Chapter 55: Phantom Lord (5)
Chapter 55: Phantom Lord (5)
~Silva POV~
Status.
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Name: Silva Knight
Class: The Gamer
Race: Human
Title: Fairy Tail Wizard
Level: 19 Exp: 0/150%
HP: 1900/1900
MP: 1900/1900
STR: 50+1= 51 (+15)
AGI: 50+1= 51 (+30)
VIT: 50+1= 51(+30)
INT: 37+1= 38
SEN: 50+1= 51
LUCK: 33 (+15)
Stat Points: 3
Cash: 10,000J
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Giving myself a curt nod, I began to leave from a hotel room leaving Juvia there for the time being away from the disaster that was about to come. I can now have a solid excuse for providing vital information from the guild about Phantom Lord's objective and Lucy ensuring that she does something about it.
Fortunately, I have enough time to do my daily quest by having a Status Recovery at the ready in case things go south.
The reason why is primarily because her father will try to do everything with his influence and power to destroy the Guild and only she can do something about it once this whole situation blows over.
I didn't expect I would have to fight Juvia though as I thought charming her would be enough, but I'll admit that Sol bastard was crafty using her personality like that against me.
Got to admit he got me good with that one.
But what he didn't know however was the worst possible encounter against Juvia that relies on her water since getting beat up by Erza hurts a lot more than being stuck in the water and <Temperature Immunity> skill.
Fire wouldn't be much of an issue either if only for the fact that it can burn my flesh would the pain be all too real. I mean fire literally burns no temperature immunity can save me if my flesh is burnt right?
Same with ice in that regard as I'm immune to its cold effects but it's still a blunt or cutting weapon if used right against my skin. That's going to hurt regardless.
Returning to the guild with a new change of clothes I saw Mira and Lucy there as Lucy began to talk to me about what happened in a worried tone, "Silva! Thank goodness you're okay… what happened back there with those Element 4 that got us worried. But seeing your, okay it seems like you won right?"
I replied to them but also turn my tone seriously about the information I got from them casting their eyes to turn concerned with the pieces of information, "Right. I managed to defeat Juvia but Sol ran away. But that doesn't matter what matters now though is the information I managed to obtain from my Eye Magic. It's vital and… it has a lot to do with you, Lucy."
She got nervous as I began to explain the purpose for Phantom Lord attacking the guild was because they were commissioned by her own father to escort her home causing Mira to be confused but Lucy knew what I meant.
She began to tremble muttering in disbelief as I expressed a sad expression realizing all of this was because of her, "No… that's a lie… why would he… he wouldn't!!! That man would never notice!!! He would never…"
Mira came over to pat Lucy on the shoulders trying to calm the shaking Lucy as she takes care of her as I bring out all the items, I currently have in my <Lost Realm> calculating the right items for the job in this current time.
Mastema check.
Ricochet check.
Shambhala check.
Giant Frying Pan check.
Spectator check.
Rune Sword check.
Small Salves from daily quest random rewards x5 check.
Small Mana Bottle from daily quest random rewards x3 check.
Rongo Rongo check.
Requip Ring from the Magic Store I paid 25,000J to have a separate inventory on hand check.
Had to pay extra just to get that ring since it was last in stock.
Money-grubbing ass storekeeper...
<Observe>.
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Item: Requip Ring
Rarity Item: C
Type: Magic Ring
Description: A Magic Tool that allows the holder to store their items inside the private confine of the pocket dimension enchanted with <Requip> Magic.
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Smirking at the items I have at hand prepared for such an occasion storing my items at the ready since Shambhala would be deemed useless when they fire their Jupiter Canon as I need Erza to take care of Jose.
And who knew that obtaining the Giant Frying Pan from a previous job would be useful in the upcoming fight ahead twirling it around before placing it in my Requip Ring along with Rongo Rongo and my jars?
My Rune Sword on my side, equipped Ricochet to my left hand, Mastema prepped, and Spectator on my forehead equipped for avoiding and looking through using Clearsight with everything at the ready.
Despite my training with Erza, I never really once used my all my weapons against her except for skills. With my weapons, I can feel more confident in fights as the training with her consisted of what to do without any weapons.
And not forgetting the Philosopher Stone dangling around my neck prepared to resort to it as my lifeline when things get truly dangerous or possibly end in death.
*THUD*
Soon enough the rest of the guild members soon got inside and from the looks of things injured from the state of things as they all have downcasted expressions on their faces with me frowning along with multiple members beginning to get busy.
Viewing Team Natsu coming back with worry on their expression as I walked towards them with a frown noticing their moods, "I take it things didn't go as planned…"
Gray took a deep breath before responding to the news and questioning me why I wasn't with them as they left, "Sigh… like you have no idea. Phantom Lord managed to get the master. Bisca and Alzack are taking the Master to Porlyusica but… we could've used your help but why weren't you with us... maybe then the Master…"
Sighing at this I revealed to them another set of news getting everyone's attention and flinched rushing in as I spoke in a neutral tone, "I thought it was best someone was here to protect Team Shadow while they were defenseless. Doubt the doctors couldn't do much against a Wizard on their own but what I found was deeply more unsettling when I sensed someone targeting Lucy here as well. I managed to even figure out why they attacked when facing one of their Element 4."
Their eyes waited as they all stopped as I continued further going into detail about what I knew of the encounter gathering more information while confronting Juvia managing to win as well as get her to tell me more about their plans.
Of course, not everything like the attack that was going to happen but what I said was true enough.
