Shadow of the Beautiful World

The gates of hell are opened in the kingdom of angels.

Although it is located in the void and does not exist in the real world, because Merlin is the Lord of Hell, he is equivalent to the absolute beacon leading to hell on a symbolic level.

Therefore, after a lot of effort, a stable portal opened in front of Archangel Haven's palace.

An ominous, dark red streamer formed the outline of the gate of hell.

The tumbling, sulfur-smelling energy rolled and twirled in the outline of the door, and among them were the shining reflections of the real stars, which looked like halos.

On the higher mechanical throne, Haiwen was standing on the edge of the throne platform, looking down at the priests of the Mechanic Cult to stabilize and expand the portal with various instruments inscribed with runes.

Beneath the golden battle helmet, there was neither sorrow nor joy on her pretty face.

But there's no laughing matter for sure.

I have issued the order.

While the ribbons were flying behind him, the white wings of the archangel stretched out, and then closed again.

She looked back at Lord Raven, who was standing beside the throne belonging to the Queen of Angels, as if admiring the stone sculpture like a work of art. This throne was built 3,000 years ago.

It also retains a strong heavenly style. Behind the throne is not an ordinary backrest, but an angel with outstretched wings and compassion.

Quite religious.

Angels from the entire kingdom are gathering towards the royal court, but it will take time, and we can't just evacuate like this.

Haven folded his hips and said to Merlin:

We are the ruling class in this world. Even if we want to leave, we must ensure that the order of this world can continue to operate.

If you want to take away the wealth you have accumulated for thousands of years, just say it, don't be so hypocritical, you have to find a high-sounding reason.

Merlin straightened his back, turned his back to the archangel, and said:

There's no need to beat around the bush like this. I don't have any moral obsessions. I'm a hell creature, so I can understand.

Tsk tsk.

The archangel was not angry, she flicked her tongue and made a strange sound, she said:

Although you may not be an orthodox hell creature, when you speak, you are really as annoying as them.

No way, it's been like this for a long time in hell.

Lord Raven made a haha, he turned to look at Queen Angel, and said:

I am only responsible for taking you out without disturbing the Asgardians. As for what you will do after you go out, that has nothing to do with me. Oh, by the way, Gabriel is waiting for you over there.

Merlin waved open a small gate of hell that could only allow one person to pass through. He said to Haven:

Come with me to meet her, and hand over the final work.

Haven didn't say no to that.

Merlin needs to fulfill his promise to heaven, and Haven also wants to return to the real world urgently.

The two hit it off right away, and the smooth process made Lord Raven feel incredible.

To be honest, he originally thought that he needed to fight this archangel, or summon a few legions from hell to scare some of these angels who have been pampered all the year round.

Those angels who reincarnated in this world, and those without wings, what are you going to do?

When Haven passed through the gate of hell, Merlin asked softly:

Theoretically, they don't belong to heaven. They were created by you in this world with your own reincarnation pool. They are different from you and do not have sincere belief in heaven.

I will take everything with wings.

Haiwen said in a businesslike tone:

After I go back, I also need a faction of my own to have a certain right to speak in the group of archangels. As for those untouchables without wings, if you want them, take them away.

Wow.

The Lord of Hell let out an exaggerated exclamation, saying:

That's a large group of people, are you sure you're going to give them up just like that? I mean, if you take them back and wash them in the reincarnation pool in heaven, maybe they can transform into star angels or something like that .”

You think I don't want to?

Haiwen sneered, she moved her golden slender nails, she said:

But no one knows my brothers and sisters better than I. They will not allow this to happen. Pure faith is one thing, and unbelievers are not allowed to enter heaven, and the right to speak and power is another.

Haven stretched her wings, and she said:

In name, they all serve the Lord, but no one stipulates that while dedicating oneself to the faith, one cannot seek personal power, and there is also politics in heaven.

Looking at the revolving gate of hell in front of her, she said sadly:

I used to be too upright and regarded faith as everything, but ignored the shadows under my belief in my lord.

