3: Ghost Rider

"You will know in the future."

Kira Argento activated the power of the contract. A dim, flame-like angelic figure flew out of Carter Slade's body, which was the Spirit of Vengeance.

The Spirit of Vengeance was originally an angel of God, sent to Earth by God's command to cleanse sin. Later, they and the demons were both badly injured. Mephisto stole part of the heavily injured avenging angels and turned them into fallen Spirits of Vengeance.

Because the Spirit of Vengeance left his body, the old cowboy fell into extreme weakness.

He looked at the Spirit of Vengeance that had entangled him for half his life and cursed, "So this is what you look like, really ugly bastard."

The Spirit of Vengeance was very angry and tried to struggle but could not break free from Kira Argento's control.

Kira Argento did not waste any time and absorbed the Spirit of Vengeance into his own body. Then, with the power of the Hell Lord, he forcibly erased the consciousness of the Spirit of Vengeance.

Kira Argento closed his eyes and opened them again moments later, his eyes filled with the hellfire, which quickly spread over his entire body, making him look like a man of fire.

However, Kira Argento did not turn into a skull like the Ghost Rider. He was different from those Ghost Riders; he controlled the Spirit of Vengeance.

"Ahh~ Lovely."

Kira Argento put away the flames and took out the Blackheart demon statue again. With a wave of his hand, a black light flew out from the statue and into Slade's body. The dying old cowboy immediately regained his health.

Blackheart was almost furious: "Using my power again?"

"Old cowboy, cherish your last year of life and don't get involved in too many things."

Kira Argento snapped his fingers, and Slade passed out.

Wind Demon coldly said, "Lord, shall I kill him? It wouldn't violate the contract."

"I don't make a habit of breaking promises. Besides, his living isn't a bad thing; he can help us delay the Ghost Rider."

Kira Argento glanced at Wind Demon coldly, and Wind Demon gave an embarrassed smile, not daring to say more.

After thinking for a moment, Kira Argento took out two balls of flame and handed them to Earth Demon and Water Demon, instructing, "Earth Demon, take the flame and go as far as you can. Water Demon, go to the city's TV station and find a woman named Roxanne. Don't hurt her, wait for my command."

This was Kira Argento's contingency plan.

If the upcoming battle failed, these two balls of flame would allow him to make a comeback. No matter what, he could not be completely sent back to Hell.

"Yes, my Lord."

Although Earth Demon and Water Demon didn't understand the reasoning, they took the flames and quickly left. Then, Kira Argento said to Wind Demon, "Wind Demon, take me to San Venganza village."

San Venganza was a village that had worshiped God for generations, and its villagers were all devout followers. Later, Mephisto used the promise of eternal life to make them kill each other. In the end, over a thousand people died, including the elderly and children.

These souls, filled with the power of corruption, had been trapped in San Venganza village.

As long as one held the San Venganza contract, they could collect these souls and create a small hell on earth.

Mephisto was about to succeed, but Carter Slade, who was sent to collect the souls, betrayed him and ran off with the contract, leading to the current situation.

"Yes, my Lord."

Wind Demon said respectfully. Previously, his respect was out of fear, but now it included genuine admiration. This Lord's methods were truly extraordinary!

Wind Demon transformed into a whirlwind to lead the way, with Kira Argento following closely behind.

....

Meanwhile, in the nearby town of Rocket City, a Harley motorcycle, burning with flames and exuding unparalleled coolness, was speeding along, leaving a bright, straight trail of fire in its wake.

The rider was a flaming skull dressed in leather and chains.

He was Johnny Blaze, tricked by Mephisto in his youth into signing a contract to become his Ghost Rider—Mephisto had promised to heal his father, but his father died in an accident the very next day.

|Get to San Venganza village quickly, Blackheart has obtained the contract.|

Mephisto's urgent voice echoed in Johnny's mind. Without the suppression of Michael's holy power, the location of the San Venganza contract could no longer be hidden from him.

To be honest, Mephisto was puzzled. How did that fool manage to get the contract so quickly? Could it be that his idiotic son finally had a moment of clarity? Should he be relieved or furious?

This was Johnny's first transformation, and his reason was entirely overtaken by the Spirit of Vengeance. The Spirit of Vengeance let out a roar and accelerated to full speed. Any police cars attempting to intercept him exploded in the flames.

Even more astonishingly, when faced with an artificial lake, Ghost Rider didn't go around it but rode straight across the water, probably causing Newton's coffin to rattle.

…..

San Venganza village had long since become ruins. Kira Argento walked through it, surrounded by the sounds of wailing ghosts.

"A bunch of greedy fools, but thanks to your greed, I have the chance to escape my predicament."

Kira Argento muttered to himself.

He was seizing the San Venganza contract not to become some ruler but to allow himself unrestricted access to Earth.

He had had enough of a year in solitude, not to mention that Earth had plenty of souls.

Kira Argento didn't waste any time. He took out the contract and prepared to collect the souls. Just then, accompanied by the roar of a motorcycle, Ghost Rider made his official appearance.

Seeing Kira Argento about to open the contract, Ghost Rider immediately hurled a ball of burning flames at him.

Kira Argento sidestepped to avoid it while forcefully activating the contract, grumbling, "Does it have to be so coincidental?"

Mephisto appeared out of thin air. He looked at Kira Argento and asked in shock, "You're not Blackheart. Which layer of Hell are you a Lord of? Why is your aura so unfamiliar?"

Kira Argento didn't answer.

As the contract activated, countless ghosts emerged around him. They emitted strange cries, sounding both excited and relieved, rushing toward Kira Argento.

"Stop him!"

Mephisto shrieked.

Ghost Rider was about to charge on his motorcycle when a whirlwind collided with him, knocking him off his bike and onto the ground.

"You shall go to Hell!"

Ghost Rider immediately got up, swinging his flaming chain at Wind Demon, who had transformed into a whirlwind. However, the flaming chain passed through Wind Demon without causing any harm.

"Hahaha, you can't hurt me."

Wind Demon laughed triumphantly, charging forward to send Ghost Rider flying again. Meanwhile, a voice carried by the wind reached Ghost Rider's ears: "Ghost Rider, do you remember Roxanne from City TV? Water Demon has gone to find her."

"You dare?"

Ghost Rider roared angrily, Johnny Blaze's consciousness awakening and struggling against the Spirit of Vengeance's control—Roxanne was his ex-girlfriend, whom he felt deep guilt towards.

At the same time, a large number of souls surged into Kira Argento's body. He used them to construct a small hell. Once successful, this small hell would connect with his Hell, and the barriers of Kamar-Taj would no longer be able to stop him.

Seeing Ghost Rider entangled, Mephisto panicked.

After a moment of thought, he decided to 'call for help'!

That's right, call for help, but not from the regular police—he was going to alert Kamar-Taj.

"Ancient One, someone is constructing a small hell on Earth, do you care or not?"

Mephisto shouted towards the sky.

Everyone present, including Kira Argento, stared at Mephisto in astonishment.

A Lord of Hell was calling for help from Kamar-Taj?

Could he be any more shameless?

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Can someone tell me in which City of Texas Johnny lives rn? Google told me "In a nameless Texas city" *sigh*

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