Chapter 54: Phantom Lord (4)
~Silva POV~
"SHIT!!!"
*BAM*
Slamming onto Lucy getting her out of Juvia <Water Lock> rushing her out using Mastema to fly and swoop in to save her?
Easy right?
No.
It did not go according to plan at all because of one small factor I didn't take into account surprisingly enough…
Rain.
It went fucking south the second the rain appeared affecting my wings and gaining weight of the water that soon led to me spiraling crashing down onto –
*Boing*
Oh, no, or yes.
Feeling two soft substances from my hands…
I only look up as Lucy had a beat red expression as my hands are on her chest I immediately got up quickly apologizing to her, "I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to – "
*Shhh*
*Shh*
"<Water Lock>."
*Bu-blub*
Before I could finish speaking, I was suddenly caught inside a large mass of water with Lucy looking horrified as I look at the French guy and Juvia as I roll my eyes.
Ha!
Jokes on them I can hold, my breath underwater for hours.
Spectator: Insight!
Activating Spectator while deactivating Mastema I began to hear Juvia's thoughts as she blushed a bit seeing I'm having no visible struggle being underwater, 'Ahhh… Juvia, whatever could be wrong…? My heart beats so… I want to make him mine!! Juvia can't stop now!!'
Ah….
*B-Bmp*
*B-Bmp*
*B-Bmp*
Peak human senses for the win. I can hear her heartbeat faster looking at me.
Seems like all my time training my body working on condensing my muscles and the water play she has on me is working against her.
But enough of this.
*Woooosh*
*Creeee*
*PAKIIIIIN*
Chilling her <Water Lock> with my <Cryokinesis> along with my own strength busting out of there and breaking free of her trap much to the shock of the two as I listen more to Juvia's own thoughts with Spectator: Insight, 'He froze it and broke it apart… Juvia thought that her water lock could never be broken…!!! He and I… Ice and water… Could it possibly be… fate?!!'
With Juvia and Sol distracted I switched to Shambhala teleporting Lucy away from here asap getting her surprised, "Wait! Silva – "
*Wooosh*
Teleporting her away from here back to the Guild Mirajane should be there to know what's up Sol looked disappointed as he spoke, "Non, non, non! This good sir won't do well. Hmm… I seem to have no info on you, sir. No matter will you good gentleman be kind to where you took Miss Heartfilia?"
Raising an eyebrow at the French man known as Sol giving him a dirty look as my eyes dart towards Juvia with a neutral expression, "No way I'm handing Lucy to a creep like you. And who might you be beautiful young lady?"
'Beautiful!!!'
That seems to have done the trick as she blushes harder with Sol frowning connecting the dots but then smirks.
I don't like that at all.
He then voices out causing Juvia to come out of her stupor darting her eyes at me at what this fucker just spouting bullshit lies, "Why of course sir! You would rather risk your life to protect your friend's life and your lady's! After all, that is what the youthful vigor strapping man like yourself to help Miss Heartfillia in need. Quite the true essence of a gentleman risking your own life to protect a possible lover!"
What the fuck is –
Just as soon as what he said process into my head sensing Juvia's Magic Power rising along with an angry emotion...
Oh, this french fuck decided to play the skill of gaslighting Juvia's emotions directed towards me didn't he?
Ah… crab baskets.
My eyes dart towards Juvia as I read her thoughts with them going overactive imagination right now, 'Love rival!!! Risk his life… risk his life… risk his life…'
*Sniff*
Oh, you got to be kidding me.
Juvia soon cries and shivers as Sol took his cue to leave the scene. I quickly use <Observe> to see her level.
<Observe>.
[Juvia Lockser Lv.150 Element 4]
Shit.
The fucking French guy played with Juvia's emotions and words to react to this emotion by attacking.
That was when she got to her critical point as she began to steam up from the anger and the sounds of her water boiling as she growls at me losing reasoning, "SKREEEEE!!!! Juvia cannot accept!!!! Cannot forgive!!!! Juvia cannot allow Lucy to live!!!!"
*Bwaah*
*Bwaah*
*Bwaah*
Sensing the increased heat of the water trying to create a burning sensation from it she's producing she rushed towards me calling out the spell's name, "Juvia is filled with rage and jealousy!! <Sierra>!!"
Bad move.
As she came rushing at me, I didn't bother to dodge knowing what I'm about to so as pushed my hand forward waiting till it made contact and...
*SHIII*
Freeze.
Juvia's eyes widen in shock at how easily I froze her which wasn't that surprising to me in the least. I practiced turning things to ice instantly with my <Freeze> skill with Ur and Gray along with a few other tests.
However, my eyes widen next in pure shock where my hand landed on causing me to blush madly where my hand landed as I listen to her with a blush on her face, "I-It cannot be possible… No one could ever freeze Juvia's boiling water, but more surprisingly is…"
*GAMPH*
Groping her breast I immediately called off the ice on her body blushing that it was a complete accident damn it, "I'm soooo sorry!! I did not mean to have my hand landed on your boobs it was a mistake I assure you!!"
As I apologize for reading her thoughts causing me to blush harder in pure embarrassment, 'Juvia feels embarrassment. Juvia wants to stay way… stay within your ice. He released me from his ice?! He is simply too kind!!!'
That has nothing to do with that at all!!
Stop misreading the situation okay?!!
It was purely because I don't want to be labeled as a pervert damn it!!
It was an accidental boob grab!
Voicing out to her getting Juvia's attention on what I want to do again, "Can we have a do-over, okay!"
I really want to retry this after my fuck up trying to help and save Lucy. How the hell did I not expect of all things rain to screw up my landing into calculations.
