A magic merchant infiltrating Fairy Tail

These demons are all powerful, some of them capable of destroying a country single-handedly. "Deliora," who caused chaos in the northern part of the continent more than ten years ago, and "Curse Song Lalabai," who caused chaos a few months ago, are among them. The strongest demon is named "END."

This is all that ordinary people in the magical world know.

There is also a mysterious legend in Ishgar.

The subject of the legend is the Gates of the Underworld, one of the newly established "Baram Alliance" this year.

No one knows the true identities of the guild members, nor where their base is or how many people there are, but it is often said that people have witnessed them holding gatherings.

All the witnesses gave the same description: they were worshipping the devil!

For this reason, among the Four Heavenly Kings who had some knowledge and status in Ishgar, the only one who guessed that Tartaros possessed the "demon of the Book of Zeref" was the Gate of Tartaros. Apart from them, no one else would connect these two legends!

In fact, only a very few people know the truth: all the members of the Tartaros are demons from the Book of Zeref!

……

The demons of the Book of Zeref, also known as "Etelias," all harbor a strong desire to return to Zeref's side.

For a long time, they had thought it was like animals returning to their nests, an instinct of the body to follow the Creator, because that's what the acting president, "Pluto" Maldo Gil, had told them.

But in reality, it was a mark Zeref branded onto them when he created them. All demons bearing this mark would desperately search for Zeref, and then…

kill him!

Although the Etelians share the same almost instinctive impulses, they also have their own will, interests, and emotions.

Within the 'Gates of Hades,' some demons enjoy commanding others; some enjoy training others; some enjoy reading and creating stories; some enjoy pure slaughter; and some enjoy the audiovisual experience of explosions…

As for Hades, Maldo Gilles, his hobby is showing off his wisdom and methods, and then reveling in the "perfect plan" he has devised!

Maldo has always styled himself as a "strategist" and "schemer," despising humanity, cruel in nature, and at the same time an incredibly arrogant demon.

Compared to the overwhelming strength that instilled fear in his subordinates, what gave him the greatest sense of pride and superiority was displaying his "strategy" and "wisdom" far surpassing that of other demons or humans, and then watching them perish step by step according to his own plans.

When 'Tharn Gate' was founded, he set two goals for the guild: one was to awaken the guild leader "END"; the other was to return to Zeref's side.

But in Hades' heart, the latter was far more important than the former.

Reviving "END" is just one part of the plan to "return to Zeref's side and kill him," and the reason for devising this plan is simply because he felt that "END" was more likely to accomplish the task of "killing Zeref."

If the resurrection is successful, it will be a testament to his years of strategic planning and profound wisdom; if the resurrection fails, then he is just an insignificant "point" in the overall picture, just like his subordinates "Nine Ghosts," who can be sacrificed at any time!

For this reason, he could unscrupulously conceal, bewitch, deceive, and sacrifice his subordinates, ultimately disregarding even his own life, all to complete his "perfect plan"!

Driven by instinct, none of the members doubted the connection between "awakening the chairman" and "returning to Zeref's side," so they never gave up on reviving "END."

Months ago, the Council was destroyed by Gerald and Ultear. After Speaker Chloeford was forced to resign, he harbored a grudge and eventually went to Tartaros.

From Clow Reed, Hades and the others learned of the existence of the white legacy "Fez," a magical pulse bomb developed by Zeref, a strategic weapon capable of dissipating all magic on the continent.

Eliminating the magic power needed for human mages' lives seems to speed up my plans!

With this in mind, Hades summoned all members of the "Nine Ghosts Gate" and told them that as long as "Fes" was activated, the magic on the continent would disappear, and the "cursed power" used by the demons would increase. This was the condition for "END" to be resurrected!

The Nine Ghosts naturally obeyed orders and each prepared to launch an investigation.

Just then, they sensed Zeref's call!

……

At this moment, on the rapidly moving floating island, ten demons gathered together after a long absence to discuss their next mission.

In the eerie palace, a tall, slender figure sat reclining on the throne, legs crossed, right hand resting on the armrest, holding a dark brown magic book with the English word "END" written on its cover. The flickering candlelight on the stone pillar beside him illuminated the ghostly figure.

He is "Pluto", Maldo Gil.

Many years ago, he founded the Gates of the Underworld in the name of "END", but in reality, he is the true leader of the Gates of the Underworld.

Before him, his nine subordinates, known as the "Nine Ghosts," were kneeling on the ground, heads bowed, listening to his commands.

"Nine Demon Gates" refers to the most powerful demons below the guild leader in "Gates of the Underworld," which are the guild's high-end combat forces, similar to the "Seven Kin of Purgatory" in "Heart of the Devil."

They have always been scattered throughout the kingdom, controlling the magical forces in their own territories, and rarely gather together. They are only summoned back by Hades when they are about to undertake an important mission.

This gathering was originally about the "white heritage," but things have changed now!

"Lord Hades, what was that just now?"

The one speaking was Kuang Hua, the leader of the 'Nine Ghosts Gate', also known as 'Star Lord of Heaven'.

Kuanghua was a slender female demon clad in armor and wearing a mask. Her voice was cold, but her tone was filled with respect for the person before her... or rather, more fear.

At this moment, Maldo, sitting high on his throne, suddenly displayed unprecedented excitement and madness on his usually calm face: "That is... the summons of our lord, Zeref!!"

Upon hearing this news, everyone below was startled, their expressions varying. Although they had their suspicions, they couldn't believe it, because they had never received a summons from Zeref.

But they had never seen Maldo look like this before, so they had a vague feeling that it must be true.

