Chapter 12: Zeref's Plan

prompt: make chapter 12 with the POV of the hooded figure in a mysterious cave and how he monologues about the failed attempt to acquire the princess while he writes different runes on a giant ritual that covers the entire cave change the hooded figures name to zeref and make a title for the chapter.

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I sit in my cave, my hands moving over the giant ritual that covers the floor. It is a complicated spell, one that requires precise markings and incantations.

I have been working on it for weeks, pouring all my energy and focus into it. And now, finally, it is almost complete.

I smile to myself, my mind racing with satisfaction. I am so close to achieving my goal, and I know that I will succeed.

But as I think back on the failed attempt to acquire the princess, I can't help but feel a twinge of disappointment.

That John, he is a formidable opponent. I knew he would be a challenge, but I didn't expect him to be so skilled and determined.

He has a power stone, I realize, my mind racing with anger and frustration. That must be why he was able to defeat Astolfo and his mercenaries.

But I am not defeated, not yet. I have a few tricks up my sleeve, and I am not done yet.

I will get the princess, I tell myself, my mind filled with determination. I will get her, no matter what it takes.

And when I do, I will be able to complete the ritual and achieve my ultimate goal.

I smile to myself, my hands moving over the runes with precision and skill. I am so close, I can feel it.

And when I succeed, I will be the most powerful being in the world.

No one will be able to stand in my way.

I am Zeref, and I will not be denied.