Chapter 76
"Hell is vast," Mephisto began, gesturing with his fingers. "In human lore, it's often depicted as a mysterious, dangerous, and dark place, embodying the darkest aspects of humanity."
He paused, letting the weight of his words settle. "Hell is dangerous, sure. Not much better than the hypocritical kingdoms of Heaven. But where there's danger, there's also opportunity."
Leon nodded, processing what Mephisto was saying. Though Hell was terrifying in the human imagination, it was still a massive dimension filled with powerful demons. It operated with its own structure, and within that system, resources and treasures beyond what the human world could offer were born. There were even taverns, mercenaries, and other services in Hell.
"So," Leon asked, "what's the price I need to pay?"
"If you, or your subordinates, help me with something at a specific time and place, I'll give you what you desire," Mephisto said, revealing his true intentions.
Leon smiled slightly. "That sounds fair."
"Of course," Mephisto added confidently, "you can refuse my offer, but I don't think you will. This is a smart deal, and you're not the type to lose out."
As expected, Leon didn't refuse.
"Then, we have a deal," Leon said.