infodatos Chapter 316: A Dialogue Between Two Dark Mages; Zeref Reborn
Chapter 316: A Dialogue Between Two Dark Mages; Zeref Reborn
Chapter 316: A Dialogue Between Two Dark Mages; Zeref Reborn
The clear stream flows gently, and sunlight filters through the swaying branches and leaves, casting dappled patterns of light.
Under the shade of the tree, Chase, the Dark Magician, and Zeref sat on the ground.
After the outbreak of death predation, the restless forbidden aura within Zeref subsided, and he returned to the state he was in when he first arrived at Tenrou Island.
Although it still exudes a deathly stillness, at least it will no longer cause damage to the surrounding environment.
Of course, Chase still maintained his God-Slaying Magic to protect himself.
This kind of consumption is considerable, but now that he has a "heart," he can afford it.
"How is that possible? You mean the Ankhseram Curse on me is actually a type of god-slaying magic?!"
Upon hearing the information about the divine realm from Chase, Jelf's gloomy face showed an expression of disbelief and shock.
As a dark mage who possessed almost all lost magic, he naturally knew about the magic of destroying gods.
The Alvarez Empire, which was formed on a whim, uses this kind of magic in its loyal bodyguard, "War Queen" Timaria. She can even receive the soul of Chronos, the god of time, and enter the realm of "gods"!
Although Timaria was enthusiastic about waging war and reaping lives, she was not as uncontrollable as him, much less capable of doing what Chase did.
Use divine magic to resist Ankhseram's curse!
In Jelf's view, everyone in the entire Alvarez Empire was just a "pawn" to pass the time, an inanimate object almost like a prop, so the curse would not take effect—he didn't care about their lives at all.
The more we respect life, the more we will take it away. Conversely, if we regard all life as worthless, death and predation will not occur.
This is Ankhseram's paradoxical curse.
Having been tormented for over four hundred years, Zeref knew very well that if he truly regarded Timalia as a human being, she would have died instantly and would never have been able to do what this man in front of him had done!
Is there a fundamental difference between different types of God-Slaying Magic?
"If my information is correct, then it should be so." Chase noticed the confusion in Jelf's eyes.
After making face-to-face contact, although their attributes were very different, the oppressive aura flowing from the other party's body was indeed very similar to that of the Sky Dragon.
It is not hard to see from this that Ankhseram really valued Zeref, who had the potential to "manipulate life," and bestowed upon him the highest level of divine power and almost infinite life.
However, its form is filled with unyielding violence and arrogance—completely disregarding Zeref's own feelings, only wanting to transform him from a flesh-and-blood human being into a god who despises all things.
For him, this was probably similar to Jelf's mindset when he was consolidating the Alvarez Empire—just a game to pass the time.
Chess could roughly guess what kind of person Ankhseram was, or rather, what kind of god he was.
"Um, Mr. Chase, could you teach me the God-Slaying Magic you use?"
Jelf stared intently at the crimson magic swirling around Chase, his bloodshot pupils gleaming with undisguised longing.
Since the other party can use this magic to resist Ankhseram's curse, does that mean that I can become normal as long as I master it?
Having been lonely and isolated for over four hundred years, he desperately craved normal human interaction, to the point of near madness!
"I'm sorry, but I gained my power in a similar way to you—it was a direct gift from God. Even if you learned it, it wouldn't be of any use to you." Chase shook his head regretfully.
The term "God-Slaying Magic" is rather vague. This magic also incorporates a trace of divine energy from the Sky Dragon in the Card Space.
Otherwise, they wouldn't be able to withstand Ankhseram's curse.
The only possible way to achieve this is to use himself as a medium to create a power transfer channel between the Sky Dragon and Zeref.
But you can do it this way.
Putting aside whether he needed to go to such lengths for Zeref, the endless drain on his body alone would have ruined him.
What's even more dangerous is that it might attract Anxelam's attention!
"I see." Jelf clenched his fists unconsciously and lowered his head dejectedly.
But soon, he raised his head again, looking at Chess with a bright and alert expression.
Being able to communicate normally with people like this is already the greatest salvation.
