Sire hate and Galactus weren't even in the top five of the beings Cul originally wanted to devour but, as they were the easiest to find they got the short end of the stick and were devoured by Cul, one might ask why devour Galactus if Cul wasn't trying to gain TOAA attention.
But, coupled with his ability Out of sight out of mind, and the fact that TOAA was currently trying to refine the core while fighting back its other half it didn't have the slightest time to notice the demise of Galactus before.
Of course, TOAA would feel something wrong, but he couldn't check it out at the moment, after all, whatever happened didn't matter, as long as he could refine the core he could fix whatever it was after he had full control of the marvel universe again.
Cul knew this as the system since he became an embodiment was answering his questions more often now.
So after knowing this information, he Devoured Galactus, and then Sire hate which caused him to have a very large increase in power, but it didn't matter much as he made bo move after.
Time passed and it was already time for another Marcel movie to play out as Cul watched on.
On Earth, the ancient one had accepted a disciple for some time now as she was nearing her end, the fact Cul had interfered with her connection that was keeping her alive didn't help, now she had trained her disciple for a far shorter time than she did in the marvel movie, Cul, of course, saw this and knew Dormammu would take her death as a chance to invade Earth.
But that was exactly what Cul wanted, and when Dormammu appeared Cul would defeat him and devour him m increasing his strength once again.
As for Dr. Strange Cul had no thoughts on whether he would be able to defeat Dormammu or not, if he did he did if he didn't he would suffer the consequences.
But even though that time was quickly approaching it wasn't time yet, the ancient one wasn't dead yet, and since she was still alive no matter how weak Dormammu wouldn't come to earth.
As for the ancient one and her disciple they were currently having their final conversation as student and teacher.
" Strange, you mustn't anger the serpent realm, you don't have the power to fight against them, they have protected this world for thousands of years, but as you can see from my current situation they can also take action against us." The ancient one spoke slowly as she lay on a bed her face wrinkled, and her breath was weak as she seemed to age by the minute.
Hearing this Strange next to her had a grim expression on his face.
" Is there really nothing that can be done about your situation?" he questioned.
" No, I have lived longer than I was meant to anyway, my life was good I have no regrets, just promise me you won't do anything stupid." said the Ancient one, it was clear that she was worried.
And her worry was needed, she didn't say but she had seen in the many possible futures, instances where Strange had made some decisions concerning the serpent realm that lead to his death, even though they were in the minority the chance still existed.
But even with all this, the futures that Strange turned out to be a great protector of earth were still great, and the future showed Strange was still her only choice as the next sorcerer supreme.
" I won't do anything foolish you don't have to worry I am not as arrogant as I was before." Strange answered.
" Good."
"....."
A silence enveloped the room, but it didn't last long as it was quickly broken as a playful voice echoed in their ears.
" You don't have to die you know."
Strange was quick to react as Eldritch magic caused orange sparks on his hands as he looked around the room.
" Alice, what do you want?" The ancient one asked.
" Hahahaha, I just want to give you a way out, after all, I can feel your dear from here." she said as she appeared in the room next to the bed the ancient one was currently on, not sparing Strange a glance.
Strange seeing the interaction between the two stayed silent and stopped his magic.
" Of course I'm afraid, but I won't accept your help, I guess you want me to become a follower of your father right?"
" Of course, father is always looking for powerful subordinates, with how far you reached as a human just imagine what would happen if you were reborn as a devil or better yet a god." said Alice.
" I'd rather not if I did I probably won't want to die, this.....is... my...destiny." she said struggling as she closes her eyes falling into eternal sleep.
" She could have survived a few more hours, but she stopped holding on, it seems she didn't want to have time to think about my offer." says Alice as she turns and was about to leave.