Daredevil's badly wounded body had flames blazing from its eye sockets. The Spirit of Vengeance's piercing howl nearly solidified into tangible sound waves, echoing through the basement at the lowest level of the Star Ring Building.
Using the sinful souls it had absorbed as fuel, immense power surged like a rushing river. Daredevil suddenly threw back his head and spewed forth a roaring pillar of fire, like a flamethrower, carrying scorching heat straight at the Sentinel.
The distance between them was too short for either to dodge. The Spirit of Vengeance cackled wildly. It had caught the scent of sin on this man—a darkness so dense and profound that even the Black Sky dwelling inside Elektra's body could not compare. The seven deadly sins described in religious scriptures, excessive desire and intense malice, intertwined into the most delicious fragrance, like an enticing pastry that constantly drew covetous gazes.
"...You are more terrifying than a demon. I can feel it... that mad plundering and possessiveness. You even want to trample the whole world beneath your feet!" The Spirit of Vengeance roared madly. Surging flames twisted like a giant dragon, their scorching heat like a furnace, determined to burn the Sentinel to ashes!
"Madman, tyrant, ambitious schemer, conspirator... lunatic! Your sins are unforgivable! Accept the judgment of Hellfire!"
Inside the Sentinel Armor, Sean's eyes flashed with contempt. From their earlier exchange, he had already understood that the so-called Hellfire was nothing more than a bluff—blazing flames imbued with mental damage, creating a burning sensation on the level of the soul.
The Ghost Rider's Penance Stare was not invincible every time, at least not against him. The mighty power of Hellfire had merely been a countermeasure weapon developed against demons. Later, Mephisto modified it and paired it with an angel akin to a