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Chapter 218: Chapter 217: The San Venganza Contract

As Daniel watched the black, malevolent aura emanating from Blackheart's body counteract the Fiendfyre, he increased the intensity of the flames. Since his adventures in the world of "One Piece," Daniel had seldom used spells from the "Harry Potter" universe. In that world, opponents with extraordinary physical strength and speed rendered ordinary magic less effective. However, the Fiendfyre Curse was exceptionally powerful, capable of devastating an entire city like Paris, as Grindelwald once threatened.

A well-prepared wizard differs significantly from an unprepared one, though this primarily applies to conventional sorcerers. Sorcerers from Kamar-Taj follow an unconventional path.

As Mephisto's offspring, Blackheart was naturally formidable—at least in Hell. On Earth, beings from Hell are weakened, and the stronger they are, the more severe the limitation. Blackheart retained some combat capability on Earth, while Mephisto was almost powerless. This disparity emboldened Blackheart to challenge his father.

However, even a weakened Mephisto isn't easily dealt with. Daniel had never considered eliminating Mephisto, not because he couldn't—Mephisto's presence on Earth was merely a projection with no real benefit to destroying it—but because it would be pointless and would earn the ire of a powerful entity. Even though Daniel doubted he'd end up in Hell, there was no need to antagonize such a figure.

Despite Blackheart's plans to use the San Venganza Contract to overthrow Mephisto and become the ruler of Hell, it was a naïve and far-fetched idea. Blackheart likely underestimated the complexities involved, as Mephisto himself would have already enacted such a plan if it were feasible.

Not concerned about Mephisto's potential anger from destroying Blackheart's projection, Daniel knew that even if Blackheart returned, it wouldn't be for many years, by which time Daniel's power would have grown significantly. Blackheart sought the San Venganza Contract to create a small Hell projection, which would allow him to bypass the limitations on his power on Earth. This small projection was just the beginning of his plan to gradually transform Earth into Hell, much like Dormammu's strategy.

However, this ambition was too simplistic. No wonder Mephisto considered Blackheart immature. If turning Earth into Hell were so easy, Mephisto would have done it himself long ago. Not only would Earth's Sorcerer Supreme oppose such a plan, but even Odin would not allow it. If Blackheart succeeded in using the contract to create a Hell projection, the intervention would likely come from more than just Ghost Rider.

"Damn human," Blackheart growled, his eyes filled with fury as he glared at Daniel. He had finally found an opportunity to escape Hell and claim the San Venganza Contract, only to be thwarted by a mere human. Previously, he had always considered humans insignificant.

Even Ghost Rider, whom he saw as merely a tool of Mephisto, did not intimidate him. In the original story, Blackheart could have easily overpowered Ghost Rider if he hadn't absorbed the souls in the contract, which made him susceptible to the Penance Stare.

Ghost Rider had only two main abilities: Hellfire and the Penance Stare. Without the souls from the San Venganza Contract, the Penance Stare had no effect on Blackheart. However, the souls within the contract were unique, far more corrupt than typical damned souls, and their influence on Blackheart had made him vulnerable.

Nevertheless, it was too late for Blackheart, who was now surrounded by Fiendfyre. As the flames grew stronger, the black aura around him weakened and eventually dissipated.

"Farewell," Daniel said, waving goodbye to Blackheart, whose form was slowly disintegrating in the flames. But by then, Blackheart was no longer conscious.

After Blackheart's demise, Daniel remained vigilant, expecting a response from Mephisto, given that Blackheart was his child. Yet, no response came.

"Why didn't he appear? Is it because of this Ghost Rider? Or does he simply not care, knowing Blackheart isn't truly dead?" Daniel pondered. Despite Mephisto's power being limited on Earth, he should have sensed Blackheart's defeat.

"You can hand over the San Venganza Contract now. As long as it exists, Hell's denizens won't give up. It must be destroyed to dissuade them," Daniel said, deciding to deal with the contract now that Mephisto hadn't shown up.

Slade, still silent after witnessing Blackheart's defeat, finally spoke up. "Can you really destroy the contract?"

Over the years, Slade had tried various methods to destroy the contract, even visiting famous cathedrals and the Vatican, but to no avail. He believed that if Hell existed, so must Heaven, and that the forces of Heaven would intervene against such an evil artifact.

"You doubt my abilities? Don't worry; even if I can't destroy it, I can find someone who can. If you've been keeping up with the news, you should know things have changed. Asgard has appeared, and I have some connections there. You can trust their power," Daniel assured, hinting at his connections with powerful beings, though he didn't mention anyone by name.

