Shadow of the Beautiful World

Abstergo, of course Pierce was impressed.

Back then, the World Security Council promulgated the Treaty on the Control of Dangerous Biological Experiments on the grounds that Abstergo Pharmaceuticals conducted illegal biological experiments in the Middle East, which resulted in the tragic death of residents of a small town.

Before that, Abstergo was well-known as an international medical and pharmaceutical organization.

But now that company, as a young bird, has been bankrupt for several years under the official crackdown, and many patented drugs of that company have been divided and monopolized by several newly emerging pharmaceutical companies in the market.

But before seeing the golden apple, Pierce had no idea that there was such a mysterious identity behind that seemingly normal medical company.

Merlin knows the details of those Templar knights very well, but he didn't tell you.

The big devil's sharp claws scratched the surface of the golden apple, and it said to Pierce:

Assassin's Brotherhood and the Templars, which he assisted in the reconstruction in secret, are also unimaginable. They have fought against each other almost since the birth of human civilization.

free!

The big devil raised his left paw.

order!

It raised its right paw again and said to Pierce:

These two organizations hold opposing views, and what they did in the past changed the world forever, and in this day and age, those changes are still going on.

The Templars stick to the same ideals as you. In fact, I am really curious why someone like you is not a member of the Templars.

I remember during World War II, the Templars and Hydra were together for a while.

The big devil grabbed his chin, and said those secret past events one by one as if he didn't want money:

The leader of the Templar Knights in Europe at that time was also the nominal leader of your Hydra at that time. He-T-Leh, yes, that's him! That arrogant mortal, where is his seductive soul now?

Let me think about it, it seems like it's a pity that it's at Lucifer's place. I didn't snatch it back then.

Later, Red Skull Schmidt realized that the Templars' stubborn pursuit of order had affected Hydra, so he took command back from the Führer.

But unfortunately it's too late.

Mephisto smiled and said:

How can he kill a great idea that has taken root?

He couldn't do it. Until the moment he left this world, the thinking of the new order spread by the Templars to Hydra was still and continued.

That belief was eventually inherited by you. You are an absolute believer in order, Mr. Pierce, and you are a natural Templar, although you may never have heard their names.

The archdevil pushed the golden apple to Pierce, saying:

But there is no doubt that you have the power to use it and let me teach you.

Mephisto motioned Pierce to hold the golden apple, and the latter reached out and clasped the golden ball full of nicks in his hand.

It seemed to be some kind of exotic metal.

But it wasn't cold when I got it, there was also a strange warmth.

And when Pierce got the golden apple, he felt that his mind seemed to be broadened, like an enlarged mind controller.

He could easily feel the thoughts of the other security personnel in the entire manor, and he even felt that he could touch and manipulate them.

But in front of his eyes, the Great Devil Mephisto seemed to not exist at all.

Even Pierce, who holds the golden apple in his hand, can't feel its existence at all, just like a black hole of consciousness, no matter how much spiritual power is put into it, it can't be filled.

It can control people's hearts.

The archdevil said to Pierce:

This thing is a creation of the 'gods'. Although I don't think they are really legendary gods, the golden apples do come from ancient myths and legends.

Of course you don't need to know this, you just need to know that as long as you hold this thing in your hand, every word you say will be regarded as an oracle by others.

Mephisto said softly:

You can use it to control everyone in SHIELD, of course, just ordinary people.

Don't try to use it to control Merlin and the Avengers, it can't do that yet, but it's not without ways to make up for it.

Mephisto stretched out his hand to tear open the space again, took out a rolled scroll from it, and placed it in front of Pierce, it said:

There is not only one golden apple, as long as you spend a little time, you can find the rest.

Tsk tsk, the best part is, I've already done the work of finding them for you, you just need to follow the map to find them

You can even do what the Templars didn't do

The great devil made a gesture of ascension, and said:

Put these things on any rocket, and launch them into Earth orbit. With the power of this ancient god, change the whole world. But I don't think you will do that.

Yeah, I wouldn't do that.

Pierce looked at the golden apple in his hand, he shook his head, and said:

Forcibly changing everyone's will to achieve the advent of order is just a moon in the water, a flower in the mirror, it's just a lie.

There will always be a day when lies will be exposed. That kind of reckless and stupid behavior will only make people loathe and hate order.

What I want is not a lie, but the real order is to be supported and accepted by people from the heart.

Pierce dropped the golden apple on the table, and said:

I'm not pathetic enough to lie to myself

Yes, quite sensible.

The big devil applauded and said:

“You now feel like your success rate is getting higher”

It pushes the deed towards Pierce, it says:

Then sign it!

To be honest, Pierce saw the sincerity of the devil.

Perhaps the devil really harbored evil intentions, but the things it produced were indeed what Pierce needed most, and as it said, there were no clauses that were harmful to Pierce in the contract.

But he is still hesitating.

You're worried about Merlin, aren't you?

The voice of the great devil sounded in the room, and it said:

You still haven't given up on him. From your point of view, he is still the most perfect successor to the new order you desire. Well, from your point of view, he is indeed perfect.

But listen to me, Mr. Pierce.

