Marvel's Hogwarts Wizard Chapter 738: Ajak's Dilemma (First Update) - Novel Cool

Chapter 738: Ajak's Dilemma (First Update)

Chapter 738: Ajak's Dilemma (First Update)

Everyone followed Jerry through the portal, returning to Gilgamesh's earth house. Then, under Fastus's guidance, they headed to the location where Ajak lived.

"There it is!"

Above a horse ranch outside a small town in South Dakota, Fastus pointed to a quaint two-story house below.

"Because Sena has been relatively stable in recent years, Ajak has started traveling the world more often. When she gets tired, she comes back to this ranch to rest. I spoke with her on the phone a few days ago; she just got back."

"I can see her already!"

The water sprite, now in adult form, looked toward a large grassy area behind the house.

There, a middle-aged woman in a cowboy outfit was riding a magnificent black horse, galloping across the grass. Behind her were over a hundred beautiful Quarter Horses.

"I hope we have a pleasant conversation."

Jerry snapped his fingers, and the flying carpet beneath everyone's feet carried them toward Ajak.

None of the Eternals except Ikaris could fly, and while Ajak's ranch and Gilgamesh's earth house were in the same state, the actual distance was quite far. So, after returning to the earth house, Jerry used transfiguration to create a magic flying carpet and brought the eight Eternals with him.

"What are you all doing here?"

Ajak, who was riding her horse, looked up at the descending flying carpet, pulled the reins to stop her horse, and first showed surprise, then a puzzled expression.

Since the team disbanded due to disagreements that year, she had only maintained contact with Fastus and Ikaris and had not actively reached out to any other members.

It wasn't that she didn't miss them; they were all comrades who had fought alongside her for so many years, and she had deep feelings for each one.

But she feared that if she revealed the truth about the Celestial Event, she would fail the mission given to her by the Celestial Supreme Arishem.

This is why her first reaction upon seeing her teammates on the flying carpet was surprise, followed by confusion.

She was puzzled as to why everyone had gathered together to find her, and why they had brought outsiders who were not Eternals.

"Ajak!"

Sersi and the water sprite jumped off the flying carpet and directly ran into Ajak's arms as she dismounted.

Ajak's powers had no offensive capabilities; they were purely healing. But because of her, the Eternals had not lost a single member in their thousands of years of battles against the Deviants.

Ajak was also the leader of the Eternal team, mature in thought, and always cared for everyone like a mother. So, aside from that, Sersi and the water sprite held her in high regard.

"Oh, it's been so long, Sersi. And you are...?"

Ajak kissed Sersi's cheek and then looked at the water sprite with a puzzled expression.

The water sprite's manner of speaking and behavior felt familiar to her, but she didn't recognize the water sprite's appearance, which made her feel strange.

"Ajak, it's me, the water sprite! Wizard used magic to give me a human body, and now I can finally live like a normal person."

The water sprite happily recounted how she had become human.

However, Ajak's face changed when she heard the water sprite's words.

"How could you become human, this... this..."

Ajak did not oppose the water sprite becoming human and living a normal life, but the timing was wrong. She should have become human centuries ago, allowing her to live a happy life, not now.

According to her estimation, the Celestial Event is still a few months away. When it happens, Earth will be destroyed, and humanity will perish. Everyone will be recalled by the Celestial Supreme and have their memories erased in the World Forge.

However, if the Water Sprite becomes human, she won't be able to return to the World Forge and will perish along with Earth.

Sersi observed Ajak's expression and clearly guessed her thoughts. She took a deep breath and said slowly:

"Ajak, we all know about the Celestial Event. We came here hoping you could help us communicate with the Celestial Supreme and see if there's a way to prevent the Celestial Event, so that Earth and humanity can be preserved."

Kingo, Sena, Gilgamesh, Druig, Makkari, and Fastus also jumped off the flying carpet and looked at Ajak with pleading eyes.

Ajak was taken aback by their words and then sighed:

"I had hoped to keep this a secret from you all until the end, so you wouldn't have to bear the pain and guilt until the Celestial Event arrives."

Sometimes, knowing the truth can be more painful than not knowing.

Ajak is the only Eternal who has never had her memory erased, so she knows how much pain everyone goes through each time the Celestial Event occurs.

She is also in pain. She doesn't want the planets she has guarded for thousands of years to be destroyed, but for the sake of the Celestials and the entire universe, she must make a decision.

In fact, over the years, as she traveled through various countries on Earth, she has seen the happy lives of humans, and her resolve has wavered.

"Ajak, Earth is a planet worth saving. There is so much beauty here, and it shouldn't be a sacrifice to the Celestial Event."

Sersi said earnestly.

But Ajak shook her head:

"It's no use. The Celestial Supreme will never agree to us preventing the Celestial Event. After the last Deviant was killed, I begged the Supreme to spare this beautiful planet, Earth.

But the Supreme refused. In his eyes, sacrificing a planet and its people to create a Celestial who can create countless planets and lives is what will make the universe better."

"Is it fair to kill one innocent person to save ten other equally innocent people?"

At this moment, Jerry folded up the flying carpet and approached Ajak.

Jerry knows that this is a matter of perspective. From the standpoint of the Celestials and the entire universe, this approach is not wrong. But from the perspective of Earth and humanity, who would willingly be forced to sacrifice?

This is similar to the Ultron incident, where destroying Sokovia to save Earth from destruction would kill all the residents of Sokovia.

Saving the residents of Sokovia would put Earth at risk of destruction.

From the standpoint of humanity as a whole, Sokovia should be destroyed to save the rest of Earth. But from the perspective of the people of Sokovia, they don't want to die.

The current situation is somewhat better. Even if the Celestial Event doesn't occur, the universe is not at risk of destruction; at most, fewer planets and lives will be created.

Hearing Jerry's words, Ajak fell silent.

Deep down, she felt that Jerry was right. Over the years, she has been questioning whether the Celestial Supreme's approach is truly correct.

(End of Chapter)

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