Shadow of the Beautiful World

While Merlin was chatting with Zod, Billy Batson, who had just returned home from the Fortress of Solitude in Philadelphia, was slowly walking towards his home with the things he bought from the supermarket.

The young man is tired.

It hadn't been 24 hours since the battle for the Supreme Mage ended, and he witnessed the birth of Superman's son, and had a meal with the group of heroes who came to congratulate him.

He now desperately wants to sleep in his warm bed.

Returning to Earth from that ghost world, after witnessing the desperate world, Shazam has a better impression of his hometown.

Uh, even though the city is still so chaotic, chaos is better than despair, right?

In more poetic terms, chaos also represents the breath of life.

His girlfriend Carla stayed on the Kansas farm to help Louise take care of the baby, which made Shazam a little regretful, but the sense of accomplishment of saving the world by himself also washed away Shazam's inner disappointment.

Anyway, Kara had agreed and made a promise.

So it's not a big problem if happiness comes a few days late.

ah!

Billy put the things he bought into the refrigerator, took off his clothes, and walked into the bathroom. He planned to take a good bath and then sleep to refresh himself.

I won't go out to fight crime tonight, just take it as a vacation for myself.

Shazam jumped into the bathtub full of bubbles, and he lay comfortably in the warm water, letting himself relax.

He still hasn't forgotten that two days later, he will go to Karma Taj to participate in the alternation ceremony of the supreme mage.

But when he thought that Dum was about to become the next Supreme Mage, Shazam's expression became a little subtle.

Frankly speaking, he didn't like Doom, that guy was a typical kind of bastard who didn't like to talk, but he must have many, many plots hidden in his heart.

The perfect villain in the story.

But after fighting side by side with Doom, Shazam also had to admit that if a catastrophe such as the ghost world happened on the earth, then with a powerful guy like Doom at the forefront, his pressure could indeed be reduced. a lot of.

All in all, good and bad.

However, it's unexpected that Miss Hermione is so powerful.

Billy leaned in the water with his eyes closed, recalling the world-destroying sword he saw from the Heroic Swordsman Artoria in the projection on the border of hell.

When the scene and the heart floated, a chill also circulated on Shazam's neck.

If Mie Xing slashed at him with his sword, he would absolutely be unable to stop it.

And this also triggered Shazam's new thinking.

In the final analysis, heroic magic is a very similar system to my divine power inheritance...

Shazam spread his hands out of the water, and he watched the golden lightning flash at his fingertips. Expectation and firmness flashed in the young man's eyes.

He said to himself:

If Heroic Spirits can have that kind of power, it means that what Artoria can do, I can also do it with the power of 'near God'. I can't do it now, just because I haven't mastered the trick yet. ...

Well, with more practice, I can become such a powerful hero. This is probably what the instructor hopes to see.

Shazam let out a sigh of relief.

He stopped thinking about those disturbing things, and planned to just sleep in the bathtub.

Just before falling asleep, a thought came to my mind.

Well, that guy Strange also made a heroic act, and he seems to be seriously injured, maybe I have to find a time tomorrow to visit him... After all, I can be regarded as his senior brother after all.

With this thought in mind, the very tired young man quickly fell into a deep sleep.

He really needs a good rest.

But soon, about 20 minutes later, a faint sound woke Shazam from his deep sleep.

When he opened his eyes, he heard the sound of opening a cabinet in the room, and a sneaky figure was moving.

A burglar broke into the house?

This was the first reaction of the sleepy Shazam.

After all, he was considered a hero, and it would definitely be a very embarrassing experience if his house was stolen by thieves.

So, with his mind in a mess, Shazam just jumped out of the bathtub, grabbed a baseball bat and rushed out. He rushed all the way to the bedroom, and the moment he opened the door, Shazam's eyes suddenly widened .

The scene in front of him shocked his mind, which made his muddy mind wake up immediately.

In the darkness in front of his eyes, his girlfriend Carla, wearing very simple clothes, was lying on the bed, twitching her fingers at him.

The meaning of this action is very clear.

