I evolve infinitely in the Marvel world...

But there are still some crucial tests to be overcome.

Stephen didn't stand on ceremony and went straight to an empty seat at the table.

"I want to join the Cult of the Void, what should I do?"

Stephen went straight to the point and asked.

"Have you found the belief in immortality, and the ideals you want to realize in the future?"

Tony didn't answer directly, but instead asked a question in return.

“I need more power to fulfill my duties as the Sorcerer Supreme.”

Stephen spoke immediately without hesitation.

“The position of Master is not your permanent duty.”

"Your duty can also be understood as living for others."

"This is not something you can sustain you through the long years."

Harvey spoke after hearing Stephen's words.

Stephen's current situation is that he is still living on responsibilities assigned to him by others.

This kind of responsibility, given to you by others, is easily broken.

He acknowledged Stephen's character, but this ideal was not enough to persuade him to agree to bless Stephen.

Even though he had already received Stephen's application from the system to join the Void.

Who is this?

Upon hearing this, Stephen looked at Tony and asked a question.

“Harvey Ambellaca, or as you are more familiar with him.”

"Lord Kassadin, the god of the void, is the person you wish to meet."

“Jarvis isn’t lying to you; the Cult of the Void doesn’t have a rule about referrals.”

"Because ultimately it doesn't matter whether I recommend you or not, what you need is the approval of Lord Kassadin, the God of the Void."

Tony spoke up upon hearing this.

"...The newly appointed Sorcerer Supreme Stephen Strange pays his respects to Lord Kassadin, the God of the Void."

Upon hearing this identity, Stephen's eyes narrowed, and he immediately stood up, bowing slightly to Harvey and addressing him respectfully.

He had seen Kassadin's face before, but he never imagined that the Kassadin behind the mask would have this identity.

"Don't be so reserved. Although your strength is currently weak, you are still the Ancient One's personal disciple."

"You can call me Kassadin, the God of the Void."

"But you're not old enough to call me 'sir' yet."

Harvey saw Stephen come to pay his respects and said calmly.

"Then how can I obtain the blessing of the void?"

Stephen immediately understood; only by receiving the Blessing of the Void could he be qualified to address Kassadin in that way.

"I told you about your ideals, but they were just imposed on you by others."

"Ideals imposed by others cannot withstand the test of desire and time."

"So give me a chance to grant you eternal life, and a reason to open the ladder for you to step into the world of the strong."

"Or rather, what are your ideals and aspirations?"

"Immortality was something that countless people dreamed of in the beginning."

"But after passing through the initial stage and experiencing some of the hardships of the world."

"Without a clear ideal, the initial dream will become torment."

Harvey spoke slowly upon hearing this.

Tony remained silent, knowing that Kassadin was bound to ask Stephen about his ideals.

Stephen's ideals may not be grand, but he must be sure that they are what he truly wants to do and that he is prepared to do them.

"..."

Stephen fell into deep thought upon hearing these words.

When Tony explained the Cult of the Void and the Void God Kassadin to himself, he also asked himself the same question.

What is the meaning of his desire for immortality?

If you say you just want to become a strong person in the world of strong people, can such a goal, which is full of greed and unrealistic ambition, be recognized?

He shouldn't have left so quickly; he should have asked Tony more questions about the Cult of the Void.

"I've already said I'm not your enemy."

"Even if I don't bless you, I won't hurt you unless you provoke me."

"And even without my blessing, according to the methods of your Kamar-Taj..."

"It's not that we shouldn't seek immortality through other means."

"So don't hold back, just say it freely."

Harvey noticed Stephen's eyes darting around, as if he were deep in thought, and spoke up.

"Is any ideal acceptable?"

Upon hearing these words, Stephen asked in a somewhat low voice.

The Ancient One sought immortality by drawing power from the dark lord Dormammu.

If the same applies to seeking immortality and greater power.

Stephen would certainly prefer to receive the blessing directly from Kassadin, the Void God who is even more powerful than Dormammu.

Who would settle for second best when there's something better available?

"Of course, but ideals require awareness."

"So you should think it through before you say that."

Harvey smiled upon hearing this.

"I want to become one of the strongest in the world of the strong, one of the very top."

Stephen knew that it was unlikely he could deceive Kassadin with words, so honesty became the surest and most effective method at this moment.

"Stephen Strange, having received the legacy of the Ancient One, the Sorcerer Supreme, you only need to cultivate properly."

"You too can become a top-tier powerhouse in the universe, on par with the Ancient One."

Do you have any complaints about this?

Harvey saw that Stephen had revealed his truest thoughts, and spoke with a smile that remained on his face.

"I know that the advancement of the Void God Cult's strong members is not a one-person affair."

"While magic offers diverse abilities, it is always difficult to avoid the weakness of the physical body."

"Therefore I wish to receive the blessing of the void, so that I may become stronger."

"What I want is not to be a replacement for the Ancient One, but to surpass the Ancient One."

"To become a true strongman in a world of strongmen."

Stephen had already revealed his ambitions, so he didn't hide anything and directly stated his ideals.

"The Ancient One is already a top-tier powerhouse in the universe, and you still want to surpass her."

"A very ambitious ideal."

"Then I will give you a chance to see if you can stay true to yourself and achieve your ideals."

Harvey's eyes showed a hint of admiration when he heard Stephen's ambitious and stylish words.

Stephen's character is characterized by his unwillingness to lag behind others and his relentless efforts to become the strongest.

This is why Stephen surpassed the Ancient One shortly after becoming the Sorcerer Supreme.

Even with the Dark Divine Book he cultivated, he was still able to remain calm.

This is also why Harvey admires Stephen.

Stephen possesses immense ambition, but also a firm moral compass and mental fortitude to resist the erosion of desire.

As soon as Harvey finished speaking, Stephen's body was lifted into the air, and his consciousness gradually faded away.

The silky purple energy of the void also emerged from the void and entered Stephen's body.

"Stephen got approved so quickly?"

"His ideals, without sufficient tempering, are likely to bring some drawbacks."

Tony was somewhat surprised to see Harvey agree so readily.

If such an ideal progresses in an orderly manner, that's fine, but if it's pursued with malicious intent and leaves no room for compromise...

Stephen could transform into a monster of desire at any moment.

You've only known him for a day.

“And I have been observing him for a long time.”

Even if he understood what his true ideal was, he would not easily abandon his duties as the Sorcerer Supreme.

"Because the Sorcerer Supreme's duty was imposed on him by the Ancient One, who had saved Stephen's life."

"Even if he later fails to control his desires and becomes a monster of desire."

"You can just kill him directly. If that doesn't work, I'll have to take action myself."

"If you want him to stay true to himself, then you'll have to teach him properly."

Harvey, upon hearing this, didn't seem too worried and said with a smile.

Having completed his transformation, he is now fearless.