双语漫威故事《奇异博士》 第六章

CHAPTER　6

第六章

 

Doctor Strange was exhausted. He calmly soared through the clouds above New York City, but his mind was racing. He was puzzled by the sudden and bizarre assaults that had been happening in and around the city. Strange's magical senses were thrown off, and he couldn't make sense of things. Every time he thought he had the answer, a new question arose.

奇异博士筋疲力尽了。他在纽约市上空的云层中平静地翱翔，但大脑却在高速运转。城市内外的袭击事件来势汹汹，古怪离奇，令他困惑不已。随着魔法思维逐渐消失，他真的弄不明白这件事了。每当他认为有了答案时，新的问题就会出现。

 

It was time once again for him to visit the Astral Plane and seek the counsel of the Ancient One. Strange found a nice quiet place behind a cloud where no one would bother him. Clearing his mind as best he could, his spirit form awoke and joined the Astral Plane. The Ancient One was waiting for him.

现在是时候再次去星界拜访古一，寻求他的建议了。在一片云的后面，奇异博士发现了一处安静的地方，在那里没有人能打扰他。他尽力摒除杂念，唤醒自己的元灵，进入了星界。古一正在那里等他。

 

“It's good to see you again, Stephen,” he said. “I imagine you have more questions for me that I cannot possibly answer.”

“很高兴又见面了，史蒂芬。”古一说道，“我想你有了更多我可能回答不了的问题。”

 

“I demand answers!” commanded Strange.

“我需要答案！”斯特兰奇命令道。

 

“Do not make demands of me, Sorcerer Supreme!” boomed the Ancient One. The loud outburst shook even the peaceful clouds. The Ancient One was a benevolent being, but he also had a temper, especially when his authority was questioned.

“不要向我提要求，至尊魔法师！”古一的声音一下子高了八度。这句高声的宣泄震动了平静的云层。古一是一位慈祥的长者，但他也有脾气，尤其是当自己的权威遭到质疑时。

 

Doctor Strange sighed. He hadn't meant to snap at his trusted mentor, but he was simply at his wits' end. “The bridge between the natural world and the world of magic is breaking down,” he said. “I've fought animals that were crudely fused together and hollow vampires who attacked without purpose. Nightmare showed me my greatest fears, and Loki may be involved. What does it all mean? Is this a test, Ancient One? Are these incidents connected? Nothing makes sense.” Strange was deeply frustrated, and it showed.

奇异博士叹了口气。对信任有加的师父厉声叫嚷并非他的本意，他只是无计可施了。“自然世界和魔法世界之间的桥梁正在坍塌。”他说，“几种动物被粗暴地合为一种新的怪物，空有皮囊的吸血蝠毫无目的地攻击，我和这些怪物交过手。梦魇揭露了我内心深处的恐惧，洛基可能也脱不了干系。所有这一切究竟意味着什么？是一场考验吗，古一？这一系列事件是否相互关联？这些都说不通啊。”从奇异博士的言语中看出，他陷入了深深的沮丧之中。

 

“Such dramatic talk for a doctor,” said the Ancient One. “Everything is a test, Stephen. Calm yourself. Clear your mind. You're looking for obvious answers where none may be found.”

“一个博士竟说出如此戏剧性的话。”古一说，“史蒂芬，一切都是考验。静下心来，摒弃杂念。你寻找的答案其实显而易见，但找到了也无济于事。”

 

“More riddles,” grumbled Strange. “I should have expected more riddles. You're one of the most powerful magicians I have ever known. You are wise beyond recollection, and yet you have no answers!”

“你的哑谜更多了。”奇异博士抱怨道，“我早该料到你会打更多的哑谜。你是我知道的最强大的魔法师之一。你的智慧前无古人，但你竟然找不到答案！”

 

“You are correct!” agreed the Ancient One. “It's up to you to take a hard look at the patterns and figure out how the pieces fit together. Only you can provide the answers. You are surrounded by allies and yet you resist their assistance. Why?”

“你说得对！”古一赞同道，“你应该仔细思量每个环节，弄明白它们是如何环环相扣的。只有你才能给自己答案。盟友就在你身边，你却拒绝他们的帮助。为什么？”

 

Doctor Strange was getting frustrated again. “I don't need their assistance! I don't need anyone's assistance. I am the Sorcerer Supreme and a master of the mystic arts. I should be able to handle anything and everything that concerns the world of magic on my own.”

奇异博士又变得沮丧起来。“我不需要他们的帮助！我不需要任何人的帮助。我是至尊魔法师兼秘术大师。我可以独立处理任何与魔法世界相关的事情。”

 

“And yet, here you are,” the Ancient One stated firmly.

“然而，你现在却在这里求助。”古一严厉说道。

 

He has a point, thought Strange. If I were really so powerful, I would have been able to find a way to solve this problem already.

“他说得有道理。如果我真有那么强大，我早就已经找到解决问题的方法了。”奇异博士心想。

 

“Do not resist the counsel of your colleagues and friends. Their advice is valuable,” said the Ancient One. “New perspectives must always be welcomed. You may find them in the least likely of places.”

“不要拒绝同事和朋友们的建议。他们的建议很有价值。”古一说，“你要随时接纳新观点。越是不可能的地方，越会有新发现。”

 

Strange considered the Ancient One's words as an astral earthquake shook them both. Strange focused on locating the source of the trouble. “The Museum of Natural History!” he exclaimed. It was time to take care of business. “Thank you, Ancient One. I believe the path is becoming clearer to me.”

奇异博士觉得古一的话就像星界地震一样，让彼此都大为震撼。奇异博士专注于找到问题的根源。“自然历史博物馆！”他大声说道。是时候忙正事儿了。“谢谢你，古一。我相信对我来说，这条道路越来越清晰了。”

 

“A wise man knows there's always something new to learn.” And with that, the Ancient One's spirit form evaporated.

“聪明人知道，不论何时，总有新东西要学习。”说完，古一的元灵消失了。

 

Doctor Strange thought deeply about what the Ancient One had said. A new perspective was just what he needed.

奇异博士深入思考了古一刚刚说的话。的确，新观点正是他需要的。

 

Strange used his consciousness to search the Astral Plane for someone who could help. Finally, he found the person he was looking for: Jericho Drumm, otherwise known as Brother Voodoo.

奇异博士用意识搜索星界能帮到他的人。最后，他终于找到了自己要找的人：杰里科·德拉姆，也就是所谓的巫毒兄弟。

 

Strange had met Brother Voodoo many years before, when they were young magicians. Much had changed in their lives since then.

多年前，奇异博士就见过巫毒兄弟。那时候，他们都还是年轻的魔法师。从那以后，他们的生活经历了太多变化。

 

“Pardon me, Jericho,” Strange interrupted. “It's been a long time.”

“原谅我冒昧打扰，杰里科，”奇异博士开口说道，“好久不见。”

 

“It has indeed. Hello, Doctor Strange,” said Brother Voodoo. “If the Sorcerer Supreme is reaching out to me, something big must be happening. What can I do for you?”

“确实如此。你好，奇异博士。”巫毒兄弟说，“如果至尊魔法师来找我，那一定是发生了什么大事。我能为你做什么吗？”

 

“Meet me at the Museum of Natural History,” answered Strange. “You and I are going demon hunting.”

“在自然历史博物馆等我。”奇异博士回答，“你和我要去寻找恶魔。”