To strengthen his claim, Daniel donned the appearance of a New York battle magician, though it was an illusion spell rather than a physical change, as he didn't possess Loki's shapeshifting magic.

"Alright," Slade finally agreed, raising his shovel and smashing it into the ground. The handle broke, revealing a hidden compartment from which he carefully retrieved a parchment scroll and handed it to Daniel.

"Such an evil thing should not exist in this world."

"Rest assured, it will never appear again," Daniel said, solemnly nodding. Of course, it wouldn't appear again because he planned to use it to create a Philosopher's Stone.

While Daniel had felt some reluctance in using others, even wicked individuals, to create Philosopher's Stones, he had no such qualms about the souls within the San Venganza Contract. They represented the most extreme evil in humanity.

"Finally got it," Daniel thought, relieved to have the contract in his possession without any interference from Mephisto.

"What is the San Venganza Contract? Were those people really from Hell?" Hunter asked as Daniel returned to the Quinjet.

"We'll discuss it later."

"Later? Aren't we going after that flaming skull rider?"

Daniel's decision to leave surprised Sky and Hunter.

"No need. I've taken care of the situation. If you really want to find him, you can do so later, but send someone without a guilty conscience," Daniel advised, eager to move on now that he had the contract. He even considered opening a portal and leaving the Marvel Universe immediately.

As long as the San Venganza Contract wasn't with him, he had nothing to fear from Mephisto.

"What's going on?" Colson asked, puzzled as Daniel rejoined the team on S.H.I.E.L.D. 616.

"Here, with everyone around?" Daniel questioned, noting the presence of others. Although he didn't mind discussing the matter openly, some secrets were best kept from too many ears.

"It's fine," Colson reassured, signaling for Daniel to proceed.

Daniel then explained the identities of Blackheart and his associates, the nature of the San Venganza Contract, Ghost Rider, and Mephisto. However, he omitted the fact that Slade was also a Ghost Rider, respecting Slade's privacy after he had handed over the contract.

S.H.I.E.L.D.'s operational style, even under Colson's leadership, wouldn't easily change.

"Why would Mephisto prevent Blackheart from obtaining the San Venganza Contract? Wouldn't it benefit Hell?" Simmons asked, puzzled.

"He wants to avoid war. Midgard (Earth) isn't without protectors. The Sorcerer Supreme and other powerful beings wouldn't sit idly by during a Hell invasion. A war could lead to Hell's defeat," Daniel explained. "So, you don't have to worry about Hell as long as you don't seek deals with demons. And not everyone qualifies to make such deals."

Although Hydra might desire demonic pacts, Hell had ignored them. Hunter and the others sighed in relief at Daniel's reassurances.

"So what exactly is the San Venganza Contract?" Fitz asked.

"The details are unclear, but it's related to human sin," Daniel replied, summarizing the story of the San Venganza Contract. He had researched extensively, finding information in Kamar-Taj's magical texts, which he had copied.

Some legends in the Marvel Universe, like those of Ghost Rider, were recorded in books such as the "Darkhold" and other ancient texts, though most people didn't believe in them. Even Johnny Blaze had found references to his own fate in such books.

The story of the San Venganza Contract is simple: it involves a town named San Venganza in Texas, now abandoned. The town was once peaceful and virtuous, with around a thousand residents, a church, and a strong religious faith. The community was so trustworthy that doors were left unlocked, and people were honest and kind.

One day, a beautiful woman arrived in town, disrupting the peace. Being single, she attracted attention, and due to the era's limited communication, a man in the town eventually assaulted her and imprisoned her. The situation escalated, involving more men, including the town's priest, while the women pretended nothing was amiss.

The woman endured years of captivity before dying and cursing the town, plunging it into darkness. The woman's true nature remains debated—whether she was a genuine victim or a demonic agent sent to corrupt the townspeople.

Regardless of her origin, the town's descent into evil was undeniable. This extreme shift from virtue to vice created the San Venganza Contract, a nexus of human

 wickedness that fascinated demons.

After hearing the story, the group fell silent. Had any of them been devout believers, they might have reacted with disbelief or outrage.

In fact, another version of the San Venganza story suggests it was a contest between Heaven and Hell. Daniel chose not to share this version, aware that too much knowledge can be dangerous.

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Chapter 219: Chapter 218: Untitled

In the Marvel world, beings from Hell often appear, such as Mephisto, Loki, Blackheart, and Ghost Rider, and not just one of them. However, heavenly beings are rarely seen. This doesn't mean that there are no beings from Heaven.

In fact, in the past, Heaven was similar to Hell now, with beings appearing on Earth, just like the myths left behind by Asgard on Earth.

