully, and so on. And he used them very cleverly. At least the king didn't see it. Instead, he felt that appropriate friction could strengthen the relationship between brothers.
Of course, as the victim, Strange definitely didn't think so. If he could, he would probably want to stay as far away from Dum as possible.
Just like now, he and Li Jie stood together in front of Ancient One to express their attitude. "Respected Ancient One, it's not because I want to escape from learning magic. In fact, I'm very, very obsessed with magic. I love all this occult stuff. It's true. But I don't think I can stay here forever. "
Strange stood beside Li Jie and said righteously, "Actually, when this Nightcrawler and his companions brought me here, I was in the middle of a MSF activity. I am an excellent doctor, and my dream is to help people all over the world get rid of diseases. That's what I've been doing all these years, "Strange said sincerely, as if he was telling the truth.
Ancient One sat on the stage and listened to Strange's speech with a noncommittal expression on her face.
Strange continued, "For me, cultivating as a Mage is a wonderful experience. It makes my life sublime and joyful. But in the dead of night, I would think about it. I can live a happy life here, but what about those patients who are suffering from illnesses? "
"I'm not boasting, because I'm not being disrespectful to other doctors. There are many surgeries in this world, especially neurosurgery, that only I can complete, "Strange said confidently.
"Every time I think of these things, my heart is tormented. I should be standing in front of the operating table with a lancet to treat patients and save people. I can't let those innocent patients who are suffering pass away because of my personal preferences. It's unfair to them. I can't let the medical skills that I've practiced for so many years go to waste like this! They still need to be put to use! "
Strange's speech was so eloquent that Li Jie couldn't help but applaud him in his heart.
Li Jie thought to himself, Strange is a natural actor. Whether it's a mean businessman, a studious student, or a compassionate doctor, his acting is flawless. Li Jie was almost convinced.
He had only colluded with Strange's lines, but he didn't expect Strange's performance to be so perfect and flawless.
Ancient One calmly listened to Strange's speech and then said, "So, Strange, what are you trying to say? Quit Kamateki and continue being a doctor? "
Strange took a step forward and replied, "I wish to continue my training on the path of magic. I might be able to learn part of it by myself, although the progress will be a bit slow. Then I can come to Kamateki through the New York Sanctum on weekends. It's like a work-study community college, or a university for adults. "
"This way, I can take care of my duties as a doctor and study magic at the same time. This way, I won't be delayed on either side, "Strange said. If that was really the case, he would obviously be very tired in the days to come.
But it didn't matter if he was tired, it was better than staying by Dum's side!
Ancient One also realized this and said, "But this way, your study and work intensity will be too high. You might only get half the results with twice the effort."
Just then, Li Jie stood up and interrupted, "Actually, there's a good way, Ancient One."
Ancient One glanced at Li Jie and asked playfully, "What way?"
"Lan is living with me now, isn't she? I think that with Lan's level, teaching Strange shouldn't be a problem. At least his current level isn't so high that he needs you to teach him personally. I heard that even the king doesn't teach him all the time. He still has a lot to learn, and I think Lan should be able to help Strange solve most of his problems. "Li Jie carefully proposed his own solution. He looked at Ancient One. Well, he couldn't read the mage's expression.
After a while, Ancient One said, "Sounds good?" Li Jie felt that there was something in Ancient One's words.
"Actually, I know that Strange, you don't seem to be getting along very well with Dum?" Ancient One stood up and paced. "That's normal. Dum is more ambitious and aggressive. Even though you're aggressive, you lack his fierceness. From a certain point of view, this is an advantage, but from another perspective, it might be a disadvantage. That's why I've been thinking about how to let you learn well. "
"I've thought about whether to let the mages of the New York Cathedral teach you first, or let you go to Hong Kong. Of course, I've also thought about letting Lan teach you. These three methods aren't bad, but since the two of you have already discussed it and proposed the last method, let's do it according to your ideas. "
Ancient One said with a smile on his face: "Actually, since the Nightwalker has put forward this good idea, then I don't think I need to convince the King. I don't need to listen to him nagging me about bringing Lan back. "
Ancient One shook her head. "Children should be allowed to fly when they grow up, and not trapped in a cage, right? You've prepared a good excuse for me. "Ancient One looked at Li Jie as she said this.
He was the one who proposed this plan, but why did he seem to have fallen for it? Was this the legendary "waiting for the hare"?
Li Jie opened his mouth, but did not know what to say. Before he left, he could still hear Ancient One's reminder. "The next time you come to Kamateki, remember to stay away from the king. He can easily gather hundreds of mages who are close to him. You won't be able to defeat him! "
Li Jie staggered and almost fell to the ground. Oh my god! Was Ancient One going to push everything onto him? Li Jie looked around. Good, the king was not here yet.
He pulled Strange along as he ran. As he ran, he said, "You need to sign a contract with me later!"
"What? Is it a rental contract? "Strange asked as he followed Li Jie's footsteps.
"No! It's a contract made with your soul. You need to keep everything you see and hear a secret, or else your soul will suffer the pain of being burned, "Li Jie replied quickly.
“What！ What are you going to do to me? "Strange stood still and didn't run away with Li Jiexu. He felt as if he had been tricked. Just like when Li Jie was facing Ancient One.
Li Jie stopped and looked at Strange. Then he said seriously, "Actually, this contract is for your health."
"Huh?!" Strange was even more confused. "What and what? Can you explain clearly what you want to do? I can't just sell my soul to the devil! "
Li Jie waved his hand. "It's not that serious. It's just a strict confidentiality agreement. You can't reveal my true identity. Keep your mouth shut. Everything you see must be kept a secret. "
Strange asked, "That's it?"
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