infodatos Chapter 280 War on the Heart of the Devil!
Chapter 280 War on the Heart of the Devil!
Chapter 280 War on the Heart of the Devil!
The continent of Ishgar, in the desolate Forest of Death.
Deep within the area surrounded by withered trees stands a dark castle that blends almost seamlessly into its surroundings.
This is a corner of the Balam Alliance, a dark guild, the headquarters of the Demon Heart.
Inside the dimly lit underground prison, a binding array woven from dark magical patterns emitted a ghostly glow.
Urudia sat there with a gloomy expression. Although she didn't have the hands and feet of an ordinary prisoner, her mobility was completely restricted in this fairly well-equipped room, and she couldn't take a single step out.
Kami kara.
The dull footsteps came from the end of the narrow, dark passage. There stood a one-eyed old man with white hair and beard, wearing black armor and a helmet with two horns, and with a fierce and violent look in his eyes.
Upon hearing the voice, "Chairman Hades" looked over and revealed the other party's identity.
Hades, whose real name is Precito, is the guild master of Devil Heart and the second guild master of Fairy Tail. He is also one of the four founding members of the Fairy Tail guild!
"Urudia, what's your decision?" Hades asked coldly.
Since the plan to assist Jellal in activating the R System, also known as the Tower of Paradise, had failed, there was little point in infiltrating the Council. Therefore, some time ago, he ordered Ultear to return to the heart of the devil to participate in the upcoming operation of "seizing Zeref and realizing the Great Magical World".
However, to Hades' utter surprise, the returning Ultear not only refused to take on the role of the head of the "Seven Kin," but also changed her personality drastically and persuaded him to stop, saying a lot of stupid things that only those patients who live in the surface world and cannot understand the essence of the abyss of magic would say!
Hades, who had been cultivating Urudia for over ten years, could not accept this and, in a fit of anger, imprisoned her.
"Guild Master, magic is not absolute; it is emotions that maintain relationships between people. The guild you once belonged to taught me this lesson."
Ultear raised her eyes to look directly at Hades, her expression resolute, and said, "The grand magical world you insist on was wrong from the very beginning!"
"It seems that so many days of confinement still haven't made you give up this ridiculous and absurd idea—"
Seeing that his former staunch supporters were still so "stubborn," Hades's face darkened completely.
"The location of the Dark Mage Zeref has been confirmed. The operation will begin soon. This is the most important step towards our ideal world, and we absolutely cannot afford any mistakes!"
"So, Urutia, I'll ask you one last time: are you willing to follow in my footsteps and create that great era?!"
Upon hearing this, a pang of heartache flashed deep in Urutia's eyes.
Once caught in a vortex of hatred, she, like Hades, was filled with madness and lost in a fleeting, illusory "dream."
Although it was mostly exploitation, Hades was still the teacher who led her onto the path of magic and taught her ancient lost magic. Knowing the preciousness of life, Ultear really didn't want to see her sink deeper and deeper.
Just as she was about to continue her persuasion, Hades's threatening and chilling voice rang out first: "If I'm not mistaken, the culprit that made you stupid again is Uru, who has awakened from his frozen state, and that incredibly troublesome guild—"
Both in terms of her own abilities and her position as the leader of the Seven Kin, Ultear is very important for the upcoming operation to capture Zeref.
Therefore, he had to make sure that Urutia would obediently assist him—by whatever means necessary!
As expected, upon hearing her mother's name, Ultear instantly became agitated and anxious: "Guild Master! This has nothing to do with Ultear or Fairy Tail! Don't drag them into this!!"
"Don't worry, I just sent someone to invite Saberbite Tiger over for a cup of tea. After all, she's your biological mother."
"As for Fairy Tail? Heh, we'll take care of it when you're willing to participate in the operation."
After coldly leaving behind these two sentences, Hades flicked his cloak and turned to leave, leaving Ultear to frantically shout and pound the restraint array.
Until Hades' figure completely disappeared into the darkness, in despair and helplessness, Ultear, whose legs had given way and who was sitting on the ground, hesitated for a long time before finally taking out the card that Chess had given her earlier.
Desperate to atone for her sins, she was prepared to die, so initially she didn't actually want to involve Fairy Tail.
But now it seems that I was too naive: Hades was going to take action against Fairy Tail anyway!
Moreover, even Uru and Sabertooth were not spared.
Magnolia, Fairy Tail guild.
The usual cheerful and lively atmosphere was replaced by a sense of oppression and seriousness. Members without any commitments gathered together, their faces filled with shock.
"The founder of the dark guild Devil's Heart, who was also a member of the Balam Alliance alongside the Oración Seis, is actually Prehito, the second guild master of our guild?!"
"Are you kidding me? Someone like that not only survived this long, but is now going to attack the guild?!"
"Whether he's a second-generation or third-generation guild leader, anyone who dares to harm the guild and its members is our enemy, and we must make him regret ever being born!!"
After the initial disbelief, the group members, realizing what had happened, were filled with righteous indignation, shouting and yelling, wishing they could storm the enemy headquarters and cause a ruckus right then and there.
Lucy glanced at Natsu, who was engulfed in flames. If she hadn't been equally shocked by Hades' identity, she would have liked to remark that the Third Guild Master was actually this old man in front of them.
The information about the Demon's Heart was naturally provided by Chase.
Without needing to use the all-powerful continent of Giltina as an excuse, Ultear herself transmitted the relevant information through cards, including information on the members of the Demon Heart, its structure, headquarters location, and so on.
"Even that Guild Master Precito has been corrupted by darkness—"
In the middle of the crowd, Makarov sat cross-legged on the bar, his cloudy eyes gleaming with an incredibly complex light.
Gazing at the image of a cruel, one-eyed old man projected onto the table by the cards, memories long buried began to surface.
Back then, he was still a reckless and arrogant young man, just like Laxus, who couldn't stand anything that might damage the guild's reputation.
They would easily resort to violence.
It was Precito, the second president at the time, who patiently guided him back to the light and onto the right path.
Now, the gentle-faced President Precito, who spoke of the spirit of "harmony" and believed that fearless struggle would only breed more struggle and that people should rely on and trust each other, has fallen into the abyss of darkness and is even going to attack the holy land of Tenrou Island and destroy Fairy Tail.
What exactly has happened to you over the years?
Makarov's forehead veins bulged, and he clenched his fists tightly.
"Sir, this is something that can no longer be ignored. Give the order."
Chess's calm voice broke the noise of his companions and pulled Makarov back to reality from his confused and angry recollections.
Yes, no matter what kind of bond they had in the past, Precito is now undoubtedly a guild enemy that must be dealt with!
As the guild leader, Makarov absolutely cannot allow the guild's sacred ground to be defiled, nor can he stand idly by while Ultear, who has helped the guild many times, is in danger, and the guild's children become the targets of the enemy's hunt!
Personally, he wanted to see Precito, who had once been like a parent to him, and question him about why he had willingly fallen into darkness.
From an official standpoint, the Dark Guild is a dangerous organization that must be eradicated.
Moreover, daring to harm the guild and its allies (Saberbite Tiger) is already an unforgivable crime.
Therefore, instead of waiting for the other party to come to you, it's better to take the initiative!
On matters of principle, Makarov was always decisive, raising his right arm on the spot to make a decision.
"You brats, get your act together and give the former second-generation chairman a proper greeting!"
"All aboard Nirvana, prepare for war against the dark guild - Heart of the Devil!!"
"Ooooooooo!!!!"