Rough Ruby

A Belarusian girl becomes Doctor Strange's student to learn about her ancestry and why the Priests of Pammattra are hunting her.

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The dissatisfied girl stood in front of the master and waited for his words. It was as if he deliberately tore her away from such an important activity. It would be better if she continued reading "The Shadow of the Wind."

"So you think it was no accident?" Rubina asked, tilting her head to the side.

"I used to think that magic was nonsense and science was the truth. However, as you see, I have become what you know. A person's destiny is written from birth, and now I know for sure that you are destined for an important role in the multiverse, Ruby."

Strange was quite serious in his words. He was already running his fingers through the air, creating runes that would show Ruby a new way of seeing the world.

"I'd rather make a deal with the devil than continue to listen to you, Master Strange."

"Ruby-..!"

"It's boring," Kostrova drawled, stretching her hands up. "I'll go."

His movements quickly stopped and the runes disappeared, and instead Steven moved his hand forward towards her, pushing her soul out of her body.

The girl felt light. She... Wait a minute! She can levitate... But Ruby sees that her body is somehow translucent... Did he kill her?!

"You will stay with me and learn magic even if you don't want to," he said looking sternly at the girl.