American Comics: Borrowed Magic By Skill, Why Should I Return It?

Chapter 9: Lannister, Debts Must Be Repaid!

"This machine is enchanted with magic, so rest assured, it won't be damaged."

Kamar-Taj.

Training square.

Modu's words from yesterday seemed to still echo in the air above the square.

But the "enchanted with magic, won't be damaged" force measuring machine he mentioned.

At this moment, it had already turned into a pile of scrap metal.

The training square was in a mess.

More than half of the cobblestones were shattered.

King led a group of sorcerer apprentices, squatting on the ground, temporarily acting as masons, doing repair work.

And the instigator of all this... Chu Xiu.

He was looking at the Ancient One with an embarrassed expression.

"Um, if I say it wasn't intentional, would you believe me?"

"..."

The Ancient One silently stared at Chu Xiu, her gaze complex.

For a long time.

She slowly spoke:

"For all the damaged cobblestones, including procurement, transportation, and labor costs, it will cost you 80,000."

"???"

Chu Xiu looked at the Ancient One, then turned to look at King, who was sweating profusely from being busy.

Some words were on the tip of his tongue, hesitating to be spoken.

"Are you wondering why we don't use magic to repair these cobblestones?"

The Ancient One saw through his thoughts.

At the same time, she gave an answer on her own.

"Because not everyone can obtain magic in that...special way like you."

"For them, the cost of abusing magic is unbearable."

...

"You misunderstood, venerable one. What I wanted to say just now was..."

"Where can I get 80,000?"

Chu Xiu said awkwardly.

"..."

The Ancient One didn't say anything.

She turned around and silently stared at Chu Xiu.

"Understood."

Chu Xiu shrugged.

The tacit understanding between adults is that I know what you mean even if you don't say it.

No money?

Go down the mountain and earn it!

Anyway, I already have the ability to protect myself, and it's time to leave Kamar-Taj.

Indifferent~

Seeing Chu Xiu's indifferent attitude.

The Ancient One shook her head.

Reminding him:

"You've made quite a mess this time."

"As far as I know, your actions have attracted the attention of a lord of hell."

"It's called Belast, the master of the hell border."

"You may be unfamiliar with the term 'hell border,' so to put it another way...the thin veil of the spirit world."

...

"Belash what?"

Chu Xiu still didn't care.

On one hand, he had the exorcism system, so even if the lord of hell came, he could still be sent back home.

On the other hand...

You should find Modu, what does it have to do with me?

From beginning to end, Chu Xiu used Modu's name in his dealings with demons. Anyway, this guy stayed in Kamar-Taj all day, so his safety was guaranteed, he wouldn't die.

"By the way, venerable one, is this Belash powerful?"

"Level Sub-God Father."

"Oh, that's pretty powerful."

Seeing that Chu Xiu still didn't care.

The usually calm and composed Ancient One also became a little annoyed.

"You can leave now."

The Ancient One took a deep breath.

No need to wait for the future, she already regretted it now.

Ever since she brought Chu Xiu up the mountain, Kamar-Taj had never been peaceful for a day.

Just leave the mountain, let it be destroyed, quickly.

As if she didn't want to see Chu Xiu for even a moment longer, the Ancient One released the mirror space and walked in alone.

It seemed like she wanted to be alone inside...

I want to leave Kamar-Taj.

Chu Xiu doesn't have much to pack, after all, he came empty-handed.

The only problem is where to go next?

As a poor guy who was brought to Kamar-Taj right after crossing over, Chu Xiu knows nothing about the outside world.

He doesn't even know the current timeline.

The only thing he can be sure of is that the plot of "Doctor Strange 1" hasn't started yet.

Because the Ancient One hasn't died, and Doctor Strange hasn't become the next Sorcerer Supreme.

"Let's buy a cellphone before leaving the mountain."

"As a modern person, I can't live a day without a cellphone."

Chu Xiu touched his empty pockets and walked towards Mordo.

In the square.

The magicians are still busy repairing the tiles.

Mordo, whom Chu Xiu is looking for, is mixing mortar, a physical activity that suits his complexion.

"Brother, lend me some money, I'm leaving the mountain."

When Mordo saw Chu Xiu approaching, various gazes around him also looked over.

Fortunately, Chu Xiu has thick skin.

He pretended not to see.

"Ah?"

Mordo was stunned.

But when he saw the messy square around him, he felt guilty and understood everything, with a hint of guilt in his eyes.

"Sorry, Chu Xiu."

"I shouldn't have let you test your strength in the square. It's all my fault."

"I really didn't expect it to cause the current situation."

"Sorry, really."

Mordo thought that Chu Xiu being "expelled" was entirely his fault.

If he had set the testing ground in the "Mirror Dimension" from the beginning, nothing would have happened.

In the end.

Probably out of guilt.

Mordo lent Chu Xiu all the money he had on him, plus a few steel coins, totaling over four hundred dollars.

"..."

Wow.

Are the magicians of Kamar-Taj this poor?

Looking at the change and steel coins in his hand, Chu Xiu was stunned for a second, then without hesitation, he put them in his pocket.

"Don't worry, Lannister always pays his debts. I'll pay you back double when I have money."

"Who is Lannister?"

Mordo was puzzled.

He turned around and saw Chu Xiu walking into a flame portal.

Before leaving, Chu Xiu didn't forget to remind Mordo to stay home less recently!

...

The flames of the portal flashed by.

When Chu Xiu opened his eyes again, it was no longer the ancient and elegant Kamar-Taj around him.

In front of him was a bustling metropolis, and the time had suddenly changed from daytime to nighttime.

Because he didn't know where to go.

So Chu Xiu simply didn't set a destination and randomly teleported on Earth.

"Where did I end up?"

"It's already dark."

Chu Xiu blinked, allowing his pupils to adjust to the suddenly dim environment.

Then he saw the skyscrapers in the distance.

And various eye-catching English signs.

Hmm.

New York.

And looking at the street sign "Clinton" outside the alley.

Chu Xiu, who knows a little about Marvel, instantly realized that there is another name here - Hell's Kitchen.

"Wow."

"It seems like I've come to the newbie village."

Chu Xiu found it somewhat amusing.

As we all know, Marvel only has one newbie village - Hell's Kitchen.

Almost everyone who crosses over to Marvel starts here, defeats Kingpin, and reaches the peak of their life.

Therefore,

Kingpin is also jokingly referred to as the newbie village boss.

But the problem is... Chu Xiu came from Kamar-Taj.

Someone who has completed high-level dungeons, how can they look down on a newbie dungeon?

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