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Chapter 235: Preparing to Take Office
🕑 Added 2025-07-12 06:31:20 +0000 UTCNoah was a little confused by the Ancient One's care for him. At times, he even wondered if she was training him to be the next Supreme Sorcerer.
Though this thought seemed far-fetched, when Noah reflected on it, it appeared that the Ancient One's teaching was more focused on him than on Strange.
A strange thought crossed his mind: could he become the Supreme Sorcerer in the future? If he did, would Strange have no choice but to return to the ordinary world and continue being a doctor? Or perhaps, would he be sent to Baker Street to become the Supreme Detective?
Noah stroked his chin, pondering. He couldn't quite figure out what the Ancient One was thinking, but at the moment, those thoughts weren't the most important.
The crucial thing was that Noah had acquired some of the power the Ancient One had taken from the Dark Dimension.
Though it was a small amount, the power radiated an evil aura. One could only imagine how terrifying it must have been in its entirety. The Ancient One had processed the power before handing it to Noah and had left magical seeds within him as a safeguard for any potential risks.
Noah didn’t resist but felt relieved. If something went wrong, at least he could be saved.
However, the idea of something going wrong seemed far-fetched. The moment Noah acquired the power, his internal system activated.
Although no specific tasks had been assigned to him, it began to give him a brief explanation of what he had just acquired.
"Report: High-dimensional dark power detected."
"Report: The power is of extremely high quality and requires analysis."
"Do you wish to analyze it now?"
Noah silently rejected the offer. Analyzing this power in front of the Ancient One would be a mistake. How would he explain that it had broken through the seal instantly?
He decided to wait until he returned to the British magical world to analyze it.
After handing over the power, the Ancient One reiterated her warning. If Noah couldn't control or study it, he was to notify her immediately. These powers were far too dangerous, especially for those with weak willpower.
"I will visit the London Temple every three months," the Ancient One said. "Of course, you must also come to my place daily. Teleportation requires no time. Never close the portal of your temple. Keep it open to Kamar-Taj at all times. Do you understand?"
"I understand, teacher. Don't worry. I will never close the portal again," Noah replied.
The Ancient One’s request was simple enough, and Noah had no intention of closing the portal.
Though it felt like being separated from his family, they were still neighbors—just a door apart. But Noah didn’t mind. On the contrary, it was convenient. He could visit her anytime.
Mordo, knowing Noah was planning to return to London, had also suggested leaving the portal open so that Noah could visit during his breaks.
As for Wong, Noah planned to take him with him to the London Temple.
Noah was sure he would be busy after returning, and research alone would consume much of his time. Therefore, he needed help, and not just from Wong, but also from Ms. Haifen.
As for the students?
Kamar-Taj University’s student body was growing. Though it wasn’t as large as the seven-year magical academy, the magicians here were exceptional and powerful.
Noah had implemented a prefect system after studying the magical academy, and the teachers leading the teams found their workload much lighter.
Though they had only twelve students per year in the third and fourth years, handling issues for each student individually could be quite cumbersome. The prefect system, however, made things easier, and the students Noah supervised had small privileges, including the ability to travel through the portal to seek his help when necessary.
"Interestingly, the second-year students who came to my staff were Draco, Potter, and Hannah. Though I'm not very familiar with the third and fourth-year students, they are all members of the Mage Alliance. They came in one after another."
It was interesting, but not unexpected.
The Mage Union had dominated the path to Kamar-Taj for four years, and it would continue to do so. There was even a saying at Hogwarts: "Joining the Mage Union is like getting a ticket to Kamar-Taj."
And that was proving true. Even those who failed to be selected by Kamar-Taj still had opportunities elsewhere.
The Mage Union had truly surpassed Noah’s expectations. When excellent individuals were united, they only became better.
Unity and competitiveness were the core values of the Mage Union, and now, Noah felt it was time to take things further. Many members of the Mage Union had already started working, with some even entering the Ministry of Magic.
For example, Ron, after spending a year working with Constantine and studying hard, retook the exam. Unfortunately, he failed again. But instead of trying a third time, he chose to enter the Ministry of Magic.
Thanks to his father’s connections and his status as a Mage Union member, Professor Dumbledore had high regard for him.
Ron joined the Department of Magical Law Enforcement and became an apprentice Auror. It was rumored that he’d risen to the rank of Captain within a few years.
"Could this guy take Hermione and Harry’s positions in the future?" Noah mused. Before becoming the Minister of Magic, Hermione had been the Director of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement. When she ascended to the role of Minister, Harry took over her position. It wasn’t hard to imagine Harry one day becoming Minister of Magic.
"Anyway, no matter what, the future is promising," Noah concluded, shaking his head and stopping his thoughts.
The future was in his hands, and all he had to do was grasp it.
Having received the Ancient One’s permission, Noah began preparing to return to London.
The Ancient One had no objections to Noah taking Wong and Ms. Haifen with him. As far as she was concerned, they were only separated by a portal, and the time difference between their locations didn’t change much.
Wong’s students would be treated the same as Noah’s.
With everything in order, Noah left the room.
He needed to check in with Wong and Ms. Haifen. Ms. Haifen, always supportive, agreed immediately after Noah explained. She also fully supported the Ancient One's approach.
"This makes the two sides closer. If you have any questions, you can ask your teacher, and we can come here every morning to exercise with everyone, right?"
"Well…" Noah wasn’t too enthusiastic about the exercise.
It wasn’t that he didn’t enjoy it; after years of training, he had become accustomed to it.
The issue was his physical condition. He knew he wouldn’t reach the seventh level without additional effort, but he didn’t want to wait decades for progress either.
But it wasn’t a huge deal. He wouldn’t give up on continuing his exercise regimen.
Ms. Haifen packed her things, and Noah turned to speak with Wong about the plan.
As for his own luggage, Noah had already prepared. He didn’t have much to bring—just three pets and some clothes.
"So, you plan to have me go with you? Help guard the temple?" Wong asked, looking puzzled.
"Hey, it’s not about guarding the temple, it’s about us working together!" Noah replied, glaring at Wong.
"I know you too well. You say you learned the prefect system from the magical academy, but you just want to be lazy, right?"
"You misunderstood me. I’m not lazy."
"Really? You’re not lazy when studying magic, but what about everything else?"
"Stop talking nonsense. Just answer me: are you going or not?"
Noah stared at Wong. They had known each other for years, and Wong was one of the few who truly understood Noah.
Wong, seeing Noah’s exasperated expression, smiled and nodded. "Of course. Since the teacher has given us such a good opportunity, why wouldn’t I go and take a look? Besides, I’m curious about managing a temple."
"Good! Let’s get ready then," Noah said, his previous frustration melting into a smile.
With Wong, Ms. Haifen, and the magicians stationed there, Noah was confident that his team would be sufficient for now.
If the need arose, Noah wouldn’t hesitate to bring in more magicians. But for now, he felt it wasn’t necessary.
Watching Wong turn to pack, Noah felt a sense of fulfillment. He had finally reached this point.
