A magic merchant infiltrating Fairy Tail

Since the attack on Demisor Academy a month ago failed and the plan to steal the lost magic was lost, Brunot and others were captured by the Council, the high-level combat power of 'Heart of the Devil' has been severely depleted.

Although he had no shortage of lost magic, it was not easy to find and cultivate outstanding talents. He had not even filled the positions of the "Seven Kin of Purgatory", let alone the position of "Vice President".

Gerald finally arrived, and now he's suspected of being an undercover agent. They might even have lost Ultear. It would be a lie to say he was indifferent, but his pride as a strongman prevented him from showing it.

Hades' invitation was sincere, but the outcome was already predetermined.

“Sorry! I refuse!” Gildas laughed heartily without the slightest hesitation. “My child is still here!”

Cana is his biological daughter, and Kira, Laxus, Erza, Natsu, Gray, and others whom he watched grow up are also his family, his "children".

Maklov understood the meaning of Gildas's words, but Hades only understood the latter, assuming that he was referring to the "child" in his capacity as chairman.

"Really? It seems that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, you'll be the next guild master of 'Fairy Tail'? With your talent and strength, you certainly deserve it! But that's just child's play! Becoming guild master doesn't mean..."

"That's not the reason!"

Gildas interrupted him loudly, shouting sternly, "I am not a candidate for guild leader, nor do I treat the guild members like my 'children' just to become guild leader!"

"From the moment we joined 'Fairy Tail,' we've been a family, interacting as 'parents' and 'children'!!!"

Chapter 313 Makarov VS Hades

Treating your fellow members as family isn't something you do just to become president, nor does treating them as family guarantee you'll become president.

There is absolutely no necessary connection between these two things!

After joining 'Fairy Tail', everyone naturally became one family.

That's it!

Gildas's voice was deafening, and all three present fell into endless silence.

Hades was filled with emotion:

'How nostalgic! Even after a century, is that spirit still being passed down? Mavis, Yuri, Warlord… look, these are the ones who have inherited that spirit from us!'

Makarov was filled with surprise:

'Gildas actually said something like that?! Is this really the Gildas I know? But well said! You're about half as good as me! You're the next guild leader!'

Gildas was filled with apprehension:

'Oh no! Did I just say something too good? Will the old man start thinking about making me the chairman? I hope not! Otherwise, it'll be troublesome later! But what I just said really was good, right? I think it was great myself!'

After a brief moment of reflection, the three of them turned their attention back to the enemy before them.

"It seems it's not just you; your child is just as eloquent!"

Makarov chuckled lightly: "I learned all of this from you!"

Their eyes met, constantly probing for weaknesses in each other's defenses; their senses, pushed to their limits, remained focused on the changes in each other's magic.

We'll wait for the person in front of us to make the slightest mistake, then we can seize the opportunity and take them down in one fell swoop!

The wind rises, the wind passes.

The two moved at the same time in the next instant!

Makarov waved his arms, forming hand seals, as if preparing to unleash a light magic attack.

Despite being an 80-year-old man, his hands moved with unpredictable speed and were so fast that they left behind four indistinguishable afterimages of arms in the air, a speed that was completely unlike what one would expect from someone his age!

But Hades is faster and his movements are simpler!

With a slight lift of his left hand, he instantly completed the magic circle of the Twenty-Eight Styles of Amaterasu. The three layers of purplish-black magic spells trapped Makarov in a small space, leaving him with no way to advance or retreat.

Makarov was startled. He recognized Hades's magic at a glance, amazed by both the speed of his casting and the power of his magic.

"Oh no! President!!"

Gildas realized what was happening and cried out, trying to rush forward to help, but it was too late!

A massive burst of magical power erupted, and Makarov, trapped at the center, would suffer the full force of the attack!

Suddenly, a dazzling golden light tore through the exploding dark energy sphere, and then Makarov's short figure leaped out from it!

His injuries were not as serious as expected!

In that instant, Makarov's magic attack was already halfway through, and he couldn't switch from offense to defense. In desperation, he could only choose to use a "head-on collision, strength against strength" method to neutralize the magic.

He increased the amount of magic he inputted, turning the original magic into a more powerful attack, directly dissipating the magical power of the "Twenty-Eight Styles of Amaterasu".

"Haa!!!"

Makarov pressed his advantage, launching an attack and channeling his surging magical power into a powerful and overwhelming spell.

But this dazzling scene could not deceive Hades, who had glimpsed a higher level of magical mysteries.

He emitted two white orbs of light from his hands, each from which a sturdy magical chain shot out, accurately locating Makarov within a vortex of light.