If 3,000 years ago, I could have a few more allies with tied interests, my sisters and I would not have fallen to the present situation.

It's a pity that I have been in this world for a long time to understand this truth. When everyone around you has their own little Jiujiu, if you insist on being a fanatic, naturally no one will like to play with you .”

After some deep emotions, Haiwen folded his wings, opened his long legs, and stepped into Merlin's gate of hell.

Between the flashes of light and shadow, Haven appeared in the canyon outside the gate of hell in the wasteland.

That place is an extension of the wasteland, and it doesn't have the greed of the wasteland itself. It is also the place Merlin used to receive other guests.

When Lord Raven returned to the wasteland, he saw Haven hugging Gabriel.

The two archangels are like sisters who have been separated for many years, hugging each other, tears streaming down their faces, and telling each other their hearts.

However, what Haiwen said just now also made Merlin doubt Gabriel's actions.

Perhaps this handsome-looking archangel had not pure purpose in asking Merlin to bring back these exiled angels.

Perhaps, just like Haven said, even in heaven, those archangels who serve the Lord have their own political positions.

Perhaps, Gabriel is not only guilty of her past sisters, she also wants to find herself another political ally.

whispering sound

Merlin shook his head slightly.

He had seen enough of this kind of political tricks when he was in the human world, and he had no intention of delving into it any further, and regardless of Gabriel's real purpose, in short, he had been saved.

The rest has nothing to do with him anymore.

The Spear of Destiny will be in your hands soon, Raven.

Gabriel flapped her wings and flew forward. She hovered in front of Merlin, and she said to Merlin:

After Haven and her sisters return to the embrace of heaven, the whole heaven will be grateful to you for taking it back for us

Stop saying such polite words.

Merlin waved his hand and said:

It's all business.

But with all due respect, your Haven sisters have changed too much in the past 3,000 years. Based on their current behavior style, you may have to suffer if you want to reintegrate into heaven.

Is there anything in this world that is easy to do?

Gabriel didn't care, she replied in a gentle tone:

There is no world, no hell, and naturally there will be no heaven, but it is worth it. Whether it is for the supreme Lord or for us humble servants, it is worth it.

Fine.

The Maharaja nodded, and he said to Gabriel:

Then I'll wait for the moment when the Spear of Destiny will be delivered. After that, I won't disturb the reunion between your sisters. I still have other things to deal with, so I won't be sending them away soon.

After speaking, Merlin's figure disappeared into the long and narrow canyon, and Gabriel watched as the ray of orange light disappeared into the hazy air.

Behind her, the Archangel Haven flapped her wings and flew up. She hovered behind Gabriel and said:

In that exile, I have imagined countless times that my hometown will send people to take us home, but even in my wildest fantasies, I never imagined that you would hire a hell lord

Is your thinking too advanced? Or am I too old-fashioned to keep up with the changes in this crazy world?

Gabriel looked at the wasteland hell, she responded softly:

In fact, everything is the same as it was 3,000 years ago, and we don't know how to communicate directly with the Lord of Hell, but Merlin is different.

The Lord pays great attention to him, and he may soon become the master of hell, so there is no harm for us humble servants to make friends with him in advance.

Okay, let's not talk about this.

The archangel looked back at Haven. There was no halo of faith on this sister, which made Gabriel frown.

She said to Haven:

Follow me to the Reincarnation Pool first, and reshape your body. People without faith have no status in our hometown.

I think I'm pretty good right now.

Haven shrugged, and she said:

Everything follows fair trade, everything has a price, much more freedom than before, I can now understand why Lucifer has fallen. Those good desires, what we call evil

Don't talk about it here, if you need a reason, make it a deal.

Gabriel said gently:

Washing away the fallen body, the reward is to take back your power in heaven, use rationality to delineate the boundaries of thinking, and leave enough space for faith, whether it is a disguise or a true return to heaven.

My sister, you have to keep in mind that the Lord is merciful, and he doesn't care about these things. Merlin's appearance is an opportunity, and everyone hopes that the eternal battle can enter the next stage.

