American TV series: Start with the little Sheldon's wool

Chapter 659 Finding Fault and PTSD
"You're leaving after only a month? I think it's great here, you could stay longer..."

Wang's somewhat introverted personality meant he didn't have many friends in Kamar-Taj.

Mike's arrival for a month brought a touch of life to his otherwise monotonous life.

Although their relationship wasn't one of life-or-death bond, they became very good friends.

Wang felt a little reluctant after learning that Mike was leaving.

“All good things must come to an end,” Mike said. “I had planned to say goodbye to the Ancient One in person before I left, to thank him for taking me in during this time. But he seems to be quite busy lately, and I haven’t been able to see him…”

"So, when you see the Ancient One later, please convey my gratitude to him."

Because of his connection with the Ancient One, Michael had a great deal of freedom of movement in Kamar-Taj.

This allowed him to fleece almost every mage in Kamar-Taj within a month.

Such a great kindness deserves our deepest gratitude.

“Alright, I will convey your message to the Supreme Master.” Wang Gengzhi nodded.

She had accepted the fact that Mike was leaving.

“Don’t be discouraged, King. I’ll probably settle down in Apple City soon, and you can come visit me when you have time…” Mike said, “Of course, I’ll also come to Kamar-Taj to see you, Ancient One, when I have time.”

"I'll bring you a gift next time we meet, like the latest CD, delicious food, or some interesting storybooks..."

Wang's easygoing and carefree personality is somewhat like that of a homebody.

After spending nearly a month together, Mike had a pretty good idea of ​​his hobbies.

She enjoys food and music, and in her spare time, she also reads some "extracurricular books" to pass the time.

After bidding farewell to the king, Mike walked towards Kamar-Taj Square.

Over the past month, he not only got along well with the King, but also became good friends with the future Sorcerer Supreme, Strange.

So before leaving, he prepared to say goodbye to the other person.

"Oh my god. Strange, your progress is truly amazing..."

"Yes, I remember he was the last one among us to be able to condense magic power. I never imagined that he would be able to use magic so skillfully now..."

"As expected of the person the Supreme Master favored the most..."

"..."

After a month of study, the latest batch of sorcerer apprentices in Kamar-Taj have mastered the basic use of magic.

At this moment, Strange, who had come from behind, was demonstrating his relatively advanced magic to everyone in the square.

To a certain extent, they are able to skillfully use magic to conjure various complex geometric shapes.

According to the ranking system, he can already be considered a novice mage.

"It's nothing. I can use magic thanks to the guidance of Master Hamil and Mr. Mike." After demonstrating his magic, Strange enjoyed the admiring gazes of the students.

However, knowing his own limitations, he did not take credit for it.

It's important to know that Strange's initial purpose in coming to Kamar-Taj was to cure his hand tremors.

It was precisely because of this "flaw" that he began to doubt himself, which is why he was unable to condense his magic power for so long.

It wasn't until the Sorcerer Supreme summoned the one-armed mage Hamil and demonstrated to Strange that magic could be used even without a hand that the Sorcerer Supreme could achieve this.

Strange suddenly realized his mistake and instantly unleashed his magic.

As for Mike, he shared many tips on using magic with Strange.

Strange, who already possessed considerable magical talent, naturally became one of the best among the new batch of magical apprentices after he understood his true nature and received special instruction from others.

"Hi, Strange, and everyone else!" Mike greeted the magic apprentices as he arrived at the plaza.

"Hello, Mr. Mike!" xN
"Mr. Mike, have you come to share your magical experiences with us again today?"

"Mr. Mike, have you had breakfast yet...?"

"..."

With his sunny and handsome appearance, approachable demeanor, and willingness to share his magical experiences, Mike is very popular among the magical apprentices.

Especially the female trainees.

When Mike appeared, their enthusiasm was so great that they wanted to stick to him.

"I've come to say goodbye to everyone. I'm about to leave Kamar-Taj, and I wish you all the best in your studies here," Mike replied with a smile, explaining his purpose.

Knowing that Mike was leaving, the trainees felt a pang of regret.

"Strange, I'll be settling down in Apple City from now on. If you have any troubles or problems, feel free to come to me." After dealing with the enthusiastic students, Mike went to Strange's side.

“I will, Mr. Mike. I will visit you in Apple City once I become a full-fledged mage.” Strange nodded earnestly.

The friendship between gentlemen is as pure as water; that's probably what it means.

"Keep it up, I have high hopes for you. You'll definitely become the most powerful mage in the future." Mike encouraged Strange again before turning to leave.

