The first thing I felt when I arrived at the building of the Sanctum was a mild mental attack which I guess was some kind of mind-bases ward of trying to ignore the building and also felt some barriers which was once again some thing related to the mind as I felt the intrusion of it trying to scan my thoughts.
'Now that's some Harry Potter shit right there', I thought excitedly in my mind.
Luckily my mind based A.I in my Mindscape was able to handle such intrusion on its own passively without needing my focus on it.
Stepping toward the building before I could knock on the door, it opened up slowly (which was creepy as hell) and standing there was a old man dressed in the traditional monk outfit waiting as if he was standing there just waiting for me.
Before things could get any creepier, I walked up to the monk and said, "I'm here to meet with the Ancient one"
"Ofcourse you are. The Ancient one is expecting you" replied the monk which almost was filled with sarcasm.
I did not know whether he was being sarcastic or was just the way he spoke but for now I decided to forget about it as he was unknown and unrelative as far as I cared.
I entered the sanctum where the monk led me towards the portal to Kamar-Taj, which was just as I remembered while watching in the movies.
The whole room was filled with artifacts and it also gave me the creepy feeling as I know there was lots of stuff there that could be cursed or could outright kill a normal person if touched.
while walking around towards the portal, I suddenly wondered if the Sorcerer are lazy because the entire place is just the same as it was shown in the movie, which according to the timeline was in the future about 80 years.🤯
Finally reaching out to the portal the monk dialed the appropriate location and asked me to enter it.
Stepping in the portal was just as easy as stepping forward without any issues, one moment I'm in New York and the other moment in Katmandu, Nepal.
Following the monk once again, where he guided me towards a large hall while on the outside I could see many people practicing mystic arts while some were just training in Martial arts.
There siting in a dignified manner was a bald woman with the same traditional Monk outfit whose power was just radiating In waves that could make any opponent cower while facing.
With a smile she motioned me to sit along while she started preparing me tea.
Siting in front of her had me realized that it was not Steve Rogers who should be considered the first superhero but the woman in front of him.
As she was the one who has protected this dimensions from countless invasion from the multiverse throughout the time she was chosen to be the guardian.
Respect towards her dedication for her vows on protecting this dimensions for who knows how long as it was suggested in some fanfic I read that she was older than even Odin Borison of Asgard.
I decided to help her in the future regarding the Dormamu situation as she did not deserve to die against a small fly character like her former student Kaecilius.
"Me.Rogers welcome to Kamar-Taj, it been honor to meet someone who despite being young has changed the world so much with your inventions" said the Ancient one regarding his inventions in the medical field as it has helped people throughout the world.
"I do whatever I can to help out with my knowledge" he replied modestly while continuing the conversation with, "But I couldn't hope to work the amount you have done for so long despite the hardships"
"Well that is my duty as the Sorcerer Supreme. So how can I help you with" asked the ancient one.
"I humbly request you to guide me on the path of mystic arts" replied Bruce while bowing.
"Why do you think I should allow you to learn the mystic arts ? As I can already feel as you are now you are aleast already powerful than normal base humans" asked ancient one while having a blank expression.
"It is true that I'm strong but not strong enough to accomplish anything or against the threats that are coming soon" replied Bruce.
"What do you mean of threats coming soon ?" questioned ancient one.
"Threats in the future that can destroy the worlds, I have been having these kind of visions where it showed me enemies that can us around like playthings and erase our existence with a snap of fingers. So yes i need all help I can get." replied Bruce with a strong determined expression.
"Hmm.. I see that you are telling the truth. And this visions I tried accessing your mind but it seems futile as if protected from Someone powerful enough to render my efforts obsolete. But this powerful entity seem to be helping you through visions of future in protecting us. So I have only one request in order to help you learn the mystic arts" replied ancient one with a calm serene expression.
First thing before I could reply I got to thank the heavens as when I felt the Ancient one brushing against my mind to see and validate my memories, I had to concentrate along with my Mind-based A.I to keep her out completely of my mind without triggering my defense.
As my defenses were malicious enough to scare her if encountered and also the "entity" thing made me thank the stars in heaven as I couldn't have done it better without telling her the truth of my Reincarnation which was a big "NO".
"So what is your request ?" asked Bruce after his internal crisis that he averted.
"In exchange to personally teach you the mystic arts you must promise to protect this dimensions for as long as you can without fail" replied Ancient one regarding the situation.
"I promise to help But sometimes it may not be with direct approach, As I don't consider myself a Hero more like a pragmatic person. while I may come of as apathetic to strangers I am however close to people that I cherish and will do anything to protect them regardless of the danger." replied Bruce resolutely as he knew his personality is different from before and he wouldn't change anything on it.
"Ok as long as you carry out with your promise I won't outright bother your ways" she replied.
Done with the serious talks the ancient one showed me around the place where I'll be staying and also around the sanctum like the training grounds, meditation chamber and also the library.
Out of everything that excited me was the library as I couldn't wait to scan it with the help of L.O.H.P and learn all that I can.
"Please rest in your room now as my personal disciple your training will start at dawn"
"Sure. I'll see you in the morning I can't wait to start" I replied excitedly to which she just smiled.
Finally laying down on my bed I can't wait to start my training and learning as much as I can from the ancient one as being old as her she got to know of knowledge which I won't be able to find in some books.
With that I drifted to sleep with my usual meditation in progress as well as training in my Mindscape.
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(A/n : Need some suggestions regarding the MC, whether to be in Frontline or in the background during the war)