Chapter 397: Demon Blade Crimson Cherry
Chapter 397: Demon Blade Crimson Cherry
Happy is a cat, 6 years old, and has no interest in women, thus sparing him from death.
Rod orders him to leave and join Natsu.
First, Natsu needs to be given a calming pill to prevent him from recklessly charging into the tower, which would complicate their plan to dismantle it later.
After Happy leaves, Rod extends the duration of the Insight Crown for himself and Mila. He then turns his attention to the 'brick' that had just crashed through the wall.
Simon had mentioned that a large amount of Magic Crystals were used in the construction of Paradise Tower to store the massive amount of Magic Power required for the R System's operation.
However, the Magic Crystals that fell with the destroyed walls seem to be unusual.
There's not a trace of stored Magic Power in them!
"Mila, let's smash a few more walls and see!"
"Alright!"
Together, they demolish all four walls, the floor, and the ceiling of Milanna's room, creating large holes.
Yet, the Magic Crystals extracted from the rubble are all the same, devoid of even a trace of Magic Power.
If even the most basic Magic Power isn't prepared, how can Gerald initiate the R System? And what's the point of capturing Elusa as a sacrificial victim with such fanfare?
"Could it be that he intends to use Elusa as bait, lure our entire guild into a trap, and then extract Magic Power to infuse into the R System?"
Rod considers this possibility.
But it seems a bit far-fetched.
Mila creates a black Magic Bullet in her hand and slams it into the wall.
Instantly, cracks appear on the wall, and the brick dust flies, revealing the Magic Crystals within. However, the explosion doesn't shatter the Magic Crystals; instead, they absorb all the remaining Magic Power.
Mila touches the Magic Crystal with her fingertip and senses it, shaking her head: "Even if I extract all my Magic Power, it won't be enough to fill the Magic Crystals buried in a single room. I fear that even if we gather all the Magic Power in our guild, it won't be sufficient for the entire tower."
"A special Magic Crystal that absorbs Magic Power... sigh..." Rod takes a sharp breath, "...then there's only one possibility left..."
Mila's expression turns to shock: "You mean, Archmage Spirit Energy?!"
"Given the circumstances of your previous attack, I fear that person truly intends to do so. Using the Magic Crystals from an entire tower to absorb the immense Magic Power capable of instantly destroying an island, while simultaneously controlling Elusa to initiate the R System!"
This person is utterly insane!
He even plans to remain in the tower when the Archmage Spirit Energy descends!
With such powerful attacks from the Archmage Spirit Energy, if his calculations are off by the slightest, and the Magic Crystals are insufficient, he will die instantly.
Even if his calculations are correct and there's enough Magic Power, the accumulation of such vast Magic Power means there's always a risk of an explosion, resulting in death.
The only chance of success lies in successfully absorbing the Archmage Spirit Energy within a very short time, perfectly manipulating such vast Magic Power without error, and initiating the R System.
This is a gamble with their lives!
Rod doesn't want to take that gamble; he needs to quickly rescue Elusa and dismantle the tower before the Archmage Spirit Energy descends!
The two rush out through the hole in the outer wall and fly upwards at top speed.
...
The upper levels of Paradise Tower, specifically the spherical section below the tower's peak.
This area is a vast hall with intricate runes covering the walls. At the center stands a large Magic Crystal, and a sacrificial altar has been constructed within the hall.
This is where the resurrection ritual will take place.
If all goes well, Jelf will descend here, high above at a kilometer's height, to receive the worship of his followers and bring them true freedom.
Gerald has been eagerly awaiting this day.
The two essential conditions for initiating the R System are, first, at least 2.7 billion units of Mana, and second, a sacrificial victim with Saint Ten Aptitude.
For eight years, Jera had been working tirelessly on two things: building Paradise Tower and this.
Now, the Archmage Spirit Energy is about to descend, and 2.7 billion Mana Units of power are within reach.
And the Sacrificial Victim...
Jera looked at the wounded Elusa before him, a smile tugging at his lips. "How does the false freedom taste? Why not run away, but instead, you come before me?"
"I want to save my former companions and... have a showdown with you!" Elusa's current state was not good.
The Celestial Wheel Armor was already shattered, and the Black Feather Armor was damaged. The Flight Armor couldn't withstand his attacks.
From the start, he had been using Dark Attribute magic, so...
"Transformation! Inferno Armor!"
Elusa donned a thick, black heavy armor, and in her hand appeared a large, double-handed razor blade.
Elusa dragged the blade, taking a few steps, and the ground was etched with cracks as the blade tip danced, and pieces of stone flew with the blade's movement.
"Inferno Armor? It doesn't match Paradise Tower at all!" Jera stretched his left hand upward, and five dark serpent-like spirits shot out, "Dark Serpents!"
"What Paradise? It's clearly the real Inferno!" Elusa slashed upward with her blade, cutting the five serpents in two, then turned her blade downward, aiming for Jera's neck.
Jera nimbly retreated, his left hand retracting into a fist, and his right hand pointed forward.
Elusa felt a heavy blow to her shoulder, a dark energy that temporarily halted her charge.
Jera seized the opening, his left hand extending like a claw, and five more serpents appeared.
They coiled around the razor blade, binding Elusa's wrists, climbing up her shoulders, and locking her arms.
Elusa struggled, but Jera's attack didn't stop. His right hand summoned five more serpents, binding Elusa's waist and neck.
"Ugh..." Elusa's face contorted in pain, and the razor blade slipped from her grasp.
She struggled against the Dark Serpents, but couldn't even retract her hand to grab the serpent around her neck.
"You can't win, Elusa." Jera took two steps forward, stopping in front of her. "I acknowledge your aptitude, but the current you is too weak!
Come, become Jelf's sacrificial victim, and that will be your fate and your honor!
Everything is destined, and together, we will usher in a new era! Even if you can't see that moment, you will live in a different way!"
Jera spoke a lot, but Elusa only heard one sentence.
"Yes, I'm too weak..."
Because of her weakness, she always wore armor. Because of her weakness, she preferred to stay within the guild. Because of her weakness, she always worried about not being able to protect those important to her...
The armor she usually wore eased her inner anxiety, but it also closed off her heart.
But within the guild, that warmth would always seep through the armor's gaps, making her feel the distance between people was originally so close.
So...
The black armor on Elusa's body disappeared, and in its place was a pair of red and gold flame-patterned pants and a simple chest wrap.
With the disappearance of the armor, Elusa had enough space to move.
Two samurai swords appeared in her hands, and with a flash of the blades, all the dark serpents were severed and dissipated.
The Fairy Tail Master, with her high ponytail, stood barefoot on the ground, her eyes more determined than ever:
"I'm no longer lost! To save my former companions and ensure the safety of all my companions, I will turn all my power into strength to defeat you!"
(End of Chapter)
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