Fairy Tail: All Magic Converges in One Body

Hope decided to test Zeref first. If he was just putting on a show of aloofness... then don't blame him for showing off his dirty tricks when resolving the "Contradictory Curse".

However, he wasn't going to do the probing himself, and instead chose a wickedly humorous approach.

Suddenly, a voice that didn't belong to them rang in Mavis and August's minds. It was Hope conveying something to them through the magic of 'telepathy'.

Upon hearing Hope's secret telepathic message, Mebius immediately perked up, her interest visibly evident.

However, Augustus, who received the same message, seemed somewhat hesitant. "Mother, isn't this a bad idea..."

"There's nothing wrong with it!"

Mavis reached out her hand to her eldest son, "My dear son, Mommy needs you!"

These words immediately dispelled August's hesitation. Although he might offend his father, his mother was asking him for help!

What else is there to say? Let's just do it!

Augustus gently took Mavis's small hand, and the old man and the little girl approached Zeref. Under Zeref's slightly puzzled gaze, Mavis slowly spoke:

“Jeref, August and I are together now, and we’re family from now on.”

"You'll bless us, right?"

Jelf: !!!

Chapter 456 Today, my hands tremble, my heart aches…

When Mavis spoke, Jelf's pupils dilated in shock. A crack appeared on his previously indifferent face, which was filled with melancholy and handsomeness. His lips twitched uncontrollably, and he even paused for a moment.

His gaze shifted back and forth between Mavis and August, finally settling on their clasped hands.

Augustus was his most trusted subordinate.

Mavis, his lover.

He...they're a family now?

Looking at the old man and the child in front of him, Jelf opened his mouth, then closed it again, and when he opened it again, his voice was slightly dry.

“Me...Mebis…”

His voice was as dry as sandpaper, and his lips opened and closed several times before he finally managed to squeeze out a complete sentence, "You...you were serious about what you just said?"

Mavis tilted her head, a barely perceptible sly glint in her amber eyes.

"Of course it's true."

Mavis's voice was clear and gentle, "Auguste is very good to me, considerate and attentive, and very respectful. I always feel very safe when we are together."

With each word she spoke, Jelf's face paled a little more.

"He's a very nice person, we got along very well, I think this is probably... fate?"

August watched Mavis's performance, his tall frame slightly lowered, his mind filled with thoughts like, "Who am I? Where am I? Why am I cooperating with Mother in this kind of act? Will Father kill me in a fit of rage?"

Jelf swayed slightly, his Adam's apple bobbing, but he couldn't utter a word.

Why...why did you choose him?

His most trusted and relied-upon subordinate, the eternally loyal Auguste.

Jelf's gaze fell on their clasped hands, and he found the sight so jarring it was heartbreaking.

In the stands, the person who started all of this was barely able to hold back their laughter.

Hope rested her chin on one hand, while the fingertips of the other gently tapped the railing, an irrepressible smile playing on her lips.

That was amazing! Absolutely amazing!

Seeing Jelf's shocked, bewildered, helpless, bittersweet, panicked, regretful, and painful expression—a veritable palette of emotions—Hope, the mastermind behind it all, was so pleased he almost stood up and cheered for his own amazing wisdom.

Hehehe~ This is exactly what I wanted to see!

How are you feeling now, Jeff?

Serves you right for acting all high and mighty! Hope will never allow anyone in this world to be more pretentious than him.

"Hahaha! First Generation! Don't stop him!" His voice rang in Mavis's mind through telepathy, carrying a kind of gleeful delight that seemed to thrive on chaos.

Upon receiving Hope's telepathic message once again, Mavis's eyes narrowed almost imperceptibly, clearly indicating that this legally-born little girl was also in a playful mood.

It's definitely not because of Jelf's previous indifference.

Then Mavis tightened her grip on August's hand, took a step closer to Zeref, and her amber eyes gleamed with a mischievous gleam.

“Jereff, I know you’ve always loved me.”

Her tone softened, her eyes reflecting Jelf's pale face. "Especially in the days before we agreed to commit suicide together, you gave me absolute love and respect... I remember all of that, and I've never forgotten it."

Jelf's eyes lit up slightly, as if he had grasped at a straw.

“But…” Mavis changed the subject, “I owe Augustus so much. Over the years, I have never fulfilled my responsibilities as a family member, so I want to dedicate the rest of my time and love to him.”