As for Strange behind him, he shook his head speechlessly.

The Ancient One also said similar words of encouragement to Strange.

The other party even stated to Strange's face that he was the most talented sorcerer in Kamar-Taj.

However, Strange, who had already witnessed Mike's inhuman magical talent, remained skeptical of this claim.

"You're that traveler the Sorcerer Supreme brought along. I've heard you have a great talent for magic..."

While Strange was in a daze, Mike, who had walked to the edge of the square, was stopped by someone.

The newcomer had long, gray-white hair; he was Casillas, who had just returned from a mission.

As one of the earliest people to learn magic from the Ancient One, Kaecilius also possessed magical talent far exceeding that of others, and was even considered by many to be the senior disciple in Kamar-Taj.

However, when he returned this time, he heard that the Ancient One had brought back a stranger with even greater talent.

The strong are inherently arrogant, and Baron Mordo's instigation only exacerbated this.

This led Kaecilius, who had just returned and hadn't even caught his breath, to approach Mike, who was preparing to leave Kamar-Taj.

"He doesn't look that great, does he?" Casillas said arrogantly after observing Mike's excessively youthful face. "How about we have a contest to prove who has the most magical talent?"

As the "senior brother" of Kamar-Taj, Kaecilius naturally had to protect his position.

As for the method, it was to "kill the chicken to scare the monkey".

Especially since Mike wasn't a member of Kamar-Taj, it emboldened Casillas to act without restraint.

The commotion quickly attracted the attention of the group of magic apprentices in the square.
Later, after hearing that "Big Brother" Casillas was going to challenge Mike to a "duel",

Many of the real-life sorcerers from Kamar-Taj also came to the square to watch the excitement.

"Isn't this bullying? Casillas's behavior this time was far too reckless..."

"Yeah, he doesn't even consider how long he's been studying magic. And Mr. Mike has only been in Kamar-Taj for a short time..."

"..."

With so many people, the scene naturally became chaotic.

Seeing many people pointing fingers at him, Casillas realized that his actions this time were ill-considered.

However, even though he was already somewhat on the defensive, he didn't think about backing down.

He spoke again, "Well? Do you dare to say something?"

Yes, he decided to go all the way down this path.

"Mike, should I go and call the King over?" Strange, who had come to Mike's side upon hearing the news, asked in a low voice.

“No need,” Mike shook his head, looked at Casillas and the gloomy-faced Baron Mordo behind him, and asked, “How do you want to compete?”

Two clowns, not worth paying too much attention to.

If all else fails, I'll take care of it myself and then explain the situation to the Ancient One.

It shouldn't be a big problem... Casillas had no idea that he was dancing on the brink of death.

After receiving Mike's response, a smug smile appeared on his face, and he said, "I won't bully you. Let's have a contest of magic control."

After saying that, Casillas stretched out his hands, instantly condensing many orange-red magic halos, which continued to deform and enlarge as they did so.

Finally, a huge magical shield formed above everyone's heads.

The orange-red halos, on the other hand, are like lotus blossoms adorning the scene.

This is not over yet...

Having completed the defensive magic construction, Casillas then used his free hand to conjure several thick magic whip chains.

With each swing, it moved like a giant python, carrying an unstoppable momentum.

"As expected of the 'senior brother' of Kamar-Taj, he actually used such powerful defensive and offensive magic simultaneously..."

"Putting aside his character, Casillas's magical talent is truly unmatched..."

"..."

The group of mages who came to watch the spectacle were all amazed after witnessing Kaecilius's ingenious hybrid magic.

Hearing these comments inevitably made the magic apprentices who were closer to Mike begin to worry about him.

"Well? If you can do the same thing, I'll admit defeat." After receiving a lot of praise, Casillas put away his magic and looked at Mike triumphantly.

It's not that he looks down on Mike.

The series of moves he had just executed almost encapsulated all of Casillas' magical experience over the past hundred years, so he did not believe he would lose.

Since we won't lose, what's wrong with being a little arrogant?

"A fantastic performance!" Mike commented, giving a round of applause as a gesture of respect.

That posture made it seem as if they had watched an amusing monkey show.

"A performance?" Seeing Mike's nonchalant demeanor, Casillas felt as if he had punched a cotton ball, and then said unhappily, "I hope your magic control is as hard as your mouth."

“Of course~” Mike nodded slightly, reminding him, “Watch out, I’m coming.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Mike appeared before Casillas like a gentle breeze.

Then, gently place a palm on the other person's chest.

