[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-marvel-god-tier-talent-infinite-critical-strikes":3,"chapter-marvel-god-tier-talent-infinite-critical-strikes-marvel-god-tier-talent-infinite-critical-strikes-chapter-43":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Marvel: God-Tier Talent—Infinite Critical Strikes!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1724123,2202,"Chapter 43: Mordo: Mom! This Isn’t a Genius—This Is a Monster!","marvel-god-tier-talent-infinite-critical-strikes-chapter-43",43,"\u003Cp>Baron Mordo was troubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had never imagined that coming to teach a rookie sorcerer would turn into this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, Mordo froze on the spot like a philosopher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl really made it impossible for him to gauge how deep he was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A perfectly ordinary Magical Shield, and Karl had forced it into something like advanced magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind of talent…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tch—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kid is just like me!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mordo shuddered, and the look he gave Karl softened even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing the eager expression on Karl's face…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mordo felt awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't give pointers on this spell at all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In terms of the Magical Shield, Karl had already pushed it to the absolute limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was there for Mordo to say?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, a Master Sorcerer was a Master Sorcerer—his standards were solid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a quick shift of his eyes, Mordo had an idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Karl-kun, your Magical Shield is excellent, and you already have your own understanding of it,\" Mordo said. \"At this point, it wouldn't be appropriate for me to interfere with instruction.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If my guidance caused your path to deviate, that would be my fault.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The path of the strong is walked out step by step.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as you cultivate diligently, you'll naturally gain something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mordo stood there, wearing the expression of a lonely expert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Aldrich couldn't tell for a moment whether the Master Sorcerer was being genuine or putting on an act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Based on Aldrich's experience—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When someone wore that expression, it was usually an act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aldrich kept muttering complaints in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This didn't draw the attention of the other two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each had their own thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl was thinking about what magic he should learn next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Karl spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mordo-sensei, since my fundamentals are fine, what magic should I learn?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl asked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What magic should you learn?\" Mordo repeated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no. You shouldn't ask that. You should ask what magic you want to learn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mordo spoke with palpable pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl's mouth twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a show-off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But hearing Mordo say that made Karl think seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What magic did he want to learn?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't lack attack power, and he was already very good at defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he lacked was a binding spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Logically speaking, the Eldritch Whip was a binding spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after being evolved by his powerful god-tier talent, the Eldritch Whip had become far more offensive and had lost much of its binding capability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Karl said it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to learn the Crimson Bands of Cyttorak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl stated it plainly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You actually chose that kind of advanced spell. That's beyond my expectations,\" Mordo said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most sorcerers pursued lethality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kid was thinking about patching his weaknesses—good, very good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Promising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you say so, fine. I'll teach you this spell.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mordo smiled as he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mordo's power stirred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep crimson energy band formed directly in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was about as wide as thick ribbon noodles sold in restaurants—except it was blood-red, flickering with dark red energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl could feel the astonishing, eerie power radiating from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the Crimson Bands of Cyttorak. Do you know why it's called that?\" Mordo asked sternly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This spell borrows the power of the powerful dimensional demon, Cyttorak, so it's named after him,\" Karl answered seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In essence, this spell wasn't inherently much more sophisticated than the Eldritch Whip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its power came from tapping into the strength of a major existence in the Marvel world—Cyttorak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You could say the magic was merely a vessel; Cyttorak's power was the core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Correct,\" Mordo said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This spell borrows Cyttorak's power. That means it's powerful—but also extremely dangerous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cyttorak is not a god with a good temper.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Generally, ordinary sorcerers won't learn this dangerous spell. You are the exception.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mordo spoke with utmost seriousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll explain the spell's energy structure and how the power circulates. More importantly—how to communicate with Cyttorak and borrow his strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mordo said it, then carefully explained everything in detail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't truly complicated—what mattered most was the method of borrowing Cyttorak's power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Contemplate it carefully. This spell isn't easy to learn,\" Mordo warned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For a seasoned sorcerer, being able to grasp it at a basic level in three months is already good. Don't get nervous. Learn it slowly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Borrowing Cyttorak's power isn't that easy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand,\" Karl nodded, thinking it through as he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Detected host is learning a divine-aspect spell—Crimson Bands of Cyttorak. God-tier talent triggers a hundredfold critical strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You have mastered Crimson Bands of Cyttorak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system's prompt sounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl felt the previously complex spell unravel in his mind like threads being teased apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That complicated magical structure now felt like building blocks—easy and intuitive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl raised his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack—! A faint sound rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A scarlet glow surfaced in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five scarlet energy bands appeared between Karl's two hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mordo: ????\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl learned the Crimson Bands?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mordo raised a hand and pointed at the spell in Karl's hands, speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was this happening?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could Karl learn the Crimson Bands?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made no sense!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a spell that required communicating with an existence on the level of a god to learn!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to ordinary spells, its difficulty was far higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kamar-Taj's magic was all borrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What they excelled at was borrowing the power of the universe, nature, and other dimensional demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was why their magic was so powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That also made learning magic extremely difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gods were like ordinary people in one respect:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some were willing to lend their power. Some weren't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it also depended on whether they liked you enough to lend it to you at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So learning this kind of spell was very hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The biggest hurdle was communicating with the rules of a god hidden somewhere beyond perception, and borrowing their strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most sorcerers needed three months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If your compatibility with Cyttorak was bad, you were finished—maybe you'd never learn it in your entire life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fastest in Kamar-Taj's history was Kaecilius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a full year to learn this spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Karl?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One second? Three seconds?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mordo's chest tightened as he thought about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is a genius?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is a monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[100 Power Stones = 1 Extra Chapter]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Check out my Patreon to read 20+ chapters ahead]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[[email protected]\u002FZukooo]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Thanks for your support!]\u003C\u002Fp>",1064,"2026-06-06T15:40:42.120Z",1,"novelbin.me","0dfc5cb90e4cd17c74885d04ef067793e0299c03914504f0c21239e283485752","marvel-god-tier-talent-infinite-critical-strikes-chapter-44","marvel-god-tier-talent-infinite-critical-strikes-chapter-42",168,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmarvel-god-tier-talent-infinite-critical-strikes-cover.jpg"]