She looked up, and under the guidance of top entertainer Hope, Mavis's acting skills had reached a level of perfection that was beyond comprehension.

She looked at Zeref with a serious expression. "Zeref, you are the only one in my heart. Unfortunately, I can no longer reciprocate your love in the same way."

Upon hearing this, Zeref's pupils contracted again. He instinctively took two steps back, his body stiffening, his voice trembling with an almost pleading tone: "Mavis... I..."

After uttering a few words, Jelf stopped again, because he saw the gentle yet firm light in Mavis's eyes.

She was serious.

She really intends to become family with August.

The person she loves would rather be with an old man than wait for him...

At that moment, Mavis's words and her sweet actions with Gast (questionable) were undoubtedly the ultimate insult to Jelf!

Even the last inch of pure land will belong to someone else.

Moreover, that person was one of his most trusted subordinates.

Jelf's composure crumbled, and he completely lost control of his facial expressions.

Mavis felt a pang of pity seeing him like this, but Hope's inflammatory voice echoed in her mind once more: "Original! Hold on! Give him the final, fatal blow!"

So Mebius took a deep breath, pulled August around, and said, "Take good care of yourself after we leave, and I... hope we can still be good friends in the future."

good friend.

These three words were like three sharp blades, piercing precisely into Jelf's heart.

As Jelf watched the two walk toward the stands, he subconsciously took two steps forward as if to stop them, but then stopped abruptly, his hands clenched into fists, his knuckles turning white.

His eyes were red-rimmed, and his usually calm and composed face was now filled with despair, resentment, and pain.

Today, my hands trembled; today, my heart ached...

Why is this happening? I have lost countless things, yet I cannot receive even a little bit of love that I desire.

Why did God inflict this pain upon me? What did I do wrong? What did I do wrong?

A nearly shrill scream echoed across the training ground.

“Mavis...Mavis..."

"I...I...I really love you so much, why are you doing this to me!"

"Whoa!!"

"Mavis...Mavis!"

Mouth melon—mouth—mouth jewel—mouth teeth—!

Chapter 457 What a pair of forgetful in-laws!

Inside the training ground, everyone was stunned.

The expressions on Albays' side were quite interesting, especially those of Imbel, a die-hard fan who held the emperor in the highest esteem, who wore a broken expression as if he had lost all dignity in front of his idol.

That majestic and aloof emperor actually... actually looked like such a loser?

I can't accept this, I can't accept this at all...

The Imperial Mages, who already knew the true relationship between Zeref, Mavis, and August, were caught between wanting to laugh but not daring to, and unable to be serious even if they wanted to.

On the other hand, the Fairy Tail team members all looked like they were about to break down.

Although everyone already knew the true nature of Mavis and August's relationship, Jelf's wailing and comical antics were truly unbearable to watch.

Endure...

Endure it all...

But... how could I possibly hold back something so funny?

Immediately, a burst of cheerful laughter came from the stands, and even the air seemed to brighten.

But not everyone was like that. Natsu, who had been pulled off the ring, scratched his head in confusion and looked at Lucy, who was still holding his hand: "Lucy, what are they doing? I don't understand."

Lucy was engrossed in watching the melodramatic show when she was suddenly hit. She slapped Happy across the face and yelled, "Shut up! Watch the show!"

Natsu and Happy: Lucy watching the show is terrifying!

Hope stood in the stands, clutching a crystal-clear top-grade photographic magic crystal, and recorded the entire process of Jelf's breakdown and clown-like transformation. He was absolutely delighted.

That was amazing!

The legendary dark mage, the emperor of the Alvarez Empire, was driven to despair and shed tears by love. If this material were made into a magical video and spread throughout the continent, how many J coins would it sell for!

No, no, how can things that bring joy to the masses be measured by something as vulgar as money?

Of course, we should make a million copies and distribute them for free, sharing this joy with the whole world!

Hope even came up with the title for the film.

Let's call it "The Incompetent Emperor".avi.

Both Fairy Tail and Imperial Mages already knew August's background, but one side was only focused on having fun while the other was still tense because of their identities.

And Jelf was the only unlucky guy who didn't know the truth.

Having found enough fun, Hope finally put away the magic crystal, jumped down from the stands, landed next to Zeref, and patted him on the shoulder: "Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore."