What Kingpin wanted was not profit, but strength and power. He was unwilling to remain a king in the shadows, and even less willing to be defeated by Daredevil in the future. He wanted greater strength and more authority.
"We could do something with the African tribes."
Chthon thought for a moment and said, "But it must be kept secret. We absolutely cannot let anyone discover it. As for carrying out a Great Sacrifice in the city, that can wait until later. We cannot do it now."
Performing a sacrifice in the city would definitely alert the Mechanical Demon King. Then Chthon would be discovered by the Mechanical Demon King, who would bring three thousand subordinates to gang up on Him. That was unacceptable.
"Fine, I'll make the arrangements in Africa."
Kingpin did not say much and simply nodded. Then he asked, "My lord, can I really not strike at Daredevil directly yet?"
"No. The moment you act, you'll be besieged by Iron Man and a group of other superheroes. Now is not the time to make a move."
Chthon said, "Don't worry. As long as you serve me well, you will obtain everything you desire. If I lose, you will lose as well. Because if I lose, the world that follows will be a world ruled by superheroes."
"I understand."
Kingpin nodded. He understood the principle of mutual dependence. He clenched his fists, his eyes filled with frost. Daredevil, I will never allow the future to repeat itself. I will defeat you.
Superheroes had their own ambitions, and supervillains did as well.
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