BXBX NOVEL Chapter 96: Enough, Fairy Law!
Chapter 96: Chapter 96: Enough, Fairy Law!
"You kissed me?"
Erza touched her cheek where she'd been kissed. It was her first time being kissed on the face, and the sensation was a bit strange.
"Do you want to kiss me back? I don't mind."
Erza's eyes widened, and her face turned red. Even the mighty Fairy Queen had her moments of embarrassment. She couldn't shake the feeling that Nate might like her. Could it be?
She recalled the previous night when Nate had touched her chest. He had claimed he was afraid of the dark and needed to hold her to sleep, but when she woke up the next morning, his hand had slipped inside her nightclothes. She wasn't sure if it was accidental or intentional.
The more Erza thought about it, the more her face flushed. "W-Wait! No impure thoughts!"
"What are you talking about?" Nate was genuinely confused, unaware of his actions. He simply had the habit of moving in his sleep—it wasn't intentional.
"Anyway, this isn't the time to talk about this. We need to stop Jellal!" Erza shook her head rapidly, eager to change the subject, almost biting her tongue in the process.
"We're already on our way, but..." Nate glanced down at Erza's chest, "Are you really not going to change into something else?"
Erza suddenly felt her heart race. Sleeping in the same bed with Nate yesterday hadn't felt strange, but now, just being seen in her bandage chest wrap made her face heat up again.
Her face flushed once more.
"Requip!"
Quickly, she changed into her most common armor, closing her eyes and urging, "Let's go!"
Nate sighed, feeling a bit helpless. "You know, Erza, you could probably walk on your own."
"Stop talking and let's go."
"..."
When Nate and Erza arrived at the top-level room, Wendy, Carla, and Jura were already there.
The last of the Trinity Raven members, Vidaldus, was trapped between two boulders, unable to move. Standing next to the rocks was Jura, fingers together as he maintained his earth magic.
"You must be Jellal."
Jura, known as the "Iron Rock Jura," had certainly lived up to his title. His earth magic was incredibly powerful, subduing Vidaldus in just one move—a feat worthy of a member of the Ten Wizard Saints.
Jellal stood up and began clapping. His gaze moved past Jura, landing on the entrance where Nate was carrying Erza.
"I see the other two members of Trinity Raven have been dealt with. For now, it seems you've won this little 'paradise game.'"
"Jellal!" Erza growled, teeth clenched in anger upon seeing her childhood friend. "Do you really find it fun to play with people's lives?"
"Of course. Life and death are the source of all emotions. Without them, life is the most boring and empty thing of all."
Jellal, clad in a blue cloak, spoke as if he were sharing some profound revelation about life. At that moment, Siegrain stood up as well, walking to Jellal's side.
"I didn't expect you to report me, Erza. You nearly ruined my plan."
"Siegrain!" Erza glared at the thought projection of Jellal. "I won't be fooled again—you and Jellal are the same person!"
"Heh, we are indeed the same person. When I first saw you at the Magic Council, I was shocked and had no choice but to claim we were twin brothers."
As he spoke, Siegrain slowly merged into Jellal's body. In that instant, an overwhelming pressure of magic power filled the room.
From Nate's perspective, Jellal's magic power had now reached seven stars—stronger than Jose's, but still weaker than Makarov's.
"Wendy," Nate called as he approached her, placing Erza down. "Can you heal her? Thanks."
"Yes," Wendy replied softly, helping Erza sit and immediately sensing the severity of her injuries, which left her quite surprised.
"Uh... what will happen to Jellal?" Wendy asked quietly.
"He'll be arrested."
Nate replied casually, his hands coming together in front of him. "I don't like wasting time. Let's end this quickly."
Between his palms, a small ball of golden light began to form, gathering powerful magic energy.
Seeing this, Erza, who was receiving treatment, widened her eyes in shock.
"Fairy Law?!" Jellal's face paled. He had seen Makarov use this magic before and knew its terrifying power. Not only that, but Jose Porla, the guild master of Phantom Lord, had been defeated by this very magic not too long ago.
"I've only learned the basics, no need to be nervous. It might not even work," Nate said nonchalantly. "Jura, could you buy me some time?"
Jura, equally shocked by the display of magic, recognized the familiar presence of a Super Magic.
"I understand. I will protect you until your magic is ready!"
Jura nodded, immediately taking up a defensive stance.
"Do you really think I'll give you a chance, Nate?" Jellal scoffed, "Meteor!"
Heavenly Body Magic: Meteor!
Jellal's body became enveloped in golden light, his movements becoming faster and lighter as he shot toward Nate like a falling star.
"Rock Pillar!"
Jura quickly raised his fingers, summoning ten stone pillars from the ground to strike at Jellal. However, Jellal's movements were incredibly agile, weaving through the stone pillars as if he were a beam of light. He swiftly reached the space above Nate, drawing a magic circle in the air with his right hand.
"Seven stars..."
Before he could complete it, Jura lifted his fingers again.
"Iron Rock Wall!"
A stone wall shot up from the ground, blocking Jellal's attack.
Jellal's incantation was interrupted, and in anger, he shattered the stone wall with a single kick.
"Iron Rock Wall: Continuous Formation!"
Jura remained calm, manipulating the debris from the broken wall, hurling it at Jellal.
Of course, none of the rocks hit their target.
In his Meteor state, Jellal's movements were too fast for Jura's magic to keep up. Still, the interference kept Jellal's focus divided, preventing him from interrupting Nate's magic.
Back and forth, their magics clashed in quick succession.
Carla, wide-eyed, whispered in awe, "Is this what a battle between Wizard Saints looks like? It's completely different from ordinary mages!"
The speed was overwhelming, magic flying back and forth as if it required no effort. This exchange went on for about ten seconds.
"That's enough."
Nate had finished the incantation for Fairy Law. As this was his first time using it in battle, he needed significantly more preparation than Makarov. Even now, he wasn't entirely sure it would work.
"I'll count down from three, Jellal. You still have time to surrender," Nate spoke calmly. "Three..."
Dammit!
Jellal's face twisted in frustration. "Why are you stopping me, Nate?"
"One."
With a clap of his hands, Nate activated the magic.
"Fairy Law!"
A blinding golden light filled the entire space. Above the Tower of Heaven, a massive golden magic circle appeared in the sky.
Jellal cursed internally, 'What happened to two?' But it was too late—the divine judgment of Fairy Law descended upon them.
The massive magic circle in the sky released a dazzling beam of light, enveloping the entire Tower of Heaven.
This scene was being broadcast live to the Magic Council headquarters via satellite magic. The enormous crystal ball displayed nothing but blinding light.
"That magic..."
"Fairy Law!"
"Who cast it? Was it Erza? No, could it have been Nate?"
"Impossible! Besides Makarov, is there someone else in Fairy Tail who can use this Super Magic?"
The council members, gathered around the crystal ball, were shocked.
Even the council chairman gasped in surprise.
All eyes remained fixed on the crystal ball, anxiously awaiting the outcome.