Shadow of the Beautiful World

The dimension of hell is not a separate world. In fact, any spellcaster who has a little understanding of hell knows that the dimension of hell is a concept.

There are many places in the universe that can be called 'hells'. In addition to the nine layers of hell in the traditional sense, there are also many evil gods and the concept of hell in the teachings of alien life.

For example, the hell of the Sangongmo, such as the kingdom of the gods ruled by the crimson Saitorak, such as the underworld of the suspected missing Asgardian god of death, and the underworld of Osiris, one of the nine gods of Egypt, etc. wait.

These are all manifestations of hell on a realistic level, and in addition to these known hells, there are many unknown and mysterious places that can also be called hells.

Some different spaces, or some conceptual dimensions, or even the dangerous and mysterious matte sea and so on.

In short, hell is boundless. This is not just a description, it also represents a truth that is often overlooked.

Most hell dimensions have their own lords, some of them are very famous, such as Mephisto, this big devil has another name called Mephisto.

But after it lured the soul of mortal Faust into hell, it liked the name Mephisto even more.

Well, Mephisto is a real big shot, and compared to other tyrannical and brutal Lords of Hell, Mephisto is undoubtedly an anomaly.

Rather than brutally plundering souls, this guy prefers to do more technical things, such as tricking valuable souls into signing a contract, then ruthlessly playing with them, and finally pocketing their desperate souls.

For example, His Majesty Doom's mother was deceived into hell in the revenge promised by the devil.

This kind of bad behavior made Mephistopheles notorious in all dimensions, but it still does its own way, it likes that kind of deception, it likes to see the despair of the soul.

Uh, there are rumors that Mephisto has the most gorgeous beard in the hell dimension, and this guy also likes to tell bad jokes...

I don't know how it developed that weird problem.

Merlin and Mephisto had also crossed paths. Thanks to the fantastic journey he had taken when he was still weak, Merlin had once seen the incarnation of Mephisto in a place where the people in Texas were tough.

At that time, Mephisto was cheating a young man with a contract, and Merlin almost stopped the fraud.

But he is too weak, so he can only watch a young man being cheated of his soul by Mephisto. That should be the knight signed by Mephisto. Tell him about it.

And now, Merlin had something to do with this great demon again, but this time, he no longer entered the situation unintentionally, he began to actively think of ways to weaken the power of the Great Lord of Hell.

You mean Mephisto's knight?

Facing Merlin's inquiry, Damon pursed his lips, and said:

Thanks to the accurate information you provided at the beginning, we confirmed his existence in the western land, but that guy... is quite tricky.

The half-devil said with some regret:

Mephisto has been paying attention to him. It seems to be very interested in that human being. Satana and I tried to sneak up on that young man several times but failed. And most importantly, the contract he signed with the big devil It has not been activated, so we have no way of determining the potential of that knight.

But in the dimension of hell, Mephisto is a well-known opportunist, so I think the people who can be followed by it probably have little potential.

If it's not convenient for you to contact him, why not let me come.

Merlin pushed his glasses, he said:

Using official power to approach him, as long as the operation is reasonable, basically the big devil will not be suspicious.

No, that's too risky, don't underestimate Mephisto.

Dimon waved his hand and said:

My sister and I have started to have two ideas. Mephisto has a son named Black Heart. That guy is very restless. He thinks about overthrowing his father all day long and becoming the Lord of Hell himself.

The most terrible thing is that that guy has so much ambition and talent, he can't even control his own mouth. Its arrogant ambition has spread throughout hell, and it has become the object of ridicule by all demons. Mr. Mephisto is really unfortunate.

The same is true for Lucifer's son, Mammon the Greedy. That guy's situation is similar to Black Heart's. In short, they are all usable...

The half-devil narrowed his eyes, and said softly:

It only takes one chance, and we can completely disrupt the schemes arranged by those hell lords in the world. Those old men want us to pay for their ambitions. How can it be so easy!

Well, it seems that you have already made up your mind. Can I say that the two of you are worthy of being devils?

Merlin snapped his fingers and said:

Is there anything I need to do?

You.

Damon glanced at Merlin, he said:

You're in charge of the fighting part.

