Fairy Tail: All Magic Converges in One Body

Having seen countless storms and all sorts of people, he had met young people like Ultear and Gerald, who had the opportunity to live normal lives but were led astray by various unexpected events and misfortunes.

What are your plans for the future?

Gerald lowered his head. "I...I heard that the Freshman Council has formed an organization composed of prisoners. I want to atone for my sins through my actions."

Makarov was somewhat surprised, as Gerald had thoroughly outmaneuvered the council, causing its credibility to decline considerably during that period.

But he actually made this choice...

Understanding Gerald's determination to take responsibility for his past sins, Makarov nodded. "I have some influence in the Freshman Council. If you truly want to atone for your sins, I can vouch for you and let you join that criminal mage team."

Thank you.

Gerald's voice finally showed emotional fluctuations.

As for Ultear, she was willing to atone for her sins, but having seen so much darkness, she was unwilling to work for the council.

Ultear plans to establish an independent guild that does not belong to any party, with the goal of eradicating all the evil that the Dark Guild and Zeref brought to this world, in order to atone for her sins.

The darkness and evil in the world are countless. Kill one and a new one will emerge. Ultear is going to spend the rest of her life atoning for her sins.

Makarov sighed and was about to turn back to the camp when he suddenly saw Loki leading a stranger back to the camp.

"Loki, where have you been? Gray was just thinking of going out to look for you..."

"Chairman, watch out!"

Gajeel suddenly rushed out and used his extended iron arm to pull Makarov and Loki back. He stared intently at the person who had returned with Loki.

Ultear stepped in front of the group, her gaze fixed on the man, and said with some difficulty, "Everyone be careful, he is one of the reasons why the Demon Heart and the Gates of the Underworld came to Sirius Island..."

"Dark Magician Zeref".

Chapter 247 The Ceiling of Humanity

When Ulutia uttered that name, the camp fell into a deathly silence.

Whether it's the Ice Father and Son catching up, the white-haired siblings carrying a soup pot, or the Thunder crew listening to Lilley boast about how powerful the Freedom Gundam is...

Everyone froze in place, their eyes all turning to the black-haired youth in a black robe standing outside the camp.

He looked very young and handsome, but his eyes held a weariness and melancholy that seemed completely at odds with his appearance. There was no trace of murderous intent or magical pressure emanating from him; he even appeared somewhat frail and harmless.

It's hard to believe that such an innocent-looking young man is the black mage who created black magic.

But Ultear had no reason to lie; even the proud Gajeel reacted nervously, showing that he had witnessed the terrifying power of those who had been there before.

Gajeel recounted his past with Levy, and upon learning that the other party possessed the ability to instantly take away all life around them, the name "Zephyr" struck him like a boulder thrown into the water.

He stood quietly at the edge of the camp, emitting no magical fluctuations whatsoever, yet the entire camp fell silent instantly.

Having survived for over 400 years, Zeref's magic is arguably the pinnacle of human power today.

If he wanted to, he could crush everyone present with magic alone.

Makarov almost instinctively took a step forward, shielding everyone behind him, even though he knew his strength might be meaningless in front of the legendary dark mage.

But how can an elder let a young person put themselves in danger?

Just then, Natsu and Happy, who had been sent out to pick fruit by Lisanna, returned.

Natsu spotted Zeref's back immediately. His nose twitched, his brows furrowed, and flames erupted uncontrollably from his fists and shoulders.

"It's you! The bastard who attacked Gajeel and Levy before, and who turned the scarf Igneel gave me black!"

Natsu tugged at the scarf around his neck, and after a few hours, the scarf that had saved Natsu from one "death hunt" gradually turned white again.

Seeing Natsu's undisguised hostility towards Zeref, Makarov quickly stretched out his gigantic arm and dragged both Natsu and Zeref back to the camp.

Before the bewildered Natsu could even speak, Lucy and Gray covered his mouth on either side and dragged him away.

It is said that the Dark Mage is a ruthless killer, so it's best not to act rashly before figuring out his intentions.

Makarov spoke in a dry voice: "Zerf, what brings you here...?"

Everyone's heart was in their throat.

Two major dark guilds were almost completely wiped out because of the Black Mage, but now this very person has appeared before them without warning.

What does he want to do?

Continue the war? Or something else?

Jelf's gaze slowly swept over the group of people who were on high alert. There was no hostility or anger in his eyes, only an almost empty calm.

His gaze finally settled on Loki. "I have no business here; he brought me here."

Everyone's eyes instantly locked onto Loki.

I never expected that a Leo celestial being with thick eyebrows and big eyes would actually become a guide...

Nonsence!

Feeling the resentful or questioning gazes, Loki was sweating profusely and his mind was somewhat dazed.

After encountering Ultear, Gray instructed him to take the man who had been brutally beaten by Ultear and leave.

