A magic merchant infiltrating Fairy Tail

However, he absolutely could not accept that such powerful magic, when faced with Kira's attack—which also seemed incredibly powerful—resulted in such a calm and uneventful outcome!

If anything could make someone who reveres destruction and yearns for annihilation so angry, it would be this: Spring has arrived, all things are reviving, a gentle breeze is blowing, and life is flourishing.

Creation and life are poisons they cannot tolerate!

Zero roared hoarsely at Kira, "You bastard! What have you done?!"

He wanted to continue fighting and causing destruction, but his magic power had long been exhausted. Magic power is equivalent to physical strength, and his physical strength was not even enough to support him to stand.

thump!

His legs gave way, his knees buckled, and he collapsed to his knees. His consciousness gradually faded. He knew that soon, the weak Brian inside him would regain control of his body.

Kira said mockingly, "Stop howling! You've already lost! Utterly and completely lost!"

"hateful……"

Seeing the other's still unwilling and ferocious face even as he lay on the ground, Kira stepped forward and said to him earnestly, "Destruction and destruction are indeed great powers comparable to creation! Both are indispensable to the magical world, and even the entire universe. Simple destruction cannot last!"

Zero calmed down and said sarcastically, "So what? You're saying I'll fail because there's no clear winner, or that the power of destruction can't overcome the power of creation?"

He had heard this kind of talk many times.

Putting aside others, even the Brian within me used to try to convince myself with these kinds of words, but in the end? Even though I am the director of the Magic Development Bureau and am proficient in hundreds of spells, my strength is still far inferior to his!

This is a world where strength speaks for itself!

“No way! Why would you think that?” Kira gave him a strange look and said, “Do I look like the kind of person who would say that?”

zero:"……"

"You have gone deep into the path of magical destruction, while I have only a superficial understanding of creation! You will lose to me simply because I am stronger than you!"

Kira's words made sense, and Zero was speechless. He had originally planned to wait for Kira to spout some profound道理 (moral principles) so he could then mock him mercilessly, but now...

The reasoning was indeed profound, and it resonated with him so much that he couldn't refute it at all, so he simply chose to faint.

"Next time... I will definitely destroy you completely!"

Zero fainted, but Brian didn't wake up either; physical exhaustion isn't so easy to relieve.

Kira looked up at the sky. It was already night, the moon was bright and the stars were shining, and everything was peaceful.

It took him a while to come to his senses when he heard approaching footsteps.

Kira... are you alright?

Erza's voice was full of concern. Was it really because of 'Nirvana'?

Kira opened his eyes and looked back. Jura, Erza, the newly recruited Oración Seis, and Jellal and the others were all behind him, watching him quietly.

"Of course! What could possibly be wrong with me?"

Kira yawned, stretched, and said, "You don't actually think that 'Nirvana' can do anything to me, do you?"

Erza asked in surprise, "Huh?! You weren't affected?"

"No! No! I really fell for it! Really... it seems I'm still not strong enough! So, it's true that the greater one's power, the more negative emotions one experiences?"

Erza blushed with embarrassment: "People who are affected by 'Nirvana' undergo drastic personality changes, but you don't look like you've been affected by 'Nirvana' at all right now!"

"Who said that?!" Kira glanced at her and said, "All I can think about right now is how to make money. Is that normal?! I've completely become a slave to money!!"

Erza retorted, "You used to be like this too!"

"Nonsense!" Kira retorted loudly, "I used to be the master of money!"

The air fell silent instantly.

Angel complained, "What's the difference?"

Kira: "..."

"You don't want to learn magic anymore, do you?"

"Huh?! I need you to teach me magic?! Give me back my key right now!"

"Come on, your magic is nothing special! I'll accept the key as tuition!"

"Since that's the case, then show us some decent magic!"

"Hmm... I think it's better to keep it as spoils of war."

"You bastard!!"

Their bickering lightened the atmosphere considerably.

Seeing this, Kebra breathed a sigh of relief: 'Looks like this guy won't attack us now!'

Just then, a loud voice suddenly rang out: "They've arrived! They were safe all the way and didn't encounter any enemies!"

Upon hearing his words, Jura and Erza showed delight.

"Great!"

