You in Me, Me in You

"Who are you? Some kind of Devil?"

Looking at the unknown creature that was almost indistinguishable from his adoptive father, Grant Ward instantly felt goosebumps rise all over his body.

Anyone who wasn't blind could tell that the other party was not John Garrett at all, but something far more evil and terrifying.

Especially those eyes, which seemed capable of seeing through the body and into the thoughts and soul hidden within.

For someone who had worked as a spy for so long, that feeling of being seen through inside and out was simply awful.

"Ha ha ha ha! Does that really matter? You can keep calling me John Garrett. After all, I will continue operating under his identity, helping you establish yourself in this mess and gain greater advantages."

The Devil from Baator bared his teeth in John Garrett's signature grin.

It was easy to tell from his eyes and expression that he greatly enjoyed this new task his lord had assigned him.

After all, conspiracies, Trickery, assassinations, incitement, and the internal power games of Hydra were all things he was best at, most skilled in, and most fond of.

And a grand stage involving billions of people across an entire world was enough to make any Devil's heart race. Even without any tangible reward, they would be unable to resist joining in.

It couldn't be helped. Such was the nature etched into the bloodline, genes, and souls of the Baatezu.

"What about the others? They all saw everything that just happened."

Grant Ward narrowed his eyes and swept his gaze over the surrounding Hydra personnel and captured S.H.I.E.L.D. agents. He was clearly considering silencing them permanently.

But the unknown Devil shook his head meaningfully and stopped him. "No, no, no, my dear friend. You cannot always think of