Their eyes widen already trying to think about the information provided as Natsu gets pissed at the news, "Damn it!! Not only these Phantom jerks are going after Fairy Tail they are going after Lucy!! Like hell, I would let them take our friends!!!"
I replied with a curt nod with the group already ready to fight for her with Gray sighing apologizing thinking I would make a difference if I joined with them.
Honestly, I doubt that.
No one would listen to what I say nor would I properly explain how I knew but in this circumstance with Lucy as my witness, my words carry more weight to them for them to properly prepare.
Although I have nearly everything, I would like to say clearly through this war shit happens all the time that could go wrong sideways.
With everything planned out, everyone began to think hard about attacking their guild everyone began to think to launch a counterattack to strike back at their guild.
Unaware that they will come to us instead.
I want to cover my bases properly and make sure everything goes as planned.
Opening up my Rongo Rongo viewing Phantom Lords guild I made sure to get the proper planning and everything ready to attack them where it hurts.
That was when I listen to Natsu fired up trembling in anger wanting in on the action speaking out, "Finally!! Now we can go beat those bastards who wreck our guild and their secret plan out the window!!"
Yeah about that Salamander…
Taking in a deep breath going towards the group with Lucy, Elfman, and Gray present causing Natsu to freeze as I spoke out surprising him, "Yeah about that Natsu… I'm actually taking you out of this fight."
The group was silent with Happy being the first to respond surprised, "What!! But wouldn't Natsu be helpful against Phantom Lord though?"
Natsu cried out in clear rage at him not entering this war, "Yeah like Happy said!! What the hell man?!!"
But then what I say next made the group think of a possibility they haven't considered even making Natsu stop once I explained to him, "In any other circumstance I would happily agree but in this case no. Because I need you to safeguard Lucy personally. While I would rather you fight you guarding Lucy is equally as important. After all, what's best to fight a Dragon Slayer than with another."
Once my words register to them Gray eyes widen realizing my words with a growl of the discomfort of their Dragon Slayer as a bloodhound, "Grr… You mean their Iron Dragon Slayer Gajeel. Now that you mention it even if we safeguard Lucy it would be meaningless if their Dragon Slayer can sniff them out as well as Natsu here…."
*Brrr*
Listening to that Natsu's fist cracked up combusting itself on fire but the grin on his face says another story responding, "So that's why huh… At least I get to have a crack at that bastard for harming Levy, Jet, and Droy personally. Fine. I won't let any Phantom creep get anywhere near Lucy!! No one harms or takes our friend away not while I'm still kicking!!"
Atta boy.
Agreeing with guarding Lucy completely fills one part to not worry about next comes the actual confrontation.
Lucy only stood there apologizing to me that I had to save her with tears in her eyes, "Silva… everyone… I'm sorry for being a burden but – "
Stopping her with a head pat with a smile on my face trying to comfort the crying girl from an emotional breakdown, "No worries. You are one of us and that won't change. Just rely on us to get the job done dealing with Phantom Lord and trust Natsu to beat the living crap out of Gajeel."
Giving her Celestial Keys she dropped and held them tight as I explained to her in a soft tone with shock in her eyes, "Also here's your keys. Would be a shame you can't defend without this right?"
She only gave a hum nod with a thank you causing Elfman to cry out to me trying to comfort Lucy like a man agreeing to protect her in the process as Gray had a mischievous smirk making me roll my eyes.
Geez guys.
With everyone agreeing with the plan for Natsu I knew confronting Jose is actually going to be the most difficult of the situation here.
Fortunately, though we have an ace left and one that bastard doesn't know my healing items –
Breaking from my thoughts suddenly I felt a tug on my shoulder as Erza then asked me in a private manner, "Silva a word please…"
Doing as she says noticing her tone getting desperate, she began to ask me away from anyone viewing bowing her head and shocking me, "I remembered that during last month on our first mission, you gave me a potion that restored my Magic Power reserves by 25%... do you happen to have more on you the Master needs it. Please…"
No need to ask I summoned one of my Small Mana Bottle and Salve as her eyes widen handing one of each to her, "Yeah. I happen to have 3 on hand turning 2 with you asking for one. The green one is a Salve that could help the Master's health with 4 left. I'm not sure if they would help much but at least I don't want you bowing for it. We're friends after all…"
Patting her head as she took the two bottles gave me a hug and surprised me with a couple of words feeling tears in my person shocking me, "Thank you… thank you… you have no idea how much this means to everyone… to me that he gets better…"
Letting go she immediately left to give them to the Master as I was left stunned by the turn of events…
She never showed this much reaction before…
…
No.
Shaking my head I can't let myself get distracted not now.
Not when the bigger fight is ahead.
Wait there's one more thing left to do before this place gets destroyed!
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Searching around the Guild Library for probably the last time my eyes finally caught that mischievous book taking it inside my ring for safekeeping.
The book in question is the Memory Days which appears to be a thick silver hardcover book with four hearts on the cover, arranged to resemble a four-leaf clover. These hearts are filled with small hearts of red, blue, and white.
Green triangles can also be seen surrounding the hearts and the title which is printed below the hearts with a ribbon underneath. The contents of the book are written in fine print with the four-leaf heart separating them from each other.
Saving that when I need it to show Mira and Elfman the truth on a later date for them to activate their Magic early.
Now then…
Time to prepare for war.
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A/N: Thanks for the recommendation about the idea and what not to do. Although thanks to your guy's comments I'll think about but otherwise enjoy the chapter as well as the slight change of the ending of this Arc after giving some serious thought to Magic since I had a bit of writer's block with the God Slayer idea and felt this one was just right progressing forward.