Chapter 85: Tower of Heaven (7)

Chapter 85: Tower of Heaven (7)

~Third POV~

*BOOM*

The final explosion was seen as members of the Cultist of Zeref's bodies smelled of charred flesh while others surrendered pleading for their lives.

Silva witnessed the defeated/killed grunts Jellal had were all down for the count but soon they died off automatically with specific Magic Rune Arrays appearing before them struggling to live till…

*Thud*

They all died by a self-suicide destructive spell causing Silva to shiver seeing the results of fast power muttering loud enough to hear, "Bloody hell… these Cultists of Zeref are self-destructive? They would rather kill themselves than be simply captured… what the literal hell..."

Coming towards him Lucy pants regaining her composure equally unnerved by the results of dead bodies, "Yikes… all these guys suddenly died when they were defeated… it honestly scary with the amount here…"

Erza viewing the disturbed expressions on their faces mentally focused on the task at hand knowing it was their first time dealing with a Zeref Cultist group speaking in a neutral tone getting their attention with a solemn expression, "You two may hold some precious views of life but when fighting against Zeref Cultist they won't hesitate to use you or die for their cause. In the event they fail, they would rather die or be commanded to die for their cause… that's their fate following the Black Wizard's path… That's merely the sad truth for these people."

Lucy and Silva both looked at each other and then at the dead cultist with deranged smiles plastered causing him to frown at their corpses, "That's pretty sad life they have to die then live. What a waste of their life..."

With the fight ending the group soon reconvened where Simon's group was located at the entrance near the door.

Simon in clear view was present along with his friends with Silva's group coming to them as Silva talked to the big man in a calm tone, "How goes things on your end? Did you manage to cut off any form of communication and inside help?"

Simon nodded his head in agreement voicing his part of dealing with the other members interior of the Tower of Heaven, "Everything went as planned. It's quite easy to take the others down once they lose their Communication Lacrima. We just walk up to them and take them out without issue."

Silva gives a curt nod as the rest of the group of enter through the door inside Simon leads the way acting as their guide to the Tower of Heaven.

Erza follows Requip into her Knight Armor default look rushing inside in the process as they enter the first floor it looked to be octagonal in shape, having no windows or doors.

*Bwaan*

*Bwaan*

*Mwuup*

When they walked inside through the doors soon enough from the floors and walls of the first flour lips turned into mouths appearing out of nowhere as Natsu comments on it, "Mouths? Coming out of everywhere? Gross…"

Silva merely sticks his tongue out seeing this portion of the manga appear then the mouths soon spoke out with Jellal's voice coming over from them each with a wicked grin on their expressions, "I'd like to welcome you all… to the Tower of Heaven. I am Jellal. The keeper of this Tower."

Everyone soon was alerted by the mouths as Lucy yelled out shocked, "There are mouths all over the tower?!!"

Gray looking equally disgusted and disturbed replied in shock, "What's with these mouths?"

Juvia looked startled by the sudden appearance of mouths stepping back, "Th-they can talk?!!"

Simon then clarifies for everyone as their attention draws on him but remains on guard of the situation, "Jellal uses this when he wants everyone in the tower to hear what he has to say."

Everyone gazes at the moving mouths as Jellal begins to talk to the intruders with an excited glee in his tone, "I am Jellal. The keeper of this tower. I see we all have our game pieces now. So, I'd say it's time to start. Let us begin Heaven's Game!!!"

The group pays close attention to Jellal's words with caution etched on their expressions listening to him continue about the rules to them, "The rules are simple. I intend to sacrifice Erza to revive Zeref. In other words, if the gates of Heaven open and escape, then I win. But if you people manage to stop me… then you win. Still… if it were that simple, it wouldn't be fun! So, I have provided for myself 3 knights."

At this Simon was surprised by the news but Silva remained silent knowing who they were as he continued to explain, "You cannot reach me without going through them. In other words, this is a 3 versus 11 battle royals! Finally, allow me to explain one extra rule. There is a very real chance that the council will attack this tower with a satellite square. That would be their extremely effective wide-area destruction Magic, Etherion."

