183 Chapter 160 - Overwhelming Power.
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[Third Person. POV.]
A flying ship, surrounded by dark skies and heavy with rain clouds, slowly approached the Fairies Island, its flags waving defiantly as soldiers scramble around, fortifying their defenses for what they knew was coming.
The atmosphere was tense, as the soldiers looked up into the sky, their eyes widened in terror as a fiery silhouette shot down upon them like a meteor, its trajectory aimed straight at the heart of the enemy base.
The impact sends shockwaves throughout the land. A vast cloud of dust and debris rises, obscuring the vision of all those who look on. Moments later, the dust settles.
At the center of the newly formed crater, stood a man known by many as the newest Wizard Saint, Adam Clive. Dark energy pulsated around him. His blade clutched firmly in his hand. His normally playful demeanor, completely replaced with a cold, calculating look. His eyes, filled with cold rage, scanned the area.
"This is where it ends," Adam muttered, his voice chillingly calm.
The enemy soldiers, already on edge, began to panic. Each and every single one of them, taking several steps back, most of them visibly trembling.
It wasn't hard to see why.
The power Adam was emanating was beyond anything they had ever seen before.
"Is that... Adam?" One of the soldiers said, his voice shaking. "Master Hades never said he was this strong."
"The very same. I've heard stories... stories of how he decimated entire armies single-handedly," Another soldier replied, taking a step back, as if that would change a thing.
"Where is Hades?" Adam demanded, his voice carrying an aura of dominance that left no room for objections.
No one dared to answer him, the fear on their faces increasing at every passing moment. Adam's eyes darkened, his grip on his sword tightening, the metal creaking under the pressure.
Despite the palpable fear, however, a commander found his voice, trying despite all the odds to rally the troops against the invincible threat in front of them.
"Hold your ground! And give him all you got! WE ARE GRIMOIRE HEART!"
As the enemy prepared, a few brave souls attempted to confront Adam. Charging forward with swords, spears and axes drawn, pushing forward with fear in their eyes.
Adam stood motionless, watching as the soldiers ran towards him, their screams of false bravado piercing through the air. As they closed in on him, he unsheathed his sword and swung it in a wide arc, sending a blinding wave of dark energy towards them. The wave hit the soldiers, sending them flying back, their bodies disintegrating upon contact with the ground.
Adam stood there, looking at the destruction he had caused, his eyes empty of any emotion. "I'll ask again, where is Hades."
"Makarov is raising monsters, it seems," A voice spoke from the shadows. Adam's eyes immediately moved to the source of the voice, his calm demeanor intact.
"Hades," Adam said, a mocking smile on his face. "I was starting to think I would have to kill everyone on this ship to get you."
Hades stepped out of the shadows, his expression unruffled. "You have a high opinion of yourself, don't you think?"
Adam chuckled, his eyes glittering with amusement. "I have every right to, that is the privilege of the mighty."
Hades smirked. "Aye, that's true. But don't you think you're pushing your luck a bit too far? Coming here, alone... a bit cocky of you. You're playing with fire, Adam."
"You talk as if any of you represented a threat," Adam snorted, tilting his head in a condescending manner, "I could take on your entire guild without breaking a sweat."
Hades raised an eyebrow. "Is that so? And what makes you so confident?"
Adam's smile turned into a smirk. "Well, isn't it obvious? You are all weak."
Hades chuckled, a sly grin spreading across his face. "Is that what you think?" he said, stepping closer to Adam. "You're underestimating us, boy. You have no idea what we're truly capable of."
"You think so?" Adam said, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "Well, let's put that to the test, shall we?"
"Seven Kin of Purgatory, show him the error of his ways," Hades commanded, his voice echoing through the ship.
Instantly, seven figures stepped out of the shadows, their eyes fixated on Adam with a deadly intensity, some carrying hints of cockiness, others of hesitation.
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As the members of Grimoire Heart advanced, the sea beneath their base seemed to hold its breath, creating a quiet sanctuary.
But as they continued to approach, the wind shifted; as an oppressive aura blanketed the entire place, taking their breath away.
"You can all come at once," Adam said, breaking the silence that had taken place. "It won't make a difference."
Hades sighed and stepped forward with an arrogant smirk. "I know it's usual for Fairy Tail mages to be crazy, but do you truly believe you stand a chance against us all?"
Adam's lips twisted into a chilling smile. "I don't believe. I know."
Without another word, Azuma lunged, drawing power from the very essence of nature in the air as thick roots sprang from the ship's ground aiming to ensnare Adam, however, with an agility that belied his size, Adam tore through them as if they were made out of paper, closing the distance between him and Azuma.
"Wha-" Azuma's mouth gaped open, as a sharp crack filled the air. He stumbled and dropped to his knees, his head suddenly detached from his body, rolling away lifeless on the ground, leaving a trail of blood behind him.
Ultear, thinking she could gain the upper hand, tried to manipulate time around Adam. However, Adam's speed was unparalleled to anything she had faced so far, so before she could even register what was happening, she was on the ground, losing her consciousness.
