A magic merchant infiltrating Fairy Tail

Kira gave him a pitying look and sighed, "Still so stubborn? That's why people say we should 'not be superstitious,' 'not spread rumors,' and 'not believe rumors'!"

"The so-called 'Great Magic World,' and the 'key' you mentioned, never existed from the beginning! Those are all illusions created by mages who blindly follow Zeref! And similar rumors about 'sacrificing tens of thousands of lives' are all false!!"

Hades instinctively retorted, "Impossible! 'Zeref is in a slumber and needs a key to awaken him' is a conclusion I reached after meticulous research and reference to numerous ancient texts; it cannot be wrong!"

"Hahaha... Ancient texts?" Kira laughed loudly upon hearing this. "You're over a hundred years old, how can you still completely believe in so-called 'ancient texts'?"

"No matter what it is, anything that is recorded will inevitably be influenced by the thoughts of the recorder! Moreover, the 'ancient documents' you found may not be real. They might just be a setting written casually by some unsuccessful novelist. Are you really going to believe them completely?"

Hades' resolve began to waver.

“Well then, I’ll tell you something and you’ll understand.” Kira continued, seeing that the situation was digging deeper. “You know I visited Demisor Academy a while ago. Before I left, I left a bunch of subtle clues in the academy’s library, scattered across several books.”

"If someone can unravel all the clues hundreds of years from now, they will be surprised to discover that there was once a magical genius in history who was exceptionally talented but little known, and his name was 'Yan'."

"Through investigation, they will discover that this guy named Yan is the protagonist of a fantasy novel that was once popular in the Kingdom of Fiore called 'Demon Breaks the Sky.' By connecting the novel's appearance time and character settings, they will connect this 'Yan' with 'Natsu' from 'Fairy Tail,' and thus begin to investigate everything related to Natsu."

Makarov: "That kid..."

Gildas: "They really know how to play..."

Hades: "..."

"Later, future generations will discover that Natsu's upbringing before July 7, X777 is highly suspicious, as are Gajeel and Wendy. Then, after a series of seemingly meticulous but actually flawed speculations, conclusions such as 'Dragon exists in Demisol' and 'Dragon Slayers were born in Demisol Academy' will be drawn."

"How was it? Wasn't it interesting?"

Hades fell into a long silence, his face as black as Lillie's skin, thinking to himself: Interesting? Interesting my foot! How could Fairy Tail raise a child like you?

"Ahem... I misspoke. It should be, how about it? Don't you think it's similar to yourself?"

Kira suppressed his inner joy, "Because you discovered and researched it yourself, and saw and heard it with your own eyes, you believed it without a doubt and spent decades pursuing it. You... are truly the most intellectually challenged master in the entire magical world!"

Hades found this speech, which drew on his own experiences, unacceptable: "What you're saying is all just your conjecture! You can't assume that what I'm seeing is all a fabrication just because of your own actions!!!"

"Even when the facts are right in front of you, they still won't believe it... Indeed, communicating with the elderly is too difficult!"

Kira shook his head helplessly, but being a respectful and well-mannered young man, he patiently persuaded him, "You're right, but you can't deny the possibility that I'm talking about! So... show me the evidence that can prove your point, whether it's documents or a 'key' or something, I'll expose it one by one!"

At this moment, Kira felt like a new-era youth fighting against "false superstition," radiating the light of righteousness!

"I...I saw it with my own eyes: Zeref being sent flying by Natsu; magic being instantly broken in your hands; sitting face to face with you, calmly chatting...No matter how talented you are, you can't compare to Zeref! Isn't this proof that he's 'asleep'?!"

"That's simple! The reason he was knocked away by Natsu is not only because he couldn't bring himself to fight back for some reason, but also because Zeref is cursed by Ankhseram. You should know about this. He has been restraining his power because of it."

Hades knew about the curse; Mavis had it. He studied Mavis's body to create his own 'heart,' but he didn't expect Zeref to have it too, and that he was struggling with the very meaning of life.

He knelt down with a thud, silently reflecting on everything that had happened in his 48 years. His mouth was wide open, but he couldn't utter a single word.

