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Chapter 360 Battle Preparation
Stephen Strange imagined that one day in the future, he might also have to take on the role of a teacher like the Ancient One mage back then, passing on the secret techniques and incantations he learned in Karma Taj to new apprentices, Cultivate brand-new mages for the temple. Even the next generation of supreme mages.

However, what he never expected was that his first disciple would be Victor von Doom, Doctor Doom.

If it is said that Doom was still just an unknown little character before, then his reputation has already spread all over the world in the past six months.Now the name of Doctor Doom is known to everyone all over the world, and everyone has heard the legendary story - a gypsy child who was burdened with hatred left his homeland, and after many years, he returned after studying and became a master of science and occult arts. The world's double master, overthrew the dictatorship of the Latvinian king by himself, and became one of the most famous young kings in the world today.

"This is the Seal of Seraphim." Doctor Strange made a seal with both hands, and the magic circle released from his palm was marked with a special mark with holy white light.He explained, "The Seal of Seraphim is a high-level spell that can be used in various spells, and it has a double effect when used on demons. Considering that the end of our journey is hell, mastering this spell may be particularly important. important."

Doom nodded, didn't say much, and began to train and try according to the spells and seals he passed on.His attitude towards study is quite correct, and he is meticulous in his practice. In middle school classrooms, he must be the kind of college bully who is always getting perfect marks in exams.

Michael was surprised by his monster-level comprehension when he taught Dum magic, and the shock in Qi Qi's heart at this time was even more overwhelming.The Ancient One mage had already used the expression "hard to find in a thousand years" when evaluating the strange magic talent before, but in his opinion, Dum seemed to be even better than himself at the beginning.

It could also have something to do with the foundation though.After all, when Qi Qi found Kama Taj, it was a blank sheet of paper, and he even showed off his theoretical knowledge of modern medicine and dismissed the secret arts of the temple.Thinking back now, Qi Qi feels that he was a self-righteous idiot back then.

But Doom is different.When Dum was a child, he read the black magic books left by the gypsy witch's mother and taught himself some superficial knowledge of black magic.Later, he joined Tianjian, and Michael helped him systematically build his understanding of magic, and led him from the most basic context.Then he followed the clues given by Michael to find the temple in Tibet, and followed the monks there to learn a set of magical knowledge that has long since disappeared from the outside world.So although his current attainment is not as good as that of Singularity, his accumulation in this area is quite solid.

After only one or two hours of training, Doom has already mastered the prototype of the Seal of the Seraph.It should be rare to learn such advanced spells in such a short period of time, even if you look at the entire history of the temple.

But this also made Strange couldn't help but start to think while teaching it—if they were really successful this time. If they came back alive from hell, then what would he do with these spells taught by Strange in the future?
Break time.The two kept a strange silence for quite a while, until Qi Qi felt that the atmosphere was a bit awkward, so he tried to speak: "... I don't like chatting much, huh?"

Doom gave him a sideways look, but said nothing.

"Okay." Qi Yi shrugged, "But I see you and Paso, you seem to have a tacit understanding. You must have a good relationship."

Dum's eyes moved, and he snorted softly: "Dum doesn't need friends, he doesn't need anyone." After a pause, he said slowly, "However, if there must be someone in this world who is enough for Dum If Tom made an exception, yes, that would be him. He is different from other mortals, he has an admirable mind, and a convincing heart."

Strange has black lines on his face.

This is all a flower, and he said that he is not a friend. Doctor Doom is afraid that if he is not awkward, he will kill the star.

In fact, from the perspective of a bystander, the relationship between Michael and Dum is really a bit delicate.Both of them tend to be the type who cherish words like gold, and they are more inclined to do than talk.Such two people almost never actively communicate with each other, but the connection between each other unknowingly becomes complicated and close in the process of actions.

Dum has been a guy who never asks for help since he was a child. He is unwilling to ask others for help, and he is unwilling to owe others favors.It can be said that when he asked Michael to teach him spells and help him rescue his mother, it was already the first time in history.

But sometimes things in the world seem to have a certain inertia, and you can't stop the car just by trying to brake.Ever since that first time, Doom seems to have continued to owe Michael more and more favours, uncontrollably.That time he was bewitched by Dormammu's power, it was Michael who let him see the light and pulled him out of the dark quagmire.After that, Michael even guided him to a new direction, and gave him the opportunity to find that temple and finally become Doctor Doom today.

Then he conquered the territory of Latvinia, sat on the king's position and suddenly looked back, he felt that the shadow of that person was everywhere in the current achievements of this life, and he couldn't get rid of it.

In the end, it was the duel contract with Mephisto, and Michael agreed to bet with his soul without any hesitation.

Doom didn't like to owe people favors, but this one was an exception.Although he knew in his heart that he owed the other party favors, he might never be able to repay them.

Because of this, the battle with Mephisto must be won no matter what.

Doom clenched his fists unconsciously and stood up.

"It's almost time to rest." He said without warmth, "Let's continue."

***
Hell, a dimension filled with bloody flames.

The demon Mephisto sits on his throne, and the flames turn into flaming images before him, and the images turn into the form of Victor von Doom.He hummed to himself: "Don't let me down, Doom. Prepare well, use this time to try to become stronger, and then only then will you understand how futile your efforts are." significance."

He stretched out his red fingers, and the flames in front of him changed, this time it became the image of Michael.

This mage, such a unique soul.if you can get this soul
Mephisto laughed sarcastically.The flames swayed in the hell space, and all the creatures lowered their heads and hid. It seemed that only the devil's gloomy and weird smile remained in the world.

(End of this chapter)