Chapter 168: The Beginning of the End

Chapter 168: The Beginning of the End

~Silva K. POV~

[December 16, X784]

Ugh…

Opening my eyes, I soon found myself awake on Mavis's grave with blankets that I didn't have yesterday and a basket of food.

Turning around I see Mavis smiling greeting me with a smile on her face and being kind, "Morning sleepy head! While you were asleep the guild members found you asleep and gave you some stuff to keep you warm. Erza, Mira, and Juvia specially made those baked foods for you to chow on when you wake up."

I smiled thanking Mavis after taking some considerable time thinking to myself returning to my grove getting out of my depression, "Thanks for the heads up. And… thanks for staying by my side helping me out of my depression."

She pouted kicking her legs back and forth responding as I couldn't help but sweat at her antics towards me, "Ah! That's no good mister!! The last time you were depressed you didn't unlock your Magic no need for a whole arc repeat of that!"

I nervously scratch the back of my head seeing the baked cookies and fresh fruits taking a bite standing up responding, "So… Chomp. Where are the others?"

Mavis pointed in the direction of the Rest Space with a smirk floating about responding in a cheerful tone, "There at the Rest Space making some barbeque to congratulation by the way of you for making S-Class… it surely has been a blast half of the year huh?"

Moving forward side to Mavis responding happily to her question making such fond memories in the past 6 months, "Yeah. I believe it would be about 6 months ago we first met. Truly the months had their moments. Dangerous, fun, depressing, exciting, and memorable. No way I'm giving up those precious memories I made with my friends along the way here."

Mavis smirked as she eyed me having the <Fairy Glitter> tattoo smiling at me for not using it to solve my own problems, "I have to say mister I thought you've used the Magic I lent you, and yet… you seem to have found a solution out of such a despairing time. Making a third option that you alone created that is powerful magic to change the outcome."

I couldn't help but scratch the back of my head nervously at the praise I'd been receiving.

Yeah…

Changing the outcome…

Sigh…

Still without Grimoire Airship which I claimed and kept in my <Lost Realm> I wonder how Zeref will leave planning his steps against Acnologia.

Shaking my head of those thoughts he'll come soon enough…

Whether my bag of tricks or pulling out all the stops would questionably be able to harm or even kill that beast remains to be seen.

Stopping myself seeing I didn't have the chance to do my Daily Quest I immediately began to recreate my Replica knowing what must be done.

Bringing out Lancer, Archer, Saber, Berserker, Assassin…

And finally, my newest one that will leave…

*Shiii*

Caster.

Caster status.

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Name: Caster (Replica 6)

Class: None

Level: 80

HP: 8000/8000

MP: 8000/8000

STR: 80 (+75)

AGI: 80 (+60)

VIT: 80 (+110)

INT: 80 (+25)

SEN: 80 (+25)

LUCK: 1 (+25)

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Giving him a direct order while the others turn into their flash drive data forms in a serious tone, "Caster you will be out for this battle and here…"

Placing my fist over Caster's chest I began to use my <Archive Magic> placing my data consciousness if the likely event I would be knocked out or unconscious I could keep my mind active in Caster's body.

I based this on the Changeling Spell allowing me to transfer my personality and consciousness of my memories into a new body.

Similar to Irene's Personality Enchantment except my version is Data Magic based.

Leaving everything to Caster giving a salute leaving via Shambhala teleportation I then heard Mavis's voice getting my attention, "Hey Silva! What's making you stop all of a sudden aren't you coming over to visit everyone? They're waiting you know…"

I couldn't lie to her about what I intended to do.

Taking a deep breath, she noticed the shift of my mood asking concerned, "Silva… are you really okay?"

I smiled responding thanking her for everything she's done in a respectful tone, "Mavis… everyone in the guild… I want to thank you all for giving me purpose in my life. A true sense of belonging."

Mavis's face contorts to concern seeing what I say not matching the mood of everyone wanting an answer in confusion, "Silva…. What do you mean by saying all of this…"

Confused I asked a question her getting her attention on what I meant dazing off to the clear blue sky, "Mavis… if you were given the chance to save someone you hold dear knowing you might not come back again but a chance to save those you love would you not hesitate to do it?"

Her eyes widened getting my idea as she straight out tried to persuade me of what I was about to do wanting answers, "Silva… No! Nononono!! You can't do this…. we can bring the guild to help whatever is causing your problem! You made great friends and connections with those you made bonds with who –"

"Acnologia."

That word froze her in her tracks when I said that word armoring up into my Incursio Armor with Mastema attached saying possibly my final goodbye, "Mavis thanks for being an awesome Magic Teacher and for all the lessons you have given me. If I do, make it out of this then you can rant or hate me to your heart's content but if not… at least I get to say goodbye to someone close to me right?"