The reason Heaven is no longer evident now is because of the town of San Venganza. Long ago, Heaven and Hell made a bet using the residents of San Venganza to judge the good and evil of human nature.

Heaven believed that the residents of San Venganza would never commit any evil acts, while Hell believed that evil lurks in everyone's hearts, hidden away but ready to be unleashed given the opportunity.

What happened next is as Daniel Davis and Coulson and others said: the town of San Venganza, which was once so peaceful that doors weren't locked at night and nothing was stolen, fell entirely into evil acts, ultimately sinking into the abyss and becoming the evil spirits bound by the San Venganza contract.

According to modern psychology, this would be considered a group evil act, which is very likely to occur in remote, underdeveloped areas with poor communication.

Despite their devout faith, the residents of San Venganza committed such atrocities. Heaven, despite being unhappy, had to admit defeat and left Earth.

Humans are indeed strange creatures. One moment, a person can be as kind as a saint, and the next, their evil actions can surpass even those of demons. Conversely, someone who was a mass-murdering demon could suddenly become a monk who wouldn't harm an ant.

Judging human crimes is never about how many people one kills but about their actions. If we talk about killing, the town of San Venganza only killed one person, but their actions caused such evil that the entire town fell into becoming the most wicked of evil spirits.

This theory about the San Venganza contract wasn't something Daniel Davis came up with; he found it in some documents. Whether it's true or not can only be verified by asking Mephisto.

Moreover, this theory isn't without its flaws, as there are indeed angels on Earth. Johnny Blaze, the Ghost Rider, is said to be an avenging spirit and an angel.

These tales of Heaven and Hell are best taken as legends. Daniel Davis didn't have a desire to pursue the truth; he's not an archaeologist like Robin.

Speaking of archaeologists, many scholars in the Marvel world are going crazy, especially those studying Norse mythology. The existence of Asgard, Thor, and Odin has completely overturned all previous records, driving them to madness.

It's said that many are preparing to revise these records, an enormous task. There's even a petition hoping to visit Asgard for on-site investigation, but no government would consider such a request.

Governments would love to inspect Asgard, but there's no way to get there. Submitting applications is useless as Thor doesn't bother with government officials.

The government allowing Stark to form the Avengers is partly due to Thor.

"That's the situation. If you want to contact Ghost Rider, send someone kind-hearted. I have things to do, so I'll take my leave." Daniel Davis said, disappearing from Coulson and the others through apparition. He reappeared in midair, and with a movement of the ring on his left hand, the black Ant-Man suit spread across his body, completing his outfit in an instant and vanishing into the air.

With nanotechnology, Daniel Davis no longer worries about changing outfits.

Titan World.

Given his current strength, Daniel Davis occasionally visits worlds like Titan, Fullmetal Alchemist, and Ready Player One, even though they don't offer much help. Titan World, in particular, holds his second secret base.

His first secret base is undoubtedly on another planet, but in terms of importance, the base in Titan World is more crucial.

This base is located on a remote island, storing almost all the valuable items Daniel Davis has acquired, including the Mind Stone.

Here, Daniel Davis can freely research and develop. His Iron Man suits have far exceeded Stark's in number. They could be used for a large-scale modern war, not just fireworks.

If these suits were deployed to the Pirate World, they might not defeat the Navy or the World Government, but they would cause significant damage.

Multiple worlds' resources have made Daniel Davis extraordinarily wealthy.

Daniel Davis has no intention of starting a large-scale war. Most of these creations were made out of boredom by Red Queen when she had nothing else to do.

Even the mining is done by robots, a financially unwise move by capitalist standards. But since these are all Daniel Davis's assets, there's no real waste.

"This island looks usable." Wearing his nano Iron Man suit, Daniel Davis floated above a desolate island and immediately landed, planning to use it to complete the philosopher's stone with the San Venganza contract.

Now Daniel Davis has three sets of nano equipment: the nano Ant-Man suit, the nano Iron Man suit, and the nano armor.

The nano Iron Man suit is primarily for flying since flying by himself consumes his power. Using technology to fly is more efficient.

After landing, Daniel Davis quickly drew a massive transmutation circle on the island. The San Venganza contract contains over a thousand souls, so a small circle wouldn't do. If any souls escaped, it would be a waste.

Once the circle was ready, Daniel Davis stood in the center and opened the San Venganza contract, removing the restraints on the scroll.

After unsealing it, he quickly used a Shave to leave the center of the transmutation circle.

Whoosh.

As the San Venganza contract floated slowly to the ground, the previously sunny weather turned gloomy, and the air filled with an eerie, evil aura.

In an instant, a large number of evil spirits poured out of the scroll, causing the temperature to drop to freezing.