A surge of enthusiasm rushed into the heart of the young man. He threw away the baseball bat and walked a few steps forward. While staring at the beautiful scenery in front of him, he asked:

Why are you back? It's not that you want to help Louise...

Louise doesn't need my help, Clark is here, I think I still owe someone a promise... Speaking of which, does this new underwear I bought look good?

Kara put on a very seductive pose, and her question also made Shazam nod wildly.

For most men in this situation, the rationality of the upper body has long been dominated by the lower body, but for Shazam, happiness came so suddenly that he entered a state of sluggishness and bewilderment.

Carla was very dissatisfied with this stupid reaction. She licked her lips and said:

Then, the great hero who saved the world...

Why are you still standing there stupidly?

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Not to mention the happy moment of Shazam, Stephen Strange, who was placed in the best medical cabin in the mechanical palace on the edge of hell, and who was receiving treatment, also woke up at midnight that day.

In order to use the sun lens to give the evil spirit a fatal blow in the battle for the supreme mage, this reckless guy sacrificed himself, endured the impact of the heat from the center of the earth, and forced the lens to activate.

Strange's decisions and actions are commendable and absolutely heroic in every way.

But looking at the behavior itself, this is a very stupid choice.

Therefore, when Strange opened his eyes, what he saw was his mentor's stern but indifferent eyes.

Lord Raven stood beside the slowly opened biological cabin, looking at his disciple who was rubbing his head and sitting up from the biological cabin, he said softly:

I don't remember that I taught you to advance the right thing at the expense of yourself when there are better options.

And if I remember correctly, the first magic Xuanlan taught you was the simplest and most practical magic hand, right?

Tell me, Strange, is there something wrong with my teaching with Xuanlan?

Merlin's voice became colder, and he asked:

Or, rather than a mage who uses wisdom to solve problems, do you want to be a berserker who doesn't think well?

hehe

Facing the tutor's questioning, Master Wild scratched his hair in embarrassment.

In fact, he regretted it the moment he rushed into the sun lens and activated the lens system.

But to be honest, in view of Strange's lack of knowledge and the various situations he faced at the time, it was not an unforgivable mistake to be controlled by impulsive thinking to do reckless things.

Therefore, after venting his inner dissatisfaction, Merlin's tone became gentler.

He said to Strange who climbed out of the biological cabin:

However, doing the right thing is indeed worthy of encouragement rather than reprimand. Stephen, your performance this time far exceeded my expectations of you.

I just did what I felt was right, mentor.

Hearing Merlin's approval, Strange also felt very proud and proud.

He stood up straight and said to the instructor with clear eyes:

This battle, I will never forget it in my life. Teacher, I also know how difficult it is to save a world, to save and protect the world, and I understand more about the beliefs that I lack.

He pursed his lips and said:

I know, to be a hero, not only belief is enough, I also need strength. Faith without strength is just a beautiful lie, it is not enough to be called an ideal, and it is not worthy of expectations ...

I also know that in the face of desperation, the innocent people who are injured can also become the most steadfast fighters... There is also promise, the feeling of being expected by others.

Strange rubbed his shoulders, and he jokingly said to Merlin:

I'm still too young, mentor, I'm not good enough to live up to that expectation, I still have a lot to learn.

Indeed, you still have a lot to learn.

Merlin nodded.

He patted Strange on the shoulder in relief, and said to the wild mage:

But the knowledge you have learned from me is enough for you to start your own mage career. Don't forget, we are wild mages, and we need to find the wisdom we need from walking and experience.

You have been determined enough and proved your courage. It's time for you to start your own journey.

Merlin took out a tome that was very similar to The Book of Weishandi from his pocket, but it always seemed a bit illusory.

He handed the chained book to Strange, and said:

This is my reward for you. It comes from a copy of The Book of Emperor Weishan. From it, you can learn all the white magic you can master, and as your strength improves, you can acquire more knowledge.

I will entrust this book to you for safekeeping, but it is an inheritance of our line of wild mages. It is a shared property between you and Shazam. If he needs it, you should share it with your companions.

But remember, you can't give it to other people, and you can't let other spellcasters watch and learn from it.