Meredy, in her desperation, seeing what was happening sought to link her senses with Adam, aiming to turn his emotions against him. Alas, she wasn't prepared for the sheer intensity of his power, the emotions behind them. The overpowering sensation made her stagger back, her face pale, before falling to her knees, puking her guts out.
The four remaining members of Grimoire Heart shared a look, all of them taking a small step back.
Seeing his guild members falling one after the other, and the remaining ones stepping back in fear, Hades roared, "Attack him, all of you! Together!"
Snapping out of their fear, they obeyed his commands, and in an instant, magic of various elements converged on Adam in a radiant spectacle, creating a massive explosion on their intended target.
For a moment, as the smoke cleared, it almost seemed as if the combined might of Grimoire Heart might have triumphed.
Yet, when the smoke and light fully dissipated, Adam stood unscathed, "Is that all?" he asked coldly.
Zancrow, The Fire God Slayer, stepped forward with fury in his eyes. "Don't speak so lightly, you bastard. You don't get to look down on me!"
Adam simply shrugged and beckoned him forward with his hand. "Come at me then."
Zancrow charged forward, his entire body ablaze with black flames, the heat emanating from him causing the air to waver around him. However, as he swung his fist at Adam, a single gesture from the latter was enough to shatter his arm into pieces.
Zancrow screamed in agony, rolling around on the ground as the flames around him died out.
"I didn't expect anything from you, and you still managed to disappoint me," Adam chuckled, before cutting Zancrow's head with a single swing of his blade.
Kain Hiraku, the voodoo puppeteer, watched in horror as his guildmate's head rolled on the ground. "I don't want to die!" At this, he ran away, frantically trying to escape the same fate his guildmates had met, however, before he could get any further, something pressed him down, exploding his body into a mush.
"Your weakness disgusts me," Bluenote, The Gravity Mage, sneered as he appeared behind Kain's remains.
Adam glanced at Bluenote.
"Bluenote, try not to kill any more of our allies," Hades warned him.
Bluenote merely grunted in response, his eyes fixed on Adam. He stepped forward, clenching his fists. "You think you're so powerful, don't you? Let's see how you fare against me."
Adam raised an eyebrow, unimpressed. "Sure, why not."
"Let's--" Bluenote began, but before he could finish his sentence, Adam disappeared. In the next moment, Adam appeared behind Bluenote, dismembering him.
Blood sprayed out of Bluenote, his body collapsing onto the ground. "So, who's next?"
Zoldeo stepped back, his eyes wide with fear, a stark contrast to the normally calm composure he would wear within Capricorn's body. "STAY AW-WAY! O-OR OR I... I'LL TAKE OVER YOUR BODY!"
"Will you now?" Adam asked, a hint of amusement in his voice. "Well, you're welcome to try."
Zoldeo gritted his teeth and raised his hands, attempting to channel his magic into Adam's body.
"So?" Adam asked, his voice calm and collected as Zoldeo continued to try and take over his body. "Are you getting any closer?"
"SHUT UP!" Zoldeo screamed before moving forward, slamming his hand onto Adam's forehead, breaking his entire arm upon impact.
"I bet that hurt you more than it hurt me," Adam snorted, watching Zoldeo's arm, or was it Capricorn's, Adam wasn't entirely sure.
"AHHHHHHH!" Zoldeo stumbled back in pain, fear evident in his eyes. "W-what are you?"
"Goodbye," Adam smiled, driving his blade into Zoldeo's chest, destroying his soul, releasing Capricorn out of his control.
"Master Hades," Rustyrose muttered, looking at Hades.
"That's enough," Hades interrupted, stepping forward. "It seems I was wrong. You've proven your point, you're powerful enough to defeat anyone in this guild, perhaps even myself. But what do you hope to gain from all of this?"
Adam turned to face Hades, his expression unreadable. "To make sure Acnologia comes."
Hades' eyes widened. "What?"
Adam chuckled, moving behind Rustyrose, putting one finger on his head. "Hado #1. Shō." At this, Rustyrose's body fell to the ground, his eyes going white as blood pooled around his head.
"Very well then," Hades muttered before snapping his fingers, activating the Devil's Heart. "I'll admit, you're stronger than I thought. But that won't help you!"
Adam chuckled, tilting his head. "Oh, let me guess. Because of the magic generator at the center of the ship fueling you with power?"
"What," Hades murmured before taking a step back in realization.
"Word of advice, don't put your trump card in an easy to locate spot or a big ass target like this ship," Adam began, bringing his blade down on the ship, cutting it in half. "Especially when facing mages prone to destruct things."
"NOOO!" Hades roared, only to be kicked by Adam into the core of the ship, faster than the old master could see.
"Well," Adam said, looking at the two halves of the ship as they began to drop high from the sky into the see. "This was certainly fun. But I believe I'm going to leave now. I have a dragon to meet."
He paused, watching the bodies of Meredy and Ultear.
"I owe Ur one," Adam muttered before grabbing the two, quickly returning to Tenrou Island.
