Honestly.
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Satan's authority in the DC Universe was very different from Satan's authority in the Marvel Universe.
In terms of rank, they were worlds apart.
In the DC Universe, Satan's status belonged among the supreme ranks, while in the Marvel Universe, Satan's status was nowhere near that level. It was even the kind shared by the Dimension Demon Gods on Hell's side.
Precisely because of that.
How could Mephisto ever have seen such a "glittering golden" Satanic status on Ian? To him, it was simply unheard of. But though he had never seen it, that did not mean he failed to recognize its value.
He knew very well.
As long as he obtained the power on Ian, he would truly be able to ascend to the supreme level. Never mind someone as greedy as himself—no creature could resist such temptation.
"Perhaps I can even follow the trail from his power and harvest an infinite multiverse that belongs only to me." Because his avatar had previously tracked Ian, he knew some information.
The current Mephisto was practically drooling inside.
His mind spun at high speed.
All kinds of schemes brewed in his heart.
Of course.
Before that, he needed to use his precious defeated underling to test out Ian's trump cards. With that thought, Mephisto immediately knew what he should do.
"He possesses high-ranking authority over 'contracts,' 'souls,' 'punishment,' and even 'darkness.' The essence of his power is so complex that even I can barely see through it. The way he dealt with your lingering will was like erasing and devouring some insignificant little demon... For an existence like that, how much chance of victory do you think you would have, even at your peak?"
"Not to mention, right now you are only a prisoner who has been