Chapter 166: Tenrou Island (10)
Chapter 166: Tenrou Island (10)
~Third POV~
Everyone's eyes widened seeing Hades' Magic Power skyrocket as they all except for Silva exclaimed the amount of Magic Power. They felt wariness in their expressions.
"Not possible…"
"This can't be… happening…"
"I never sensed any Magic like this!"
"His Magic is getting stronger!"
"Depths of Magic…"
"Wh-What kind of magic is this…?
Hades expressed in a serious tone matching his face looking at them, "It's over… Fairy Tail. To travel down the path of Magic means to sink into the depths of darkness! And at the bottom of those depths, you find it… Glittering in the gloom… The One Magic."
Erza mutters out loud at Hades' proclamation, "The One Magic…?"
Hades continues explaining his version of The One Magic in a serious tone while getting into a stance, "You're almost there… You've almost arrived at the One Magic! But that 'almost' is so very deep! It is the great magic world that can dig it out of the depths! The world of Zeref! This evening, at the awakening of Zeref, the world will change! And that is when I will finally attain the One Magic!"
*Ssssss*
*Ssssss*
Taking into a stance Laxus yelled out letting the others notice, "What is that stance, you old man!"
Achieving his stance and completing the necessary steps for his Magic Hades continued to explain as he unleashed his next spell in a confident tone, "But you will never go to the great Magic World! You are found lacking! You aren't prepared for the depths! The book of Zeref, fourth chapter, twelfth verse… Hidden Magic <Nemesis >!!!!"
*Blup*
*Blup*
*Blup*
*Blup*
Witnessing monsters demons being formed surprised the members as Mira muttered in shock of the demons being created, "H-He made monsters from the rubble?!!"
"GROOWLLLL!!"
The demons growled towards the group as Hades proclaimed the depths of reaching true Magic in a proud tone flexing his abilities, "When you have the depths of magic at your command, you can create demons from the clots of earth! You become the Judge of Heaven, making demons dance to your whims! That is hidden magic-"
However, Silva interjected in a prideful tone cutting off Hades' words, "Who decided that?"
Interrupting him Hades' eyes glared directly toward Silva unfazed by his increasing Magic Power his demon mocked him and replied in a bored tone, "Seriously? You spent all that time searching for magic and all you did was summon demons that draw fear? That's the ultimate magic you looked for sounds like a lame excuse and that is hidden magic? Hahaha… no seriously that was it? I'll laugh even harder then… hahahaaha!!!"
Hades eyes glared at Silva for laughing at his life work and yet a set of unease entered his heart sensing no fear at all within him or the power he displayed.
That led Hades to one conclusion…
He had something up his sleeve.
Hades researched everyone in Fairy Tail and hew knew those that encountered Silva had something to counter against them.
In every situation, he would pull something out to turn the tides this has been proven before in the past to the present causing Hades to be on guard but intrigued at the same time to see what he has to stop him.
Hades merely smirked seeing the others confused instead of afraid as Silva began to talk to Hades on the concepts of Magic as if scolding a child much to his frustration, "You might be right or completely wrong if you simply believe causing chaos through this is all there is. Besides using <Life Magic> to create these demons these spells you use are all in the past and outdated compared to the newer generation of magic. Tell me Hades do you wish to see a new form of Magic?"
Hades raised an eyebrow at this much to Laxus, Erza, and Mira's confusion.
Mentally Silva smirked in his head playing into Hades' curiosity while completing setting up his newest trick to end the battle, 'That's checkmate. You may have done background info but I've been searching your personality in this battle. Haven't you heard the saying Curiosity killed the cat?'
Intrigued by his sudden attention he smirked seeing Silva is planning to wish to prove him wrong in his theory, "You say the newer Magic you have can best one of Zeref's own? I find that hard to believe but coming from you… I want to see that smug look on your face fall to despair when you fail."
The others expressed concern but ultimately Erza responded trying to regain a calm tone asking the question, "Silva… do you really have such a spell to defeat Hades?"
He only replied with a nod explaining to all it would waste a lot of his MP in the process in a serious tone, "Yup! Basically, a final gamble but if it's to make that old bastard fail and prove myself right totally worth it."
Deciding to trust his words Silva began to chant out the words as if the Magic Circle shined brightly using the runes created from the surrounding Mana, "Be prepared to witness the concept of Sword Magic into reality Hades…. I am the bone of my sword. Steel is my body and fire is my blood. I have created over a thousand blades. Unknown to Death, Nor known to Life…."
*SHIII*
*Shinng*
Surprising everyone the <Mana Zone> activated enveloping everyone as Hades' eyes widened in shock in a worried tone clenching his chest painfully as if being slahsed from the inside by a force severing his connection to his <Devil Heart>, 'What?!!! How did he cut off my connection to the Devil Heart!!!'
While inside the Mana Zone began to take shape the outside was soon enclosed by swords blocking this reality from witnessing the world within the zone as Silva continues each phrase shaping the world within them, "…Have withstood pain to create many weapons. Yet, those hands will never hold anything..."
*BOOOOM*
Suddenly an overwhelming force surrounded the whole ship as Silva casted his <Mana Zone> directly over the ship showing his newest spell as blades upon blades began to manifest surrounding them in unlimited blades unknown to all but all known in life, "So, as I pray, Unlimited Blade Works."
*Shiiii*
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A dome cast down on the entire blinding everyone as Hades yelled out in shock at what happened around them, "What…?!! Where have you taken us!!!"
