Lin Rui’s gaze was fixed on Mephisto from the moment he appeared, as were the gazes of the other four people present. However, Mephisto was only interested in Johnny and had only come to fulfill his contract with him.
Once Johnny completed his mission, Mephisto would reclaim the Ghost Rider energy he had given to Johnny, restore his soul, and allow him to return to a normal life.
Although Mephisto had also secretly witnessed the recent fight and recognized that Lin Rui was a formidable opponent. However, Mephisto had more important matters to attend to as the ruler of Hell and couldn’t concern himself with earthly affairs.
Despite the benefits, Johnny did not immediately agree to terminate their contract with Mephisto.
As Johnny remained silent, the already frosty atmosphere became even colder. Mephisto patiently waited for Johnny’s response, but the influx of icy dark energy emanating from his body indicated that he was growing increasingly displeased with Johnny’s silence.
“No! I am going to own these powers and I am going o use them against you. Whenever innocent blood is spilled, you will find me there,” Johnny declared, lifting his head and pointing at Mephisto with conviction in his voice.
Hoo!!
As Johnny spoke, a cloud of hellfire burst forth from his outstretched hand, fueled by the power of the Ghost Rider. It was clear that Johnny had quickly gained control over these powers in the short time since he had become the Ghost Rider.
Upon hearing Johnny’s refusal, Mephisto’s face contorted with anger. The contract was signed by two people and although Mephisto deceived Johnny at the beginning, the contract between them required both parties to agree to any changes or termination, and since Johnny was unwilling, Mephisto had no way to force him to give up the Ghost Rider powers.
“You!!…” Mephisto was furious and tightly clutched the scepter in his hand, he was so angry that he was unable to find the words to express his anger.
It is not difficult for Mephisto to find someone willing to become the Ghost Rider. There are many young people in the world who are struggling and may be tempted by Mephisto’s offer to sell their souls for power. However, the Ghost Rider’s abilities are not something that Mephisto can simply give away to anyone. The power of Hellfire must be wielded carefully and responsibly.
“I hope we won’t see each other again in the future. If we do meet again, it will be the time for me to destroy you,” Johnny declared as he stared directly at the angry Mephisto.
After thoroughly understanding what the other person is and what he has become, the kindness in his heart makes Johnny prefer to live as neither a human nor a ghost. Because, like this, he has a greater effect on this world, and he will be the vanguard in punishing the wicked.
After understanding the true nature of Mephisto and the role he has taken on, Johnny’s sense of justice and his inherent kindness compels him to use his powers as the Ghost Rider to punish evil and protect the innocent. He realizes that in this form, he is able to have a greater impact on the world and serve as a guardian against any wrongdoing.
“No!!!~~” Mephisto let out a roar of frustration upon hearing Johnny’s resolute words and slammed the scepter in his hand against the ground.
Boom!
In the next moment, a wave of cold dark energy rushed toward Johnny and the others. Johnny quickly grabbed Roxanne and pulled her close, while Lin Rui used his internal energy to shield Bucky. However, the dark energy passed over them without causing any significant harm.
When Johnny and the others looked up, they saw that Mephisto had vanished as mysteriously as he had appeared. It seems that after failing to reclaim the Ghost Rider powers from Johnny, Mephisto was no longer interested in continuing the confrontation.
As for whether he will attack Johnny in the future, no one knows. Of course, Johnny actually made this choice so he would be prepared to face any challenge that may come his way.
“He’s gone,” Johnny said, releasing his hold on Roxanne slightly and looking around to confirm Mephisto’s departure.
“Blackheart’s body is also gone, probably taken by Mephisto,” Lin Rui added after Johnny spoke.
While Mephisto was releasing his dark energy, the body of Blackheart that had fallen behind Johnny and the others also disappeared, likely taken by Mephisto. It is not for Lin Rui and the others to speculate on why Mephisto would take Blackheart’s body, and they would not concern themselves with it.
“Jackson, thank you for your help this time!” After the matter finally came to an end, Johnny looked at Lin Rui and Bucky in front of him and said in a serious tone.
The encounter with Blackheart had been a turning point for Johnny, leading to the awakening of his Ghost Rider powers and it was also his most difficult time. In addition to the guidance of the previous Ghost Rider, Carter Slade, Johnny had also relied on the support and assistance of Lin Rui and Bucky. Without their cooperation in dealing with Blackheart, Johnny was not sure how he would have managed to overcome the challenges he faced.
“That’s just common sense. If Blackheart had succeeded, who knows how many innocent people would have died because of it,” Lin Rui replied with a smile when he heard Johnny’s words.
“Well, fortunately, we were able to stop him,” Johnny said, nodding and sighing with relief.
“By the way, what are your plans for the future now that Blackheart has been defeated and Mephisto has left? Do you want to go back to being ‘The Amazing Johnny Blaze’?” Lin Rui asked as they walked through the ruins.
Now that Johnny has defeated Blackheart and temporarily thwarted Mephisto’s plans, he is free to return to his normal life. However, he will likely need to cooperate with the police in Rochester in their investigation of the incident. If Johnny needs any assistance, Lin Rui is willing to help in any way he can.
“Return to being ‘The Amazing Johnny Blaze’? No, that was my dad’s dream many years ago. Now that I’ve defeated that devil and achieved numerous honors in the world of extreme biking, I think maybe it’s time for me, as Ghost Rider, to do something more meaningful,” Johnny replied with a glint in his eyes.
“Really? Then you…” Hearing Johnny’s answer, Lin Rui raised his eyebrows and didn’t fully ask the question in his heart.
Because, if Johnny decides to become a knight of justice who wanders around the world and punishes the wicked from now on, then he and Roxanne will not have the life that normal people should have. Maybe Roxanne has been waiting for so many years and she won’t be able to wait anymore for Johnny to change his mind.
“I’m sure we’ll find a way,” Johnny said, looking at Roxanne in his arms and apologizing for the uncertain path that lay ahead of them.
“I believe so too,” Roxanne said as she met Johnny’s gaze.