"As for the last two items, the explanation might be a bit complicated. It's roughly like this..."

Kira thought for a long time and felt that it would be too troublesome to tell Hades the whole story from the beginning, and judging from Hades' current state, he might not have the patience to listen.

"The reason is simple: I'm a genius!"

Hades looked up at Kira in shock, as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world.

"What's with that expression?! Do you really think Zeref is some insurmountable being?" Kira looked down at Hades, "Even dragons, powerful as they are, exist that can slay them! Let alone Zeref?"

"In just ten years, I can make Zeref's name bow down to 'Kira Hopelight'!!!"

Chapter 351 Inheritance

Only Kira would say something like, "I'll surpass Zeref in ten years."

Because most people know in their hearts that they can't do it; as for those who can, or have already surpassed, they disdain to say such things.

Only Kira is someone who has the potential to surpass him, but hasn't yet.

Hades silently observed the confident Kira, thinking to himself: "Ten years to surpass Zeref? Are all teenagers these days so young and arrogant? Am I really falling behind the times?"

"You're so arrogant after just two exchanges with Zeref? I don't recall Fairy Tail having this kind of spirit..."

Kira chuckled: "Are you sure? I feel like there are lawless people everywhere in the guild!"

Just as Hades was about to say something, a violent energy fluctuation came from another battlefield. The two turned their heads in tacit understanding and saw that the battle between Natsu, Gray, and Mardo had entered its final stage.

Hades Maldo has entered the state of Etelias. His entire body is as black as ink, and cursed power surrounds him, exuding an indescribable evil aura. He has large black wings on his back, and on his ferocious face, only his eyes, which are as red as light bulbs, can be seen.

The fluctuations they felt were the ultimate move Maldo unleashed: Memory of Death.

A vast and concentrated power of death was released from Mardo's hand, forming a huge black ball of cursed energy on the ground, which swallowed the area where Natsu and Gray were located and wiped out all life within it.

This is practically a carbon copy of Zeref's "Death Hunt" move!

Kira raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised by the power Hades displayed: Maldo truly lived up to his reputation as one of the top demons in Etrias, completely on a different level from demons like Kyouka! If it were an ordinary mage, they would probably be overwhelmed by this abyss-like power and unable to breathe.

Fortunately, he was facing Natsu and Gray!

Gray, who had just inherited the power to destroy evil from Silver, blocked all the energy of "Memories of Death" and then sent Natsu to his opponent's side with one move.

Mardo blocked Natsu's final attack, which was fueled by his remaining magic power, but little did he know that it was just a feint. The real killing blow still landed on Gray!

With a single move, "Ice Demon Zero's Broken Bow," an ice arrow was released from the bow, precisely striking the aerial demon's vital point and declaring victory in the battle.

"How could this be..." Maldo lay sprawled on the ground, his face filled with disbelief. "I actually... lost to a human..."

Seeing Gray slowly approaching, Natsu, lying on the ground, smiled contentedly: "I knew you could do it..."

"Isn't that obvious?"

The two men exchanged fists, and although they were covered in wounds, their faces were still filled with the joy of defeating their enemy.

Just then, another unexpected event occurred!

Thump! Thump!

The entire Sirius Island trembled violently, as if attacked by a colossal beast. Sand and stones rose from the land, the wind ravaged vegetation, and the tide surged. The aura of demons, accompanied by roars and tremors, slowly approached the coast from the depths of the island.

"This is……?!"

Everyone present was astonished and looked in the direction of the tremor. A few breaths later, a huge shadow rapidly approached.

Upon closer inspection, they saw that it was a crawling beast. The beast's body was a rock block with huge mouths and sharp teeth, and it had eight steel-like octopus legs. Its overall size was larger than the Fairy Tail guild.

The behemoth was moving its legs as it charged wildly from a distance, its destructive force ruthlessly smashing through the vegetation along its path.

Without a doubt, the underground tremors originated from it!

"Hmph hahaha... That's right... That's it! Go ahead and destroy... All you want, Netherworld Beast!" Maldo's intermittent voice rang out, explaining the reason for the current situation to everyone.

