Shadow of the Beautiful World

On the other side of the world, under the ever-flowing sea, in the deepest trench, creatures born of darkness are quietly moving.

Trench murlocs with gloomy scales and ugly faces swim in the dull water.

They have tentacles that glow like anglerfish, the only source of light in this lightless sea.

Pale, like weird bubbles floating in the darkness, the interlaced sharp teeth and distorted face under the light source made this unknown sea area even more dangerous and ferocious.

This trench was once one of the kingdoms of Atlantis.

But in the catastrophe of the prehistoric fall, the kingdom and its residents were distorted by strange energy into the brainless villains they are now.

In several history books written by Atlantis historians that Vico sent to Merlin through Arthur, there is a saying that at the time of the catastrophe of the Great Fall, the dimension of this trench was torn apart, unfortunately Connected to a scary place...

Lightless Sea, the real Lightless Sea.

The crazy energy and thoughts of those spirits in the world that bred endless chaos poured into the present world like the sea water pouring backwards.

Twisted poor Atlanteans into this depraved form.

Chaotic thinking filled their minds, causing them to abandon their once noble beliefs and become chaotic servants who did all kinds of evil.

Now, the black murlocs in this trench are called Trench Clan.

And this trench filled with endless darkness and distorted energy was also used by several other kingdoms of Atlantis as a place of exile instead of the death penalty.

Well, Little Arthur's mother, Queen Atlanna, was thrown here by the brutal King Ovax.

Everyone in Atlantis said that Queen Atlanna was dead, but Merlin knew that the queen was still alive, but no one knew where she had gone.

But today's protagonist is not Atlanteans.

To be precise, it's not even a human being.

The great devil Mephisto wanders in this lightless sea in the form of a devil.

It has crimson skin, black hair, two exquisite devil horns on its head, and is wearing a red windbreaker with a stand-up collar.

It just walked leisurely on the bottom of the sea, completely ignoring the terrifying water pressure.

Even in the mood to grab a deep-sea fish and study it.

This is the big devil walking.

In every respect, the great devil Mephisto is a very peculiar hell lord.

It likes to tell cold jokes, it likes to use contracts instead of violence to seduce souls, it likes to scurry around for nothing, and it wants to get involved in whatever interesting things it encounters.

Fanning the flames in every dimension, eager to make the world a little more interesting, but very principled when it comes to something that matters.

A standard devil, a humble gentleman among hell creatures.

Of course, this is what it calls itself.

In fact, in all hell, no one likes it.

Oh, by the way, can't forget the most important point...

Mephisto has the most gorgeous beard in the entire hell dimension, which is very important.

If less is said, then the big devil will be very angry.

The consequences will be serious.

Well, count the time, the terrible Kraken should be taking a nap, it's a good time to visit guests.

Mephisto strolled to the depths of the trench, the big devil grabbed its chin with its sharp claws, it hid behind the coral, and looked around furtively.

After confirming that the ancient abomination that terrified even gods and demons was not patrolling here, it coughed a few times, and then came out of its hiding place.

It walked towards the cave at the deepest part of the trench along the road that General Sif walked the last time.

The last time Sif was blocked by the evil Kraken here, the traces left after the violent beating are still there.

The horrible depression, the shattered gravel like bread, the broken stone pillar, etc., and even the fragments of Sif's armor stuck on the stones on the ground.

Well, it seems that since the last time Sif arrived here, until now, there have been very few visitors here for such a long time.

Bang, bang

Mephisto walked to the end of the stone cave, stretched out its claws, and knocked on the sealed stone door of Asgard, as if knocking on the door.

The deep voice traveled far along the water, but those vicious Trench tribes completely thought that Mephisto did not exist.

No murloc with a bad brain will go near the big devil...

Even the servants of these bastards will be in awe of power, even if it is just a clone projection of the hell lord, that's the same.

Power always needs to be awe-inspiring.

Hi? Is anyone there?

Mephisto knocked on the door and asked in a loud voice:

Odin? Are you looking here?

A few seconds later, when there was no echo, Mephisto grinned oddly, made a motion to push the door, and said:

Then I'll come in.

swish

The figure of the big devil passed through the seal easily, and appeared in the temple where the big snake was sealed under the shining light.

In this plain and cold temple, Mephisto walked around the center of the hall twice, the sarcophagus dotted with winged flying snakes, without touching it.

In the eyes of the great devil, the light of the runes shining on the sarcophagus almost blinded its eyes.

Although Mephisto is not as strong as God King Odin in terms of pure power, but that is only for their level.

As a hell lord, anyone who thinks that Mephisto is easy to deal with will be really dizzy.

It does not like to use violence, which does not mean that Mephisto will not use violence.

Hey, I've come here, and you're still silent! You've failed too much as a master, haven't you?

The great devil stood in front of the sarcophagus, at a safe distance that would not touch the seal of Odin, and said to the sarcophagus:

Look, I've already done what you asked me to do. You don't know how much painstaking effort I've put in and how long I've acted in order to fulfill your request...

Speaking of this, the big devil seemed very proud. While stroking his perfect beard, he said:

Tsk tsk, today's young people are really amazing, especially your contractor.

