owlsbooks Chapter 2215 Asking for Double Monthly Tickets!!!
Chapter 2215 Asking for Double Monthly Tickets!!!
Chapter 2215 Asking for Double Monthly Tickets!!!
"About this..." Carter had obviously thought about something similar, so he worked extra hard to investigate Kamar-Taj... Unfortunately, so far, they still know very little about Kamar-Taj. They only know that the leader of Kamar-Taj is called the Sorcerer Supreme, and then... that's it!
What is the organizational structure of Kamar-Taj?
do not know.
How did Kamar-Taj get its funding?
do not know.
What is the recruitment process for Kamar-Taj?
do not know.
Even the exact location of Kamar-Taj's headquarters is unknown.
In this case, the investigation is equivalent to no investigation.
Even many things came from Strange's active disclosure and Kai's few words. In this case, no matter how powerful the US government's intelligence work is, it will be useless. Although Atlantis is also very closed, they will at least contact them, the land countries, and even send delegations. Everyone still knows some information more or less.
But Kamar-Taj… no one wants to deal with you at all.
"So far, the only person we know of is Strange... As for the identities of the others, we are still investigating, but the results are minimal. We have found a few of them through comparison, but according to our data, they are all over a hundred years old. Their original relationships have long disappeared. We have no idea where to start."
It's not like Kamar-Taj hasn't appeared before the world.
The last time two MUTOs wreaked havoc in the United States, Kamar-Taj wizards appeared in large numbers. The Shadow Bureau and S.H.I.E.L.D. were very efficient. Although electronic equipment was not available at the time, they still used old-fashioned video cameras to take pictures of the people who appeared at the time and keep them for archive.
But for most of them, there is no information in the United States.
This is understandable. After all, Kamar-Taj is strictly speaking a truly international organization. They have no geographical preference in recruiting personnel, and basically recruit people from anywhere. It is normal that there is no information on the US side.
But the US government was also in a dilemma for those who were found.
There is no one under 2024 years old, and the most exaggerated one is at least over 10 years old... In fact, there are not as few people over 119 years old as you might think. According to official data released by the United States, there will be only centenarians in the United States in , and the oldest one lived to be years old, which is already ranked among the top three in the world.
But among those American wizards who were found, the youngest one was at least over 130 years old.
The U.S. government was shocked and immediately launched an investigation.
Thanks to the good social system, a lot of information in the United States is well preserved, and they quickly found the information of those "elderly people".
But we soon discovered that...most of the social relationships with them were gone.
Even more unfortunate is that all of their immediate family members died many, many years ago.
It's okay if it's just one case, but if all of them are like this, then there's something to be said for it.
The Shadow Bureau and S.H.I.E.L.D. speculate that when recruiting personnel to Kamar-Taj, they will focus on those who are socially dead.
Social death refers to the phenomenon that a person is considered dead in society, no longer regarded as a living individual, and has lost social status and identity. This state may be caused by various factors, such as illness, poverty, disability, criminal record, racial or gender discrimination, etc. Social death usually means that a person is marginalized by society, excluded from social activities, and deprived of the opportunity to participate in social life.
In short, these people’s social relationships have long been gone.
Naturally, the U.S. government's strategy of influencing Kamar-Taj through social relations failed in its infancy.
In fact, Strange is very representative.
Strange was once the world's top surgeon, but since he had a car accident, he has been basically abandoned by society... Logically speaking, although the real world is realistic and cold, it is not so terrible.
After all, it is impossible for a person to survive in society relying solely on professional skills.
A person will always have friends, relatives and other social relationships.
But Strange is a weirdo.
All his relatives died a long time ago, and because of his personality and emotional intelligence, he has no friends at all. He has always believed that people don't need to socialize. In his opinion, as long as he has enough ability, everything around him will change according to his needs, and he doesn't need to bother with socializing.
We regard socializing as a necessity in life, fearing that we will become a "loner" and lose the sense of belonging to the group.
Those who are keen on socializing and have good relationships with others seem to be winners in life. Look, their friends are in all walks of life, they have abundant resources and many connections, and they have supporters in everything they do. On the other hand, those who are not good at socializing and keep to themselves seem to be losers, always alone and struggling. Therefore, making friends has become an important issue in life. But have you ever thought about what it takes to have truly high-quality social interactions?
There is a kind of social interaction that is for the purpose of gaining benefits. Of course, this is understandable. People always need to survive and move forward. Without resources, it is difficult to move forward. However, when making friends becomes a transaction where both parties get what they need, and material benefits become the bond that maintains relationships, what is left between people? In contrast, another kind of social interaction is a true "heart-to-heart". You don't talk about gains and losses, and don't ask about status. You can open your heart and the other person can also open his heart.
In this relationship, you are not A and B, but an inseparable part of each other's life. Unfortunately, such social interaction is rare. Too often, people with different concerns get together and just pretend to be nice to each other. This is not because human nature is so sinister, but because adult life is too difficult and they do not have enough time and energy to cultivate feelings. They have to focus more on fame and fortune, even at the cost of trampling on true feelings. The closer people get to each other, the easier it is to see each other's true colors. So gradually, idealism is polished by reality, and people become disappointed with social interaction.
Everyone is eager to be recognized and accepted by others. Socializing provides such an opportunity. When you are in a group, when someone praises your words and deeds, when you become the focus of the crowd, the satisfaction of being needed and affirmed will make you feel elated. In order to get more of this experience, you subconsciously cater to the eyes of others, change yourself according to the requirements of the environment, and make yourself live in a "popular" way. But if you keep doing this, don't you feel tired? In the bustling crowd, do you still remember the real you?