Anyone who is expected to do so has to accomplish something great or demanding to prove himself

Mephisto's paw moved, it took the contract, and wrote and drew on it with its fingers, as if adding hidden supplementary clauses.

it says:

You might as well take this as a trial, I'll add another round.

If he defeats me again and makes my plans come to naught again, it will prove that he is indeed qualified to inherit everything from you

A new order, you will give him the whole world.

If he wins, the grievances between me and him will be wiped out, and I will taste the soul of two failures. I am willing to let him go!

But if he loses, it proves that he is nothing more than that.

The big devil snorted:

The loser's soul will be taken away by me to compensate for the loss I have suffered. A devil like me is very cautious.

It put the altered contract on the table and shoved it up to Pierce.

It eloquently says:

Sign it, sign it, it's your lot, Pierce, it's the lot of a martyr.

The realization of order is the most important thing. As for how it is realized and what method is used to achieve it, it is not important at all. We are all adults, and we must be realistic occasionally.

The result is good, isn't it all right?

Pierce didn't answer.

He looked at the devil's contract in front of him, he really wanted to accept it, maybe he needed the power of the devil, and with the golden apple in his hand, he could easily reach an agreement with that fake Fury

No matter who that fake Fury is, his purpose in hiding in S.H.I.E.L.D. must not be that simple.

His very existence is a great threat to the crime-free and orderly world Pierce hopes to see

He too belongs in trouble to be cleared.

And if Fury is replaced, is there anyone else in the world who is also replaced?

A sense of urgency rose in his heart, and the fake Fury incident aroused Pierce's concern. If there are other replaced people in the world, then he must master the power to counter them.

This throbbing thought echoed, but when Pierce looked up, he noticed the sparkle in Mephisto's eyes before him.

Yes, there is a devil in front of me! Will it really be so kind?

Ah, too many questions, too little time

Pierce let out a long sigh, and he looked at the big devil.

He finally made up his mind.

He said:

Stop trying to sway me with that clumsy talk, with all due respect, Mr. Mephisto, your talk is bullshit

If I want a good order, if I'm going to do what I think is right, if I'm going to bring about a new order, then I have to make sure it's in the interests of the majority of people.

So in my opinion, the ultimate realization of order is as important as the process of how it is realized

Pierce looked at the contract in front of him, he shook his head, and said to Mephisto:

If the sacrifice of the vast majority of innocent people has to be the price, then I would rather that everything I desire never comes.

This contract is great, but sorry, we are not the same way! I will not sign it!

Crack, crack, crack

The big devil made no secret of his admiration. While clapping his hands, he said to Pierce:

Wow, you mortal, really opened my eyes.

After you die, Mr. Pierce, I will personally take you into my hell. I believe that the two of us will become very close friends.

As it spoke, it raised its hand with regret.

Pierce took the contract and handed it to the devil.

At the moment when the contract was passed on, Mephisto moved his finger lightly, and the contract jumped up, and the sharp axis lightly brushed across Pierce's finger, and a drop of blood fell into it.

Snapped

The big devil took over the contract. It looked at the angry Pierce and said:

Oh, oh, I've already reminded you, there are always some devils who like to play tricks on the contract, why are you still so careless?

you you

Pierce didn't expect the devil to be so shameless at all, the old man was trembling with anger, but

late.

Take it.

The big devil jumped up, picked up the golden apple and stuffed it into Pierce's hand.

The orange light was beating, like a flowing halo penetrating into the angry old man's body.

During the flash of light, the anger on Pierce's face became weaker and weaker, and finally, he regained that calmness.

To use it, you have to understand it first. This is a good thing. In addition to mind control, it can also replenish your vitality. Holding it, you can live for a long time.

Let's take that as compensation for my rudeness but now, the game is about to start, right?

Mephisto smiled and sat back on the sofa, and said to Pierce:

Do you have any additional comments?

No, just execute it like this.

Pierce looked at the golden apple in his hand, and shook his head calmly.

very good.

It put away the contract and said with a little regret:

I really want to fight Merlin by myself, but unfortunately, I can't participate too much in this matter, otherwise the supreme being will be very angry.

And if I don't want my right to live to be stripped away, I'd better stay as far away from you as possible.

However, fortunately, I have found my replacement.

It handed Pierce a note with an ID on it, which said:

Bring him out!

He will play instead of me, and he will complete the work I should do instead of me, and I am also looking forward to seeing what the brave and righteous Merlin will do in the face of chaotic and crazy evil choose.

Hehe, I'm really looking forward to it.

The great devil stretched out its snake-like forked tongue, licked its lips, a fire burst out from its eyes, and then shattered the surrounding space behind it.

Then, we shall see you in hell, Mr. Pierce.

crash

In the light shattering sound, everything dissipated like broken glass, and Pierce, who was lying on the sofa sleeping soundly, suddenly opened his eyes.

He looked around in a daze, as if everything that happened just now was just a dream.

He looked at the Faust in his hand, under the cover, there was a signature of a jumping flame.

And in the pocket of his pajamas, a golden apple the size of a fist was lying there quietly.

None of this is a dream.

This is real.

Maybe I'm really crazy but

Pierce held the golden apple in his pocket, and in the beating orange light, he narrowed his eyes and said softly:

Come on, let's solve all the troubles once and for all

After the sins are eliminated, a beautiful order will come.