Erza, Mira, and Laxus looked equally as shocked witnessing the change of scenery that instead of being inside the destroyed quarters of the ship command room…
*Klank*
*Clang*
*Klank*
Once the incantations have been completed, an illusionary fire that does not emit any heat spreads out to form a boundary and wall for the Mana Zone.
The bright light fills the vision of those present and manifests an open, barren desert with monolithic black gears gyrating in the distance.
It is a kingdom of rubble littered with thousands, perhaps a countless number, of swords anchored in the ground like grave markers in a wasteland yet are well preserved.
It is a world likened to a steel mill, filled with weapons, flames, and giant gears. The basis for the world in the Mana Zone is a hill of swords that spreads infinitely within the zone.
*Shinng*
*Shinng*
*Shinng*
*Shinng*
Suddenly all the swords that the demons stood immediately got pierced by multiple blades swords, spears, and halberds used as the demons in question soon poof out of existence as within the Mana Zone only Silva has any say in what any Magic does or goes within his version of Mana Zone using Sword Magic.
Hades eyes widen as Silva begins to explain what just occurred in a proud tone seeing his expression turn bleak, "You see Hades that magic you used in the past is impressive… but like I said newer magic will be formed like this you see. Be prepared to witness one unlike the world has ever seen. Using Sword Magic combined with Mana Zone, I dub this spell… <Mana Zone: Sword Magic – Unlimited Blade Works>!!"
Hades eyes glared at him trying to use his Magic to unleash his Chain Magic at Silva being defiant, "How dare you…!! Meh!"
Releasing his Magic Power he tried to use Chain Magic…
The other guild members saw this and were about to retaliate till Mira pointed out confused about what was happening in front of them, "Uh… isn't he supposed to summon his Magic? I don't see or sense it happening?"
Nothing happened as Hades tried to use his Magic Power to summon his magic, but nothing happened much to his dismay.
He tried to use <Amaterasu > Magic to form <Formula 100> through forming signals but even that didn't work. He tried to recreate his demons again only for the same result.
He lost any use of his Magic.
Laxus was quick to realize he could use his Magic Power, yet Hades didn't as his eyes looked towards Silva wanting an explanation, "So then Trickster care to give everyone else a clue in what's happening to him and his posse? We seem to have our Magic but why is he affected by not being able to use any?"
Silva gladly explained as Hades' face lost color as he explained to his fellow S-Class much to their surprise of this spell in a proud tone, "Certainly. The reason is that he is within my Unlimited Blade Works. All I can say really that I control this realm any Magic that I deem an enemy loses any Magical Connection within. Not even able to cast any spells except for one type of Magic that Erza can notice."
Erza noticed her sword gain more strength within this realm eyes widening in surprise, "While within here all Sword Magic power gets an increase!!"
Silva nodded as Mira smirked seeing that the reason they weren't affected in a happy tone, "I see… so the reason we didn't lose our magic is because were your friends. Isn't that great Laxus!!"
Laxus merely scoffed realizing Silva saw him as a friend as he checked out his skill used to keep it active.
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<Mana Zone: Sword Magic – Unlimited Blade Works> (Active) Lv. MAX
MP Cost: Varies
Description: Using Sword Magic combined with <Mana Zone> it casts a zone filled with infinite swords on a hill within a steel manufacturing factory that produces the countless famous swords that are without their owners, extending into the horizon. It contains all of the raw materials and sorcery needed for the formation of the weapons, and it records and analyzes all weapons and defensive armaments encountered by the user.
The Caster must say this chant for the following effects to be active:
"I am the bone of my sword. Steel is my body and fire is my blood. I have created over a thousand blades. Unknown to Death, Nor known to Life. Have withstood pain to create many weapons. Yet, those hands will never hold anything. So, as I pray, Unlimited Blade Works."
-Within this Zone, only the Caster can use their Magic to the MAX potential seeing as the enemies within can't use Magic is cut except for Sword Magic.
-All Sword Magic/Skills gain an increase of damage and attack speed by 200%.
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"Ack…!"
However, his attention suddenly brought over to Hades coughing out blood alarmed questioning him in a concerned tone, "Whoa! Why the heck are you losing blood!"
Alarmed Hades coughed once he lost any magic power the devil's heart was affected explaining to them the cause to their shock, "Boy… ack! What you did merely lost my connection to the Devil Heart… an inferior copy of Fairy Heart… and my… life support. The source of my… Magic Power… cough…!!"
Eyes widening Silva noticed Hades' Mana was slowly being depleted as he began to cancel his Mana Zone only for Hades to stop him getting everyone's attention, "No!! Don't end this on my account… pant… So… this is what you meant when the newer magic will surpass the old… heehuu… this world you conjured. Your own reality within this world… Hahaha… ack!"
Coughing up more blood the other 3 members soon got closer to Hades as his vision began to blur congratulating him, "Hahahaha… to think the new will replace the old…. Guess this old timer should've learned a new trick to change rather than be stuck in the past…. Tell me brat… what exactly gives you power…"
Listening to his words Hades' eyes are becoming lifeless as Silva responded in a saddened tone, "I simply want to protect the things precious to me. That drive to continue fighting and will against any foe… That's what gives me my power."
Hades said quietly closing his eyes satisfied by his answer as his visions blur finally as his life came to an end, "I see… such a shame I threw… everything away…."
*Creeek*
Ending the Mana Zone Hades' body lay lifeless as the battle against Grimoire Hearts ended everyone held their opinions of what happened before clearing out any members of the Grimoire Hearts members out of Tenrou island.