Marvel: You Call This A Sorcerer?

Pa!

When Strange heard what Ronan said, he slapped his own forehead.

His spell was originally intended to make everyone who knew Peter Parker was Spider-Man forget that memory.

However, he mistakenly cast the spell in such a way that it summoned everyone who knew Peter Parker was Spider-Man from all the parallel universes into this world.

That's why Ronan ended up coming to this world.

"I'm just curious about one thing."

"There are probably countless Peter Parkers in the innumerable parallel universes."

"How did you so accurately find me among them?"

Ronan sat on a chair, looking helplessly at Strange.

You know, in the vast number of parallel universes, it can't just be a few Peter Parkers whose identities are known.

All the other Spider-Men must have hidden their identities very well.

So, is it just pure coincidence that brought Ronan here?

"I'd like to know why too."

"Because when I was casting the spell, I felt something off."

"But only when I actually saw you did I confirm that the door to the parallel universes was truly opened invisibly!"

Strange shook his head, his face solemn.

In fact, when casting the spell, he had already seen and sensed it.

That layer of purple barrier seemed as if someone from outside was vaguely peering in.

But he wasn't sure if he was overly sensitive, or if there really was some strange being spying on them.

"Without any preparation, you agreed to him casting such a large-scale forbidden spell?"

"Although a memory-erasing spell isn't exactly black magic, using it on such a large scale isn't much different from black magic."

Ronan turned his gaze toward Wong.

And Wong remained silent, because he couldn't control Strange.

Although nominally Wong was the Sorcerer Supreme, Kamar-Taj never had a concept of superiors and subordinates.

Most sorcerers know what they should and shouldn't do.

However, there are always a few who occasionally cause big trouble.

For example, Kaecilius.

For example… Strange.

"Alright, since you already understand where the error in your spell came from, I suppose you also have a way to remedy it?"

Ronan sighed and once again shifted his gaze to Strange.

Strange nodded, and a box appeared in his hands.

A Receptacle of Restoration.

"You intend to trap the broken spell inside it, and when the ritual is complete, you can reverse the spell."

"And then send us back to our original universes?"

Ronan glanced at the thing Strange took out and immediately understood his idea.

He had played with that object back in the day, but soon threw it away.

Because he had never made a mistake in casting a spell.

"That's right. But before that, I need to catch them all back one by one."

Strange nodded. What Ronan said was exactly what he had in mind.

This was indeed a good solution.

Ronan glanced at the Receptacle of Restoration, then crossed his legs while sitting in the chair.

"In that case, I'll just wait for you to send me back."

"In my world, I've just defeated the Dark Elves."

"Also, what exactly prompted you to use such a move?"

Ronan changed to a more comfortable position, looking at Strange with interest.

We're all mature sorcerers here, and you still make such a rookie mistake.

Shouldn't you explain it so we can all have a laugh?

Wong at the side wore a similar expression, also curious about what Strange had done.

Seeing the expressions on their faces, Strange knew he couldn't hide it.

So, with no alternative, he explained all the causes and consequences, emphasizing the part where Peter Parker "interfered" with him.

In his view, Peter Parker was the culprit.

"Peter Parker…"

At the end, Strange rubbed his temples, showing an indescribable expression.

Wong looked constipated, not knowing what to say.

Ronan curled his lips.

"When I arrived, I happened to run into Peter Parker."

"But apparently, he didn't recognize me."

When Strange suddenly mentioned Peter Parker, Ronan remembered.

Logically, since they had met, it shouldn't be possible for Peter not to recognize him.

Unless… Strange did something.

"Mm, I cast the memory-erasing spell on him."

"Including most of the people who met you at the time, they were all subjected to the memory-erasing spell."

"So, none of them remember you."

Strange nodded, admitting what he had done.

Although he hadn't told Ronan at the time, he thought it was necessary.

Because after Ronan told him about HYDRA's machine, he thought of this matter.

So, he came up with this method.

"Most people?"

"You still left a few people who remember?"

Ronan stopped what he was doing and looked up at Strange, somewhat surprised.

Given Strange's personality, wouldn't he have erased everyone's memories?

"Wong, me, we still remember you, right?"

"Of course, Tony also remembers you, but he's the only one."

