Chapter 142 : The deal between Wanda and Mephisto!!!

In the depths of Hell, a spark of interest gleamed in Mephisto's eyes.

He eagerly anticipated the unfolding events – or, more precisely, the impending transaction.

Suddenly, the corners of his mouth twisted into a grotesque smile!

As known to all, he is the embodiment of fairness!

["The air grew scorching in an instant!"

[Wanda gazed upward, witnessing a surreal amalgamation of sky and earth, where boundaries blurred in certain places.

["Lightning danced amidst yellow clouds, and the volcanic eruptions echoed ceaselessly!"

"Magma flowed in riverbeds, and poisonous gas wafted through the winds!"

"This is Hell, the forbidden realm for the living!!"

"Roar!!"

"Meow!!"

[Various roars and cries echoed, as an array of peculiar demons surrounded them in the vast expanse of the sky and earth.

Yet, these demons only roared from the periphery, hesitant to approach further, as if sensing Wanda's formidable aura.

Suddenly, as if receiving a shared signal, the demons retreated like a tide.

[Simultaneously, the earth quaked violently, and a colossal peak emerged from the ground!

[Wanda and Agatha exchanged glances, ascending into the skies.

After flying hundreds of kilometers, they reached the mountain's summit.

Descending together, a colossal throne surged from the rocks.

[At that moment, black energy condensed from the void, forming a humanoid creature with scarlet skin, towering at three meters, seated on the throne.

[Mephisto's eyes burst open, glowing with crimson light. His fangs were exposed as he grinned.

["Welcome to Hell, Wanda Maximoff!"

Wanda raised her head, eyebrows slightly furrowed.

"You know my name, and it seems you've been expecting me."

[Mephisto erupted into deafening laughter, a wicked smile playing on his lips.

"Of course, I've been aware of you since you stealthily stole two fragments of my soul."

[With a tap of his index finger on the throne, a birdcage emerged from the ground, enclosing the two souls in a tight embrace.

[Wanda's children, Tommy and Billy! The two souls have now awakened, looking at Wanda with surprise, they shouted in unison:]

["Mother!!"]

"Mom, help me!!"

[Seeing her children alive but imprisoned, Wanda's excitement surged, and her body emanated scarlet energy suddenly!

["You are courting death, Mephisto!!"]

As the words left her, Wanda prepared to attack Mephisto!

[Swish~]

The flames outside the Birdcage soared, and the children's screams halted Wanda in panic, preventing her from moving!

[Observing this, Mephisto nodded with satisfaction and then spoke:]

["Ms. Wanda, you seem to have forgotten one thing. These two souls actually belong to me!]

[And you...are just a thief!]

Off-screen, Strange looked at Ancient One with a bewildered expression:

"Sorcerer Supreme, what's the situation?"

At this moment, his limited magical knowledge left him entirely puzzled about the unfolding events.

Ancient One sighed and explained:

"Wanda can create all things, but there's one thing she cannot create."

Suddenly understanding, Strange blurted out, "It's the soul!"

Ancient Onenodded and continued:

"When Wanda desired a child, her body could create one, but the soul couldn't!

"And when she was unconscious, two soul fragments were pulled out of hell by her with Chaos Magic, took possession of a body, and became human!"

Almost god-like, Strange's scalp tingled, but he continued to inquire about his doubts:

"So, are these her own children?"

Ancient One Kaidō replied, "Certainly, the original consciousness of those two souls has vanished. Through Wanda's gestation, they are like newborn babies."

"That's why you see Tommy and Billy as they are now!"

"They are both Wanda's children."

Strange's mouth went dry, and he hastily took a sip of tea to suppress his shock, realizing that Chaos Magic's power had reached a new level in his heart!

[Wanda took a deep breath. Since Mephisto showed up with the souls of her children, he must want something! The next second, she said without hesitation:]

["What do you want? My Chaos Magic, as long as you return my children, I can give it to you."]

Agatha on the side regretted her earlier revelation.

[At this moment, Mephisto laughed again:]

["Humans, perhaps Chaos Magic seems very powerful to you, but for me, it's nothing special!"

[Of course, the most crucial point is that this thing is connected to Chthon; he won't touch it for the time being!]

[The next second, Mephisto revealed a hideous smile:]

["That's not what I want. I want more, such as your soul!"]

Wanda was shocked, realizing that Mephisto was not a benevolent being, but the great devil who ruled the dimension of hell, Mephisto!

[The essence of the soul is synonymous with life!]

[Wanda's eyes reveal hesitation, but the screams of pain from Tommy and Billy resonate in his ears the next moment!]

["I promise!! I promise!!"] 

Wanda speaks hurriedly, pleading with Mephisto to spare his children. Mephisto's eyes express satisfaction, and the flames dissipate without causing harm.

[Then he speaks: 

["Relax, as everyone knows, I am the most just!"]

["As long as you meet my conditions, I will preserve these two souls intact!"] 

Wanda lowers his head, avoiding direct eye contact with Mephisto 

["What conditions? Let's discuss it."]

["It's quite simple."] 

Mephisto says while forming a red crystal: 

["Destroy the three sanctuaries on Earth, and then activate this crystal with magical power!"]

This statement makes Wanda cautious: 

["Are you planning to invade Earth!?"]

 Mephisto shakes his head, wearing a sorrowful expression. 

["It can't be called an invasion. I'm merely opening a passage between Earth and Hell, allowing the souls of the wicked who died on Earth to come to Hell."]

["How about this, do you agree to this deal?"]

["If you refuse, I can let you go. However, you won't be able to take your soul with you."]

The next second, a strange arc appears at the corners of his mouth: 

["Of course, you can also attempt to attack me."]

Wanda smiles bitterly; it's like a multiple-choice question. Even if he could defeat Mephisto, the adversary could kill Tommy and Billy before that. Mephisto smiles, tempting slowly:

["Can you bear to witness your children howling and perishing in hellfire?"]

 ["It's time to live for yourself, Wanda!"]

["You have already relinquished one opportunity to have a family; do you want to let go a second time?"]

[Yeah, I already relinquished one chance..] 

Wanda raises his head abruptly, black smoke lingering around the edges of his scarlet eyes. In the next moment, there is no hesitation in his eyes. He slowly opens his mouth and declares:

["I agree to this deal!!!"]

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