"!!!"

Shock surrounds the group listening to Jellal's words with another voice overheard over Jellal's mouths across the rooms with Silva pondering to himself in a curious tone, 'I wonder if my Archer has already achieved in gathering the Magic Books from the Tower yet. While Simon took care of the defense my Replica easily passed inside planting the explosives for the Giant Lacrimas that hold most Magic Power when activated. Still best to be up my guard here on out.'

*Wooosh*

*Fwoom*

"Sho what are you doing?!"

His thoughts were interrupted in the moment of Sho's weakness and emotions he captured Erza in a pocket dimension card catching her by surprise and rushing forward ahead, "Nobody's going to lay a finger on Sis!!! I will take– "

*Wsssshhh*

Suddenly Sho froze as Silva froze him in place locking him in while using <Dispel > on Erza freeing her from her confines then unfreezes Sho only to be knocked out from a neck chop with Silva explaining, "Yeah… sorry buddy but I would really preferred if you didn't do that. The last thing we need is for you to be emotional during this you guys don't mind right?"

Nervously scratching his head at his words Wally and Millianna took care of Sho while Simon replied to Silva's words in a solemn tone, "I don't mind. The last thing we need is something to go wrong now in this moment. Wally and Millianna can you watch over Sho?"

The two looked conflicted but agreed that at this moment Sho was a liability if he decided to pull this stunt again Jellal laughs finishing the rules at the group, "Hahahaha!!! This is very amusing to see!!! Now… Let's enjoy our little game! Hahaha! The first to fall before the games even began are my former allies!! This amuses Knights!! Hahaha!!"

Cutting off Silva looked clearly annoyed and scoffed with a clenched fist clearly upset, "Why that punk!! When I get my hands on him…!!"

Beginning to speak out curses at Jellal the group moves forward with Natsu grinning towards Happy stopping his ranting with an idea, "Happy!!! There's a backdoor to winning this game, right?"

Happy already having Aera active knew what to do, "Aye!!"

Silva merely saw the two begin to fly out of the window to reach towards the top causing him to sigh, "Sigh… You would think at least sticking together would be beneficial but nope. Well, I guess if it's just Natsu we don't have to worry much, I hope. Now then who's up to beating the crap out of Jellal!!"

Everyone agreed as they all began to make their move ascending the tower of Heaven first of many floors ahead…

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~Silva K. POV~

Rushing along ahead with everyone making their way to the Tower with Simon to my side everyone has plenty of things going into their heads.

While that may be the case, I would safely say we got a few minutes or an hour possibly two before Etherion hits this place.

I could've gone with Natsu to deal with the owl man but currently, this needs my attention more following the group as Natsu would come to us ground land on his own.

Still, this small incursion of ours benefited me greatly by taking care of the Zeref Cultist goons and my Archer taking out the high-level ones with headshots, or taking care of my backside while I'm distracted.

Plenty enough to skip a few levels in this all-out brawl against his goons holding my own and Archer taking out any high-level targets unnoticed.

Currently, Archer should be out gathering the Magic Book library they have in this place and the armory of anything valuable according to the blueprints of this place thanks to Rongo Rongo providing the information.

Planting the Lacrima explosives on their vital points of the Tower would cause a series of chain events destroying Jellal's plans while his eyes are directly on us.

Status.

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Name: Silva Knight

Class: The Gamer

Race: Human

Title: Fairy Tail Wizard

Level: 37  Exp: 0/250%

HP: 3000/3700

MP: 2400/3700

STR: 68+7= 75 (+30)

AGI: 101+7= 108 (+15)

VIT: 68+7= 75 (+45)

INT: 60+7= 67

SEN: 68+7= 75

LUCK: 76

Stat Points: 0

Cash: 130,000J

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In total, I gained 7 level ups fighting goons and my Archer head snipping the higher level ones when they least expect it.

I have to admit this is an impressive grind overall but I knew it was not over yet since I already completed one of the objectives for this quest.

