Bab 54: Chapter 55: The Demon
Deep underground in Gotham, within the confines of the barrier.
The hall was in chaos. Shadows flickered, beams of light and explosions erupted continuously, and the demonic creatures were frantically fleeing. Beams and missiles crisscrossed, causing complete havoc in the grand hall, with the thunderous roars of destruction never ceasing.
"Enough!"
A deep voice suddenly echoed like a tolling bell, reverberating through the sealed chamber.
At the sound of the voice, every demon froze, immediately halting their actions and bowing in fear. An overwhelming, invisible pressure swept through the room, making them cower.
At the far end of the hall, a cloud of black mist appeared, swirling and gradually forming into a mirror-like surface. Within the mirror, a ghostly figure materialized—a grotesque and blurry silhouette with blood-red eyes, gazing coldly down at the hall from beyond the mirror.
The aura and presence of this figure were on an entirely different level than the demonic creatures below.
Uncertain of what he was dealing with, Shen You didn't act rashly. He asked Pal, "What are we looking at? Some kind of magical video communication?"
"No," Pal replied. "The hyperspace bracelet is detecting a weakening in the spatial barriers. That's not an image, sir; it's a form of space-related magic. It could be connected to a magical dimension."
"Like what we saw in the temple at the Rock of Eternity?"
"Something like that."
In *Shazam!* lore, DC's world is said to have many magical dimensions, each filled with various magical threats. There are realms like the demon world, hell, and Cthulhu-like entities—it's a rich, multidimensional cosmos. It seemed that the "Master" these demons spoke of also hailed from one of these otherworldly realms.
The shadowy figure gazed coldly at Shen You through the mirror and spoke.
"For the first time, we meet. My name is Belial."
Shen You: "!?"
What? Belial?
At the mention of that name, Shen You became immediately alert. His first reaction was to think of the notorious fugitive from the Land of Light, who had possibly followed him to this world.
Belial, known as "Bel Black," was a famous troublemaker in the history of the Land of Light. After his descent into darkness, he wielded a weapon and laid siege to the Land of Light. He battled from one end of the realm to the other until the King of Ultra himself descended, striking him down and imprisoning him in a cosmic prison.
But Shen You quickly realized this was just a coincidence in names.
The name "Belial" (or "Beliar") originates from Jewish legends as the King of Hell. Many fantasy works across different dimensions have borrowed this name for their villains. The Belial Shen You knew was just one of many.
What stood before him now was most likely a demon native to the DC universe named "Belial."
"You are not human. I can sense that," the figure of Belial said from behind the mirror.
"You are powerful, but you don't belong here. This world and these humans are of no concern to you. In fact, beings like you and me, possessing such immense strength, are gods to this world. Ruling it is our divine right. The small, ant-like creatures here are destined to be ruled by us!"
His voice rose as he spoke, and his blood-red eyes flashed with a seductive light.
"Join me! Together, we shall be kings of a new world. All of humanity will kneel before us! And we won't stop there—we will conquer more worlds, more dimensions, and become the rulers of countless universes!"
"Hmm, that does sound tempting," Shen You replied, feigning deep contemplation, as if he were seriously considering the offer.
"You make a good point. But why don't you come out of that mirror so we can discuss this idea face-to-face?"
"Hahaha, I like how straightforward you are. Very well!"
As the words fell, thick black fog poured out from the mirror. A figure slowly stepped through the swirling black mist, crossing the barrier of the mirror.
The figure radiated an evil aura. It had dark red eyes, jagged sharp teeth, and black curly hair. Tall and slender, its skin seemed to be made of some extraterrestrial material, pale and ashen in color. Behind it, a pair of fallen angel-like wings emitted a chilling aura.
All the demons in the room fell to their knees, not daring to breathe, as if the invisible pressure had formed an intangible chain around them.
Belial descended gracefully in front of Shen You, bowing politely.
"It is a pleasure to finally meet you. My subordinates have spoken highly of you. I have always respected the strong," he said with a smile. "My demons have made all the preparations. The ritual of descent is about to begin; only a few sacrifices remain. Once my true form arrives, this city will be mine!"
"Just one city? Your ambition seems rather small," Shen You replied with a smile.
"Hahaha, of course! This is merely the starting point. Once we join forces, conquering this entire world will just be a matter of time."
"That's true."
Smiling pleasantly, Shen You suddenly raised both hands, his palms glowing with blue light. Twin energy blasts erupted from them.
At that same moment, as if in sync, Belial also turned his hand over, unleashing a ball of black flame-infused magical energy in retaliation.
With a tremendous boom, the light energy and dark magic collided. The resulting shockwave shattered the floor beneath them, sending a massive pulse through the air.
Both immediately shouted in protest.
"Despicable!" "Shameless!"
It was clear both had planned to betray each other from the start. They had both intended to strike while pretending to negotiate, only to find themselves equally matched in timing.
With the pretense of cooperation shattered, there was no need for more words. Shen You's jetpack ignited, and he took to the air, unleashing another volley of blasts. Belial dodged, flaring his wings wide and launching himself at Shen You.
The demon and the armored warrior clashed midair, exchanging blows as beams of light and spells crackled around them. The ceiling cracked under the force of their battle, debris raining down like a storm.
Belial hurled another ball of black energy, but Shen You met it with a glowing shield of light that rippled with the impact. The explosion shook the entire hall.
But the black energy was just a distraction. In a flash, Belial darted to Shen You's side, claws slashing toward him!
The demon's magically charged claws cut through the air with a piercing sound, their enchanted nature making them nearly unstoppable!
Clang.
Belial's claws met Shen You's raised armored arm and were blocked with ease, leaving not a scratch on the N-metal plating.
"N-metal?" Belial exclaimed in shock. "You have N-metal?!"
Shen You responded with a powerful straight punch to the demon's face, but Belial retaliated, pressing a palm against the armor's chest. A surge of magic exploded, sending Shen You flying backward.
Both combatants were thrown apart by the exchange of blows, but neither was willing to back down.
"Sir, several demons are attempting to escape," Pal warned, marking the retreating figures on Shen You's display.
"We're not letting them get away, right?" Shen You asked.
"Of course not."
Each one was a living source of experience points; letting them escape would be a loss too great to bear.
"Pal, take control of the armor. Don't let a single one of them get away."
"Yes, sir."
The battle armor shifted control to Pal, and the red-and-silver mech turned to pursue the fleeing demons.
Meanwhile, Shen You's body flared with radiant light, and he vanished from the armor.
The next moment, as Belial charged forward, he saw a blinding light explode in front of him, so bright that he couldn't even open his eyes.
From the center of the radiance, a massive fist emerged, smashing directly into his charging body!
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