Multivariate China

"I came from an organization, the Multiversal China Republic, dedicated to helping all people of Chinese descent gain a foothold in their respective worlds."

Facing Ancient One’s probing gaze, Chen Mu thought for a moment before speaking with a solemn expression.

"…"

Ancient One’s mouth twitched.

"You just made up that excuse on the spot, didn’t you?"

"No, no, Ancient One. You’re also a master of time. In my view, this is something bound to happen in the future, so what’s wrong with saying it in advance?"

Nothing wrong with that. It was perfectly reasonable!

Chen Mu could not help wanting to give himself a thumbs-up for that explanation.

He truly did have such plans.

The system existed to help the Chinese people across the myriad worlds achieve revival and stand at the pinnacle of their worlds.

Chen Mu wanted to do the same.

Since he had come to this world, how could he not help the Chinese people of this world rise?

He could not stand by and do nothing while China in this world suffered.

Since this world had so many organizations capable of crossing the multiverse, why could there not be one more Chinese organization?

The Deviant Time Administration designated a single timeline as the Sacred Timeline, traveled freely between different worlds, and forcibly altered those worlds. Wasn’t it relying on its time machine to do all that?

The Time Variance Authority was not even a country. If it could do such things, why couldn’t mighty China?

At that moment, the desire to establish a Chinese republic that connected the multiverse arose in Chen Mu’s heart.

"Perhaps. After you came into this world, all of this world’s original futures disappeared. The future now is nothing but a void."

Ancient One gave a bitter smile and continued, "Perhaps the me from your world had her own reasons for choosing you. Can you tell me how I made that choice?"

"Ahem. In my world, Ancient One chose to join China. In return, China established Magic Schools throughout the country, legalizing and popularizing the study of magic."

As for whether Ancient One had really joined China or not? Well, they were separated by an entire world. Ancient One here had no way to verify it anyway, did she?

Wasn’t it entirely up to him what he said?

"…"

Well, Chen Mu did not know whether Ancient One truly believed him, but she fell silent, seemingly lost in thought.

"China in the future will have 1.4 billion people. It will search the entire country for those with magical talent and have them learn magic. This will greatly strengthen the sorcerers and make it much easier to deal with future multiversal crises."

How could it not be easy? With millions, tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions of sorcerers, even casting a minor spell together could take down an incredibly powerful enemy.

Not to mention that many spells could gather the power of vast numbers of sorcerers into one.

The power amassed by that number of sorcerers was unimaginable.

"Would a country really be willing to do that?"

Ancient One seemed hesitant. She believed Chen Mu because the fact that the Time Stone had been handed to him proved that, in Chen Mu’s world, she trusted him deeply.

"This world will ultimately continue down the path of technological development. Magic will always exist, but it will never become mainstream."

For some reason, hearing that China could implement magic nationwide stirred Ancient One’s interest.

Hadn’t she always been devoted to strengthening the sorcerers? With the help of a country like China, wouldn’t the strength of sorcerers soar overnight?

"Of course. China has already done so in my world." Chen Mu was not lying about that. Several Magic Schools had already been built in China, and enrollment was now in full swing.

Though it seemed strange, parents initially held doubts about these so-called Magic Schools. But once the authorities vouched for them, the parents no longer had any doubts.

Even if some people remained suspicious, they would merely miss an opportunity themselves. China had plenty of people; it did not lack one or two.

The first batch of Magic School students had already begun attending classes.

Not only were these students learning magic, they were also learning martial arts. As the first generation of key pillars, they had also undergone an evolution in their life levels.

Their bodies were no weaker than those of the Asgardians, their magical talents were all top-notch, and cultivating both magic and martial arts posed no difficulty at all.

Under such circumstances, coupled with the fact that the selected students were all hardworking people who cared for their country and the world, this group of students would likely form a powerful fighting force within a few years.

Once these hundred-thousand-plus students proficient in both magic and martial arts graduated, what Dormammu, what Mephisto? The moment they stepped onto Chinese soil, they would be beaten so badly they would not know which way was north.

Perhaps imagining the grand future of such sorcerers, Ancient One before him seemed somewhat tempted.

"The Chinese people are a people who know gratitude. For a drop of kindness, they repay with a spring. Anyone who helps us in times of crisis will forever be remembered by the Chinese people."

Seeing through Ancient One’s thoughts, Chen Mu spoke meaningfully.

"Is that so?"

Ancient One raised her brows. Having lived for over a thousand years, she naturally knew Chen Mu was telling the truth.

The Chinese people truly were entirely different from every other people.

"I will contact the leaders of China in this world next. I absolutely will not stand by and watch this country continue to suffer."

Chen Mu looked at Ancient One with complete seriousness.

"I understand."

Ancient One nodded, instantly understanding what Chen Mu meant.

China was a country that remembered kindness. If she helped it during this disaster, she would surely receive China’s gratitude in return.

Since Chen Mu intended to contact China in this world, China here would definitely follow the same path as China in Chen Mu’s world in the future.

It would certainly promote magic as well. If she earned China’s gratitude now, then she could promote her magic in China in this world too.

Thus, Ancient One understood. If she wanted to develop the strength of sorcerers, she had to cling tightly to China’s thigh.

If she did not seize this opportunity now, there would be no other chance.

"The sorcerers of Kamar-Taj will help China overcome this crisis—for justice, for world peace."

Mm, sorcerers who had never interfered in mortal wars before were now preparing to take action personally under Chen Mu’s persuasion—no, under his proposal for mutual benefit.

For peace in the mortal world, for the future sorcerer apprentices, the sorcerer lineage had to act.

They would first eliminate some of those Japanese invaders who had committed countless atrocities.

Putting everything else aside, a large number of sorcerers taking action against those Japanese invaders would be an absolute dimensionality reduction strike. Besides, this world’s technology was still far behind, and its current weapons could not threaten the sorcerers at all.

"Also, the name you gave that organization just now is far too fitting. Change it."

After saying that, Ancient One waved her hand, dispelled the Mirror Dimension, and vanished from the spot.

"Damn it, where are the immortals? Come out and let Old Li have a look!"

P.S. I’m collecting organization names—something for a Chinese organization connecting the myriad worlds, preferably something imposing. Also, work has been a little busy these past few days, and my kid caught a cold, so I really can’t post massive updates like I did the last two days. Once my kid gets better, I’ll do another big update spree.