"You know what?"
Catherine was holding a cup of iced coffee. She pulled the brim of her baseball cap and looked at the crowd in front of her. She took a sip of her drink and whispered, "I hate New York. Everyone here talks about money and dreams, but the criminals here don't even have faith."
After that, she kicked the leg of the thief who put his hand into her pocket. The thief was caught off guard and fell to his knees. Selena, who was standing next to Catherine, snorted. She had bags under her eyes because she had stayed up all night to "work." Miss Master Thief was in a bad mood because she failed to complete her "work" last night.
She coldly snorted and swung her 1.2-meter long leg, kicking the dagger that the thief took out. Then, she used the sharp heel of her shoe to stab into the thief's palm. Blood splattered everywhere. She showed no mercy.
If they were in downtown Manhattan, they would have attracted a group of onlookers. Unfortunately, they were in a cultured alley in the West Village. No matter how much the thief howled, he would not be able to change his fate of being beaten up. Catherine threw the finished drink into the trash can and reached into the cello case on her back. When she took it out again, there was a metal stick with a black, cold luster.
"Help me block it."
The 14-year-old girl said to the lady in a black trench coat beside her. The latter stood up knowingly and stood in front of the two of them. Then, there was a series of screams and the sound of broken teeth. Five minutes later, Catherine, who was feeling refreshed, took out the bloody phone from the thief who was lying on the ground. She had no idea if he was dead or alive. She pressed 911 and glanced at the door number nearby.
"27 Greenwich Village. Someone is dying. He's bleeding a lot. Come quickly!"
She hung up the phone, threw it on the ground, and crushed it with her foot. Selena crossed her arms and looked at Catherine's actions. She frowned.
"Wow, I feel that you're murderous when you come back this time. Who provoked you?"
"Nonsense."
Catherine rolled her eyes at her. "I'm not a petty thief like you. I'm going to inherit a big gang in the future. I'm just practicing now."
"Alright, alright, I can't afford to offend you."
Selena shrugged and took Catherine's arm. The two youthful and beautiful girls, one big and one small, blended into the crowd while talking and laughing. But after a few minutes, the two stood at the end of the avenue with a puzzled look on their faces. Standing in front of a shop that exuded a quaint atmosphere, Selena scratched her head. The Miss Thief, who had recently risen to fame in New York, looked at the strange sign above the shop. It was a circle that had been cut into several parts.
"Is there such a shop here?"
Catherine shook her head, looked around, and said with certainty, "Teacher Jonathan lives nearby. I've been learning the cello from him for half a year, but I never knew there was such a shop here. Look, it sells incense! This is really fun. "
Selena's intuition as a thief began to warn her frantically at this moment. Her instincts told her that something was wrong, but when she saw the 19th-century style shop in front of her, and the religious ornaments on the counter, her heart began to beat wildly again.
"Let's go in and have a look!"
Selena whispered, and then pulled Catherine, who was struggling, into the strange shop.
"Hey, don't pull me, I'm going to be late for class! Damn it! "
From the outside, there was nothing special about this shop except that it was simple and quiet. It had no signboard, no decorations, and was as quiet as a dying old man. However, when the two girls walked in, they found that everything around them had changed. The glass door was like a boundary. When they stepped in, the light suddenly dimmed. However, it wasn't the kind of dimness that made people feel disgusted. On the contrary, it gave people a feeling of tranquility and serenity.
There was a classical staircase made of mahogany, and various collections were placed around it. The glass separated them from the outside world. It was like the private collection of an old professor, and even the air seemed to have become much better.
Catherine looked around at the furnishings, and she found that the walls of the shop were painted with all kinds of pictures. Some recorded the war between man and god, and some recorded some epic wars. In the center of the picture, there was a hand-painted towering snow mountain. Every picture was so vivid that it made people feel as if they were there. Selena had already taken out a small magnifying glass, and her eyes were shining as she observed the copper tiger seal on the table.
She didn't become a Black Cat Bandit for the money. She just liked this job. Just like what Seiber had said, she had a restless blood running through her veins. Furthermore, she was very talented.
"Excuse me, is there anything I can help you with?"
A low but gentle voice suddenly sounded, and Selena and Catherine simultaneously put up a defensive posture. With their senses, it was impossible for anyone to approach them quietly. When they looked up, they saw an Asian in a black training suit. He had black hair, small eyes, and a fierce-looking face. He didn't look easy to approach. If you only looked at his face, you couldn't help but want to retreat.
However, his eyes exuded kindness that was completely different from his appearance. It was a kindness that made people forget about his terrible appearance, and surprisingly, they wanted to get closer to him.
"Who are you? Where is this place? "
Catherine's hand reached into the cello box behind her. If you looked closely, you would see that her hand had "melted" into the wooden box and grabbed the black metal rod. The Alpha-class mutant's instinct told her that the person in front of her was very powerful.
Selena's left hand was also on her belt. Don't get me wrong, she didn't intend to use her belt to whip the person. It was a black leather whip wrapped around the belt, the weapon of the Cat Thief.
The person in front of them didn't seem to notice the two's little movements. He smiled gently.
"This is a sanctuary, and I'm the host here. According to your habits, you can think of it as a temple, and you can call me 'Wang'."
"Temple?"
Selena's expression said, "Don't lie to me." She looked around and raised her beautiful eyebrows. "Here?"
"Come, let's sit down and talk."
Wang stretched out his hand and gestured. Catherine and Selena looked at each other and sat opposite him. The latter's left hand gently brushed the table, and three cups of fragrant hot tea appeared on the table. It was as magical as magic. The two girls widened their eyes, but Wang just smiled mysteriously. He looked at Catherine and whispered.
"You're from Xavier's Academy for Gifted Youths, right?"
"Hmm?"
