American Comics: Multiverse of Madness

304. Demon Contract and the Imbalance of Good and Evil.

Although Raven had disappeared, her mental world remained intact.

At this moment, the conversation was now between Trigon and Alex. Trigon rarely interacted with beings other than Raven, let alone someone from another world. His gaze on Alex was filled with curiosity and scrutiny.

He had encountered many demons before, but that was in ancient times. Most of the demons he had interacted with were low-level entities from other dimensions, whose energy couldn't even compare to one percent of his own.

The same went for Alex. In Trigon's eyes, though this human mage's body contained various strange energies, none of them were powerful enough to warrant serious attention. However, for some reason, this seemingly ordinary figure gave Trigon a dangerous feeling.

As a high-dimensional, powerful being, Trigon had great confidence in his instincts. So, he didn't treat Alex as a mere human but rather saw him as a being on a similar level to himself.

"Speak, little one. Since you've chosen to come here and discuss business with me, I'm sure you already know what I want. So, tell me, what kind of deal do you propose?"

Trigon's voice rumbled like thunder, shaking the very soul. But Alex didn't flinch. He remained calm and replied softly.

"I know you want to break free from your seal, take over an entire universe, and gather your strength to conquer other multiverses. That's dangerous for most people, but I don't care—it's none of my business. I'm just here to get something for myself."

"Interesting. I can feel all kinds of energies within you. Ordinarily, such energies, though not entirely different, shouldn't coexist so peacefully. You must have some special method."

Trigon smiled slightly, seeing through Alex's desires in an instant.

"Since you can devour the Seven Deadly Sins and convert them into your own strength, all while not being affected by their curses, can I assume that our goals are the same?"

Alex blinked, not showing any particular reaction, and chuckled softly.

"I don't quite understand what you mean."

"Don't understand, or pretending not to understand?"

Trigon exhaled a wave of dark energy, his voice booming. "My goal is to dominate the multiverse, to turn it into a part of me. That is my highest ambition and the reason for my existence. You, as a being capable of traversing the multiverse, I assume your purpose is the same?"

"To be honest, you might not believe this, but my original goal was simply to find a peaceful world where I could live an ordinary life."

"Hahaha, what a joke! Without immense power, how can you talk about an ordinary life? There are too many beings in this world that have no rivals. The Old Gods have faded, and the New Gods are rising. Even if you seek peace, other things will find their way to you. Only by ruling the multiverse and becoming the most powerful existence can you truly find a peaceful life."

"And just how strong does one need to be?" Alex said with a bitter smile.

Trigon was indeed strong—a high-dimensional being, once one of the most powerful entities in the multiverse, rivaling the Spectre in his prime. But even he was now trapped, sealed away by a "mortal."

"You're right. I do want to consume more power, to become stronger. My goal is that when I encounter beings like you, I will have a way to deal with demons of your kind."

"But, little one, even though you're already a dimensional lord, in my eyes, you're still as weak as an ant. So tell me, how do you plan to deal with me?"

Trigon sneered coldly. "Don't tell me your great solution is to make a deal with me. You know I have a huge appetite. If you can't offer me what I want, don't expect me to spare her—and certainly not you."

"Your power is great, but as long as you can't break the seal, your threats are nothing but empty talk."

Alex replied calmly. "Admit it, Trigon, you need me. If Raven dies, you'll be trapped here forever. If you want to escape, you can only rely on my help."

"Ridiculous! You're just a dark sorcerer from another dimension, and you think you can threaten me?" Trigon glared directly at Alex, anger flashing in his eyes.

"I'm not threatening you; I'm just stating a fact," Alex said, spreading his hands. "My deal is simple: lend me your power, and at the right moment, I'll release you."

"So, you're after my power after all."

Trigon chuckled when Alex finally revealed his intentions. "Ever since I sensed the energy of the Sin Demons within you, I knew what you wanted. Dark sorcerer, from the start, you've been aiming to obtain higher-level demonic energy from me."

Though it was phrased as a question, Trigon's tone was resolute, as if he had long since read Alex's mind and fully understood his motives.

"Indeed, you've caught me. And I see no reason to hide it." Alex cast a meaningful glance at Trigon and continued, "This is my first time interacting with a being of your multiversal level. The energy you possess is, for me, the perfect source of power."

"Very well. This energy means little to me, just a drop in the ocean. Besides, I can't use it right now. If you can truly release me, why shouldn't I lend you some of it?"

Looking at Alex, who was brimming with dark energy, Trigon saw him as nothing more than a dark sorcerer corrupted by darkness and power. He believed that Alex, like many before him, would ultimately lose himself to the insatiable hunger for power, just like all the other ants who tried to overturn the world.

But for Trigon, this was exactly the kind of person he needed right now.

"If you wish to sign a contract with me, then our terms must be strict. You mentioned that you would release me at the 'right' time. I don't appreciate such word games. According to your phrasing, does that mean I can also choose to lend you power at the 'right' time?"

"You're right. I misspoke earlier. To show my sincerity, I'm willing to sign a contract. You give me a portion of your power now, and once you're free from your seal, you'll hand over the rest. How does that sound?" Alex bowed his head, showing respect.

"Oh?"

Trigon raised an eyebrow, looking at Alex with some surprise. At this moment, he was unsure of Alex's true motives.

He was certain that this dimensional lord was hiding some kind of scheme, but for the time being, he couldn't quite see through it. The contract appeared to benefit Trigon greatly, but something still felt off.

After a moment of contemplation, Trigon couldn't figure out Alex's purpose, so he decided not to dwell on it. Whatever this sorcerer was planning didn't matter—once Trigon was free, he didn't believe Alex would have any means to threaten him.

Alex's body trembled slightly.

Opening his eyes, a wave of dizziness washed over him, and Alex nearly collapsed onto Raven. However, he managed to catch himself on the edge of the bed, steadying his body.

Having successfully signed a demonic contract with Trigon, Alex now shared a subtle connection with the demon. Since this was a contract that neither party could violate, Alex wasn't worried about Trigon going back on his word.

However, it was precisely this connection that gave Alex an ominous sense of danger.

"Ms. Minutes, scan this universe. Why do I have the feeling that Trigon's power is constantly increasing?"

Rubbing his temples, Alex called out to Ms. Minutes, who was nestled in his arms. For some reason, even though Alex had returned from the extradimensional world to reality, he could still faintly feel the pressure emanating from Trigon.

(Expending 2.6% energy to scan the energy field. Scanning location: Solar System, Real-Dimensional Sector - Earth. Time span: 34.657 to 34.65778 light sequences. Scanning in progress.)

Moments later, Ms. Minutes appeared.

(Uh, Master, your instincts are sharp. Trigon's demonic power is indeed leaking into reality.)

"How is that possible? He should still be sealed. Could it be that my recent actions have caused this? Or is the contract between us causing the world to reject him?"

(Neither. Though it is somewhat related to you. You previously absorbed the Seven Deadly Sins, which are part of this world's original sin energy. Now, the world has reached a state of energy imbalance.)

(Trigon remains sealed, but his energy is powerful enough to create new manifestations of original sin.)

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