"Now we can remove the effects of 'Nirvana'!"

Immediately, Xiang pointed his right hand to his forehead and used telepathy to transmit the attack command: "Everyone, let's make our move!"

"Oh my!!"

Six voices simultaneously echoed in my mind.

Meanwhile, at the base of 'Nirvana's' six legs, six figures stood ready to attack, eyeing the enormous magic crystal before them.

Upon hearing the command in their minds, everyone immediately unleashed their ultimate attacks, shattering the magic crystals in front of them one by one.

"Fire Dragon's Iron Fist!"

"Ice-forged Lancer!"

"Ice Creation - Ice Ape!"

"Talos! Please!"

"The aroma of power!"

"Snow Blast Technique!"

Fire fists, ice and snow, giant axes, and fists were all unleashed simultaneously, attacking the storage magic crystal in front of him that was larger than a person.

Snapped!Snapped!Snapped!Snapped!Snapped!Snapped!

Six crisp sounds rang out simultaneously, indicating that the conveyor belt that absorbed magic power was completely destroyed. This meant that 'Nirvana' had lost its energy supply device, its power had completely dissipated, and it could no longer be used.

At the same time, as 'Nirvana' was destroyed, the reversal effect it had previously brought to everyone began to wear off, and the four people who were affected emitted dark magic power, and their consciousness gradually returned.

Chapter 239 High Emotional Intelligence: I Want to Spend My Life Paying Back for My Sins

Kira, how are you now?

Seeing the dark power on her companion dissipate, Erza couldn't help but ask.

But Kira acted as if nothing had happened, turning around and replying, "I'm fine!"

Erza: "..."

So, whether you're normal or swallowed by darkness, you're all the same, right?

and many more!

Now that Kira has returned to normal, then...

Erza turned sharply to look at Jellal, but was surprised to find that his eyes were still the same, filled with apology, shame, self-blame and tenderness.

“Geralt, you…”

"I...I've figured it out, Erza!"

Gerald spoke softly, his voice tinged with a hint of weariness.

exhausted?

Kira leaned in close, shoving his face against his, and said fiercely, "You bastard, you're not a girl, so what are you pretending to be? You think you can get girls to throw themselves at you by playing the victim? Let me tell you, that's absolutely impossible! If you ask why, it's because I..."

Erza interrupted him, "Kira, can I speak with Jellal alone?"

Kira glanced at her, thought for a moment, and nodded, saying, "Alright! But the handcuffs can't be taken off!"

"Don't worry! I know what I'm doing!"

Hearing Erza's assurance, Kira turned around again, grabbed Jellal by the collar, and glared at him angrily: "I'm warning you! If you don't want to spend the rest of your life in the Council's prison, then you'll have to work day and night to earn money for me! But either way, it'll be very difficult to see Erza again! So, say everything you have to say now! Do you understand?"

After saying that, Kira turned and left, heading towards the Oración Seis.

Erza pulled Jellal aside and began their final, whispered farewell.

"Hey, what are you planning to do...wait, what's this?"

Angel noticed what Kira was holding and asked curiously.

"Shh, keep your voice down!" Kee pulled out his index finger and put it to his lips, grinning wickedly. "This is a... oh no, this is a music player."

Angel: ? ?

Do you want to hear it?

Seeing Dukira's enthusiastic expression, the others were completely bewildered, wondering what kind of music he was listening to at this hour. Only Cobra understood perfectly: "Tch! Using such tricks! I don't need that kind of stuff!"

Kira: "..."

I know you have sharp ears, right?

Clearly, they had no interest in the romantic relationship between Gerald and Erza, thus missing a chance to make fun of their colleague later.

After this 'rebirth,' just like in the original story, He Aite came to terms with things, regained his kind heart, and no longer pursued money.

Ultear, despite having thoroughly beaten up Brian and being further embroiled in Kira's machinations, did not completely succumb to darkness in her personality.

Her revenge on Brian stemmed primarily from his position as director of the Magical Development Agency. When she fled the agency years ago, although she blew up the entire place, the culprits remained at large.

After all this time, she finally caught me!

However, she still had some doubts about whether Uru had abandoned her. She couldn't very well ask Brian directly, could she? And how credible was his word?