Marvel Person: You call this a sorcerer?

Chapter 12 Using me against me?

Ronan stepped through the teleportation array and arrived at this famous planet.

Although it is said to be a death kingdom at the center of the universe, it is not as desolate as one might imagine.

Instead, it appeared very peaceful and tranquil.

It has mountains where you can find them, and water where you can find it. Apart from the biting cold wind and the falling snow, there isn't even a harsh environment.

Ronan looked behind him and, seeing that Captain America and the others didn't seem to be following, shrugged and waved to close the secret gate behind him.

"Ronan."

"You still came."

As the arcane gate closed, a slightly hoarse voice sounded from behind him.

A person dressed in a black robe and wearing a black hood, with their face obscured, came out.

Ronan raised an eyebrow; this outfit was very similar to the Red Skull he remembered.

However, there are significant differences.

At least the one in front of me looks more like a physical entity, rather than like the Red Skull, whose robes are all ethereal.

"You know my name, so you deliberately lured me here?"

"Using the Soul Gem as bait, you're really willing to go to such lengths."

Ronan, however, was not alarmed; clearly, he had considered this possibility from the beginning.

As the saying goes, you have to give up something to gain something.

If you're going fishing, how can you not prepare bait?

However, the bait offered by the other party was a bit too extravagant.

"If that's how you interpret it, then there's nothing wrong with it."

"After all, I really did want to see you."

The hooded man did not deny that his goal was to lure Ronan to Vormir.

That's why he gave the Soul Stone to Black Widow.

Now, an idea has popped into Ronan's mind.

However, some evidence is needed to confirm this.

"Alright, I'd like to hear it too. What could possibly make you exchange the life of your beloved for the Soul Gem, and then lead me here?"

"To be honest, thinking about this, I actually feel quite honored."

Although he didn't know the other party's purpose, Ronan knew that things were definitely not that simple.

Otherwise, the cost would be too high.

However, the hooded man did not answer. Instead, he turned around and opened his arms, facing the cliff.

It seems he is reminiscing about something.

Ronan wasn't in a hurry; he was certain that the person in front of him was definitely not Red Skull.

Otherwise, he wouldn't need to play these tricks on himself.

Furthermore, it seems the other party had anticipated that I would come here.

If we follow this line of reasoning, then the other party must also know that at this point in time, they will travel from the "past" to the "future" and arrive here.

Before that, the Ancient One specifically asked Ronan to deliver the Time Stone.

Is there something Ronan doesn't know about this?

Of course, Ronan didn't think the Ancient One would hurt him. After all, if the Ancient One wanted him dead, there were a thousand ways to do it. Why use such an inefficient method?

Therefore, there must be something unknown about this.

After a long while.

The hooded man seemed to miss the end.

He turned around and looked at Ronan once again.

"You should know about an organization called the Time Management Bureau, right?"

The hooded man asked.

"Yes, I know."

Ronan nodded, but did not reveal any further information.

When you don't know the other party's identity or their hand, it's wise to omit as much information as possible.

At least, it prevents the other party from hearing any flaws from you.

"It seems you're still a little wary of me, but that's alright."

"I just want to ask you for a favor."

"If one day, this Time Management Bureau suddenly collapses, I would like to ask you to step in and stop it from collapsing."

"Although in your view, this organization is just using a small segment of timeline for its own amusement."

"However, if he does break down, it will have an indelible impact on the real world."

The hooded man looked at Ronan in front of him, his tone very solemn.

It seems that in his view, the Time Bureau will have a significant impact on the future.

At the very least, the impact is closely related to the hooded man.

"I'm sorry, I don't think I have the ability to do such a thing."

Ronan shook his head and refused without even thinking.

joke.

Doesn't he know his own level?

It's one thing for him to show off occasionally, but when it comes to things like timelines, is it something a mere high school student like him can control?

Moreover, the Time Administration was Kang the Conqueror's toy.

They have no grudge against him and are just playing with their own toys. What business is it of Ronan's?

Why would Ronan go out of his way to make enemies?

A normal person's brain circuits wouldn't work like that.

"I mean your future self."

"Perhaps you don't know how powerful you will be in the future."

"But I can tell you one thing: you will absolutely be able to solve this problem in the future!"

The hooded man spoke in a somewhat hurried tone.

He seems anxious?

However, Ronan still shook his head and refused.

"I know you're in a hurry, but don't rush."

"We're not related, we don't even know each other. Why should I get involved in something I don't even know about, for the sake of a stranger?"

"Did you save Black Widow just because of you?"

"What does she have to do with me? Whether she lives or dies, what difference does it make to me?"

Ronan shrugged.

He was just saying what was on his mind.

Indeed, he looks down on the Time Management Bureau, but that doesn't mean he's willing to get involved in these matters.

Regardless of whether he has the ability, even if he does, why would he go looking for trouble?

"But isn't the Sorcerer Supreme's responsibility to protect the Earth from invasion?"

The hooded man also panicked.

"When did I become the Sorcerer Supreme?"

"If you're looking for the Sorcerer Supreme, you can look for Strange in this world."

"In my world, you can find my teacher, the Ancient One."

"You've come to the wrong person."

Ronan's expression grew cold; he might have guessed something.

The other party's actions were undoubtedly an attempt to demand a promise from him.

"You definitely will be!"

The hooded man's tone became increasingly urgent, and his voice grew slightly hoarse.

However, Ronan laughed.

"Then you should ask my future self to help you."

"If I'm not mistaken, my future self will probably reject you just like I do now, right?"

These words left the hooded man stunned.

Without a doubt, Ronan hit him where it hurt the most.

Seeing his expression, Ronan was certain that he had guessed correctly.

"Perhaps one day in the future, no, to be precise, in the future of my world, you will meet me at the Time Management Bureau and recognize my identity."

"I had the ability to save that so-called time management, but I chose to reject you back then."

"So, you managed to travel through time and get here."

Ronan stomped hard on the snow beneath his feet; he understood everything.

"I don't know how you found out about me in this timeline."

"But you came, and you figured out a way to disguise yourself, putting yourself on the planet Vormir."

"As you know, as someone who understands the timeline, I know that the Soul Stone could only be found if Black Widow had to die on Vormir, so you rewrote the timeline."

"Similarly, you know very well that the words you left behind will pique my curiosity and lead me here to find you."

"Everything is going according to your plan."

"Your so-called goal is nothing more than to find me now and ask for a promise."

"Because once I inherit the title of Sorcerer Supreme, if I deny my previous promises, it will inevitably cause changes in the timeline, which is something I, as the Sorcerer Supreme, cannot allow to happen."

"So, that's what you thought of."

"I will use my own promise to fight against my future self."

"Really."

"What a brilliant plan!"

(End of this chapter)