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Chapter 223 Mephisto's Plot

Wanda's heart was beating like a drum on the way to escape, and every step she took was on the edge of life and death. She shuttled between the broken ruins, with Banner and the Khorne Legion chasing her closely behind her, and the air was filled with thick blood and urgency.

Just as she was about to exhaust her last bit of strength and prepare to face the inevitable fate, a deep crack suddenly appeared in front of her, and bursts of cold air emanated from it, as if it was a portal to another world. Wanda's heart moved, this was her only chance of survival!
She jumped into the crack without hesitation, and her body was instantly swallowed by a powerful force. The surrounding scene began to distort and deform, and time and space seemed to have lost their meaning at this moment. When she opened her eyes again, she found herself in a dark and mysterious space, surrounded by blazing flames and twisted souls, and the air was filled with the smell of sulfur and despair.

"Welcome to my territory, messenger of the Lord of Plague." A low and magnetic voice echoed in the empty space. It was the voice of Mephisto, the Lord of Hell.

Wanda looked up suddenly, and saw a figure wearing a black robe, a crown, and eyes like burning flames slowly walking out of the shadows. Mephisto, the overlord who ruled the abyss of hell, was looking at her with the eyes of examining his prey.

"Who are you? Why did you save me?" Wanda asked vigilantly. Although she was filled with fear, she still tried to stay calm and tried to find a chance to escape.

Mephisto's lips curled up into a playful smile: "I am Mephisto, the Lord of Hell. I saved you because I saw the potential in you and your desire for power. Wanda, you have the ability to control plague and darkness, which is an extremely precious talent in Hell."

Wanda's heart moved. She understood that any deal with Mephisto always came with huge risks, but she had no choice at the moment.

"What do you want?" Wanda asked tentatively.

"What do you want? Of course, to get rid of the control of that God King!"

Mephisto cursed hatefully, pointing at the golden hoop on his head, with unspeakable resentment in his eyes.

Because of this golden hoop, he, the Lord of Hell, turned into a slave, a slave who could be driven around at will!
"Therefore, I want to form an alliance with the Lord of Plague behind you, in order to help me get rid of this golden hoop!"

Wanda listened to Mephisto's anger and appeal, and mixed emotions surged in her heart. She realized that this was not only a possible chance to escape, but also a chance to overturn her fate. But at the same time, forming an alliance with the Lord of Hell was undoubtedly courting disaster, and if she was not careful, she might be doomed.

"Mephisto, although I have the ability to control plague and darkness, I am just a fugitive. How can I help you, the powerful lord of hell?" Wanda asked tentatively, trying to find out the other party's trump card and true intentions.

Mephisto's eyes flashed with cunning light. He slowly approached Wanda and whispered, "Wanda, your power is far beyond your imagination. As the lord of Hell, I have mastered countless ancient magics and forbidden knowledge. I can teach you how to deepen your abilities and even unlock the unknown power hidden in your body. But the premise of all this is that you must become my agent in the world and help me complete the alliance with the Lord of Plague and fight against the God-King who bound me."

Wanda was silent for a moment, her heart was wavering between life and death and unknown risks. Finally, she took a deep breath and made a decision: "Okay, I'm willing to help you. But you must promise that once you get rid of the golden hoop, you must let me go and not chase me again."

Mephisto's lips curled up into a satisfied smile. He stretched out a withered hand with his palm facing up. "Deal. Now, let me grant you the initial gift - the power of hellfire. This will be your first step in fighting against external threats."

As Mephisto finished speaking, Wanda felt a hot yet cold power surging into her body. Her eyes turned red in an instant, and a faint black flame surrounded her body. It was the fire of hell, a fire that could burn all matter and souls.

"Very good, Wanda. Now, I will guide you into the realm of the Plague Lord and conduct our alliance ceremony. Remember, this is not only my salvation, but also the ultimate test of your own strength." After Mephisto finished speaking, his figure began to blur and the surrounding scenery distorted. Wanda felt dizzy and when she opened her eyes again, she was in a realm full of corruption and death. This was the territory of the Plague Lord.

Wanda followed Mephisto into a whole new world, which was completely different from everything she had experienced before. The air was filled with a heavy smell of corruption, and the surrounding scene seemed to be shrouded in an invisible fog of death. Everything seemed so dead, yet full of unknown vitality.

The Plague Lord's domain is a twisted and complex space that goes beyond Wanda's understanding of the real world. The land here is black, as if it has been eroded by an endless plague, and huge, strangely shaped pieces of rotten meat float in the sky, sometimes gathering and sometimes dispersing, as if they have their own consciousness.

Wanda followed closely behind Mephisto, with determination flashing in her eyes. Although her heart was filled with fear of the unknown, she knew that this was her only chance to escape the pursuit and gain power.

Mephisto stopped, turned around, and looked at Wanda deeply with his eyes burning with flames: "Wanda, this is the territory of the Lord of Plague, and this is where you are about to be tested. Remember, the Lord of Plague is the absolute master of this area, and His will is the law here."

Wanda nodded and took a deep breath, trying to calm herself.

"What should we do next?"

"How to do it? You are the messenger of the Lord of Plague, and you ask me what to do?"

Mephisto laughed.

Mephisto's laughter echoed in the empty and twisted Plague Lord's territory, with a hint of teasing and expectation. He slowly approached Wanda, his flaming eyes seemed to be able to see into the deepest secrets of people's hearts.

"Wanda, as the messenger of the Lord of Plague, you will undergo an unprecedented test. This test is not only a test of your strength, but also a test of your will and determination. Remember, only by truly understanding the nature of plague and darkness can you gain a foothold in this field and become a powerful ally of me and the Lord of Plague behind me to fight against the God-King."