Chase's lips twitched, feeling uneasy under that ambiguous gaze that was a mixture of joy, excitement, longing, and demand.
Over four hundred years of loneliness, who knows if Zeref's orientation became distorted!
We're not gay, so don't you dare fall in love with me like that!
"Perhaps you can try a method you've never thought of before," the Dark Mage said in a deep voice, breaking the strange atmosphere that permeated the three of them.
Chess breathed a heavy sigh of relief.
That's more like it. You two, one a Dark Mage and the other a Dark Mage, are a perfect match just by your titles. You must have a lot to talk about. So don't come and mess with me. Luckily, the Dark Mage's attention was all on Zeref at the moment, and he didn't notice what Chase was thinking.
"A method I've never thought of before?" Jelf's gaze was successfully drawn to it.
"To control and dominate forbidden curses in a human way," the Dark Mage stated bluntly.
The core of magic originates from the power of emotion. This is a fundamental setting of the Fairy Tail world, a kind of world rule, and also the direction he, who is obsessed with magic, wants to study: the different magical essences of different worlds.
"Mastering—the power of curses—"
Jelf's pupils contracted, and he stared blankly at his palm.
Beneath the seemingly calm surface, a turbulent storm has already brewed.
Ever since he broke the taboo and was cursed by the god Ankhseram, he has been living in torment and pain every day and longs for death, wanting only to escape from this despairing power that is like a dream.
They even went so far as to create a large number of demons called "Etelias", including END and Larcade.
In a book about an ancient monster, there is a record that the Demon King was able to kill the Undying Phoenix.
He was so disgusted by the curse that he never even considered the possibility of controlling it!
Is this something humans can do?
What might have been unknown before is now obvious, and Chase is a living example!
"What...what do I need to do?"
Zeref struggled to control his breathing, which had become erratic from excitement, and looked at the Dark Magician like a schoolchild eager to know the answer to a question.
They look a bit silly and cute.
If Hades were here, he would be absolutely stunned: Is this really the Dark Mage he has been pursuing for most of his life?
"You're known in this world as the 'Progenitor of Black Mages,' so since you bear that title, then forge your own path with unwavering resolve."
The dark mage stroked the staff in his arms and said in a deep voice, "Whether it's a curse or dark magic, if you don't even have the courage to face it, you can't step into the true abyss of the demonic path."
Given enough time, he was confident he could break the curse on Zeref, but that would only be a temporary fix.
Because the core of the curse originates from Ankhseram.
Chase, however, detected an extremely rare hint of appreciation in the Dark Mage's words.
Not to mention his guildmates, even the owner of this deck has never made the Dark Magician so "moved"!
A moment of silence fell over the scene.
Good. The silent Zeref seemed to have an epiphany. When he raised his eyes again, his dull black pupils had a glimmer of light.
"Thank you so much! I think I know what to do now!"
Zeref slowly rose and solemnly bowed deeply to the Dark Magician.
The Dark Magician's words didn't actually contain much, but they perfectly ignited his long-dormant passion.
Before being cursed, this guy was a super genius with an extreme desire to explore the magic path, and he created forbidden magic such as the R system, Fies, and the Eclipse Gate.
Now, those previously obscure and difficult research topics have become "the possibility of mastering taboos," with the test subjects being themselves.
This is precisely his area of expertise!
"Congratulations, it seems you've been given a new lease on life," Chase said with a smile.
The future confrontation with the gods of the divine realm will surely be incredibly fierce. If Zeref can stand on their side, he will definitely be a great asset.
"that..."
Zeref scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly, hesitated for a long time, and finally mustered up the courage to say, "Mr. Chase, Mr. Dark Magician..."
Can I be friends with you?
The word was so unfamiliar to him that he stammered when he said it.
"No problem." Chase didn't think twice and directly extended his palm to Jelf.
Upon seeing this, Jelf was taken aback at first, and then tentatively reached out his arm to touch it.
After discovering that he hadn't triggered any taboos, this guy actually started stroking Chase's calloused hands like a perverted freak, while shedding tears!
Seriously, don't mess with this, bro! I'm genuinely scared of you doing this!
Chase withdrew his hand at lightning speed, goosebumps instantly covering his entire body.