Chapter 696 - Difference In System (1/2)

On top of yet another ruined Hydra's base, Nik waited patiently. In reality, New York was saturated with such small bases but that didn't stop him from ruining them. After all, if he continuously destroys Hydra bases, there will come a day when the Hydra agent following him would be tasked with a different mission.

”Did you start the party without me?” Accompanied by a soft gold glow, Loki appeared out of thin air as she looked around, ”And where is my lovely sister?” Her eyes bore into Nik as he slowly stood up and dusted his pants.

”Angela is having her beauty sleep,” Nik replied while Loki looked around.

”Did you know, in Asgard, there is no such thing as beauty sleep. If women took care of their appearances, they would only be considered as mare ready to be bred. One of the reasons why I stuck to my male appearance,” Loki smirked, ”And, why did you call me? Are you willing to accept me as your mentor? I can graciously accept such a position but... as a tribute, I'll be having a lot of fun~” she winked as she suddenly smacked her head, ”scratch that, I want my scepter back!”

”Can't do that,” Nik shrugged, ”And you will teach me spells because, let's face it, we'll have fun even if you're not my master. But, we are allied and it was one of the conditions.”

”What if I just love the sound of men under me squealing 'master'?” Loki countered.

”Then, good luck,” Nik observed Loki carefully, ”I'll be happy to be your master because the one squealing last time was you.”

”No woman enjoys getting trashed by words, did you not know of such courtesy?”

”You're not an average woman, are you?” Nik inquired, winking, ”Let's just get to you mentoring me now, shall we?”

”Before that?” Loki pointed at Nik's abdomen, ”enlighten me. Why is your energy fluctuating time and again? And why is it growing by a sliver after the... exchange? You're exchanging energy with something.”

”It's just a simple technique, don't get too bothered by it,” Nik would be damned if he so openly exposed the ability of symbiotes, at least, Pickle, being able to exchange and increase energy reservoirs. Not to mention people like Loki who are devious by nature. After all, the first thing Loki did with her knowledge of Angela was to incite Thor into leaving Earth and return to his realm.

”I'll take your word on that,” Loki narrowed her eyes as she rubbed her nose slightly, ”So, am I supposed to teach you magic from the basic?” She inquired with a rather annoyed tone.

”Not really. I think a little introduction is necessary for me to understand the basis of your spell and then I want to learn... spells that can affect time.”

”Temporal spells?” Loki raised her eyebrow with a questioning look on her face.

”And we also need to plan and takedown Kamar-Taj. I am extremely interested in their spells,” Nik smiled.

”I did a little check on this Kamar-Taj and still haven't found anything crucial to formulate plans. I need clues and information,” Loki demanded, ”else, your dream of gaining control of the spells is simply a pipedream.”

”What kind of clues?” Nik inquired.

”Clues like what the guardian of Kamar-Taj favors. Its likes and dislikes. Or the location of said library. Anything that can be turned into a weak link and can be used to manipulate the opponent,” Loki explained patiently.

”I'll try to get these kinds of clues,” Nik nodded as a pleasant smile touched Loki's face, ”Great, then let's get you caught up on the basics of Asgardian spells that no mortal has ever laid eyes on.”

Without any change in location, Loki began introducing the Asgardian spell system to Nik.

”First thing, the spells of Asgard can be utilized using intention, speech, and words as a medium. The more medium used, the greater the effects of the spell despite the efficiency. Now, when I say words, I mean pictorial depictions, too.”

”The most basic spells are actually the foundation of Asgard that has helped the civilization in growth but at the next stage, Asgardian Sorcerers start using various elements of nature in their spells, too. Sometimes, the spell itself produces elements derived from nature.”

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While Loki tutored Nik, another meeting was set-up between the Fantastic Four, the ambassadors and directors of various intelligence agencies, and Nick Fury with Natasha sitting beside him. Natasha's report of Tony's action and various other reports that placed Tony's private jet near the Savage Land made it clear that Iron Man had indeed, went off on an expedition of his own.

”I suggest that we prepare a little bit more punch before sending you off. Aside from Dr. Hank and his Mrs. Janet, I think, we should send someone from Agent Coulson's team to assist you if Iron Man does resist,” Fury stated with a serious expression.

This had been Natasha's idea but it was clearly sensible or else, Fury wouldn't have promoted the thought.

Hearing him, everybody went silent before somebody spoke up.

”I have heard that Vanish can teleport to various locations. Are there any limits to distance? And, can he teleport a group of individuals at the same time?”