The burning fire shrouded the ground, covering everything in red as people screamed in the background. The flowing lava went down from the red stone, creating a huge chasm among the cliffs.
This is the last place where people want to go and this was the ultimate damnation for all. The dimension that was ruled by pure desire and destruction.
Among the devils, there were a few brilliant figures that went beyond hell. They were the leaders of the demons and they held absolute positions.
" Interesting. I never believed humans would hold this much power but they are getting stronger. Moreover, gods are intervening in the mortal realm, causing chaos. Should we join the feast?"
Mephisto laughed sinisterly, looking at the images of the heroes. In particular, he was focused on 4 individuals, namely Victor von Doom, Dr. Strange, Ghost Rider, and Arthur.
" You say like that but we can see you are in the mix. Don't try to fool us, Mephisto. Especially, the mess you have created on Earth caused a few million of souls from hell. Do you think us fools?"
Satan snorted at his remark, knowing Mephisto was playing chips in the game. He already planted a few pieces like Johnny Blaze and Victor Doom. Both of them were the product of his deals and they were excellent souls.
" I have nothing to do with cosmic phenomenon. Don't you think you are a little bit overbearing?"
Mephisto rolled his eyes with displeasure, knowing Satan was aiming for his weakness. There were no allies in the hell and everyone was for themselves to fend.
" Well, it is nothing like serious. The gears of fate are already moving as we speak. As long as we hold our ground on Earth, even the mightiest heroes have no say. Then we can descend upon them and feed on their souls."
Asmodeus didn't try to hide his greed for them. After watching such excellent souls in the human world, he was eager to hold them back since he could change the ranks among the lords.
" Well, it doesn't matter but one of us is the wife of a hero. How do we deal with her?"
Hades was serious about Hela who ruled Helheim, she was probably one of the strongest gods outside and she ruled over death.
" Hela is indeed a problem but we can hide our conversation from her. Eden isn't in our scope and we can conquer the USA which is amidst chaos. You know these humans are quite funny because they foolishly try to drag their protectors to mud and create tension between themselves."
Lucifer didn't worry about Eden who was prioritizing other continents and it was the best time for getting land in the States.
Additionally, LA had no protectors left and most of the heroes were stationed in the capital and NY which meant they could take over the city.
" LA is it then. This is going to be fun."
Mephisto laughed evilly, pulling out a card from his pocket. It had a name on it and it was called Hotel Inferno.
Meanwhile in the laboratory of Reed.
Reed monitored the screen with a serious face, trying to find some clue for his research. The cure for their mutation isn't 100 percent complete and he wasn't sure it had an effect on them because, by the looks of it, it could become a weapon that rivaled the greatest inventions of humankind aka the nuclear bomb.
He bit his lips for a moment, not knowing what to do anymore.
" This can indeed cure us but it could also convert others into a mutant like us."
Reed was contemplating whether he should tell his teammates or not since this was bad news. He believed this machine could spell the end of humankind in the wrong hand.
" What is wrong, Reed? Did you find the cure?"
Ben who got out from the shower, looked at the screen with hope. However, to his disappointment, Reed shook his head.
" No, Ben. I didn't find it. In fact, I think we should live like this."
Reed said calmly but before he could finish his words Ben crushed the table with his fist.
" Don't joke with me. Look at me, Reed. I am a monster."
His voice trembled as he showed his face.