Chương 77: Chapter 77
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Pietro couldn't help himself and asked, "Boss Leon, was that really the devil who rules Hell?"
Leon nodded. "It's exactly who you're thinking of."
Pietro scratched his head in confusion. "He didn't seem all that strong." In his mind, Mephisto—despite being powerful—didn't live up to the terrifying reputation he'd imagined. Sure, he was stronger than Pietro, Sumarokov, and Wanda combined, but nothing like the legendary devil he expected.
Leon chuckled and knocked Pietro on the head gently. "That was just a projection of his soul. Not even 1% of his real power. And don't underestimate anyone who uses magic."
Pietro, Sumarokov, and Wanda were some of the most formidable beings on Earth, especially Pietro, who could move several times the speed of sound. His abilities were so overwhelming that almost no one on Earth could rival him, except for maybe psychics like Professor X. Even Magneto had to be careful around Pietro's speed and strength.
Pietro was no ordinary speedster—he had two forms of Haki, mastery over breathing techniques, and had been injected with Sky Blade's Super Soldier Serum. This made him an incredibly enhanced version of Quicksilver. His physical durability and high-speed movement were unparalleled, and several times the speed of sound wasn't even his limit. As time passed, Leon knew Pietro's speed would keep increasing, potentially reaching the speed of light.
But even with all his strength, Pietro knew magic was a tricky thing. "On the magic side," Leon explained, "strength can be deceptive. You can be the strongest warrior, but one well-placed spell could end you. Never underestimate a skilled mage."
It was a lesson Pietro and the others took to heart. Magic wasn't just about raw power—it was often about precision, subtlety, and traps. And Leon, with his deep experience, never allowed those around him to take magic lightly.
Pietro winced as Leon scolded him, immediately losing his usual swagger. He looked more like a student being reprimanded by a strict teacher.
"Leon, about earlier..." Wanda began hesitantly.
Leon smiled warmly. "We'll talk later," he reassured her. His gaze then shifted to Jeff and the others, who were buzzing with excitement. He couldn't help but notice the way three girls were eyeing Pietro and Sumarokov. Leon raised an eyebrow playfully and teased, "Looks like you made some new friends."
He emphasized the words "new friends," making Pietro and Sumarokov exchange awkward shrugs.
After the teasing, Leon approached Jeff and his group, greeting them with a friendly, "Hey guys, good evening."
"Hey man! You and Wanda, Pietro... you guys really blew our minds today!" Jeff exclaimed, his voice filled with excitement and even cracking a little. His friends stood there nodding eagerly, equally awestruck.
Leon gave them an apologetic smile. "Sorry you had to witness something you probably weren't supposed to see, but you all seem to be handling it pretty well."
"NO, NO, NO," Jeff interrupted, shaking his head quickly. "Don't apologize! You showed us the real truth about this world. You're amazing, really." He paused for a moment before adding seriously, "But don't worry, if this is something you want to keep quiet, we'll make sure it stays a secret."
"Ha, well, thank you very much then," Leon said with a chuckle.
"No, no, you don't need to thank us!" Jeff responded, waving his hands frantically as if Leon had said something outrageous. His exaggerated expression made Leon pause for a moment in surprise.
"No?" Leon asked.
Jeff's said with a smile. "Actually, yeah, we should thank you. For letting us watch a free live-action movie."
Then Jeff's face turned serious to Leon's surprise, "You and your team are out there fighting monsters hidden in human society, right?"
Leon blinked, a bit taken aback. "Well, that's one way to put it," he admitted, 'impressed' by Jeff's intuition.
Jeff's eyes lit up, his suspicions confirmed. "Exactly! You're out here walking in the darkness, protecting people from these powerful, evil forces without anyone knowing. We really should be thanking you."
"Yeah," his friends chimed in, nodding like a chickens pecking at rice.
Having seen Mephisto's terrifying power firsthand, they couldn't help but feel even more grateful that Leon and Wanda were fighting beings of that magnitude.
They couldn't help but think that if Leon hadn't shown up in time, Wanda, Pietro, and Sumarokov might have been in serious danger when facing Mephisto. How many times had they found themselves in similar situations before?
Images flashed through their minds—memories of past crises. On another quiet night, in a dark, secluded alley, a young man in a red coat with white lining lay battered and bruised. Blood spilled from the corner of his mouth as he lay motionless in the dirty, muddy alley. The walls around him bore the scars of battle, and not far away, the lifeless body of a demon lay as a grim reminder of the struggle.
Soon after, several figures rushed toward him—his companions. Their faces were struck with grief, as if lightning had pierced their hearts. One of them knelt down, cradling the boy's lifeless body, red-eyed and fighting back tears. The others stood in silent sorrow, gently placing a hand on the shoulder of their grieving friend.
Meanwhile, one companion worked to clean up the battlefield, while the others disappeared into the shadows, carrying their fallen friend. In the distance, faint sirens wailed, too late to be of any help.
No one knew that a hero, who had silently protected humanity, had died that night. On the distant streets, people continued to enjoy their nightlife, blissfully unaware. The contrast was enough to break anyone's heart.
Jeff and his friends imagined something like this happening, and their eyes flooded with tears. Leon, noticing their emotional state, looked confused.
He wasn't sure what was going through their minds, but he could see they looked at him with admiration and sorrow. Their expression seemed to say, You don't need to explain—I understand.
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