"And do you think I would let them do so?" Strange remarks, with a quizzical frown. He gestures with one hand as he talks. "I broke a spell that was cast by the Raven King himself. If I wanted to rescue you from the gallows, who could stop me?"

It's not phrased in Strange's usual mocking or lighthearted tone of voice. This is an honest question from a man who's still trying to wrap his head around how powerful he is. Even if one of the new magicians were a match for him before his stay at the carnival, none of them would have the power of a Miracle in their body. And even then, it would take a while for them to learn magic the way he had.

It's somehow wonderful, intoxicating, and damn scary all at the same time.