*FWP*

*FWP*

Not letting her have a say she would probably have tried to persuade me and won me over.

But I knew…

I had to do this not because I'm the chosen one or because I'm the Gamer BS.

No…

Because I simply want to.

That and info gathering to see if I'm lacking anything or…

Well…

It would be very anticlimactic if I killed the Dragon here and now shocking the world throwing the plot straight out the window.

And considering I'm level 80 leaving me exactly 1 minute and 20 seconds…

I'll try to give that Dragon hell.

Using up my Blessed Chest immediately wanting a Blank Card to copy Acnologia Dragon Slayer Magic it was time to show that dragon someone to match his level.

My eyes dart towards gulping the saliva in my mouth seeing the sheer level difference between us is like heaven to earth.

[Acnologia Lv. 5000 The Final Boss]

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~Zeref D. POV~

It is people like Grimoire Hearts or followers who made me what I am today.

It's their evil thoughts that summoned the Dragon of the End…

Acnologia.

Today it seems the age of peace in this era is ending.

No one can stop it now.

The world ends here.

Those people thought I was asleep when I was fully awake.

I have no right to judge, but quite a few people lost their lives in pursuit of those keys they have done to obtain.

Such a shame they wasted their lives collecting something so futilely useless.

The keys of Zeref were nothing more than delusions dreamed up by a small group that devoted themselves to me…

One I never asked for or needed.

Because of following such a fable, the people triggered this…

My awakening for one and the other...

Acnologia heralds the end of the age by calling him out.

*Shiii*

Feeling a familiar Magic appear before me I turned my head to see one of my people greeting her in a neutral tone, "Irene. You have come to bear witness Acnologia's emergence witnessing the end of this age?"

She merely bowed and responded to me in a respectful tone to pick me up, "Of course. Your Majesty. Although with the both of us, we can easily take care of the Dragon, but observation is needed."

She's being too prideful.

But that's to be expected from a dragon.

Away from the island on a boat sailing away, I can see a figure in the distance that promises to bring despair in his wake.

Acnologia has arrived.

Upon witnessing the dragon again Irene made a comment getting my attention in a surprised tone, "Oh? It seems like the power from before has finally made its appearance. The one that August proclaimed to have senses months ago."

Ah yes…

She's referring to the young man.

The one that seems vastly close to her yet not at the same time.

Silva Knights.

What a peculiar young man.

I sensed his Magic Power as if he had infinite potential to match his might.

Never have I sensed that from a person before even other Gods don't have that much Magic Power within their bodies.

Closing my eyes though perhaps my assumptions of him having that Magic the same as Mavis could be true and yet not…

It's like his own body is limiting what he can truly do but reinforces each time he gets stronger…

*WOOOSH*

*FWP*

*FWP*

Before I could comprehend my eyes soon dart towards a figure flying forward at the dragon leaving probably for a long while dumbfounded at a reaction…

Does that fool have a death wish?

Most would try to run away from the Dragon of Apocalypse. One does not go straight towards it I wonder who – 

Oh…

Irene's eyes widened getting the idea as she commented in hysterical laughter at the idiotic choice Silva's actions in a prideful tone, "Hahahaaha!!! That fool thinks he can take out Acnologia with that little – !!!!"

Yet her laughter soon ended as a flash of light shock flashed before my eyes…!!

The <Fairy Heart>!!

I merely gazed at Irene witnessing shock in her eyes equally surprised by this turn of events even from afar I saw the armor he wore gained a golden-tinted view now with draconic wings producing large dragon-like nails and talons but maintaining a humanoid armor figure.

*SHIII*

*CLANK*

*CLANK*

*CLANK*

Then in a flash of light with numerous swords enclosing Acnologia within a sphere. I couldn't help but be fascinated by the scene before me.

The Magic this man is using…

I don't know how or when but that zone his holding Acnologia is not Magic no…

Rather if I suspect examining from afar the magic within – 

However, I didn't get to say as Irene herself voiced it out clearly eyes shaking in rage, "The One Magic… How?!!"

Correct.

To think the young man can use The One Magic or the True Magic is a surprise…

Perhaps he might end the Dragon after all…

*KLANK*

A noticeable dent within the sphere of swords could be seen making a crack…

Or maybe not…

Regardless though it seems like I stumbled witnessing something never seen. Irene even waits to use her <Eye Magic> discussing to me in a serious tone, "Your Majesty… I do apologize but for the Empire, we need to possibly re-examine a potential threat on the man…"

Curtly nodding in agreement it seems like I would bear witnessing the era changing in front of my eyes.

What will you do now little fairy…