He still doesn't know how to hook up with an old acquaintance of mine. Acting with them is really tiring, but it can be regarded as acting in his true colors. You didn't see the expressions on their faces at that time. Let me tell you, it was absolutely amazing. Already!

Seeing that I have paid so much, why don't you say thank you?

Mephisto chatted endlessly about his achievements in front of Orochi's graveyard.

After several minutes, the big snake seemed to be unbearable, and his deep and hoarse voice resounded in the temple, like an illusory ghost.

The thing I ask you is very simple, just to let my 'dear' nephew return to his destiny...Is this really a difficult thing for you? Is it really worthy of your boastful credit?

It's not difficult at all.

Mephisto chuckled, and a gleam flashed in the eyes of the big devil, and it said:

The real difficulty for me is to figure out what you're doing.

Why do you have to let Odin's stupid son get rid of his mortal body? Why do you have to let Thor become Thor again? Is your relationship with Odin not as bad as the rumors say?

No way... I saw it with my own eyes when you brothers killed each other.

The big devil rubbed its chin. It seemed to be recalling the scene that happened in the Golden Palace that year. It said:

I saw Odin piercing your chest with the spear of eternity. The ruthlessness under the flash of thunder, tsk tsk, is really creepy.

Do you really want to know?

The big snake's voice became deeper and sadder, like an old man who was alone and didn't care about anything, it said:

Then I'll tell you.

No! Don't tell me.

The big devil waved its paw, it blinked and said:

Suddenly I don't want to know anymore. Why spoil this kind of surprise? Ordinary people say it well, life is like chocolate. If you don't open it, you will never know what the next one will taste like...

The world is boring enough, let's keep some expectations for the future.

...

The big snake was silent.

A moment later, a ray of purple light fell from the top of the temple, hitting Mephisto, startling the big devil who was caught off guard.

Well, Orochi is too weak.

It lent almost all of its power to Merlin, causing it to be unable to harm Mephisto's projection at all.

I suspect you are here to waste my time, or simply to laugh at me, Mephisto!

There was a trace of disgust in the big snake's tone. It was once the monarch of the Nine Kingdoms after all, and it hated this kind of unreasonable behavior.

Go away!

Hehe, it is said that you Asgardians are ruthless and fickle. Now it seems that this is indeed the case.

The big devil spread his arms and said in extreme dissatisfaction:

It was you who took the initiative to find me, and you asked me to help you with something. Now that the matter is over, you are going to kick me away... Tsk tsk, big snake, big snake, you are really ruthless.

My request to you is nothing more than your plan, and your agreement to my request is just a matter of convenience.

Big snake said coldly:

Being cheated by a group of juniors made you angry. Even without my intervention, you would have carried out tricks on them. You have never been a devil who is willing to swallow your anger...

You were already like this when you were not the Lord of Hell, and you are still like this now.

Although I don't know what you're planning, I'm not stupid enough to think that Merlin and his friends really won... They are indeed good, but compared to you, they are far behind.

They caused you a huge loss. I believe that your revenge will only be more violent.

Tell me, what price do you need me to pay for your help...

Speak, finish quickly!

The big snake's tone was full of impatience. It seemed that it really didn't like Mephisto. The two evil guys were pretending to be a snake, but judging from the content of their conversation, the two of them seemed to be planning something together.

Hahaha, ah, the older generation understands me, you are really my confidant, Big Snake.

The big devil Mephisto flicked his sharp nails, and the expression on his face became stern, and he said to the big snake:

I'm going to teach Merlin a lesson he'll never forget, but not now...

In short, wait for my news. I will need your cooperation. But before that, I need to confirm one thing.

It looked at the sarcophagus of the serpent, and it said:

What does Merlin mean to you? You long to avenge Odin, but that requires you to escape from this ghostly place first...

Merlin boy doesn't look like the kind of person who likes to make troubles, he is very boring, so I don't like him, but maybe, he is very important to you?

No.

Orochi's response was rather succinct:

Just due to helpless cooperation, the Hammer of Skadi can have countless masters, and Merlin is just one of the countless masters.

Very well, I understand, so that I can grasp the speed of revenge.

The big devil snapped its fingers, raised its wrist, and pretended to check the time, even though it didn't have a watch on its wrist.

It said to the serpent:

Wait for my news. I'm leaving now, and I'm still busy attending a farewell banquet.

By the way, Orochi, you're right about one thing...those young people thought they won, but in fact...they didn't!

They lost...

The big devil opened his arms, and its projection quickly dissipated in the seal under the deep sea. It said in an extremely sticky tone:

From the moment they conspired to escape from prison, no, from the moment they started to carry out this conspiracy against me...they have already lost.

All weapons made to attack me will be destroyed! All rumors created to slander me will be shattered! All plots against me will be defeated!

Hahaha

Amid wild laughter, the great devil disappeared into the temple, and in the gloomy temple, the deep voice of the big snake also echoed:

A lord of hell who quotes the Bible... Mephisto, you are really sick!

But Thor, my dear nephew, to see you return to your destiny, I would be willing to be with such a madman...

Let the prophecy come true, let it come true.

Let the noblest blood of Asgard perish in cannibalism... the bloody gold palace will repeat itself, the kingdom will lose its king, the wife will lose her husband, and the father will lose his son.

Odin, Odin...

My dear brother, it won't be long...