What I mean is, you are the back-up part of the plan. Once something goes wrong or things get out of control, we need you to stand up and clean up the mess. After all, you are the one who can fight the most among us, and your power in the world is also great. Little can't go anywhere.

If Mephisto is really enraged and plans to turn the tables, it will be up to you and the heroes under your command to save the situation.

You better restrain yourself.

Merlin warned:

I am happy to see the strength of the Lord of Hell weakened, but I also have my principles.

I know, principles, it's a good thing.

Damon's fingertips burst into sparks, and he said:

Being friends with people who have a bottom line and principles always makes people feel more at ease. Don't worry, we will control the situation. Now that we are still weak, I don't intend to make a troublesome enemy right now... It's just Just a little trial.

Mephisto will face a choice, either activate the knights it prepares for the King of Hell Contest in advance, or... it will endure the splitting of its own hell. The ambitious people in that chaotic country have never It only takes a little blood to attract a school of bloodthirsty sharks, and no matter which one it chooses, it will do us no harm.

The half-demon stood up, and the beating shadows enveloped him, making him look abnormally hazy. He glanced at Liana, and said:

Creating a little movement elsewhere can also cover Liana's move to gather the Asgardian undead. I heard that the Asgardians are all tough warriors, and they will become great warriors after death. Samurai, they will surely surprise us.

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After the meeting with the children of hell, Merlin returned to his home in New York through the mysterious room, but just as he opened the door of the bathroom, he saw an uninvited guy sitting on his sofa.

The guy was wearing a gray sportswear, as if he had just finished exercising. He was holding a bottle of drink in his hand, and while drinking, he was looking at the furnishings of Merlin's house boredly.

And the silent little wolf girl Laura is sitting on the other side of the sofa, playing the game console in her hand without blinking her eyes. That is her brother, Eric who came home a few days ago gave her bought.

Laura is still very obedient. Although she doesn't speak, she consciously completes the homework assigned by Teacher Xuanlan every day before starting to play games or read comics. Well, she is not a child who likes to go out and wander around.

Tony Stark...

Merlin says:

What are you doing here with me?

Huh? Where did you come from? I used the bathroom just now, and I obviously didn't see you!

Tony turned his head in surprise, he looked at Merlin as if he was looking at something strange.

You don't understand about wizards.

Merlin replied blankly. He walked to the sofa calmly, sat between Tony and Laura, and then reached out and stroked Laura's hair.

The latter raised his head, flashed a fleeting smile to Merlin, then lowered his head and continued playing the game.

Tony, a desperate guy, dared to get so close to Little Wolf Girl. In the past three years, although Laura's temper has improved a lot, it was only for the family.

If something went wrong just now, I'm afraid the first thing Merlin will do when he returns home is to clean up a tragic scene of a large corpse, and then inform Liana to send back Tony's soul that is about to go to hell...

Based on what this guy has done in the first half of his life, it is impossible to go to heaven.

I stopped by today.

Tony, wearing a hood, said to Merlin while drinking a drink:

The Ministry of National Defense has a weapon bidding meeting today that requires me to participate, but speaking of it, your place is no different from ten years ago, and even worse than that time, why don't you change to a better place to live? Are S.H.I.E.L.D.'s funds so tight?

Merlin didn't speak, he stared at Tony with indifference in his eyes.

All right.

Tony shrugged. He took out the Avengers document that Merlin gave him before from the handbag beside him, and put it in front of Merlin's eyes. He said:

I've thought about it carefully.

Then what?

Merlin glanced at the document, and he asked:

What's your answer?

I...don't know, Merlin.

Tony put the drink on the table, he looked at Merlin seriously, he pointed to his heart, where there was a glowing reactor, he said:

This thing keeps my heart beating, but it's made of palladium, and I'm in an embarrassing situation. The machine that keeps me alive is killing me. If the price of being a superhero is to carry this forever, I guess I can't take it.

It's just a small problem.

Merlin says:

If technology can't solve it, I can help you make an appointment with the best therapist in the European magic world. They can help you remove this thing and fix your heart problem without you noticing...

So, it's just a poor excuse, Tony, say what you really think.

Well, it seems that I can't hide it from you.

