Chapter 84 - 82
Mephisto.
The Lord of Hell himself.
The pressure brought by only the name was overwhelming.
But Professor Charles, ever thoughtful, asked, "Mr. Leon, how powerful is Mephisto? If it's the one from Hell, shouldn't the destruction have been far greater?"
He wasn't wrong. The aerial images of the battle were terrifying, but for someone like Mephisto, the damage should have been catastrophic, possibly leveling entire cities. Something didn't add up.
Leon's answer confirmed his suspicions. "For certain reasons, Mephisto cannot manifest on Earth in his true form. What I fought was just a soul projection, much weaker than his actual self."
Suddenly, everything made sense. The relief was almost palpable. After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Leon ended the call.
Charles wisely refrained from pressing further. The relationship between the X-Men and Leon was still new and cordial, and he was, after all, a benefactor.
There were answers, but mysteries still lingered—like why Mephisto couldn't come to Earth in his true form and what his true intentions were in sending a soul projection. Was this part of a larger scheme?
These questions weighed on everyone's minds. The X-Men weren't eager to get entangled with Mephisto, but the magnitude of his presence was undeniable. The uncertainty of how this might impact them was unsettling.
Seeing their concerned faces, Charles spoke calmly, easing the tension. "Mr. Leon has already defeated Mephisto's projection, so it seems the Earth is safe for now. However, I'll continue monitoring this situation. Jean, keep an eye on the joint investigation team as well. They might uncover something useful."