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Chapter 145 Ghost Rider
Mephisto looked at Hawkeye in front of him warmly, his eyes full of admiration.

The great changes that had taken place before really frightened the devil. The death of so many gods was something he had not expected.

This huge change caused Mephisto's traditional business to be put on hold, and the chess pieces he had placed in the mortal world also slipped out of his control at this time.

But Mephisto was powerless to do anything about it, and he didn't dare to come to the mortal world again.

He could only barely sense the dynamics of the human world through the endless void and the remaining magical bonds.

Fearing that he would also die inexplicably like those gods, Mephisto began to plan a series of new strategies, intending to reweave his own network of influence in the dark.

He realized that direct displays of force no longer worked in the current environment and that more subtle and cunning means had to be employed.

He also began to look for new allies, those who survived the great changes or rose up because of the fall of the gods.

During this interregnum when a new order has yet to take shape, any force may become an important ally or a potential threat.

Through ancient contracts and tempting promises, he attempts to win over those who are disaffected or power-hungry, in order to gain more bargaining chips for himself in the coming chaos.

But those hidden forces remained silent for some unknown reason. Perhaps they were afraid of this great change just like him, and did not dare to show up just like himself.

Mephisto tried every possible means but was unable to find out the location of those forces, so the matter could only be left unresolved.

However, recently, several gods have appeared in the mortal world, most of whom Mephisto has never seen before.

Where are they from?
Mephisto was filled with doubts and vigilance. These newly emerged gods seemed to have emerged out of thin air. Each of them had different powers and wills, and began to stir up the situation in the mortal world.

Mephisto realized that this was not only a challenge to the existing order, but also a potential obstacle to his future plans.

He began to monitor the movements of these new gods more closely, trying to find clues from their actions.

None of these gods are weak, and each one feels more powerful than the other.

In particular, there was a god named Blood God, whose power was something Mephisto had never seen before.

As long as war breaks out and killing occurs between mortals, his power will continue to grow.

The rest of the gods were equally horrifying; even Yahweh appeared again.

But Mephisto clearly felt that this god was already dead.

Could it be that these lost gods have returned again?
Not only that, but it also brought so many new gods. Could it be that a new war between gods is about to break out?
Mephisto feels unprecedented pressure. The power of these new gods cannot be underestimated. More importantly, their origins are a mystery, and there may be bigger secrets hidden behind them.

He began to wonder whether this great change was not accidental, but the result of manipulation by some higher-level power. The emergence of these new gods might be part of the layout of that power.

In order to find out the truth, Mephisto decided to take a more risky action.

Mephisto plans to find a new mortal representative in order to gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics of these new gods and gain more intelligence and bargaining chips for himself in this potential war between gods.

He began to look for a suitable person in the mortal world, a person who must have enough wisdom, courage and desire.

After a period of searching and investigation, Mephisto finally chose Hawkeye as his spokesperson.

This man is a rare warrior among mortals, especially since he had just lost his wife and children and was burdened with a deep blood feud.

Such a person will definitely desire power and revenge.

That way, he can use it for his own benefit.

A person who carries deep hatred can often become the most loyal and ruthless pawn.

"Young man, you look like you could use a little help."

Mephisto looked at Hawkeye kindly, and those who didn't know would think he was a kind old gentleman.

"You said your name is Mephisto, you are the devil?"

Matt looked at Mephisto seriously. Nothing could be seen in his compound eyes, but his vigilance had reached its peak at this moment.

"Yes, that's right. I am a devil just as you think. I felt the painful howling here, so I came here to see what's going on."

Mephisto continued, "I feel your pain. Although I have not experienced the loss of a loved one, I can understand the despair and anger. And I may be able to provide you with a path to revenge."

"Barton, don't make a deal with him, the devil is trying to seduce you!"

Matt cried out in surprise, but Hawkeye reached out to stop him.

"Why are you helping me? The devil's help is never free."

A complex emotion flashed in Hawkeye's eyes, and his clenched fists trembled slightly. It was obvious that he was trying his best to restrain his inner excitement and anxiety.