Strange shrugged.

Ronan was having a hard time recognizing this Strange.

Didn't expect him to leave a "loose end," and that was Tony Stark.

Right, Tony Stark!

Thinking of that name, Ronan recalled another matter.

"According to what you said, it was because someone called Mysterio exposed Peter Parker's identity."

"If Tony Stark isn't dead, why would he hand Friday over to Peter Parker?"

"This is a bit hard to figure out."

This was the part Ronan found most puzzling.

Of course, in front of Strange, there was no need for him to keep secrets.

Tony Stark's fate was changed by him. Besides Ronan, Strange also knew about it.

"Tony said he wanted to retire, and Peter was his designated successor."

Strange sighed, not sure if he was lamenting that Tony Stark tarnished his late years, or lamenting that his vision wasn't good.

He actually chose Peter Parker as his heir.

"Alright, I think I get it."

Ronan curled his lips.

Thinking about Tony Stark's personality, he had been semi-retired even before fighting Thanos.

Now, returning to a little cabin life was perfectly normal.

With the amount of money he had, he couldn't spend it all in ten lifetimes.

At that moment, a sorcerer ran over from the side.

"Master Strange, on a bridge, the people you mentioned from a parallel universe appeared."

"One has already been subdued by Spider-Man, while another seems to still be causing destruction."

This sorcerer's tone was very urgent. Obviously, Strange had told him the importance of the matter.

"Alright, I know."

Strange nodded, glanced at Ronan, and quickly moved behind him.

A familiar golden light appeared.

"Hey!"

Just as Ronan realized what was happening, he was directly taken away by Strange using a mystic portal.

Wong just looked at the spot where Ronan disappeared, along with the chair, and couldn't help sighing.

How did these two get mixed up again in this matter?

And it had to be this kind of thing.

Thinking of this, Wong could only open a mystic portal to head to the Hong Kong Sanctum.

Out of sight, out of mind!

If he stayed here any longer, he might get a heart attack.

Don't let it be that after killing Thanos and avoiding Dormammu's crisis, he ends up dying of heart disease.

That would be a big joke.

On the other side.

Peter Parker, wearing the Spider-suit, looked around in confusion.

This was a dim basement with no one around.

He cautiously removed the Spider-suit, moving step by step, observing his surroundings.

Until—

"Ah!!!"

He was frightened by a lizard-like man.

Next, Dr. Otto was slapping a wall, again giving Peter Parker a shock.

After that, Strange arrived behind Peter Parker, giving him a third scare.

"Parker, be careful what you wish for!"

Strange looked at Peter Parker with a stern face, but his posture made the scene not so serious.

Because in front of him, there was Ronan sitting on a chair.

"What's going on?"

Peter Parker looked at Strange with a face full of confusion.

The two tacitly ignored Dr. Otto, who was shouting "Let me out."

"The spell you messed up."

"You wanted everyone to forget Peter Parker is Spider-Man?"

"But instead you pulled in everyone who knows Peter Parker's identity from every universe."

Strange placed both hands on the back of the chair.

Peter Parker also turned his gaze to Ronan.

"Hi, Peter."

"Nice to see you again."

Ronan greeted Peter Parker.

"You know me?"

"Or know about me?"

Peter Parker looked at Ronan innocently because he didn't know him at all.

Pa.

Strange patted Ronan's shoulder, indicating that he should watch his words.

After all, due to the memory-erasing spell, Peter Parker now had no memory of Ronan.

So, they should be strangers to each other.

"Ah."

Ronan curled his lip but quickly returned to normal.

"No, I don't know you."

"But your face is full of stories!"

On a small Earth of a parallel universe, it actually cultivated two outstanding talents simultaneously.

Ronan even wanted to applaud them.

"Him—"

Peter Parker pointed at Ronan, just about to speak, but Strange interrupted him.

"Look over there."

"Do you know Peter Parker is Spider-Man?"

Strange asked Dr. Otto.

"I know."

Dr. Otto answered truthfully.

"Is it him?"

Strange pointed to the Peter Parker beside them.

"No!"

Dr. Otto's answer was firm and decisive.

Because in his universe, Peter Parker wasn't this young kid, but a very mature Spider-Man.

