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As Mephisto introduced himself, satellites from the U.S. and other nations quietly locked onto the area.

Following the detected energy anomalies, they captured images of Messiah still present and the sudden appearance of Mephisto.

The sight of this elderly man in a black suit left many governments and organizations around the world on edge.

"Who is this now?"

"Another supernatural being?"

Their wariness grew even stronger.

After witnessing the events involving Messiah, the world had developed a deep-seated fear of such supernatural figures.

They wished for all individuals with supernatural powers to disappear—especially Messiah and White Knight—yet they also secretly envied such power.

And now, anyone daring to stand before Messiah had to be either fearlessly reckless or incredibly powerful.

While others speculated, Syd carefully observed the pale-skinned, golden-haired elder in the black suit before him.

In an instant, he recognized who this was—Mephisto, one of the rulers of the Hell Dimensions.

Syd frowned.

This cunning and treacherous figure was the nemesis of countless beings, having tricked and harmed more than anyone could count.

The more souls he acquired in Hell, the stronger he became. Known as the Lord of Lies, Mephisto often lured mortals into signing soul-binding contracts through deceit.

At his peak, he had even clashed with Galactus.

Mephisto barely had time to continue introducing himself when Syd interrupted him.

"Mephisto, I know you. Lord of the Hell Dimension." Syd's tone was calm.

Mephisto froze for a moment, surprise flickering in his eyes.

Messiah knew him?

How was that possible?

Aside from figures like the Ancient One, whose legacies were ancient and steeped in hidden knowledge, how could this young human possibly recognize him?

This young man couldn't have lived long enough to know such secrets.

Mephisto's smug attitude, rooted in his belief that he was dealing with an ignorant youth, began to waver. He now regarded Messiah with increased seriousness—not just for his power but for the mystery surrounding him.

After a moment's thought, Mephisto smiled and said, "Messiah, I don't know how you learned about me, but it saves me some explanation."

"Let's speak frankly."

He smiled again. "As a Lord of Hell, I can accomplish many things beyond human imagination."

"Messiah, tell me your desires, and I can help you achieve them."

"For instance, do you wish to eliminate the leaders of human nations? I can do that for you."

"Of course, this will require a small price—you'll simply need to do one task for me in the future, something within your capabilities that won't make you uncomfortable or upset."

Mephisto added with a sly grin, "We can even sign a contract to ensure fairness for both parties."

As a greedy demon and a ruler of Hell, Mephisto rarely spoke so generously.

He wanted far more than Messiah's cooperation—he wanted Messiah's body and soul.

However, he knew that demanding a soul as payment right away would cause Messiah to reject the offer.

So, he chose a more subtle approach: offer small benefits to gain trust.

Once Messiah grew accustomed to the deals or reached a point of desperation, Mephisto could then demand his soul as compensation.

This tactic had been employed countless times throughout history, from prehistory to the modern era, and Mephisto had successfully ensnared countless souls.

This time, he was confident, would be no different.

While the two conversed, other entities such as Dormammu discreetly observed.

Upon seeing Mephisto's arrival, their reactions varied—some were frustrated for not acting sooner, while others relished the unfolding drama.

"That old Mephisto is at it again, trying to deceive someone."

"Do you think this young Messiah can resist the temptation?"

"Unlikely—he's young and inexperienced."

"Right, I should've approached Messiah first. Now it looks like Mephisto will reap the rewards."

As they watched, Syd's expression remained unchanged as he listened to Mephisto's offer.

Floating in the air, he slowly circled Mephisto before speaking.

"Mephisto, what you can offer doesn't interest me. What I desire, you cannot provide."

"And I know you far better than you think."

"Dealing with demons and devils never ends well."

Syd's tone grew sharper. "Didn't you once deceive a young man named Johnny?"

"That young man asked you to cure his father's terminal illness. You did—but only for his father to die in an 'accident' a few days later."

"In the end, Johnny gained nothing and lost his soul to you."

Pausing for effect, Syd smirked. "Oh, but he did gain one thing—a Spirit of Vengeance, turning him into the Ghost Rider."

At those words, Mephisto's face darkened, shock and anger flashing across his features.

"How do you know about that?"

"You weren't even around back then!"

At that time, Messiah would've been far too young to know such things.

And Johnny certainly wouldn't have shared such details with others.

Mephisto couldn't fathom how Messiah knew so much, and his wariness of this mysterious young man deepened.

In the shadows, Dormammu and the other observers were equally stunned.

Not only had Messiah resisted Mephisto's temptation, but he had also exposed the demon's schemes in detail?

Even revealing events from Mephisto's past?

"How does Messiah know all this?"

As they watched, Syd remained calm, his voice steady.

"I know far more than you think, Mephisto. The secrets of this world—there are few I don't already know."

His words left Mephisto and the other observers momentarily stunned.

But soon, laughter and ridicule spread among the watchers.

"The arrogance of youth—claiming to know everything."

Mephisto chuckled, amused by the boldness. "Oh? If you truly know about the Spirit of Vengeance and Ghost Riders, then why don't you tell me their origin?"

The question was almost dismissive, a test Mephisto fully expected Messiah to fail.

(End of Chapter)

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