Chapter 123: Deciding, Meeting, Preparation
"Be detailed." Luke didn't even bother with the research at hand for a moment, and he turned his gaze to the screen, looking at Nick on the other side of the screen.
"As you understand, she only wants to see the three of you." Nick Fury emphasized.
"See all three of us at the same time? Still is? Luke frowned.
"Any one of you will do. Three at the same time can also be passed. "Nick's face isn't pretty either. Although he had been mentally prepared for this time, he didn't expect that there was really such a profession as a mage in this world! Especially when they're still hiding so deep under S.H.I.E.L.D.'s noses?
S.H.I.E.L.D. has found aliens, bloodlines, other dark creatures, and many strange supernatural lifeforms, except for mages, who have been teased. In Nick's opinion, this is a dereliction of duty by S.H.I.E.L.D.!
"What do you think?" Luke was a little uncertain, although in his plan, he would have to meet and talk with the Supreme Mage of the Ancient One sooner or later, but the best time was not now. What's more, it's okay to see Stephen Strange, and Tony Stark is okay to say, after all, both of them have the potential of supreme mages.
But what's the point of having one more of the three?
Could it be that the Ancient One wanted him to be his successor as well?
Luke is grateful for this!
Although the Supreme Mage is indeed famous in the major dimensions, the key is that Luke has his own future plans. A person who wants to become a dimensional demon god in the future, but becomes a supreme mage? And if there is no accident, Luke can't accept that everything belongs to Emperor Weishan, whether he runs out of life or dies unexpectedly.
Let Stephen, the doctor, do his duty.
Of course, not being a Supreme Mage did not prevent Luke from becoming interested in those magic books and magic items of the Supreme Mage.
"My advice is that if the other party's purpose is unknown, whether it's you or Stark, it's best not to go." Nick gave a very fitting answer: "I'll have someone arrange for that Dr. Strange to go on a long trip." For example, what do you think of the excuse that there is a rich man in the destination who is very rich and needs to go and save his life with his medical skills? ”
"Did you ask Tony?" Luke asked.
"I can't get through to him right now. He has definitely upgraded his intelligence system. Nick's tone wasn't good: "The only way I can reach him right now is through Pepper Potts. Or I'll go there myself. ”
"What do you think of the doctor?" Luke asked again. He didn't believe that Nick hadn't investigated Dr. Stephen's information before informing him, and that what was on Nick's desk before the phone call was all the information the doctor had been able to gather since he was a child. Maybe there are a few agents who are proficient in psychological profiling who have analyzed the other party's personality thoroughly, and put it in front of Nick along with the intelligence information.
"Who? Strange? From the information gathered so far, I can only say that an egoist. The only thing that can make him miss and bring a little affection may be his ex-girlfriend Christine. Nick was quick to draw his own conclusions.
"Do you think we can win him over?" Luke said cryptically, "The kind that is deeply bound?" ”
"It depends on how deeply bound you are." Nick gave Luke a sensitive look, thoughtful.
"Well, I'll go with him. If Tony wants to, all three of us can go over. After thinking about it, Luke finally decided to go over. After all, many of his plans need to be discussed with that Supreme Mage Gu Yi, and of course, he also needs to prepare accordingly before going. At least if you want to be trusted, you have to come up with something to prove that you're not just talking.
The reason why Dr. Strange was pulled was to be his shield at a critical moment. After all, compared to doctors, Stephen is also very talented in the profession of Supreme Mage.
"Are you sure?" Nick raised an eyebrow at Luke's decision, a little hesitant.
"Of course I'm sure." Luke nodded.
"You know, I don't want you to risk it. If something goes wrong with you, the cooperation between Hyperion and S.H.I.E.L.D. will be in turmoil. There will be a lot of trouble. Nick looked serious. He was still very wary of those mages, or he was equally wary of any unknown.
"It's not a risk." Once Luke has made a decision, he will not change it easily.
"Can I know why you went to see the Supreme Mage?" Nick sensed Luke's determination and asked in a puzzled voice.
"A negotiation that could be about the future of how ordinary people and mages will get along." Luke pondered for a moment, then gave an answer that made Nick frown a little.
"It's not like you can say it." Nick couldn't help but laugh a little, "You can give me an answer to talk to the mage about business, maybe you can trust me even more." ”
"That's your prejudice against me. I just want those mages to better integrate into our human society. Luke said. The reason why mages can stand tall and out of the eyes of humans is that they have a sense of belonging, or low demand. To put it simply, there is nothing that ordinary people and human society can give them.
They maintain the peace of the world and block the invasion of the demon gods of all dimensions for the earth, and their purpose is not to protect humanity. As long as the human race is not extinct, then no matter how bad things happen in the human world, as long as it has nothing to do with the dimensional demon gods, they probably won't make a move. This kind of condescending posture is not what Luke wants.
He was not happy with the situation. What he needs is that the two have at least a close interest. There is a mutual giveaway. Reciprocal transactions can be carried out, etc. Only in this way will the relationship between the two be strong and valued.
"If you've decided, then prepare. I'll make arrangements for Dr. Strange's trip. Nick didn't intend to dissuade Luke all the time, and since the other party had already made up his mind, he could only accept it. After all, the other party is not his subordinate, and he can directly give an order and say that he is not allowed to go. It's not an official person, and Nick can rely on his connections to find the other party's boss to stop it.
Luke is the soul of a top company, a figure that many high-level executives want to befriend, and a core partner of S.H.I.E.L.D., and in terms of identity, the other party is equal to him.
"Two days, two days later, I'll go with Dr. Strange to see the Supreme Mage. If Tony doesn't go by then. Luke gave the time. In the past two days, he can just make some technical finishing preparations.
(End of chapter)