"Hear that?"

Strange turned his gaze back to Peter Parker.

Peter Parker also frowned, realizing that he might have caused a big mess.

"The world— oh no, actually the multiverse really exists?"

Peter Parker asked the question he most wanted to ask.

Strange opened his mouth, then looked at Ronan.

Feeling Strange's gaze, Ronan couldn't help rolling his eyes.

If you want to explain, just explain. Why look at me?

"Originally, I wasn't sure if the multiverse existed or not."

"But his appearance allows me to answer you."

"Yes, the multiverse indeed exists."

According to Strange's knowledge, he also wasn't certain if the multiverse existed.

But Ronan's existence truly proved it.

Because according to Bruce Banner at that time, the Ancient One personally admitted that Ronan would be the next successor.

So, based on that, Strange could conclude:

When they attempted to "travel through time" to obtain the Infinity Stones, they actually just traveled into parallel universes.

Or one could say, by chance, when taking the Space Stone and Mind Stone, they went the wrong way.

As for the other Stones, including Thanos, they all came from various past time points.

Otherwise, you cannot explain why Steve Rogers ended up old in the end.

"Him?"

Peter Parker pointed at Ronan.

Why him?

"That's not important. What's important is what we're going to do next."

Strange took a deep breath. Ronan wasn't the most crucial part of this matter.

Because he knew Ronan's character would not cause much impact on this universe.

What he worried about were the others!

"I don't know how many visitors there are."

Strange spread his hands; this was the most troublesome part.

"I saw one… on the bridge."

"He looked like a flying green goblin."

Peter Parker thought of the flying weirdo he encountered on the bridge.

Peter Parker's description successfully made Ronan laugh.

A flying green goblin?

With such a name, if Norman Osborn betrayed you in the end, maybe it wouldn't be a wrong betrayal.

This name looks too disrespectful.

"Interesting nickname. Let's start with him then."

"I need to send them all back before something happens to reality."

Next, Strange showed Peter Parker how to bring these people back.

Peter Parker's Spider-suit was also engraved with Kamar-Taj's portal spells.

A simple, small-scale portal spell.

After saying this, Strange was about to leave.

"Mr. Strange…"

At this moment, Peter Parker called out to Strange again.

"What else?"

Strange turned his head, wearing a helpless expression.

"I will make sure to fix my mistake and solve this problem."

"But I need help."

Peter Parker took a deep breath. At this moment, he thought of his "godfather" Tony Stark.

He also had a team.

Except that this team, in terms of fame and strength, was probably one of the most top-notch on Earth.

But Peter only had his few friends.

"Alright, I promise you."

"What do you think about him?"

Strange suddenly pointed to Ronan, who was heading out.

Hearing this, Ronan immediately stopped.

He's not stupid. Apart from the people locked up, he's the only one outside.

"Hey, you want me to work for you?"

"I don't have the time to play house with a kid."

Ronan turned around with a face full of dissatisfaction, looking at Strange.

Playing house with Peter Parker? Better let Strange teach him.

A mature person like him couldn't possibly play such a childish game.

"But I recall that you're only sixteen years old, right?"

"Aren't you younger than him?"

Strange raised an eyebrow.

Upon hearing Ronan's age, Peter Parker suddenly became interested.

A peer from another universe!

And also someone from the multiverse!

"Since he's also from another universe as you said, why not lock him up too?"

Dr. Otto, locked in the container, expressed his dissatisfaction.

Strange sighed.

He looked at Ronan.

Ronan shrugged, and a golden portal appeared before him.

"Because he can't be locked up."

Firstly, Strange really couldn't lock Ronan up.

More importantly, he firmly believed Ronan wouldn't do anything to endanger this universe.

Even if they'd known each other for less than half a month in total.

Of course, he also wanted to seek Ronan's help.

He had to solve this matter quickly, and according to Wong's meaning, he shouldn't let Kamar-Taj's sorcerers help.

For a simple reason: this has been a tradition in Kamar-Taj for many years.

Whoever made the mistake would bear the burden.

Unless that mistake involved the Dark Dimension or some force coveting Earth.

So Strange must solve this by himself.

