Chapter 26: Dimensional Magic Contract
[Hyperdimensional Magic: Derived from the Sorcerer Supreme’s dimensional magic, it is no longer limited to a single universe.]
The description of Hyperdimensional Magic was almost excessively simple, but its effects were countless times stronger than the description suggested.
The instant Orion Cross obtained Hyperdimensional Magic, it was as if a shackle had been removed from both his soul and his body.
"I didn’t expect you to comprehend it so quickly."
The Ancient One thought Orion Cross had already learned dimensional magic and could not help feeling somewhat surprised.
Logically speaking, even the most talented person in the future river of time, Strange, would still need several days to master it.
"You learned magic?"
Coulson was still completely lost. He turned his head toward Orion Cross with a puzzled expression.
After staring carefully for a long time, he still did not notice any change in Orion Cross.
"Really?"
Pietro’s eyes lit up, his face full of anticipation. "Brother Orion Cross, hurry up and use some magic to broaden our horizons!"
"Use your head."
Orion Cross speechlessly knocked Pietro on the head.
Whether it was dimensional magic or Hyperdimensional Magic, to put it plainly, it was a method of acquiring energy.
It was like internal energy in martial arts novels or chakra in Naruto.
If you only had internal energy but no techniques, or only had chakra but no ninjutsu, then you still could not use anything.
Not to mention that Orion Cross had only just learned Hyperdimensional Magic and had not used it yet. His body was still the same as before, without even the slightest bit of mana.
"You are not limited to drawing mana from only one dimension, but for the first dimensional choice, it is best to choose one that is gentle."
As the Ancient One spoke, another small portal appeared beside her right hand. She reached inside, took out a magic book, and placed it in front of Orion Cross. "This is the Vishanti White Magic Contract. It is the most suitable dimension to serve as a foundation."
The Vishanti Trinity had once all been existences on Earth, so they treated Earth’s sorcerers with great favor.
The sorcerers of Kamar-Taj also revered the Vishanti greatly. Many sorcerers would spend their entire lives contracting with and following only the Vishanti.
If Orion Cross had learned ordinary dimensional magic, he naturally would have chosen the Vishanti as well.
But now that he had Hyperdimensional Magic, Orion Cross’s gaze was naturally no longer limited to these ordinary dimensional demon gods.
"Gentle? I think I can contract with an even more ’gentle’ existence."
Orion Cross smiled and shook his head, pushing the Vishanti magic book back.
Seeing Orion Cross’s action, the Ancient One frowned slightly and reminded him, "A dimensional contract is the same as interstellar travel. You must first know the dimensional coordinates. Moreover..."
Moreover, after experiencing countless dimensions, the Ancient One truly did not believe there was an existence more suitable for beginners than the Vishanti.
"In that case, would you like to go see it? A completely new universe and dimension."
Orion Cross smiled faintly, stood up, and extended an invitation to everyone.
"A completely new dimensional coordinate?"
Seeing Orion Cross invite them, the Ancient One naturally understood that he definitely already had the coordinates, and she could not help feeling curious.
She had already explored almost every dimension close to Earth. As for dimensions far from Earth, unless those dimensions accidentally intruded or actively sent out signals, they could not be detected.
To a certain extent, the relationship between some dimensions was somewhat similar to the Dark Forest Law between planets.
Of course, the Dark Forest Law did not exist in the Marvel universe.
"We’re going on an adventure in another world?!"
Hearing Orion Cross’s invitation, Pietro immediately jumped up in excitement.
At this moment, Coulson was also somewhat excited.
After all, hearing was false, but seeing was believing.
Was he, Coulson, going to become the first agent to set foot in another world today?
Coulson wished he could call his direct superior right now and properly show off.
"I want to go too."
Wanda carefully tugged at Orion Cross’s pant leg.
"Of course I wouldn’t forget our Wanda."
Orion Cross smiled dotingly and rubbed Wanda’s hair. Then he said to everyone, "But we’re not going there for sightseeing. I’m going there to sign a contract. At most, we’ll only stay for a day."
"One day is enough!"
Coulson suddenly shouted, then abruptly stood up and took a small camera out from his coat. "I’ll definitely seize the opportunity!"
Human curiosity and desire toward the unknown were displayed vividly at this moment.
"In that case, please wait a moment."
Orion Cross nodded, dipped his right hand into the water in the teacup on the table, and drew a small fish on his left palm.
"Meow! Is there fish to eat again?"
Magical Cat Yuumi, who had previously returned to Runeterra, was summoned by Orion Cross again with a whoosh.
"Don’t worry. In a while, you can eat as much as you want. But first, you need to help us with something."
Orion Cross stepped forward and scratched Yuumi under the chin as he spoke.
"Meow, so comfortable... Tell me."
Yuumi stretched lazily and lay on the magic book, floating in the air.
"Wait. This magical creature seems to be... eighth-dimensional?"
The moment Yuumi appeared, the Ancient One sensed the unfamiliar magical fluctuations on her body and immediately understood everything, staring at Orion Cross in shock.
If they followed the theoretical logic from earlier, the place Orion Cross wanted to go was not any dimension of this world at all, but another completely new world!
"Yuumi, open your Book of Thresholds."
Orion Cross nodded to the Ancient One, then turned to Yuumi and spoke.