Chapter 287: The Remorse of the Witch
Johnny, who obtained the address of Carter Slade from Oaks, rode his beloved Harley and went to find the senior.
Meanwhile, Oaks's attention was focused on Agatha and the Darkhold.
"I must consult with the Sorcerer Supreme about the Darkhold. It is too dangerous..."
In the secret meeting room of the Little Rainforest, Oaks sat on the sofa and looked at Agatha, who appeared somewhat uneasy, and raised his eyebrow.
"So, let's talk about your problem, Agatha... Ms.."
This powerful witch, who exuded a queenly aura, appeared meek in front of Oaks, but she showed no hesitation towards others.
Because Oaks could be considered her "kin," and he was even more powerful than her, without having learned black magic.
This made her waver in her long-held belief that "black magic is much stronger than ordinary spells, so I must learn it to pursue power."
Coupled with the purification she experienced through Johnny's Eye of Judgment and the stripping of the malevolent Mephisto's soul, Agatha had changed a lot.
As a formidable spellcaster, her thirst for knowledge remained, but she had different ideas about the means of acquiring knowledge.
"Lord Druid, please don't hand me over to those mystic art sorcerers."
Although Agatha was used to being lawless on the outside, she isn't unaware of the title of the Sorcerer Supreme.
She had always refrained from interfering with these mystic sorcerers who considered it their duty to protect the world.
Initially, she was interested in the fact that these individuals, originally ordinary humans, could acquire magical powers through learning. But after learning about the existence of the Sorcerer Supreme, she became low-profile.
There was no other reason; she couldn't beat them and couldn't afford to provoke them.
Moreover, as someone who delved into black magic, she wouldn't even dare to meet the Sorcerer Supreme.
Otherwise, being caught and imprisoned in a magical jail would be the least of her worries.
Not to mention that she now possessed the Darkhold for several days and had learned a few of the black magic spells within!
"They have always taken an indifferent attitude towards witches, but I am different from ordinary witches. Moreover... I carry a lot of blood debt."
Agatha's expression dimmed for a moment. Over the past fifty years, she hadn't hesitated to kill in her pursuit of studying black magic.
"While the Spirit of Vengeance didn't pass judgment on you due to the influence of Mephisto's soul imprint, you have, in a sense, passed the judgment."
Oaks shifted his posture, stroked his chin, and found that the Eye of Judgment had the remarkable ability to make people change their wicked ways.
However, very few people could endure it.
"In other words, you now have the opportunity to make amends and rectify the sins you have committed."
Oaks noticed that Agatha's expression had softened a bit and nodded.
"As you can see here, and as you have probably heard, my magic has achieved some accomplishments...
The purpose of magic's existence is not just to defeat opponents but to do more meaningful things. It should be like technology, contributing to humanity as a collective."
He pointed to the outside with a calm expression.
"Why is it that even in a world where human consciousness is so open-minded, witches are still forced to live in the darkness on such a large scale?
Originally, I thought it was due to the instinctive rejection of the human race toward the unusual, as well as various religious persecutions...
But after learning about the things you have done in the past, I realized that black magic is indeed an important factor that cannot be ignored--
You should understand the many misfortunes it has brought about."
"Yes..."
Agatha let out a sigh.
"As you said, the Witches' Coven has always preserved numerous forms of black magic, but it is only forbidden for lower-level witches to learn.
The advanced witches, however, do learn black magic, and it makes their personalities and behavior more sinister, extreme, and... cruel.
I have to admit that even without Mephisto's influence, I would have eventually come into contact with black magic as I advanced in rank, thus embarking on this path..."
She grabbed her hair with a pained expression, and her fingertips gradually turned pitch black. Her voice and body began to tremble, and her expression became one of anguish.
"I... ugh... Mother... Ah!!"
Purple magical energy surged around Agatha as her mind became extremely unstable, clearly recalling the Salem Witch Trials and the fact that she had killed her own mother with her own hands.
Oaks shook his head helplessly, waved his hand, and a beam of sunlight descended, suppressing Agatha's impending outburst of magic.
"So, this is one of the biggest aftermaths of black magic, causing the mind to become extremely fragile and sensitive, often resulting in uncontrollable outbursts."
As the sunlight dissipated, Agatha gasped for breath and regained her composure. The black marks on her fingers also disappeared.
"It seems you need to learn how to calm yourself down... Perhaps I should give you something to do."