Of course, he also wanted to avoid Wong's long-winded lectures.

In the end, after Strange's pleading, Ronan finally sat back down in the basement, watching Peter Parker and his friends fiddle with things, looking speechless.

Among them, that chubby kid left the deepest impression on Ronan.

Besides being able to hack the program designed by Tony Stark and unlock all the Spider-suit's functions, this guy also self-taught himself how to use a mystic portal.

Just from that, he's a magical genius.

A technological genius and a magical genius…

Ronan curled his lips. Why did he suddenly think of Tony Stark?

In some parallel universe, maybe there's also a Sorcerer Supreme called Tony Stark.

According to the established fate of several Spider-Men, their friends ended up betraying them, and the relationship between this chubby kid and Peter Parker—

Hiss.

Ronan felt like he had guessed the plot of the next "Spider-Man" movie.

This is too exciting!

"Hey."

"Um… I still don't know your name."

While Ronan was lost in thought, Peter Parker somehow approached him.

Ronan came back to his senses and glanced at Peter Parker standing not far away.

"Ronan, just call me Ronan."

For some reason, when Ronan saw this Peter Parker, the first thing he thought of was his aunt.

Mm, Aunt May Parker.

How to put it, this should be called… the deepest impression?

"I'm Peter Parker, just call me Peter."

Peter Parker took two steps forward, extending his right hand.

Ronan looked at his right hand and couldn't help raising an eyebrow.

The kid isn't old, but has a lot of formalities.

But for politeness, Ronan still reached out his right hand and shook it.

"Aunt May is doing well, right?"

Ronan asked very politely.

"Uh… she's in good health."

"You seem to know her?"

Peter Parker withdrew his right hand, looking puzzled at Ronan.

He always felt Ronan was very familiar, but didn't know where he'd seen him.

That inexplicable sense of familiarity just wouldn't go away.

"You know, in my world, I have a pretty good relationship with the Peter Parker I know."

"So…"

Ronan spread his hands; the rest went without saying.

Peter Parker suddenly understood and nodded, then pointed to his two companions behind him.

"These two are my friends, but I don't know if you know them."

"She is Michelle Jones, my girlfriend. You can call her MJ."

MJ waved at Ronan, and Ronan nodded in greeting.

"He's Ned Leeds, you can call him Ned, my best friend."

Ned also greeted Ronan.

Although this kind of introduction scene was very awkward, as half a social butterfly, Ronan calmly responded to them.

At the same time, he roughly understood Peter Parker's intention to get closer.

"Alright, even though we're not from the same world and don't know each other."

"But if you came to talk to me, there must be something you want to ask?"

Ronan didn't want this awkward scene to continue.

Because you cannot imagine how uncomfortable mutual awkward smiles and greetings are.

Especially for Ronan. He clearly knew Peter Parker, yet had to pretend not to know him.

"Okay, I admit I have something to ask you."

"Strange… Mr. Strange said the multiverse truly exists?"

Peter Parker took a deep breath. This was the biggest doubt in his mind.

At this moment, MJ and Ned also stopped what they were doing and pricked up their ears.

They were also very interested in this question.

"Aren't I and they examples?"

"I know Peter Parker, he's also Spider-Man, but he's not you."

Ronan nodded towards Dr. Otto, who was locked in the container. This was already very obvious.

"Then in your universe…"

"Uh, how to say it, did Thanos appear as well?"

"He's a purple giant who wore the Infinity Gauntlet and snapped his fingers, killing half of the universe's population."

At this moment, Peter Parker forgot about the previous awkwardness.

He seemed very interested in this question.

"I know what you want to ask, but sorry, I can't tell you."

"Parallel universes are independent of each other, you must have heard of this."

"What happens in your universe doesn't necessarily happen in ours."

"Maybe a small mistake can lead to a change in the entire world line."

Ronan shook his head. Actually, he wasn't sure if Thanos still existed.

Of course, according to his guess, most likely he still did.

Otherwise, he'd lose a lot of fun.

"Then can you tell me about the Peter Parker in your universe?"

"Uh…"

"I don't mean to pry into anyone's privacy, I just want to know one thing."

"How to truly become a superhero…"

"I think, maybe I can find the corresponding answer… in them?"

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