Because the man didn't seem to have much fighting ability, and because Loki had temporarily broken his contract with Lucy and his own power was limited, they found a secluded place to hide.

Loki only led his men back to the camp after the fighting on Sirius Island had completely subsided.

Upon his return, he was told that the "burden" behind him was the legendary Dark Mage... and that Ultear, who said this, was an enemy just a few hours earlier.

This development is a bit too surreal...

As everyone was unsure how to face Jelf, Gerald stepped forward, looking at him with a complicated expression. "Maldo didn't lie to me. You really aren't dead. You've been alive for over 400 years."

Upon hearing Gerald mention Maldo's name, Zeref had a vague recollection of this "tool"—a useless fellow who, despite being the closest to the End of the Demons, was merely the best of a bad bunch.

However, he was more curious about Gerald's attitude towards him.

"You seem to care a lot about the fact that I'm alive?"

"Of course I care, after all, he's a fool who wanted to use the 'R System' to revive the Black Mage."

A voice came from outside; it was Hope, Erza, Mirajane, and Kana returning from their reading session.

"Resurrect me?"

Jelf raised an eyebrow. "How come I didn't know I was dead? Besides, the 'R System' is a failed spell and can't bring the dead back to life."

Hope looked at him with interest. "This idiot was just fooled. He thought you were dead, just like those demons at the Gates of Hell thought 'END' was dead."

Upon hearing "END," Zeref's gaze lingered on Natsu for a moment, almost instinctively.

Unexpectedly, Natsu immediately reacted like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, his entire body's magical energy instinctively coursing through his throat as he growled, "You... want to fight?!"

"Natsu! Calm down!" Happy desperately tugged at his clothes.

Natsu also wanted to calm down, but for some reason, when he looked into Zeref's eyes, he felt an inexplicable urge to kill him.

Jelf shifted his gaze to Hope, or more precisely, to the book "END" in Hope's hand.

His calm gaze finally changed noticeably, revealing a nostalgic expression. "After it was lost 400 years ago, I thought I would never see this book again."

Hope stepped forward, subtly shielding Erza, Mirajane, and Cana behind him, and calmly met Zeref's gaze: "Maldo obtained this book and is using it as a pretext to recruit subordinates."

"So that's how it is. He really deserves to die."

Zeref's tone carried a murderous intent, but he had already realized that the demon who used the Book of END was dead, so he had no chance to kill him even if he wanted to.

He took a step.

Swish-!

Erza's sword, Laxus's lightning spear, Natsu's fire fist, Gray's ice spear... the Fairy Tail members almost simultaneously aimed at him.

The magic in the camp instantly surged, and a great battle was about to break out.

Jelf, however, seemed oblivious to these threats; he was simply looking at Hope, or rather, at the book in Hope's hand.

"Can you give it back to me?"

He asked softly, his tone even pleading, "That book... has a special meaning for me."

Chapter 248 Humans, Demons, and the Dragon's Son

Everyone was stunned.

The legendary black mage actually asked for a book of demons in such an almost pleading tone?

Hope looked down at the book "END" in her hand, then looked up at the undisguised deep emotion in Jelf's eyes, and shook her head, saying, "I'm sorry, this book is just as important to us, and it's not safe for you to have it."

"You're right, aren't you?"

“Jereff Doragnier”.

Because of his terrifying power and influence, which could potentially lead to uncontrollable developments if spread, Zeref's real name was kept secret by the Council and the top leaders of various human forces.

Another being who enjoys such treatment is the world's big boss, the Black Dragon.

"Natsu, that person actually shares your last name?"

Happy whispered in Natsu's ear. And those who knew Natsu, upon hearing Hope say Zeref's full name, all instinctively thought of him.

Dragneel... Could Natsu and the Dark Magician be related?

Ignoring the gazes directed at him and Natsu, Zeref looked again at the book in Hope's hand: "I see. You can read demonic script, so you should also know about END's identity."

Hope weighed the book in her hand. "Yeah, who would have thought END's life would be so... colorful."

"This book records the ongoing life of END, Etherias Natsu Dragneel."

Hope spoke slowly, her gaze fixed on Zeref's reaction, "And in our guild, there is a Fire Dragon Slayer Mage named Etherias Natsu Dragneel."

Upon hearing this, everyone except Erza, Mirajane, and Cana, who already knew, looked at Natsu in shock.

Natsu was also confused: "Huh? Me? A book? A demon?"

Makarov took a deep breath, stepped in front of Natsu, and said in a deep voice, "Zeref, what exactly do you want to do? Natsu is our guild's child! If you dare to lay a finger on him, Fairy Tail will not stand idly by!"

"The important...child...?"

Jelf repeated the word, a gentle expression on his face. "Please rest assured, I am not here to start a conflict, nor will I take anyone away. I just accidentally entered Sirius Island while wandering and have caused you trouble."