"These evil spirits are even more malevolent than the artificial humans' souls in Fullmetal Alchemist." Watching the black, terrifying evil spirits that could scare an ordinary person into unconsciousness, Daniel Davis immediately activated the philosopher's stone transmutation circle.

Endless red light emanated from the circle as the evil spirits howled in agony, making Daniel Davis shiver.

After a while, the howling ceased, leaving a red stone the size of an egg with an unmatched brilliance, even more vibrant than the philosopher's stone of Muzan Kibutsuji.

Picking up the philosopher's stone, Daniel Davis's consciousness barely touched the soul's power inside before he screamed in pain.

"Damn." He immediately cut off the connection and took a deep breath. Despite having made and used many philosopher's stones, he had never encountered such an evil power.

"So this is the true power of the San Venganza contract." Daniel Davis realized he had underestimated its strength.

Ordinary philosopher's stones, despite the negative emotions from being killed, can be purified. Daniel Davis always purified the power before using it, unlike the homunculi.

Van Hohenheim relied on conversing with the mad souls inside his philosopher's stone, awakening tens of thousands of souls to fight against the Dwarf in the Flask.

Daniel Davis, on the other hand, used his power to purify the souls, ensuring his soul remained pure. Even Muzan Kibutsuji's philosopher's stone didn't pose a problem, but the one from the San Venganza contract nearly overwhelmed him with its negative energy.

There was no way to purify this.

"So this is complete corruption." Daniel Davis finally understood the depth of true corruption, a soul utterly fallen.

Even the most evil person has a soft spot in their heart, and the same goes for souls.

"No wonder this power came from fallen saints." The residents of San Venganza, considered saints due to their devout faith, were much more powerful in their fall than ordinary people.

This power made the philosopher's stone exceptionally strong. Daniel Davis, having only touched it briefly, could tell this stone's power far exceeded that of a thousand ordinary souls combined. Even adding ten times that number wouldn't match it.

"Is this the full potential of a soul?" The mystery of the soul is something even Kamar-Taj's magic, based on this concept, doesn't fully understand.

A person's lifespan doesn't entirely deplete their soul's power.

Different people have different souls, just as ordinary Earthlings are different from Asgardians, whose average lifespan of over 5,000 years implies vastly different souls.

Daniel Davis once considered making a philosopher's stone from Asgardians to see the difference but quickly abandoned the idea. Some lines should never be crossed.

Capturing Loki or some Frost Giants would be easy for him now, but these actions were out of the question.

"This will have to be used as a consumable." The San Venganza contract's philosopher's stone can't be used for cultivation, disappointing Daniel Davis a bit. But it can still be used as an energy source for other philosopher's stones.

To Daniel Davis, souls are an energy source. With alchemy, they become a universal power source, and the San Venganza contract's stone will last a long time as a consumable.

Because of the stone's properties, Daniel Davis only uses it when necessary.

"Too bad this island is ruined." The presence of over a thousand evil souls, even for a short time, severely damaged the island, leaving its sparse greenery withered.

"Time will have to heal it." An ordinary person on this island now would quickly fall ill.

Pirate World

"The World Government is here to collect fees. How bold." Looking at the World Government's CP agents, Daniel Davis felt very annoyed, but he hid it well. These agents were sent to collect the Shichibukai fees.

The privileges of the Shichibukai aren't free; they come at a cost similar to a nation's Heavenly Tribute.

"

Is the World Government short on funds, using the Shichibukai system to raise money? Otherwise, such a ridiculous system wouldn't have been approved."

Despite the arrogance of the CP agents, Daniel Davis still paid them. Now is not the time to break with the World Government; he still needs the Shichibukai privileges.

The privileges are useful; just look at Blackbeard. Without being a Shichibukai, he couldn't have easily reached Impel Down and freed many dangerous pirates.

As long as he holds the title of Shichibukai, even the Admirals and Fleet Admiral Sengoku can't touch him.

To obtain World Government technology, he can't discard this title yet.

"I wonder if Hawkeye has to pay. With his self-sufficient lifestyle, he probably doesn't. Maybe just a token payment of a hundred beli or so."

After sending off the CP agents, Daniel Davis mused.

"The Donquixote family's slave traders have come here. Quite bold. Are they testing me?" Seeing the intelligence reports, Daniel Davis snorted coldly. As a modern man, he despised the slave trade.

Daniel Davis's disdain for the Navy partly stems from the slave auctions in Sabaody Archipelago, which the Navy euphemistically calls "employment agencies." Both Sengoku and Garp, as well as the three Admirals, turn a blind eye to it, yet they speak of justice.

It's laughable to talk about justice when the institution is so rotten.

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