Your return will greatly increase the strength of Heaven, but if you let your desire flow and turn yourself into the next Lucifer, then your ending is destined to be bad.

You can continue to make deals, and continue to maintain the justice and rules in your heart, but you must remember that all of this is the will of my lord. Well, take this as my first reminder to welcome you back.

The archangel stretched out her hand and called out a beam of light leading to heaven. She smiled at Haven and said:

Anyway, welcome home, my sister.

Follow me, everyone has prepared a grand celebration for you in Paradise Mountain, and everyone is waiting for you.

Europe, Romania, Bucharest.

This is an ancient city that is still shrouded in mystery in today's era. In daylight, this city is no different from other cities in the world, with high-rise buildings and crowds, full of vigor and vitality.

People living in it are running for their own lives, and everyone has their own emotions.

This weather-beaten city has a lot to offer that you won't find anywhere else.

However, once the day ends and the night enters, the city will become more lively when the lights are brightly lit. Of course, this liveliness has nothing to do with most people.

This excitement is reserved for creatures other than humans.

Romania, get to know this country anew.

Not only are humans living here, but it is also the location of the legendary Vampire Vatican. Most of the famous and legendary vampires in history have an inextricable relationship with this place.

Dracula spent much of his long life in Romania, where the Grand Duke's family also had a sprawling estate before being driven out with artillery bombs by the Soviets.

This is one of the most chaotic places in the European wizarding world, and the influence of the Ministry of Magic here is extremely limited.

And under the shadow of the colossal Vampire Vatican, there are naturally many rats active. Dark wizards hunted by Aurors and demon hunters often go to Romania for refuge, and then smuggle from here to Albania, which is freer and more chaotic. .

The activities of heterogeneous people are also extremely rampant here.

The second monster dynasty rebuilt in North America has been trying to establish a stronghold in Romania, but His Majesty Xia Kela's plot is currently very difficult.

The powerful vampires in the alien world don't want to see Xia Kela's power getting stronger and stronger.

The collapse of the monster dynasty had something to do with vampires, and no one would want their old rivals to revive.

Of course, none of this matters.

At least it is not important to Stephen Strange who is traveling here.

He is also very interested in these ancient knowledge, but the premise of still maintaining interest in it is that he can survive the sudden pursuit now.

whoosh

The green light brushed Strange's body and blasted at the corner of an abandoned dark alley in the suburbs. The dangerous Killing Curse almost hit the Wild Mage, but Strange, who reacted very quickly, escaped with the Displacement Curse The doom of death.

The next second, he appeared on the roof next to the dark alley, waving the crystal wand in his hand, and a dark green light shot out.

The fierce counterattack knocked a dark wizard who was riding a broom and laughing sharply to the ground.

This killing curse was swift and accurate. When the rampant dark wizard fell to the ground, the other bastards who wanted to rush out to hunt seemed to be frightened.

The whole dark alley of howling ghosts and howling wolves became strangely quiet at this moment.

But the danger has not passed.

Strange hid in the shadow of the roof, and he carefully sensed his surroundings. This was a trap set for him. At least 10 dark wizards and an indeterminate number of aliens joined this hunt.

He must find a way to leave, or kill all opponents before he is seriously injured.

Otherwise, the strange life he just started will end in this dirty dark alley.

fortunately

Strange touched his waist bag, and he took out something rolled up from it.

In the darkness, a gleam of light flashed in the wild mage's eyes.

“Lucky I brought this”

He unfolded the thing and draped it behind his back. He patted the thing and said softly:

Fly, fly! We smash them from the air!

The corner of the red cloak that Strange draped behind him bent, as if he had his own consciousness, and patted the wild mage on the cheek.

Don't make trouble! Be serious.

The wild mage waved and threw a shield, and he said to his cloak:

It's fighting, help!

swish

The next moment, Strange's figure soared into the sky.

More than a dozen brilliant spells also fell on the roof under his feet like a bursting rainbow. Amid the sound of bricks and tiles bursting, the life-and-death battle began again.