Tony shrugged, he crossed his legs, put it on Merlin's coffee table, and said:

Besides playboys, billionaires and genius weapon designers, I actually want to try a more exciting lifestyle. But I'm different from you, Merlin, all I rely on is my Super Mark, and I , I am just an ordinary person, I have my family, my career.

More importantly, I know how to weigh the relationship between me and Iron Man. I donate a sum of money to a charity fund, which may be more useful to the world than me wearing a suit of armor and going out to fight for justice.

So at least at this stage, in the current world, I think the existence of Tony Stark is more important than Iron Man, and at this stage, being a hero is just a pleasure for me, and it is not a necessary life Way.

Stark said to Merlin calmly:

Potts and Happy, they've already suffered for me once, and I have my family business, and I can't be so selfish as to leave it all behind for my own pleasure.

Maybe you think I'm unreliable, but to be honest, my sense of responsibility may not be weaker than yours. Of course, you are more fraternal than me.

Well, I understand.

Merlin nodded, he clicked on the file, and said to Tony:

So, it seems that you really need a longer period of time to think about it. How about I put you in the reserve first? You don't need to participate in the operation, and occasionally ask for a meeting.

Huh? Is there still an option?

Tony stood up, winked at Merlin, and said:

Well, it's always good to have one more choice for yourself. Maybe in case I like being a hero one day? Well, I'm going to accompany Pozi to the doctor. Goodbye, Merlin.

Tony...

Merlin raised his head and looked at him:

You probably didn't read this document carefully, the Avengers reserves are also trained...

I can't just throw a big killer with no combat experience into the battlefield so hastily, and if you want to better protect the people around you and better control your armor, then I suggest that you better treat yourself Be stricter.

Next Saturday, at the Nevada agent training base...I will find someone to train you, don't be late!

blah blah blah

Tony Stark made a weird sound and waved to Merlin without looking back. A moment later, there was the sound of a sports car outside the door.

Merlin watched Tony leave, he put away the file with some regrets, and he said to Laura who was playing games in his arms:

Stay at home obediently. I'll go out for a while and I'll be back in a while.

At this time, in a certain unfinished building in Gotham City, a guy with a colorfully painted face, a sloppy purple suit, green hair, and screaming from time to time is waving a steel stick, beating Batman who was covered by a fishnet.

The latter covered his body with his arms and was beaten badly, but he waited for the opportunity to fight back without saying a word.

Come on! Hit me! Kill me!

The crazy guy screamed and growled:

Break your goddamn rules! You don't even dare to kill, how can you protect your damn city! Come on! Hit me!

Bruce didn't answer, he remained silent.

And when the crazy guy took out his dagger, he broke free from the fishing net and prepared to fight back.

At this moment, a flash of light appeared beside Bruce, and the dagger-wielding guy rushed over with a grinning grin, but was kicked on the hideous face by the shoe that appeared suddenly.

This kick was very heavy, but he managed to knock the guy out, but didn't kill him.

boom

The clown fell to the ground, splashing dust.

Merlin moved his feet a bit, he turned back to support Bruce, who was bleeding from the corner of his mouth and injured in his waist, and frowned and said:

Did you dance with him just now? Also, what did you do? So embarrassed?

There are two ships outside the city...

Bruce covered the wound, he gritted his teeth and said:

The ship was loaded with explosives by this lunatic. The detonators of each ship are in the hands of the other ship, and they are about to explode... Help me!

Merlin's expression changed slightly, and his figure disappeared in the next moment. After 10 seconds, he returned to Bruce and threw the two piles of dismantled explosives on the ground.

He patted the dust in his hands, he looked at the clown who fell to the ground not far away, he said:

Is he the clown who kept troubling you a few years ago? It seems that your new friend is really crazy. He can also read people's hearts and make bad jokes. Tsk tsk, it's really difficult to deal with.

He's the most feared of all the monsters that Gotham's darkness bred...but not all of them.

Bruce was clutching his wound and sitting on the edge of the unfinished building. He sighed wearily. Merlin squatted in front of him and used magic to help him treat the wound. Faced with Bruce's question, Merlin shook his head and said:

Why don't I care about your games in Gotham City, I'm just here to ask for answers.

About my invitation...

How is your considering?