Chapter 102: Following Up on The Lead
(Jason's POV)
"You had sex with her, didn't you?" Gray asked me as we walked
I looked at him. He was looking at me with one of those looks he only gives Natsu when Natsu does something really stupid.
"That a problem?" I asked
"No." He said, "But.....Yea, nevermind."
"I didn't ask for it." I said, "She withheld this information from me and that was the only way to get it out of her."
"Oookay..." Gray said
"Would you rather I have beat it out of her?" I asked
He chuckled, "No, of course not." He said
We were making our way to the town where Ultear said Zancrow would be at supposedly. We took the journey on foot. Gray and I were in front as Lucy was in the back speaking on the lacrima phone.
"How much longer till we get to this town?" I asked Gray
"I'd say about an hour or so." He replied
"Should've gotten a carriage or something." I muttered
If stuff like this will be the norm, I can't wait till I unlock War Magic. Might be able to get a helicopter or a fighter jet or something. Imagine that shit.
I would've gotten it, but Black God Slayer sounds way too good for 1v1 combat that I couldn't just pass it up. That being said, I am seriously itching to try it out.
I want to take my anger out on something already.
I heard Lucy as she jogged up to us.
"Guys, The Thunder God Tribe is at that same tribe." She said, "She told me there's two members of the 7 King of Purgatory."
I looked at her, "Is Zancrow with them?"
"They didn't confirm." She said, "They just said that one of the random grunts they beat up said that there were 2 members, didn't specify."
I nodded, "He better be there." I said, "He'll fucking pay for what he did. I'm gonna kill him."
"Whoa." Gray said, "Let's not get ahead of ourselves."
I stopped and looked at Gray, "What would you have me do, Gray?" I said seriously, "That bastard has it coming."
He looked at me, "Look man, I know we don't know each other that well, but from Lucy tells me, You're not that type of guy." He said seriously, "You can't just take a life and stay the same person."
I gave him a scowl, "The bastard killed my kid!!" I growled, "My unborn child!"
"I know." He said, "I'm all for getting payback. But taking a life....it changes a person. I am with you, Jason. I am more than willing to beat the living piss out of him and put him in a prison where he doesn't see the light. But, killing someone won't make you feel better."
I looked at him seriously, "If someone were to kill one of your relatives, what would you do?"
His expression changed, "Jason." He said seriously, "Don't go there."
I knew damn well what I meant by that. And I knew why his expression changed. His whole town, everyone he knew, was killed by Deliora. I know that deep down, he'd want revenge. I know that my situation is different.
I didn't know that I would have these feelings. I know Kagura and I weren't together. That child was barely formed, a fetus at most.
But it was still mine. And it was taken from me. I am going to stop at nothing until I get my revenge. I'll burn Grimoire Heart to the ground if I have to.
I scoffed, "Whatever." I said as I continued walking, "You two can have the other fucker."
"Zancrow is mine."
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"Jason." Lucy said as we approached the town, "Are you sure you're okay?"
I looked at her. She was giving me a concerned look. I could tell she was worried about my mental state. But all of that didn't matter to me.
If Zancrow was here, I was gonna do what I promised to do. I'm gonna make him regret every decision he ever made in his damned life.
I nodded, "I'm fine." I said
We stood at a side road that led outside the town. From the looks of it, not a lot of people were outside.
Gray walked up to us, "Here comes Fried and the others." He said
I turned to see the Thunder God Tribe walk up to us. Fried and Bickslow walked in the front as I saw Evergreen in the back.
"Gray, Lucy, you guys alright?" Fried said
Gray nodded, "Yea." He said, "You?"
Bickslow crossed his arms, "We're alright." He said, "We tracked down to members of the 7 Kin of Purgatory. I'm surprised you guys were on your way here too."
Lucy crossed her arms, "Well, we received this lead from Ultear." She said
"Ultear? You mean the former member of the 7 Kin?" Evergreen asked, "Hey, Fried, are we sure this isn't some sort of trap??"
Fried placed his hand on his chin, "Well, Ultear is with Jellal now." He said, "I doubt she'd set us up."
"Enough Talk." I said, "Who're the ones that are here?"
Fried looked at me, "I don't know their names." He said, "But they're members of the 7 Kin of Purgatory, so be on guard."
I walked past them, "I don't give two shits." I said, "I'm gonna fucking kill them."
"Oi!" Bickslow exclaimed
"Jason." Gray said, "Don't rush in there without a plan!"
I stopped and turned around to see them.
Before I could say anything else, I heard an explosion.
We all looked towards the town and I saw a pillar of black flames erupt into the sky.
"Black flames?" Evergreen said
I clenched my fists, "Its him." I said
"Jason!" Lucy exclaimed
It was too late. I had already launched myself into the air, leaping towards the roofs of the buildings.
As I leaped and made my way to the flames, I could hear a maniacal laugh echo throughout the town.
So the bastard is having his fun, huh? We'll see how long that'll last.
I then reached a roof that overlooked a courtyard. I saw a bunch of civilians on the ground as a food stand was engulfed in flames.
I could see that the people were crying, I can assume that they were merely working people and their only way of making a living was destroyed.
Around the civilians, there was a group of what I assumed were dark mages. They were covered in a certain uniform wearing masks. They pointed their magic staffs at the civilians.
Behind the group was a blonde guy who was just laughing like crazy.
"Gahhahaha!!!" He laughed, "Serves you right, trying to sell without permission!! How about as a lesson, I burn one of your daughters??"
The old man who was in front of the group of civilians got on his knees and looked at him.
"Please forgive us!!" He pleaded, "Please, spare my children! Take me instead!"
Zancrow glared at him, "Oh?" he said rearing his fist back, "You dare order me around?? ALL OF YOU DIE THEN!"
Before he could do anything, I lunged at him with great speed.
As I landed in front of him, he widened his eyes in surprise.
"Wha-" He started but he was already hit by my fist
The blow was strong enough to send him flying back. He crashed on the ground, but I watched as he immediately got back up, rubbing his cheek.
"Who the fuck are you?" He growled
I felt as the other grunts pointed their weapons at me.
I gave Zancrow a death glare, "So it was you, huh?" I growled with venom, "You were the one who hurt Kagura...."
"Huh?!?!" He said
"I'm gonna fucking kill you." I said, "I'm gonna obliterate you."
"There's not gonna be anything left."
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