"You... what kind of creature are you?"
Ancient One's expression was extremely grave, because no one knew better than her what terrible things would happen in the future if the timeline deviated!
"Roar --"
Half hollow transformed Lod once again let out a menacing roar. Just as he was about to attack Ancient One, a hand suddenly grabbed the edge of the white bone mask.
Kacha!
The hand was forcefully tearing at the white bone mask, and the monster let out a miserable scream as it waved zanpakuto around. It seemed to be trying to stop the mask from being peeled off.
"This is?"
Ancient One frowned slightly, but she did not choose to take the opportunity to attack. Instead, she quietly watched from the side.
Crack... crack...
As more and more white bone masks were peeled off, Ancient One saw the face under the strange mask.
"It's actually a human?"
Ancient One was surprised. She really did not expect that the monster was actually a human!
"Ah... get outta my body!"
Lod's will finally gained the upper hand, completely suppressing the remaining negative emotions of Chthon. He roared hysterically and struggled to tear off the white bone mask covering his face!
Kacha!
With a crisp sound, the white bone mask was completely peeled off!
"Phew... I'm finally back..."
Lod exhaled a breath of turbid air. When he opened his eyes, his expression suddenly froze.
A bald woman in a yellow robe was quietly sizing him up, as if she was very interested in him.
An-.. Ancient One...
Lod: "Uh.....Hi!"
Compared to Lod, Ancient One was much calmer, "Good evening, young man."
Lod took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down. He could not panic now!
Run?
Don't even think about it. This was the Mirror Dimension that Ancient One had personally opened. Not to mention him, even if the projection of Chthon came, it would be impossible to break it!
He could only admit defeat!
From the current results, this was the best choice!
Lod pushed the broken glasses and stabilized his mood. He said, "I didn't expect to see you in such a situation. I am very sorry to let you see the ugly side if me just now."
"It doesn't matter ---"
Ancient One looked quite easy-going. She smiled gently and said, "Young man, aren't you going to introduce yourself?"
Lod bowed like a gentleman and said, "Sorcerer Supreme, you can call me Jugram Haschwalth."
"Haschwalth?"
Ancient One smiled, looking as if she would believe it or not. "You are not willing to reveal your real name because you are afraid that I will pursue your 'past'?"
The other soul hidden under gigai had two completely different faces. In Ancient One's eyes, they were as clear as day, so she naturally would not believe Lod's words.
Lod knew in his heart, but he smiled and did not speak. Everything was in silence.
"Forget it..."
Ancient One waved his hand and said lightly, "Since you are unwilling to say it, I will not force you."
"Thank you for your understanding, Ancient One."
Lod's words were sincere.
"But..."
Ancient One paused and then said, "In exchange, you have to answer a few questions of mine."
"Please speak, I will do my best to explain to the Sorcerer Supreme." Under the eaves of the house, people had to bow their heads. Considering Sorcerer Supreme's reputation, Lod could only agree.
"Chthon, was it you who expelled him?"
"Yes, I paid a price for doing so."
"..."
"Hehe... I can see that. The second question, your form just now..."
"I was tricked by Chthon..."
"As far as I know, there doesn't seem to be such a spell in black magic that can turn people into monsters, right?"
"It's a new research by Chthon."
"Oh... Do you think I'd believe it?"
"I'm afraid you have to believe it."
"Hahaha..."
"Ha ha ha ha..."
The two old foxes, one old and one young, looked at each other and laughed.
Lod carefully considered the words, trying not to arouse Ancient One's suspicion, and threw all the blame on Chthon.
In any case, it was impossible for this guy to come again, so it was better to shove the blame to him!
"I understand."
Ancient One nodded thoughtfully and said, "Then Haschwalth, I have one last question."
"Please speak, Ancient One."
Lod's expression was slightly grave. Perhaps this last question was what Ancient One really wanted to ask him.
Ancient One's gaze was as cold as sword's, and the temperament she emitted suddenly changed.
The current Ancient One was the real Sorcerer Supreme!
The protector of this dimension, one of the strongest people on earth!
"You... Who are you?"
Ancient One's voice was not loud, but it gave off a sense of oppression. "Why can't the river of time observe your past?"
Damn!
Lod's face changed slightly, and he was frantically thinking about the answer!
This was a serious problem.
Because she had the Eye of Agamotto in hand, Sorcerer Supreme could observe the past, present, and future timeline of all parallel universes.
In the final battle of the Avengers, the Dr. Strange had used this ability to observe 14 million futures and found the only future that could defeat the Big Purple Potato, Thanos!
Ancient One had been using the Eye of Agamotto to observe the future and prevent some major disasters in time. However, Lod was not within the range of observation. He was like a 'BUG' in the world and did not exist in all timelines!
This was outrageous!
It was precisely because of this that Ancient One asked this question.
Seeing Lod fall into silence, Ancient One gently took a step forward, and the pressure also became stronger.
"What?" Ancient One said lightly, "Is this question difficult to answer?"
The question itself was not difficult to answer.
The real difficulty was... what was the answer Ancient One wanted?
The long river of time was unable to observe his past. It should have been caused by the dual causes of his internal system and transmigrator.
But he could not tell Ancient One the truth!
He could only take the risk and try!
Lod took a deep breath and said, "I... am a human."
"Huh?"
Ancient One raised his eyebrows, and the coldness in his eyes gradually increased. "That is not what I want to know."
"Hmmmm."
A hint of bitterness appeared on Lod's face as he said helplessly, "How could I possibly be able to solve a problem related to the river of time? Perhaps it's because of Chthon?"
Ancient One closed his eyes slightly and stared at Lod for a long time.
It was only when Lod felt his entire body tremble that Ancient One withdrew his aura and returned to his previous gentle state. He sighed softly, "What you said makes sense. Chthon can indeed do it. Perhaps I was too anxious."
Success!
Lod immediately heaved a sigh of relief in his heart. He was extremely grateful to Chthon!
If not for Caesar taking the blame for him, Sorcerer Supreme wouldn't have believed him so easily!
"Young man."
Ancient One looked at Lod meaningfully and said, "I hope you can remember what you said today. Never forget that you are a human, an earthling!"
"I will remember... Ancient One!"
Lod nodded seriously. He definitely would not deny this point.
"Be careful of Chthon's power. It is not that simple."
Ancient One turned around and opened the space door, leaving behind a simple sentence, "If you want to control this power in the future, come find me in Kamar-Taj."