That hand grabbed Kino by the wrist and yanked him inside.
"Oh my God!"
Pepper covered her mouth in horror, her face filled with disbelief.
Natasha's pupils contracted. What was that hand?
Pamela picked up Damian, her worried gaze fixed on the direction in which Kino had vanished.
Damian also stared worriedly at the spot where Kino had disappeared.
"It's all right, Pepper."
Tony remained calm as he reached out and gently put an arm around Pepper's shoulders to comfort her.
A few minutes earlier
"Help me put on an act, Tony..."
"Can't it wait? Until I make another suit of armor..."
"No. I hate rats. If I don't deal with him, I won't be able to sleep peacefully..."
"Thanks..."
"It's fine. He should be coming for me... Here, you should need this."
"A ring?"
Meanwhile, Kino opened his eyes to find himself in a scarlet palace. The walls seemed to be seeping blood, and the air was filled with a thick, pungent smell of blood.
Before him stood a red-skinned, black-haired demon. His body was tall and twisted, radiating a terrifying presence.
"Welcome, new Hell Lord, Kino."
Mephisto sat upon the throne above him, looking down at Kino from on high. His eyes gleamed with cunning and greed.
"I'm glad to meet you too, Mephisto."
The corners of Kino's mouth lifted slightly as he fearlessly met Mephisto's gaze.
Mephisto found Kino's reaction rather strange. He was so calm and composed, completely unlike anyone who had just arrived in Hell should have been.
But Mephisto did not care. After all, Hell was his home ground. No matter who came here, they could not cause much trouble.
"Servants, bring out the food," Mephisto ordered.
Soon, grotesque demons filed in one after another, placing plates before Kino.
Boiled human brains steamed in