As the [Astral Projection] magic took effect, Casillas's soul was squeezed out of his body like mist.

Spirit-body separation: During this period, the body, which is not controlled by a soul, becomes extremely vulnerable.

"This is the Sorcerer Supreme's Astral Projection ability. I never expected Mr. Mike to have learned it..."

"It's incredible. If he were to join Kamar-Taj, he would undoubtedly become the next Sorcerer Supreme..."

"..."

The ability of [Astral Projection] can only be used by mages who have reached a certain level of understanding of magic; it is essentially a more advanced application of magic.

The underlying principles are ingenious, and equally difficult to learn.

At least, before Michael arrived, only the Ancient One, the Sorcerer Supreme, could use this move in Kamar-Taj.

Compared to Mike, who can also use this move, Casillas's control over magic, while quite good, is only at the level of an average genius.

The two are no longer on the same level, so they are not comparable.

"I lost~"

After Mike stopped using his powers, Casillas, whose soul had returned to his body, lowered his head in shame and turned to leave.

His hurried manner even made it clear that he was afraid of Mike.

This is exactly the case...

For others, only a few seconds passed during Casillas's astral projection, but in his soul's dimension, those few seconds were infinitely stretched.

It could be a few years, decades, centuries, or even longer.

Casillas, for one, never wanted to experience that feeling of despair again.

As for manners and face, they are no longer worth mentioning in the face of fear.

"That's great, Mike. You actually defeated 'Big Brother' of Kamar-Taj..."

"Wow, Mr. Mike is this strong? I really like him..."

"..."

After Casillas and Baron Mordo slunk away, the group of magic apprentices cheered excitedly and congratulated Mike.

"Alright, alright, it's just basic stuff. As long as you're willing to work hard, maybe someone will be able to do it soon..." Mike looked at the female apprentice's burning gaze as she pounced on him, feeling that it was even more troublesome than when he was being targeted by Casillas.

The main issue is their appearance; none of them can compare to Regina and other girls.

Yes, Mike, who judges people by their appearance, is that superficial.

"Strange, remember our promise, see you next time~"

In his haste, Mike greeted Strange again before leaving Kamar-Taj through a portal.

The farce came to an end.

While the group of magic apprentices were still marveling at Mike's magical abilities, some of the formal mages who had come to the square to watch the spectacle fell silent.

When Casillas's soul left his body, the faint black aura emanating from it was easily detected by powerful mages.

This inevitably leads one to wonder whether Kaecilius betrayed Kamar-Taj and thus embraced darkness.

……

"Tony, you haven't slept for almost three days and three nights, you need to rest."

Inside Stark Tower in Apple City, Tony's personal secretary, Pepper, storms angrily into Iron Man's workspace.

In the cluttered workshop, Tony was manipulating a mechanical arm, studying his anti-armor armor series.

Yes, a month has passed since the last alien invasion, but Tony still can't shake off the trauma of that war.

Whenever Tony thinks of the overwhelming alien fleet, he feels palpitations and restlessness, unable to sleep or eat.

Even the incredibly powerful Hulk and Mike, his "teammates," in that battle caused Tony a great deal of worry.

That uncontrollable power made Iron Man, who was known for his intelligence, feel very insecure.

Therefore, in order to cope with the infinite possibilities of the future, Tony urgently needs to develop more powerful armor, including the Hulkbuster Armor and the Mike Armor, which he has put on his agenda.

“Pepper, I warned you not to bother me while I’m working…”

Tony, busy with his work, didn't have time to pay attention to Pepper. Without even looking up, he said, "Please leave, and please close the door behind you, thank you."

Having experienced palladium poisoning and Obadiah's betrayal, Pepper, who provided Tony with a lot of help during that incident, had actually gained Tony's trust.

The two were mutually attracted to each other, and their relationship grew stronger day by day.

They were so close to becoming lovers.

Unfortunately, Tony, who is now focused on creating even stronger armor, clearly has no time to pay attention to personal matters.

"You should at least eat something, how about I bring you some food later..." Pepper, who was more sentimental, couldn't help but feel sorry for Tony when she saw his haggard face.

So he wanted to find something to distract Tony.

Otherwise, given the other person's level of focus, they would eventually collapse from exhaustion at their workbench.

"I said, get out!!! Don't bother me again~" Tony, whose inspiration had been interrupted by Pepper's nagging, instantly became irritable.

"Okay, okay~" Pepper, who had been inexplicably yelled at, turned and walked out of the workroom with a feeling of utter grievance.

Then, she gently closed the door.

……

(End of this chapter)