Fan Casting Idealism - Part 5 in Strange Tales

Despite the surprise, Mordo refocuses to unleash a blast of golden energy, to which Strange responds with mirrored shields that multiply infinitely. Each spell cast generates short temporal echoes - mirroring the two dueling around. His opponent even tries to pull out his dark blade again, but Stephen throws it away with a combined blow, forcing Mordo to retreat. Using distractions, he runs towards the pedestal where his objective lies, while Rintrah tries to intercept him - but is thrown back by a wave of energy. Another attack comes from Wong, who creates mystical chains that bind Mordo's legs. - Enough of self-proclaimed martyrs! [Mordo breaks free while screaming in fury] almost touching the Stone as he takes his last steps. The camera slows down before revealing Strange's arrival first, after reappearing in front of Mordo through a portal. Strange closes his eyes before touching the Stone - and, for a brief moment, time stops. In those moments, Strange walks to a Mordo frozen in mid-air: - I too preferred to hide what I truly felt through anger, Mordo. And I also wanted to prove I was right by doing so. But if that man taught me anything before he died…it’s that it’s not about resisting. It’s also about letting go. He then lightly touches Mordo’s forehead, sharing a memory: the Ancient One smiling serenely as he faces his own end. Time begins to flow again, before the villain now finds himself being pushed back.