Wanda felt an inexplicable excitement and nervousness when she heard this. She knew that at this moment, she had to show all her courage and wisdom to seize this opportunity that could change her destiny.

Mephisto stretched out his hand and waved it gently. A dark light shot out from his palm, turning into a portal to an unknown area. He motioned Wanda to follow him in. Wanda took a deep breath and took a firm step. Passing through the portal, she found herself in a more bizarre and terrifying space. It was full of twisted illusions and wailing souls, and the air was filled with a suffocating stench and despair.

“Wanda, this is the trial ground of the Lord of Plague.” Mephisto’s voice sounded in Wanda’s ears, with a hint of barely perceptible awe. “Here, you will face your inner fears and desires. Only by defeating them can you gain the true recognition of the Lord of Plague.”

Wanda nodded, she clenched her fists tightly, trying to keep herself calm and firm. She knew that at this moment, she had to rely on her own strength and wisdom to survive this trial.

Following Mephisto's guidance, Wanda began to travel through the trial field. She encountered various challenges and tests, sometimes fighting monsters in illusions, and sometimes fighting against her own fears and desires. Every challenge made her physically and mentally exhausted, but every victory made her more determined and powerful.

During the trial, Wanda gradually realized the true meaning of plague and darkness. She found that these seemingly terrifying and evil forces were actually just part of the natural laws of the universe. They were neither absolutely good nor absolutely bad, but depended on the will and purpose of the user.

Finally, after going through the most difficult and cruel test, Wanda stood in the center of the trial field. She felt that her body and soul had been reshaped, as if she had been reborn.

At this moment, a dark light descended from the sky and transformed into a huge figure - that was the Plague Lord's true form. He looked at Wanda with a scrutinizing and testing look, as if he wanted to see into the deepest secrets of her heart.

Wanda looked at the Plague Lord fearlessly. With her firm eyes and strong will, she proved her worth and determination to the Plague Lord.

Finally, the Lord of Plague nodded slowly, and His voice rang in Wanda's ears: "Wanda, you have passed my test. You not only have the ability to control plague and darkness, but also have a firm will and an indomitable spirit. I recognize you as my messenger, and I will grant you greater power and wisdom."

As the Lord of Plague finished speaking, Wanda felt an unprecedented power surge into her body. Her eyes flashed with green light, which was the symbol and blessing of the Lord of Plague. She felt as if she had merged with this realm and became the true master of plague and darkness.

Mephisto looked at Wanda's changes, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes. He knew that from this moment on, Wanda was no longer the weakling who fled. She had become a warrior with great strength and wisdom, an ally who could fight alongside him and fight against the God King together.

"Wanda, congratulations on passing the test. Now, let's work together to write our own legend!" Mephisto stretched out his hand and shook Wanda's hand tightly. At this moment, they seemed to have "Mephisto, I am grateful for the strength and wisdom you gave me, but in my heart, there is still an unfulfilled hatred." Wanda's voice was firm and resolute. She raised her head and looked directly into Mephisto's eyes, "Banner, the guy who was chasing me, he killed my brother, this hatred, I must avenge."

Mephisto smiled playfully when he heard this. He knew the hatred and anger in Wanda's heart, and he also knew that if this power could be guided correctly, it would become a powerful weapon for them to fight against the God King.

"Wanda, I feel your hatred and anger. But remember, revenge is not the goal, but a stepping stone on our way forward. You can use this power, but don't let hatred blind your eyes." Mephisto's words are full of wisdom and warnings.

Wanda nodded. She understood what Mephisto meant. But the hatred and anger in her heart were like a blazing fire, difficult to calm down. She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.

"Mephisto, you are right. But for me, revenge is not just to satisfy my selfish desires, but also to prove my strength, so that myself and my brother can get the respect we deserve between heaven and hell." There was a hint of firmness and determination in Wanda's voice.

Mephisto looked at Wanda with a glimmer of admiration in his eyes.

"Okay, Wanda, since you have made up your mind, I will fully support you. I will use my strength and wisdom to help you find Banner and create a perfect opportunity for revenge for you." Mephisto's words were full of confidence and determination.

Wanda nodded gratefully, she knew that with Mephisto's help, her road to revenge would be smoother.

But she also knew that revenge was not easy, and she had to be fully prepared to ensure that the strike would hit the target.

Under the guidance of Mephisto, Wanda and the Lord of Hell left the domain of the Lord of Plague. When they traveled back to Mephisto's dark and mysterious hell space, the surrounding scene was distorted again, and time and space seemed to have lost their meaning at this moment. Wanda followed Mephisto closely, with both a desire for revenge and uneasiness about the unknown future in her heart.

"Wanda, remember, every next step is crucial. The road to revenge is full of thorns and traps, but as long as you stay calm and determined, nothing can stop you." Mephisto's voice echoed in the empty space, with a hint of imperceptible care.

Wanda nodded, took a deep breath, and tried to turn the hatred and anger in her heart into motivation to move forward. She knew that she had to succeed not only for herself, but also for her brother's honor and dignity.

Following Mephisto's guidance, they came to an ancient library full of magic and forbidden knowledge, where the most precious books and secrets in hell were collected. Mephisto told Wanda that this would be the place where she could learn and master more powerful powers.

"Wanda, here are the magic books and knowledge that I have collected over the years. Here you will learn how to deepen your abilities and how to use the power of plague and darkness to your advantage. But remember, power is a double-edged sword. You must learn how to control it rather than be controlled by it." Mephisto's words were full of warnings and expectations.

Wanda looked at the books and magic circles in front of her, her eyes flashing with desire and curiosity.

She knew that this would be a brand new beginning and she must seize this opportunity to make herself stronger.

(End of this chapter)