Oaks looked at the disheartened Agatha and gradually formed an idea.
"In fact, besides you, I know another witch."
"What?!"
Agatha forgot her dejection and suddenly looked up.
"Another witch? But for so many years, I... I haven't found a companion..."
"Yes, indeed, a witch. And a gifted one at that."
Oaks carefully considered his words.
"Her name is Wanda Maximoff, a Sokovian from Eastern Europe. She and her brother Pietro possess unique abilities.
After my assessment, Wanda is a natural bearer of magic, capable of instinctively manipulating objects and influencing the mind without having learned any magical knowledge.
I brought them from Sokovia, and they are currently undergoing training with the Avengers."
"This... does fit the description of a witch."
Agatha's eyes gradually lit up:
"And she hasn't learned any magical knowledge? To achieve this level, even with systematic magical education, it would take a long time...
She is truly gifted, exceptionally gifted!"
The light in her eyes grew brighter:
"The Avengers... yes, the Avengers. She will be an excellent Avenger... unlike me, and she shouldn't be like me..."
"A witch without a reliable mentor is highly prone to extremism."
Oaks's voice rang out again, interrupting Agatha's thoughts:
"I believe you have a deep understanding of this.
Wanda is indeed gifted, but she should not waste her talents...
Yes, she needs a teacher, a witch who is well-versed in magical knowledge. She deserves a brighter future!"
Agatha was stunned.
After a moment, her expression became extremely serious.
As a witch, she had viewed the world from an outsider's perspective for decades.
As the arguably strongest witch on Earth, having even read the Darkhold, Agatha's knowledge of magic could undoubtedly be considered the best of her time.
"I am capable of taking on this role, Lord Druid!"
Her gaze was filled with determination:
"Even if it is to prevent her from going astray, I should assume the role of her teacher...
Mephisto will not give up easily. Even with your protection, Lord Druid, he will surely attempt something.
If Wanda possesses such strong magical talents, she becomes the prime target for this cunning lord of hell...
I will not allow another witch to be tempted by him and cause great calamity!"
Agatha deeply bowed to Oaks:
"Lord Druid, although I have learned a lot of black magic, I will not teach her those dark arts. I will bear the burden of that darkness myself!"
"..."
Oaks looked at Agatha with a solemn expression. He understood that this might be a risky move.
In theory, since Wanda underwent the experiment with the Mind Stone, she had already planted the seed to become the "Scarlet Witch."
But whether that seed would sprout depended on Wanda's future experiences.
Strictly speaking, the magic Wanda currently used couldn't be considered true Chaos Magic.
Her primary abilities right now were telekinesis and mental manipulation.
The true power of Chaos Magic was the ability to alter reality, which Wanda only unconsciously displayed when her mind was occasionally stimulated.
She would truly become the "Scarlet Witch" when she could wield Chaos Magic to alter reality at will.
Indeed, there was a whole page in the Darkhold that documented the story of the Scarlet Witch.
Oaks didn't know if Agatha had read that page.
Now, with the different arrangement of the Mind Stone, it had become impossible for Ultron and Vision to be created, and Sokovia had survived.
Therefore, the three major factors that caused severe mental stimulation to Wanda had disappeared, significantly reducing the probability of her becoming the Scarlet Witch.
But as Agatha said, if Mephisto wanted to do something, Wanda would indeed be the best target.
When the Lord of Hell was still hidden in the shadows, it was one thing, but now that he had revealed himself and openly mentioned his intentions to manipulate nightmares...
He would undoubtedly have other plans.
If he further guided Wanda towards becoming the Scarlet Witch, it would be an unfavorable situation.
The Scarlet Witch's severe mental instability and the potential for dangerous outbursts were significant uncertainties. It would be best to avoid it until Oaks had sufficient effective means to deal with it.
"A teacher... Perhaps this is also a good choice, for Wanda and for yourself."
After careful consideration, Oaks nodded slowly under Agatha's delighted gaze:
"If finding a spiritual anchor or goal can help stabilize your mental state, then I suggest you undergo Nature magic therapy with me first."
"Good!"
Agatha readily agreed without hesitation: "I can join your organization, Lord Druid."
"Although I don't insist, I would still welcome you if you choose to join."
Oaks was slightly taken aback, then smiled:
"And perhaps you can also serve as my magical mentor."
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