"Don't get excited, young man, I just want you to work for me." Mephisto's smile became more kind, but in Matt's eyes, it looked so sinister.

“Patton, don’t listen to him. We can still avenge Kingpin even with our own strength, not to mention that we have the director and others to back us up.

Think about it, the director is so reliable that no matter how powerful the enemy is, they are nothing in front of him. Don't you even trust your director?"

Matt's words awakened Hawkeye. It was indeed true. How could someone as powerful as the director not be able to deal with a small Kingpin?

He can control so many gods, let alone a mere Jin Bing.

Just when Matt was about to convince Hawkeye, Mephisto spoke again.

"What if I said I could bring your children back?"

Hawkeye's eyes suddenly widened, his face instantly filled with disbelief and desire. The pain of losing his wife and children cut his heart like a sharp blade, and now, this devil who called himself Mephisto actually offered a temptation that he could not refuse.

"You...what did you say?" Hawkeye's voice trembled, and he could hardly believe his ears.

Mephisto smiled slightly, that smile was both cunning and sincere: "Yes, I have the ability to bring your wife and children back to your side, but I need you to complete some tasks for me in exchange."

Matt was extremely anxious. He would never dare to think of making a deal with the devil, and now Hawkeye was actually tempted?

"Patton, don't be fooled! This is impossible. The devil's words cannot be believed!" Matt warned again, but his tone was a little more powerless.

Hawkeye lowered his head, struggling internally. The desire for revenge and the longing for his family were like two powerful forces, fighting fiercely in his heart. Finally, when he raised his head again, his eyes were determined.

"Tell me what I need to do." Hawkeye's voice was low and powerful, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth.

Mephisto nodded with satisfaction and said slowly, "It's very simple. I need you to be my eyes and ears in the mortal world, to collect intelligence for me, and at the same time, to perform some special tasks for me at certain times.

In return, I will not only give you a chance to see your children again, but I will also grant you powerful strength so that you will be invincible on your road to revenge."

Hawkeye took a deep breath, as if he had made some important decision.

"Wait, Barton, the dead cannot be resurrected. He is lying to you. You can't make a deal with him. We..."

Before he could finish his words, Matt was suddenly hit by a burst of energy, and then he became limp and fell to the ground.

"Matt! What did you do to him!"

Hawkeye roared and looked at Mephisto angrily. Although he wanted to see his wife and children again, he was not willing to watch his friend being killed.

"Don't get excited, young man. I just let him get some sleep. Don't you think it's annoying to have a mosquito whispering in your ear while we're talking?"

Mephisto joked, but Hawkeye didn't respond. He bent down to check Matt's condition. It was just as Mephisto said, he was just unconscious.

"So, young man, what's your answer?"

Mephisto just looked at Hawkeye quietly, waiting for his answer.

"make a deal."

He responded briefly, his eyes gleaming with determination.

"Very well, young man, let us sign this contract and I will bring your children back."

Hawkeye's joy was beyond words, but he soon realized something was wrong.

"Bring back my children? What about my wife Laura? Can't you help me bring her back too?"

Mephisto shook his head. "Your wife's death is a fact. I cannot bring her back because you killed her with your own hands."

Mephisto's words were like a sharp sword that pierced Hawkeye's heart again. A trace of pain and shock flashed in Hawkeye's eyes. He clenched his fists tightly, with his nails almost digging into his palms, as if to suppress the turmoil in his heart. This regret and self-blame, like endless darkness, had been shrouding his soul.

"I...I understand." Hawkeye's voice was a little trembling, but he still tried to keep himself calm. "As long as I can get my children back, I am willing to pay any price."

Mephisto smiled slightly, stretched out his hand with his palm facing up, and the black energy fluctuations gathered again to form a complex rune.

This time, the rune shone even brighter, as if it contained endless power and possibilities.

“This is our contract. Once signed, you will gain the power I grant you and become my messenger in the mortal world.

But remember, power is not free, you need to complete specific tasks for me as part of the reward. "

Mephisto's voice was low and seductive.

(End of this chapter)