Chapter 449

"But now it seems I overthought it!"

Master Kao Yi rose slowly, his gaze burning as he fixed on Tony Stark, "You know far more than I ever imagined."

Even within Kamar-Taj, the number of those who knew Master Kao Yi had once halted an alien invasion fleet was not large.

Only Master Kao Yi's direct disciples were privy to part of the truth.

Let alone outsiders.

Kamar-Taj was not weak in power.

But compared to those... alien invaders who attacked Earth, or the demon gods who came from other dimensions, they were vastly inferior.

Generally, all powerful invaders were stopped by Master Kao Yi alone.

For these... ordinary magicians, their role was mostly to deal with weaker escaped threats, or to serve as nodes maintaining the operation of the Three Sanctums, thereby supporting the vast magical array that guarded the entire Earth.

"Indeed! If I must say it..."

Tony Stark hesitated, then continued, "I've seen a glimpse of the future."

Although Tony Stark could not expose the Guild's existence.

He could selectively reveal many things to Master Kao Yi.

Master Kao Yi was worthy of such trust from him.

Tony Stark's voice was hoarse, but his expression was utterly serious.

"I saw the Chitauri fleet's invasion! New York reduced to ashes."

"I also saw Dormammu will invade the real world soon."

"Attempting to destroy the entire world."

Tony Stark took a deep breath and stared directly at Master Kao Yi.

"Master, I need power! Immense power."

Not just magic—the kind that enhances oneself."

I also need vast amounts of alien technology! I intend to use this... technology to elevate my own, and even Earth's, technological level!"

"Master, I need your help..."

Master Kao Yi remained silent, his fingers lightly tapping the table, brows furrowed—he too was deep in thought.

For Master Kao Yi, who wielded the Eye of Agamotto, if she wished, she could use the Time Stone sealed within it to observe the future.

Yet Master Kao Yi always believed that recklessly using the Time Stone's power to glimpse the future would disrupt the world's order, so she rarely activated the Eye of Agamotto.

Compared to her disciple Doctor Strange, Master Kao Yi was undoubtedly extremely restrained in this regard.

Even though she did not fully comprehend the future, Master Kao Yi still possessed immensely powerful mental abilities, and she could sense Tony Stark's unwavering will.

Though uncertain where Tony Stark had obtained this information, Master Kao Yi's initial impression led her to judge... Tony Stark was not lying.

After speaking, Tony Stark lowered his head, waiting for Master Kao Yi's decision, his heart uneasy.

After a long while, Master Kao Yi finally made a decision.

She gazed at Tony Stark.

"To learn magic under me is acceptable... but magic is extremely arduous! Can you endure such loneliness and solitude?"

"No problem whatsoever!"

Tony Stark slowly raised his head, fixing his gaze on Master Kao Yi, showing no trace of delight—only a solemn, deliberate reply.

"Your future will involve spending much of your time at Kamar-Taj, unable to manage your Stark Industries!"

Master Kao Yi continued.

"I can entrust Stark Industries to someone I trust!"

Tony Stark's reply came without pause.

Before coming, he had already decided: if Master Kao Yi truly accepted him, he would give the position to Pepper.

Master Kao Yi fell silent for a long while, then gave Tony Stark a deep look, rose slowly, opened her arms, and a smile returned to her face.

"Then... Mr. Stark! Welcome to Kamar-Taj!"

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