Stopping Erza's slave friends from capturing her was objective #1. Now comes the hard part of dealing with Trinity Raven.

I'll let the group handle the first two. It's their leader I want to face to use my <Perfect Vision> to copy her swordsmanship for my own.

They gave Fairy Tail trouble alone but managed if they knew their abilities but Jellal's knows my <Observe > skill for a long while now even implicating some change from canon for me to be involved.

Then he must realize I would easily know his Knights called Magic and abilities immediately or does he think so highly of them that he doesn't need to worry.

But the probability of him underestimating us is more likely the case. He highly viewed the assassin's strength not preparing much against me like he did with the other members in the manga having complete confidence in his power.

Thus, his arrogance would be his downfall.

*Skrrrt*

"Unhf!!"

*Go-cham*

Suddenly Natsu came crashing down through the window as everyone paused to see him return with him asking the owl man coming to the stone walls.

Taking the chance, I used <Observe > on him when he came inside.

[Fukuro Lv.200 Trinity Raven]

*Fwaff*

Entering through the window the owl man proclaimed himself at Natsu as he hooted to himself in a serious tone, "I will tolerate no breaking of the rules!!! The justice knight, Fukuro, has come!!! Hoo-hoo!!!"

*WOOOSH*

My senses alerted me as the owl man began to charge up a small blast and swiftly got into a punching position at Simon eyes widened with all of us listening, "Hoo-Hoo! Evil must be destroyed!! <Justice Ho ho>!!"

*PEW*

*BAM*

"Ack!!!"

*WOOOSH*

*THUD*

It was then Simon was knocked out into the air from the rush of the magical energy beam with Fukuro speed using his jet pack item.

Erza reacted to Simon being hurt but yelled out in worry, "Simon!"

*Wooosh*

*BOOM*

Erza was distracted when Simon was thrown with Fukuro rushed ahead aiming at her while I used <Mana Burst> to match his speed using my leg to block his fist while he was momentarily distracted.

But I made sure to freeze the owl man in place with <Cryokinesis > as he began to ignore the ice being formed till his eye twitched feeling the ice.

Interesting fact when I use <Cryokinesis > skill on my Mage targets.

It seems to them they can't detect using <Magic Sense> at all before it's right in front of them already encased in ice.

It's probably due to the fact they search for 'Magic' not 'organic-based skills unless they can use their senses to feel the cold like Gray or Erza noticing the cold as they react accordingly against it in sparing matches.

The assassin seemed to have noticed the ice as he began to break out but before he could Juvia interfered immediately, "<Water Lock>!!"

Immediately caught by the water the owl man tried to get away as I glared at him using <Glyph > under him stopping his motion, "Nu-uh bird brain. You get the Erza treatment for that stunt."

Fukuro looked confused but panicked seeing Erza's cold expression drawing her blades as the group made a step back.

*MENACING*

Even seeing the coldness in her eyes made me shiver my spine imagining the menacing symbols on her.

This isn't going to look nice when she's done as she voiced out to the rest of us and me directly for a potion in a tone that demanded no argument, "All of you go ahead… I have a few seconds to spare against this 'animal'. Silva small salve potion!"

Yes, madam.

Tossing her one she grabbed it with her <Telekinesis > getting Simon and splashing it on him as Fukuro soon blindsided everyone in a bright of light yelling out, "Hoot-hoot! In that case, I'll take you both on in my iron death cage match!! For this is Justice!!"

*Shiiii*

Suddenly we saw Erza, Simon, and Fukuro were gone in a flash of light alarming everyone, "Erza!"

Regaining themselves I voiced out to believe in her now since we must defeat Jellal yelling at them to get their bearings together, "Everyone!! Believe in Erza to take care of herself she's stronger than that birdbrain! We have to defeat Jellal and have faith for her to return since there's no way she'll lose!!"

Listening to my words they nodded as we proceeded to ascend the stairs with the intent of defeating Jellal and his assassins.

It's time to game on.