The Mysterious Person's words startled Ismail. "This era?"
"I'm a sorcerer from King Arthur's era. Merlin defeated me, and I only recently awakened."
The Mysterious Person nodded and said, "I originally intended to launch my plan directly, just like before, but the moment I entered the city, I discovered that times had changed.
"The Justice League, the Justice Society, the Space Fortress, even the Avatar of God, Ghost Rider—my era didn't have all this nonsense. My greatest enemy was that old geezer Merlin.
"These people are too powerful. I'm no match for them. All I dare do is use my abilities in secret to absorb a little negative energy.
"So I need a partner, and I believe you need one too."
"I certainly do."
Ismail nodded and sighed. "Shabak's power is formidable enough to rival the legendary God of Men, but the Justice League has more than just Superman.
"And I also have two mortal enemies: Black Adam and Shazam."
"If those superheroes can form alliances, so can we villains. Besides you, I've found another helper. I'll tell him to come over and help."
The Mysterious Person, Destiny, smiled. "If we want to succeed, we must work together in good faith and unleash hell on earth."
Ismail's eyes lit up. "Hell on earth?"
"Exactly. Hell on earth. The Sabbath Crown is the key, and that's why I came to you."
Destiny said, "As a gesture of goodwill, I'll help you activate the crown first, allowing you to enter the Rock of Doom, meet the six great demon kings, and become Shabak."
Ismail asked in delighted surprise, "You can activate the crown?"
"Of course."
Destiny said, "But I need eternal stone to set up the array. When I awakened, all my old supplies were gone. Fortunately, eternal stone can replace any