Catherine stared at him and didn't answer. Wang picked up the teacup and said happily, "Don't be afraid.
"Don't be afraid, kid. We have a good relationship with Professor Charles. You can think of it as friends."
After that, he looked at Selena again.
"So, what are your wishes?"
"Why do you ask?"
Selena retorted, "How do you know we have wishes in our hearts?"
"Because without wishes, people without 'fate' can't see this place and can't enter. As I said before, this is a temple. We believe in the true great power of this world. She guards all the peace of this world. That is the power hidden under the surface of the world. That is the 'Ancient One', the Sorcerer Supreme."
Speaking of this, Wang Chengzhi put his hands together sincerely and muttered to himself. At this moment, he looked like a real ascetic. After a while, he opened his eyes and said kindly,
"Say it, I can do a divination for you for free."
Wang gently waved his practice robe, narrowed his already small eyes, and stretched out a finger.
"You only have one chance."
"Oh, oh, oh, look at you, is it really okay for you to tell us this? That Sorcerer Supreme, this kind of thing can't be known by everyone, right? "
Selena asked another series of sharp questions, her eyes shining with distrust.
"Say it, what do you want?"
After she asked unceremoniously, Catherine pulled her arm. Wang's words about the power "hidden under the world" made her feel very emotional because as an Alpha-level Mutant, she was one of them. She vaguely felt that this was a real, very rare opportunity.
"Don't worry about this question."
Wang said unmoved, "When you leave here, except for the answer you get, you won't be able to remember everything about the Sanctum. This is also the power of the Ancient One, or I can send you away now …"
"Wait, Master Wang, I have a question to ask!"
Catherine had more contact with Saber, and she also learned some about the etiquette of that ancient country from Saber. She put aside the cello box behind her, stood up, put her hands together, and bowed sincerely. This attitude satisfied Wang, and he nodded.
As a follower who serves the Ancient One and is stationed in the New York Sanctum, he is essentially a believer. His world is separated from the real world, and Selena's doubts have actually made him dissatisfied.
"Ask, child."
Wong put down his teacup, and his expression became solemn. "I can feel that there are doubts in your heart. It's like a black hole, swallowing your compassion and kindness. A real good child shouldn't have this kind of sorrow …"
"I want to know …"
Catherine pursed her lips, her big eyes shining with desire, and a little nervous. Selena couldn't help but hold her hand. Miss Thief could guess what Catherine was going to ask, and the little girl said softly,
"I want to know, is my brother still alive? Where is he? "
"Tell me his name!"
Wang took off a palm-sized sapphire pendant from his neck and held it in his hand. The gem pendant emitted a unique light, and Selena's eyes immediately widened. She had been a thief in New York for four months, but she had never seen such a perfect gem. Wang ignored her. He seemed to be communicating with some kind of powerful force. He stretched out his hand.
"If you have something related to him, preferably the kind that you carry with you, give it to me."
"Okay."
Catherine hurriedly took something out of the cello box. When she saw it, Selena's face also became sad. It was a mask, which had been almost destroyed by flames and explosions, but it could still be barely seen that it was a distorted ghost face. This was brought to Catherine by Robin, the last relic of Saber, and she carefully placed it in Wang's palm.
Wang glanced at it and put it on the table. He stroked it with his fat fingers and frowned.
"A strong smell of blood, a substantial smell of murder, and an evil spirit … It seems that your brother is also not an ordinary person."
"His name is Saber, Saber Hawk. Is it okay? Master Wang? "
Catherine asked anxiously. Wang signaled her not to worry. He closed his eyes and silently chanted the great name. The next moment, in the air behind him, a golden hexagram flashed in the air, forming a more complicated light.
At the edge of the halo, there was a string of pulsating golden runes. This scene stunned Selena. A minute ago, she thought that Wang was just a liar, but now, she wanted to worship Wang … This thing was much more exciting than any magic trick.
The golden light of the halo vibrated in the air like lines, like gauze woven by light. Catherine and Selena looked directly at the light, and they could even vaguely see a mountain surrounded by snow and wind, a golden temple, and a woman meditating in front of a mysterious pattern with her back to them.
That was … Ancient One, Sorcerer Supreme, one of the most powerful forces in the world.
"Ancient One, please tell me about Saber Hawk …"
The King's spirit connected to the omnipresent spirit of the Most High. With the help of this name and the information of the mask in his hand, a place surrounded by snow and wind appeared before his eyes. It was a large dam. The King's spirit continued to penetrate deeper. He saw the secrets hidden under the dam, the many soldiers who obeyed orders, the many poor people who were locked up, and the cruel experiments. But just as he was about to search for his target, a clear and gentle voice rang in his ears.
"Stop, Wang … That is someone who does not exist in this world. Don't enter his fate, and don't change his fate …"
Wang was shocked, and the picture in front of him suddenly shattered, but after a moment, he lowered his head and answered sincerely in a low voice.
"Yes, Sorcerer Ancient One."
Five minutes later, Selena and Catherine stood on the side of the street in Greenwich Village with a blank look on their faces. The two of them held their heads, and no matter how hard they tried, they couldn't remember what happened in the last ten minutes. Their minds were blank. They looked back and saw an empty alley behind them, but they clearly walked out of this alley just now … There seemed to be a very gentle person, what was his name again? Wang? Or Li?
"What happened to us?"
Selena checked her clothes nervously, "This kind of emergency is really too much! We don't even know if we've been XX or not! What the hell! "
And Catherine looked at the note in her hand. There was a line of words written in English on it.
"He is still alive, and he will return to you soon …"
Catherine clenched the note tightly, but the note turned into a golden smoke and disappeared into her fingertips. The little girl looked around and then breathed a sigh of relief. Although she forgot what happened, she felt an inexplicable peace of mind.
"Thank you, great power …"
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