Chapter 602 - A Discussion of Three Lives (1/2)

Patron Shout-out to David Pieromi and Graham Barlow @

patre on.com/fanharem.

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”The world is an interaction of infinitism and it leads to the existence of further living beings and only then, the theory that every individual is unique matters very little,” Strange began softly while blowing on his herbal tea. ”Your friend, Kiara,” Strange turned to look at Gwen, ”Isn't a secret witch if that is what you are worried about.”

”Oh, no, a witch would never cry like a girl the next day after cursing someone.” Gwen shook her head.

”Yes, they would. At least, the mentally disturbed one,” Strange smiled, ”But your friend isn't contacted by magic.”

”Magic?” Anna mocked while Nik looked around.

”Yes, Magic. In fact, this mansion is surrounded by Magic and its application is the reason why the interior is distorted to such an extent.” Not taking any form of offense in the mockery, Strange snapped his fingers, making a pot of tea appear in thin air and materializing a cup in front of everyone, Mini cups for mini Gwens, before filling them out with green colored beverage. ”To send these two consciousnesses back, you will need to find the portal which led them here. And the fact that they are consciousness, the portal itself can only be found in the metaphysical plane.”

”Missing your assignments now, aren't you?” Nik inquired Anna as he gazed at her blank look with a snicker. After all, math should be easier than talks about metaphysical planes and intergalactic consciousness... or not. ”Wait!” Anna hurriedly hushed Nik with her expression turning into an excited one, ”You mean that we can turn like them?” Anna pointed at Gwenpool and Spider-Gwen as Strange raised his eyebrow in amus.e.m.e.nt, ”Quick to catch on, young lady.” Nodding his head, Strange spoke a few unintelligible words as he closed his eyes with blue tattoos in the shape of pupils forming over his eyelids. The tattoos glowed softly, turning the dark blue color into a softer shade for a moment as the man continued to chant while Nik listened intently. ”Asmodeus, you are the best linguist, right? Anything you can learn from this guy?” Nik inquired internally as Asmodeus spoke quite casually. ”Of course, I can.”

Focusing slightly, she mumbled, ”This guy is just trying to convince the world and all its spirits,” her tone dripped with sarcasm, ”to help him find the way. That's it, this guy is bogus.”

”A bogus doesn't reach rank 6,” Sky interjected as Nik perceived another argument coming within moments. ”Stop with the ranks already!” Asmodeus groaned, ”Ranking the ability to—”

”Speak one more word and I'll literally be your nightmare,” Sky cut Asmodeus off calmly but from within his spiritual world, Nik not only senses a deep feeling of fear from the violet spirit slime but also Pure and Lilith. ”We had an agreement that while I'll guide you for a few days in regards to theory, none should reach Nik,” Sky continued, surprising Nik but only slightly. He couldn't really care what his spirits did in their free time and Sky had been a major pain in the 'A' when it comes to him gaining his strengths by his own actions. Including s.e.x. ”Fine!” Snorting, Asmodeus gave her 'unbiased' review, ”This guy has no powers by himself but uses the technique of persuasion to do stuff. If he earned a power source of his personal origin, then the situation might be different.”

”Thank you,” Nik nodded and thought carefully. 'Wait, technically... I have no source of power myself. Everything is gained by nutritious spirit beasts and the passive absorption of the known energies in the surroundings.' Pursing his lips and swimming in his thoughts regarding mighty strength which led him to 'Aunt' Nat's figure, Nik hid a smirk skillfully, ”We should really her invite her back... maybe give her a first-hand view of the show, too,” Nik devised.

”Found it,” Strange prompted, ”I can lead you there but if you need some time to think before taking the adventure, I completely understand.”

”You are going to let a bunch of teenagers enter some strange place?” Spider-Gwen scoffed, ”Can't you help us? Maybe escort the both of us personally?”

”And risk my original body's demise alongside the entire planet? I don't think so,” Strange smiled, ”And the destination isn't harmful in the slightest. Believing that young ones like adventures, especially in vacations, you all might just want to join and explore the unknown.”

”To the unknown?” Gwen didn't like the sound of it.

”Oooh!” Meanwhile, Ann exclaimed with an eager grin.

”Well, what is it?” Nik inquired, ”You at least need to explain the situation. Or the method we are using to travel into the 'unknown' plane that you speak of.”

”Easy,” Strange's hand glowed fierce golden alongside an extremely familiar feeling, making Nik's gaze narrow while a head-sized mirror reached out of the magical portal. ”This here is what we call the Mirror of Morgana, a gateway to the spiritual world where you will find the portal that led the two visitors here. Only these two know which portal would lead them to their home since it remains open due to their stay in this world.”

”I can't believe that we are even considering this,” Gwen stood up, agitated, ”He's clearly crazy. We all are! Maybe we drank something strange cause this certainly does not feel right.” Her outburst timed in the strangest manner as Gwenpool and Spider-Gwen looked at each other, sighing loudly at the same time. ”You know what,” Spider-Gwen spoke up, ”Maybe we should leave now. it was a great change of pace for me to enter this world for this much time but I still have a father to reconcile with. The quicker the better.”

”Yeah, wouldn't want one of 'us' to break in a bad manner...” Gwenpool's lips curved downwards.

”Is there a good breaking,” Spider-Gwen inquired.

”You have no idea,” Gwenpool smirked as Ann spoke up, ”Hey, don't be like that, guys. Gwen is just exhausted. She didn't mean that!”

If Gwen hadn't regretted her previous outburst, she did now while Nik held the core trouble that had caused him a headache now, too.

”How can we even trust you?” He looked at Strange, ”You are going to shove us in a mirror without any form of guarantee?”

”You all have an option to escort the ladies just because this is completely harmless. Consciousness cannot harm real people and neither each other. You might get a chance to interact with some of the greatest minds in this adventure. As for my guarantee, I can only assure you privately,” he pointed out, ”And Ms. Stacy,” looking towards Gwen who sat back down, unable to look at her other-selves.

”We can meet Newton?” Gwenpool inquired with renewed vigor.