Multiverse of Marvel

Chapter 254: Stephen Strange

Chapter 254: Stephen Strange

John was having a good time listening to music when he heard a knock on the door. The spirit of the house opened the door only to be greeted by a bald woman and Constantine.

"How are you, love? Is John treating you properly?" Constantine spoke. The Ancient One too was surprised to see a spirit inviting them. She had never come before to John's house and even in the Ring.

It was her first time in the Ring. She could feel the magic power of the House of Mysteries and even the Tower of Fate nearby.

"Treats me better than you ever did. Please come in." the spirit spoke in a bland tone.

John, who saw them, invited them near the fireplace. Everybody sat down. The spirit brought tea for the Ancient One and a glass of whisky for Constantine.

"So Kaecilius is dead." the Ancient One said. John looked at her and smiled. The first mission he gave to Constantine was successful. He didn't care about the future anymore.

"That's good. No more Dormmamu." John replied.

"Yes. Then what about Strange?" Ancient One asked.

"What about him? He can still be a magician." John asked, confused.

Then he saw Christine Palmer sitting by his side looking at him.

"What happened? What did they do?" Stephen asked.

"It took a long time to find you. You have severe nerve damage. There are steel pins inserted on your hands so that you have the functioning of your hands left." Palmer said.

"Why did they do that? Don't we have the medical pods to operate on that?" Stephen asked with more pain in his voice.

"The Umbrella Corporation refused to give access to you and they left a phone number for you to call when you wake up. Did you ever antagonize them Stephen? They never said no to anybody. You are the first person they said no to." Palmer said.

"I have never done anything wrong to them. I admit that because of them I have become poorer but in no case have I ever complained. Why are they doing this to me?" Stephen asked.

"No idea. Take rest now, call them when you are in a position to make that call. Don't let your arrogance speak over the call Stephen. I have gone through the reports. Only a med pod would be able to save your hands."

"I understand." Stephen said in an annoying tone as he really didn't know why he didn't have access to the med pod.

After 2 days of feeling better, Strange finally called up the number given by the Umbrella Corp. He was hesitant at first as he didn't know who was on the other side of the call.

"Hello, This is Stephen Strange. I was provided a number to call the Umbrella Corp."