117 The Lord of Hell

After making the pact, all that was left for me to do was freeing her. 

"So, how are you going to do this?" She questioned as I examined her flame manifestation.

"You cannot break free from your side. So making portals is impossible for you… However, it's possible for me." 

She wasn't too pleased by my deduction. 

"You seriously think that I haven't thought about that? In all these years I have had countless students who could use spatial magic but thanks to the accursed seal, no one has been able to figure out my exact location." 

I already knew that.

"Well… Who said that I cannot find your location?"

This shocked her enough to stared at me with a frown.

"And how are you going to do that?" 

I put on a smile at the question.

"You will see."

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Closing my eyes and freeing my mind, I instantly entered the astral plane. This allowed me to understand concepts that I usually didn't and that included locating people in an entirely different dimension.

As Morgan stared at my unmoving body in confusion, I proceeded to search for her within the dark dimension. It was dangerous as I could feel a monstrously powerful presence within the dimension and I made sure to stay as far away from it as possible. Because I knew exactly what it was and I had no intention to get entangled in that mess.

Floating through the darkness, I finally found light. 

Well, a green light.

As I searched deeper, I found Morgan sitting over a black throne. And that meant the search was completed.

I returned from the astral plane and let my consciousness return to my body.

When I opened my eyes, I found Morgan staring at me.

Cracking a smile, I said. "I found your location."

That greatly surprised her. "H-How?"

Ignoring her question, I looked through the space. And when I found a good enough spot, I used my spatial manipulation ability to create a moderately large portal— connecting the two dimensions.

Morgan was beyond shocked to find a portal open in front of her. 

"That's your way out of the hell hole, Lady Morgan."

She was too shook to respond but she knew it was her best chance and letting it go would be foolish. She instantly walked towards the portal and after taking a deep breath— exited it.

Cool breeze, fragrance of the flowers and ritual incenses with the chirping of the birds— Morgan experienced it all for the first time in centuries.

She took a deep breath, trying to take in as much as possible.

"Finally." She smiled. "I am free."

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[Hell/Hades]

While everyone was concerned about Kang, another being was busy enjoying his finely made bloodwine. 

He chuckled as he watched Kang's conquest and the efforts made by the resistance. None of them was strong enough to face the time lord. 

But he wondered… wondered if Kang was capable of facing him. Kang was a master of time, one that rules countless planets throughout different timelines. 

But he was no less of a threat to the universe than Kang was. 

While Kang was a master of time, he was the master of trickery and magic. He saw countless beings claim to be better than him… and each of them fell dead in front of him.

The only being that surprised him with his trickery was Loki, and that was the reason he spared the little trickster. While he took pride in being called a master of lies and deceit, he couldn't deny Loki's trickery. 

However… other than the trickery, the little Asgardian was no match for him— for the lord of hell, Mephistopheles. 

The Great Demon.

He saw Kang slaughter his opponent with ease and thought to himself.

'Maybe I do not need to interfere this time.'

He loved interfering with the plans of others and seeing them cry in misery when they failed gave him joy.

But he decided to not interfere this time as he knew Kang was going to make things fun on his own and there was also another issue that needed his immediate intervention.

The escape of his son. 

Mephisto knew that his son, Blackheart was about to escape the seals and he couldn't be any happier. 

Their familial bond was strained but he was still Blackheart's father— and while he didn't exactly care for his son's wellbeing, he did care about the entertainment that Blackheart provided. 

His son was a monster and that made things interesting as there were very few beings that could stop him. 

Recently he got the news that Blackheart managed to steal the Darkhold. And when he heard the news, Mephisto busted out laughing.

Kang and Blackheart, they would soon clash as both of their destinations were earth. The fight between them was unstoppable and honestly, Mephisto didn't care about the victor.

He didn't mind if his son was killed by Kang or the other way around. All he cared about was being entertained. 

And there was no one that could stop him from being entertained. 

Once the victor was decided, he was going to interfere. 

Why?

"Because the show must go on…"

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[[Markus Hanley]]

Freeing Morgan from her seal, I let her manage her cult for the time. There was still time before Eitri finished the holder. So, she was free… for now. 

I was not going to let her roam around. She was dangerous and I had no intention of letting her do as she pleased. Until her promise was fulfilled, she was free but after that… 

I had plans.

Finishing my work in Romania, I teleported to Krakoa. The sentient island greeted me in its own way as I made my way towards my lair.

Krakoa was coming along well with its development. It was only a matter of time before I started bringing people in here. 

The gate to my mirror dimension that I created was unused as I still needed to improve my reality manipulation— which was easier said than done.

I need to visit Nova Roma soon as well because of the new 'item' that Selene found. 

So… What do I have to do within the next few days?

•Visit Nova Roma

•Talk with Strange about Morgan

•Investigate the Darkhold and Blackheart's location. 

•And take the holder from Eitri.

But above all, I needed to visit the cemetery. After all, tomorrow's mother's death anniversary and Peggy's birthday…

Two women that I miss the most...

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[[A/N: Missed one chapter before, so reposted.

Haven't proofread, Need SLEEP!

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