The two chains, one above and one below, one to the left and one to the right, move flexibly and seamlessly, like two pythons hunting their prey, tightly coiling around it!

Before Makarov could react, two chains wrapped around his body several times, making it difficult for him to move or cast spells.

"I can dance freely with magic!"

Hades remained standing still, then with a powerful swing of his hands, he sent Makarov flying!

Fortunately, Gildas' assist arrived at that moment!

"what!!"

With a loud shout, a shattering magic accompanied by a white flash was unleashed, slicing the chains into dozens of pieces, each half a meter long. Before the user's magic transmission was cut off, the pieces dissipated into invisible magical particles into the world before they even hit the ground.

Gildas leaped with all his might, reaching out to catch Makarov in mid-air, and they landed safely. But as soon as he landed, he saw a magic spell, similar to the one before but larger, surrounding him.

"Amaterasu Hyakushiki?!" Makarov exclaimed in surprise.

The Amaterasu Magic Array of the Hundred Styles not only increases the number of entangling spells to seven, but more importantly, its magical power is on a completely different level from the "Twenty-Eight Styles" magic. Even Makarov's strongest defensive magic array, "Three Pillar Gods," is helpless against this move!

But today, he's facing Gildas, so defeat is inevitable!

"Smash it!!!"

This special magic, this powerful spell, completely disregarded Hades' rules and manners, directly destroying all seven layers of magical spells surrounding him without exception!

"They actually destroyed the Amaterasu Magic Circle of the Hundred Styles?!"

Hades' expression changed, but his fighting spirit quickly rekindled. "Indeed, this is how it should be! This kind of strength is enough to make someone my subordinate!"

"Both of you, come at me together! I'll show you what the abyss of the demonic path truly is!"

His magical power surged instantly, releasing a powerful pressure that was difficult for ordinary people to withstand. This caused Makarov and Gildas to freeze in place, and whenever they tried to move, they had to endure a strong resistance.

"It seems like it'll be difficult to find the time to complete that task..."

Cold sweat beaded on Gildas's forehead, and Makarov beside him looked equally grave.

"Then let's all come at once!"

……

Deep within Tianlang Island, multiple parties clash.

The wicked scoundrels, who were trying to hunt demons, surrounded their opponents, baring their teeth and showing a fierce look, ready to fight and kill.

"You are from 'Heart of the Devil'?"

"That's right! That's right!! Our entire guild is on this island! Prepare to die!!!"

However, the arrogant words did not frighten these "imprisoned" people in the slightest; on the contrary, they intensified their fighting spirit.

"Hehehe... Is it finally here? I've been waiting for so long!"

The anticipated scenes of fear, pleas for mercy, and escape did not occur, leaving the group of dark guild mages completely bewildered, exchanging bewildered glances: "What is this person talking about? Has he gone mad?"

But soon they realized what the other person meant by "waited a long time".

"That's exactly what we're going to do!"

"Fines! Fines! These are all fines!"

"Get out of the way!!! Nobody is allowed to steal my opponent!!!"

"Only I can become an S-Class Mage!!!"

"If you dare to declare war on Fairy Tail, be prepared to face their wrath!!"

The moment they clashed, the roles of "hunter" and "prey" instantly reversed. This scene was like a hungry tiger shedding its sheepskin to hunt down a pack of wolves!

The difference in numbers was of no use at this moment. Even if more than a dozen mages attacked together, they couldn't withstand the heavy punches and kicks from the "fairies"!

The balance of power between the two sides collapsed instantly, and the situation reversed.

Fire, ice, light, cards, celestial spirits, spells, star maps, iron blocks, words, beasts, fairies...

This is a feast of magic, a carnival for fairies!

……

Fairy Tail and Devil Heart, two renowned magic guilds representing light and darkness respectively, are now fully engaged in their battle.

Meanwhile, in the Kingdom of Fiore, above the southern sea, atop the clouds...

Inspired by Zeref, a huge, square-shaped island is speeding toward the "holy land" Tenrou Island overseas!

What appears to be an ordinary floating island is actually a hidden world inside, with palaces, prisons, libraries, research institutes... clearly the base of a mysterious and independent organization.

This is the bookshelf of the Book of Zeref, the city where the real "demons" reside.

The Gates of Hades!

Chapter 314 Interlude: Knocking on the Door of the Underworld

The demons of the Book of Zeref are legends that have circulated in the magical world for hundreds of years in Ishgar.

But most people know very little about this legend.

According to ancient records, these "demons" were created by Zeref, who wrote down how to summon them in books, known as the "Book of Zeref," with one book corresponding to one demon.