With Ope Ope no Mi in Marvel (Resident Evil, Marvel, Harry Potter)

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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