Merlin warned:

This is a contract with a great power. Once you break the contract, this book will be taken back.

I know, mentor.

Strange took a deep breath, took the treasure in his hands, and imitated Merlin, hanging the copy of the Book of Visander on his waist. He glanced at Merlin, and asked:

Teacher, what did you mean just now, that I can leave the mysterious house now and freely choose where to practice?

right.

Merlin glanced at Strand and said:

You can move in with Dr. Palmer, or you can continue to live your life as a doctor. It is your freedom to choose what to do in your future life, and I will not interfere.

But Stephen, I will spot-check your magic homework from time to time. Once you fall into burnout, then...

I won't! I swear!

Strange immediately raised his two fingers and waved them on his forehead.

He was also a little excited.

He spent almost the first half of his life in human society. Like Merlin, he was forced to enter the magic world. Although he was fascinated by magic, if possible, he would prefer to live in human society as before.

It is obviously more free to live with the one you love.

This guy, like his mentor and senior brother, is not a traditional reclusive spellcaster.

By the way, there is one more thing.

Merlin watched Strange leave the Mechanical Temple, and when Strange opened a portal to New York, Merlin suddenly said:

Dum told me about his arrangements for the three most holy places in the world. He hopes that more factions of spellcasters will join the defense system set up by the supreme mage and managed by Kama Taj.

What he meant was that if you're tired of being a doctor, go to 117a Bleecker Street and apply for a new job. Maybe you can become one of the defenders of the Holy of Holies in New York. It doesn't affect your life. Daily practice.

Um.

Strange turned his head and nodded to Merlin, he said:

I'll seriously consider it.

and this!

Merlin flicked his fingers and threw a scroll to his disciple. He said:

Your simulation of the shape of Aikon is quite perfect, which proves that you have a very high talent for this illusion. This is the complete spell and magic structure of the shape of Aikon. You can study it by yourself.

Lord Raven looked at his disciple and said softly:

If there is anything you don't understand, you can come to Wasteland and ask me at any time.

Okay, nothing else, don't forget to go to Karma Taj to attend the inheritance ceremony in 2 days... Also, if you plan to marry Dr. Palmer, don't forget to send me an invitation.

Although I may not go there, the gift will definitely be delivered.

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London, in the basement of Hermione's mansion.

The long and distant spell was whispered by Hermione, who was wearing a witch's robe and holding a wand.

On the grand ceremony platform under her feet, 13 white magic candles were lit up in unison as the magic power surged like the wind.

As Hermione's pure magic power continued to pour out from the top of the wand, the magic circle under her feet also emitted an orange light, like a lighted lamp, or like a flowing river, quickly covering the complex between runes.

The light didn't completely cover it either. A six-pointed star quickly took shape on those jumping lines, and outside the symbol, there was a circular ring in which complex runes were engraved.

Solomon's Seal of Summoning, this is the spell Hermione used to summon the swordsman's heroic spirit last time.

She is trying to summon Artoria back to this era.

However, the mechanical version of the Sword of Oath of Victory has been returned to Icarus, the glasses girl, so this time, Hermione used another holy relic related to Artoria.

It was a quaint black saddle with almost no exaggerated embellishments, it looked like a dusty antique.

This thing was prepared by Hermione in advance and confirmed by the swordsman Heroic Spirit Arturia herself. It was indeed the saddle used by the war horse she rode when she fought in all directions.

So in theory, Hermione can also summon Artoria with this holy relic.

This is an agreement between her and Arturia, and she must fulfill it.

And as a summoning master who has summoned many heroic spirits, Hermione is already familiar with the matter of summoning heroic spirits. After a few minutes of magic power injection, the summoning ceremony finally responded.

Under Hermione's expectant gaze, the heroic spirit from time answered the call.

But things went smoothly until here, but some subtle changes have taken place.

Recovery, recovery, recovery

A low hiss sounded from the summoning ceremony, and Hermione's expression became a little weird.

If she heard it right, this is... the cry of a war horse?

So this time, the summoned...

Is it the King of Knights?