"Even in this state, how can he still control that kind of guy?" Gray looked at Maldo, who had been forced back to his original form and was now clearly defeated, with shock and anger. "Damn it... that move just now used up all my magic power..."

Maldo's face went mad: "Netherworld Island is a demon in itself! How about it? Do you guys even have the strength to deal with that kind of thing now?"

"Ah, we really are out of strength! But..." Natsu remained lying on the ground, not getting up, but instead of panicking, he smiled, "Luckily... we still have our companions!"

Maldo: !!

"Dispelling Evil and Revealing Justice - One Day!!!"

A deep, resonant shout came from afar, accompanied by a dazzling white light that sent the Netherworld Beast's massive body flying, creating a whirlwind!

The Netherworld Beast flew higher and higher, faster and faster, as the high pressure created by the magic continuously cut into its body, causing countless fragments to fall from the sky.

"Has Gildas finally decided to make a move?"

Kira glanced at Makarov, who was unable to move due to his injury and stood there frowning as he gazed into the distance. "Hmm...it seems that lecherous old man's reflexes haven't been completely corrupted by women yet..."

Before the fragments of the Netherworld Beast's corpse could even hit the ground, a booming shout, six or seven tenths of the same as before, rang out again from afar: "Fairy Radiance!!!"

What everyone saw was a more dazzling golden light than before, what they heard was a more heroic voice than before, and what they felt was a more immense magical power than before.

Everyone who watched the whole process had a strange thought flash through their minds, a thought that included the budding flowers of early spring, the dawn's light, the newborn flame... and many similar things.

That is the continuation of bloodline, magic, and will!

"The radiance of fairies?"

Hades stared blankly at the scene in the distance, muttering to himself, "It seems there really is a fine tradition being passed down! That 'fairy'... she's truly as dazzling as the sun!"

Kira smiled upon hearing this: "The rising sun?"

After a long pause, he withdrew his gaze and asked, "Marto has used up all his trump cards, and 'Gates of the Underworld' is finished. Our only enemy now is you! Do you still want to fight?"

"Of course!"

Hades paused for a moment before replying, "As for so-called 'trump cards,' I have them too! These are the ultimate moves I don't use lightly unless absolutely necessary, but now it's time to use them!"

Kira understood immediately upon hearing this and sighed, "I was going to spare your life out of respect for the chairman! What a pity!"

The next moment, the two placed their hands in front of their chests, palms facing inward, one on top of the other. Magic slowly gathered and gradually formed a dazzling ball of light in their palms!

Seeing this, Hades was not surprised at all: "As expected! You not only possess the will of a 'fairy,' but also the magic of a 'fairy'!"

"We, the descendants, should certainly inherit the things passed down from our predecessors and then pass them on to the next generation. That's very romantic! — Oh, except for debt, that's not romantic at all!"

Hades ignored Kira's last sentence and continued to channel his magic power, rapidly increasing the power of his magic. Kira did the same.

In just a few breaths, the light from the magic orbs in their hands grew brighter and brighter, eventually even causing a change in the celestial phenomena. The two enormous magic arrays in the sky divided the entire battlefield into two areas: black-purple and white-gold.

"According to the rules, you have three seconds to consider. It's not too late to stop now!"

Hades exclaimed, "Huh? With your abilities, you shouldn't be unable to see that the so-called three-second consideration time is actually for preparing to cast the spell, right? Why are you being so old-fashioned?"

“Any intelligent person can see that it’s a delaying tactic!” Kira lowered his eyes. “But only the truly wise can understand how important it is to give the enemy one last chance!”

Hades was taken aback, then laughed even louder, tears streaming down his face: "I originally thought you were just a dazzling shooting star, but now it seems you are also a sun that cannot be ignored! I will remember you!"

"Sorry! I am not the 'rising sun,' but 'the call of the times'!" Kira reopened his eyes and said calmly, "Three seconds have passed. It seems you have no intention of repenting?"

The two launched their attacks simultaneously, and the black-purple and white-gold magical lights instantly reached their peak!

"The law of evil!!!"

"The Fairy's Judgment!!!"

Chapter 352 The Final Round

Fairy Law is a type of magic that uses its power to annihilate all enemies at the cost of the user's life.