The nine demons kneeling on the ground remained silent for a moment. Finally, Kuang Hua, the "leader of the nine demons," forced himself to speak and asked, "Our lord has appeared... so what do you mean?"

Hades, unperturbed, squinted and replied, "Of course, we answer his call and return to his side! Didn't you hear? Our master is calling us!!!"

Kuanghua reminded him, "But the guild master hasn't woken up yet..."

"None of that matters anymore!"

Before Kuang Hua could finish speaking, Maldo interrupted her, "Compared to that, 'hunting fairies' is our current goal!"

Not important? After sticking to this plan for so long, and even just now saying that we would activate "Fez" to eliminate the magic, now you're saying that reviving "END" isn't important?

Kuang Hua was very puzzled, but she dared not go against Maldo's decision.

Hades suddenly spoke, scrutinizing each of his nine subordinates on the ground with cold, ruthless eyes and an unquestionable tone: "Go! Be prepared!"

"Fight Fairy Tail, then return to Zeref's side!"

Chapter 315 Beasts, Beauties, and Fat Men

After meeting with Kira, Jelf sent a signal to his "books":

Come to Tenrou Island, return to my side, and hunt for Fairy Tail! Address below ▼

No demon lives for other demons, not even Hades!

To him, "END" was just a book, a demon he had never seen before, a tool to play with and manipulate other demons. Whether he could be resurrected or not, he didn't really care at all!

But Jelf is different!

Jelf's call and command are more important than anything else, such as "Fez" or "END"!

Mardo has always believed that he is not as strong as "END", which is why he wanted to revive "END" so that he could complete his plan to "return to Zeref's side and kill him". But now that Lord Zeref has summoned him, does that mean that Lord Zeref believes that he has grown strong enough to kill him?

Maldo was overjoyed!

This joy made him forget about his long-term plan to revive "END"!

Upon hearing Hades' command, Gin, the only human among the 'Nine Demon Gates' and known as 'Absolute Zero,' lowered his head in silence, lost in thought: "Fairy Tail..."

"The number one magic guild in the Kingdom of Fiore..."

Holding a copper-ringed scepter and wearing a wide monk's robe, exuding an aura of mystery and death, the demon known as "Black Monk" Keith said, "I heard that they defeated the 'Oración Seis' some time ago, and even 'Heart of the Devil' lost half of its fighting force to them!"

"It seems their story ends here!"

The demon who spoke was named Liangyuetian Sera, and she was currently in human form.

In this state, she has ram horns on her head like those of the legendary succubus, dresses as sexy and revealing as a succubus, has long black hair, and her body is covered with magical patterns. She is holding a storybook in her hands.

"How much is the life value of the number one ranked magic guild? How much is it worth?"

The chubby yellow man, clad in armor and spouting phrases like "weighing human life by its value," is the scientist "Iron Armor" Franmars from the "Nine Ghosts Gate."

The title of "ranked number one" fueled the demons' murderous intent.

The muscular demon with a shark-like head and a fur coat was "Darkness" Trafalgar. His words were full of disdain for the title: "Humans are nothing but a joke in our eyes! And to think that humans would use 'demon' as their guild name is so arrogant!"

"Do we need to send the whole team to deal with them? I think I can handle it! I alone can kill all the humans on that island!"

Of all the demons, the one with the most impatient and bloodthirsty temper is Child-Cheer Ethel, who has four arms, eight octopus legs, and a very burly physique.

Equally belligerent was the jackal, with wolf ears, cat eyes, and spotted fur. Though he appeared relatively thin, his destructive power was astonishing: "It doesn't matter who goes! As long as we blow up the whole island, there shouldn't be any problems, right?"

The last of the Nine Ghost Gates is the Goat-faced "Calamity" Storm, who is always taciturn due to his own curses.

Few people know that the stronger Etelias becomes, the stronger his instinct to revert to Zeref becomes.

Therefore, Kyouka is both the most powerful and the most loyal.

She interrupted the others' discussion, saying, "All of this is the instruction of our Lord Zeref, who has brought down the hammer of evil upon humanity. No one can remain uninvolved!"

"Yes! No one can stand aside!"

……

Fairy Tail was having a great time fighting Grim Heart, completely unaware that it had gained a formidable enemy.

Within Sirius Island, countless battlefields exist.

The bustling crowds and dazzling magic have added a great deal of chaotic "magic" to this originally peaceful and serene island.

At this moment, the enemies that Kira had designated as "elite test monsters" also encountered their respective opponents.

Somewhere in the forest, a nimble but slow-witted fat man, holding a palm-sized cursed doll, stared menacingly at the two people in front of him.

However, due to his thick eyebrows, big eyes, full lips, and stuttering, he appears silly to others, which doesn't make him scary but rather adds to his cuteness.

He is Hua Yuan Xikar.

"This guy is one of Kira's 'Seven Kin'? He looks so weak!"

"The features match, it should be correct!"

"Hehe... What a stroke of luck! If I defeat him, that will prove my strength!!"

"Be careful!"

The two people opposite were the "Beast and Beauty" duo for this assessment: Elfman and Abbagrien.

After separating from Kira, Natsu, and the others, the two continued searching for Mavis's grave on the island, but with the arrival of the 'Devil's Heart', they naturally clashed with it.

Ordinary henchmen would not last more than a few moves against them, but they were outnumbered. After several tens of minutes of fighting, Elfman and Abba Grin were both exhausted.

They had finally managed to sit down and rest when they were spotted by Hua Yuan, who suddenly jumped out of the bushes. They immediately became alert again.