Instead of being held hostage by social interaction and compromising, it is better to stay away from those glamorous occasions, return to your inner self, and find your unpretentious self.
Maybe you will feel lonely or isolated, but that is the only way to fulfill yourself.
Strange believes that he was able to become the world's top surgeon at such a young age because of his focus, focusing on himself and not caring about other things. He doesn't waste his time and energy on socializing!
At the same time, the biggest function of socializing is to relieve loneliness!
It is undeniable that loneliness is the norm in life, and socializing is the most convenient way to dispel loneliness. When life seems to be over, you always want to find a few people to chat with; when work is exhausting, you always want to invite a few friends to drink; when there is a crisis in your relationship, you always want to find a shoulder to lean on. Humans are social animals, longing for companionship, longing for catharsis, and longing for comfort. This is human nature. But when you are used to using socializing to dispel loneliness, have you ever thought about why you feel lonely? Perhaps life is too monotonous and makes you feel bored; perhaps ideals are too vague and make you feel confused; or perhaps your heart is too empty and makes you panic. Instead of seeking comfort from others, it is better to learn to reconcile with loneliness, face the emptiness in your heart, and focus on enriching yourself.
In a word, Lord Strange doesn't need those time-wasting social activities.
What? You mean what to do about physiological needs?
Haha, as long as he has money, what else would Lord Strange lack? Moreover, with Strange's conditions, he only needs to go to the bar, without saying anything, and he can bring back a beautiful girl. Besides, everyone just plays for fun, and no one will ask for more after the next day.
Can you believe it? The US government investigated and found that Strange's only multiple partner was Christine Palmer, a highly skilled trauma surgeon who was Dr. Strange's colleague and half-girlfriend.
Why half?
Because he doesn't want and doesn't know how to be in a relationship, his relationship with Christine is simply physical.
Christine was once Strange's intern... Well, this is not surprising at all. In fact, many medical staff's spouses are also medical staff. There is no way, the profession of doctor is really difficult.
In the past, a term called "996.ICU" was widely circulated on the Internet. This term was originally created by programmers, implying an extremely heavy work mode: working from 9 am to 9 pm, 6 days a week, as if you will be admitted to the ICU if you continue like this. However, for some professions, such work intensity is not uncommon. Especially for doctors, their work schedule is even more demanding. Take ICU doctors as an example. Their working hours are as long as 24 hours, from 8 am to 8 am the next day. With such a work intensity, even if sudden death needs rescue, they can be treated as quickly as possible, because they may fall at their work posts at any time. Of course, this extraordinary work intensity is not easy. What do doctors need to rely on to support themselves? The answer is rest. Although their way of rest may be different from other professions-taking a nap or a short rest, these short breaks are crucial for them. In hospitals, bed resources are tight, but there are always some smart doctors who can find a corner to rest. Although the conditions are simple and even a little dirty, they still use every minute to recover their strength. A tidy duty room is not a normal working environment for doctors. Usually, there is only one bed left in the duty room for doctors to rest, and this bed is often taken before 10: in the morning. You may be confused. Don't doctors even have time for a nap?
In fact, doctors often have to sacrifice their personal rest time for work. So, besides the bed, where else can doctors rest? Do they have to make do with sleeping in front of the computer like other workers?
Many doctors, especially young doctors (interns are always the worst), have no so-called personal world at all. They would rather stay in the hospital 365 days a year! Their social circle is so small, so many marriages can only be digested internally.
As for doctors and interns falling in love...that's even more normal.
Have you watched the American TV series Grey's Anatomy?
It's such a mess in there!
Although it's a bit exaggerated, it has a real prototype. The competition among interns is very fierce. The chief physicians hold the life and death of the interns in their hands. In order to stay, many tricks will be used. Sleeping with others is just a very normal means!
So the beginning of the relationship between Strange and Christine was not very romantic, but full of the ugliness of reality. To put it bluntly, Christine hoped to gain Strange's approval through some means, so as to get better opportunities... In fact, she really received some preferential treatment... Of course, this was definitely not what she thought. Strange taught her everything he knew!
But he was the one who cursed Christine the most and the most harshly!
Kristen is also a ruthless person. She actually endured it!
Simply.
Even so, I developed some feelings for Strange.
After all, doctors are all a little sick.
This is Strange's only social relationship.
"The only Kamar-Taj wizard we can contact is Strange. Unfortunately, he has always been very secretive about the internal affairs of Kamar-Taj. We don't know the details."
"So you say... does Strange have a chance?" Benjamin asked tentatively.
"Uh... not much of a chance." Carter thought carefully and replied, "After all, Strange has only been in Kamar-Taj for a few years. Even if we consider seniority, it won't be his turn."
This is what any normal person would think.
Not to mention whether Kamar-Taj needs to be ranked according to seniority, when the two MUTOs were causing trouble in the United States, Strange was just a small soldier and had to be commanded by others!
The Supreme Sorcerer sounds like a very honorable title, so how could it be possible for a new recruit to take on this position?
Benjamin thought so too!
In fact, they were completely wrong. The Supreme Sorcerer had a high status, that was true. But if it came to seniority, it was not true. When Ancient One took over, he was just a young man, less than fifty years old.
In most people's impression, mages become stronger as they get older, and this is indeed true.
But it’s different for the Supreme Mage. Once you become the Supreme Mage, you will immediately be blessed with the great protection. No matter what you were like before, the lower limit can be absolutely guaranteed!
Therefore, the Supreme Master has never practiced seniority-based promotion from the past to the present.
But the question is, how could Strange possibly shout about this kind of thing?