Then somehow me conducting a fucking ecchei scene here. Wasn't this supposed to be a Shonen anime or something?
Contrary to what I expected though Juvia disagrees voicing out her intentions, "No… Juvia cannot cause you any harm. Juvia is stronger than Lucy. Juvia can protect you."
I mentally frowned when I heard that.
While it was my intention of getting Juvia as a partner it can't be in the case where she's the stronger one of the parties, here but me. Currently, she believes she can protect me because she belongs to one of the Element 4 and pride.
That of which I can agree with but for my future goal though I need her to get the impression I'm someone she can't defeat.
As she tries to confess but fails, I press her buttons causing her to become silent as I mutter these words with my back turned to appear to be confused about the rain, "Man… why is this rain is just so depressing."
*Shh*
*Shh*
With only the sounds being heard the raindrops I listened to her thoughts with Spectator active in self-defeat, 'This man… is the same as all of the rest…'
It's time for Juvia to break her own limits.
*BOOOM*
Releasing a massive steam of water boiling activating her <Sierra> spell as she yells out at me with fury in her tone, "YOU'RE JUST THE SAME, AREN'T YOU?!!!!"
Releasing her steam outward against me as I held my stance as I listen to her thoughts as she engulfs me in hot boiling water, 'Juvia… needs no one's love!!!! Juvia needs none of it!!!'
*Zush*
*Bloosh*
*Zsh*
*Zsh*
*Zsh*
Letting her out all of her pent-up emotions as she drags me around in boiling water as I listen further to her thoughts being confident of who she currently is, 'Ahahaha… Is Juvia a rain woman? No. Juvia is one of the Element 4!!! An Element 4 Wizard!!!'
Smirking at this I activated my <Glyphs> stopping her motion entirely from continuing forward as I began to focus my <Cryokinesis> power to the fullest commanding the atoms to my command and freezing everything.
*WOOSH*
The entirety of Juvia's attacks and her rain all began to freeze despite how high her boiling water attack spell <Sierra> is to any normal opponent they would be weeping in pain but in my case though…
You got to love being immune to temperatures right?
Wither its heat or cold this skill provides the best kinds of protection against it.
<Temperature Immunity> not only makes me immune to weather but all forms of temperature like Juvia's hot water to me is just normal water as my body is immune to the increased 'heat' temperature of her water.
It's a very known fact that I'm Juvia's hard counter ever since I drank the Teigu Demon's Extract and the extra perk of obtaining <Cryokinesis> alone in this fight.
*Chkk*
*Chkk*
*Chkk*
Even the very rain is freezing at my command as Juvia looked shocked at her Magic Power means nothing in the face of me as she comments on it out of pure shock, "He's even turning the rain to ice…? What amazing power!!"
Giving it my all putting my <Cryokinsis> into freezing everything in sight with even a cold breath shows while I mutter out a few words, "I always wanted to do this at least once… Ice Age."
*SHIII*
Turning everything I wish to freeze stuck in ice Juvia was caught up, "Aaaaahh!!!!"
*Krakl*
*Krakl*
*Krakl*
Juvia got turned into ice with more forming around as she returned into her normal body stuck in ice but then got destroyed as she fell free air style.
*Pachikkk*
*Whud*
Grabbing her before she would fall to the ground, she had a look of disbelief on her face muttering to herself, "Could Juvia… have lost?!"
I couldn't help myself when I made an awful ice pun right then and there, "Yeah… I think you needed a 'chill' pill but… look at the sky yourself."
Her eyes widen as she sees the blue sky for the first time causing me to smirk as she simply enjoys it deactivating my Spectator I lowered my head responding to her, "Hey Juvia right? How about next time we go another round together – and she's knocked out."
Just when we finished together, she faints mumbling making me sigh but also smile seeing I managed to win her heart before Grat at least and one member of the Element 4 down and out.
[You gain 150 EXP]
[LEVEL UP!]
[You have defeated one of the Element 4 [1/2]]
Booyah.
Wait a second...
Didn't I just pull a goku situation beating up a girl that... fuck.
Chapter 55: Phantom Lord (5)
~Silva POV~
Status.
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Name: Silva Knight
Class: The Gamer
Race: Human
Title: Fairy Tail Wizard
Level: 19 Exp: 0/150%
HP: 1900/1900
MP: 1900/1900
STR: 50+1= 51 (+15)
AGI: 50+1= 51 (+30)
VIT: 50+1= 51(+30)
INT: 37+1= 38
SEN: 50+1= 51
LUCK: 33 (+15)
Stat Points: 3
Cash: 10,000J
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Giving myself a curt nod, I began to leave from a hotel room leaving Juvia there for the time being away from the disaster that was about to come. I can now have a solid excuse for providing vital information from the guild about Phantom Lord's objective and Lucy ensuring that she does something about it.
Fortunately, I have enough time to do my daily quest by having a Status Recovery at the ready in case things go south.
The reason why is primarily because her father will try to do everything with his influence and power to destroy the Guild and only she can do something about it once this whole situation blows over.
I didn't expect I would have to fight Juvia though as I thought charming her would be enough, but I'll admit that Sol bastard was crafty using her personality like that against me.
Got to admit he got me good with that one.
But what he didn't know however was the worst possible encounter against Juvia that relies on her water since getting beat up by Erza hurts a lot more than being stuck in the water and <Temperature Immunity> skill.
Fire wouldn't be much of an issue either if only for the fact that it can burn my flesh would the pain be all too real. I mean fire literally burns no temperature immunity can save me if my flesh is burnt right?
Same with ice in that regard as I'm immune to its cold effects but it's still a blunt or cutting weapon if used right against my skin. That's going to hurt regardless.
Returning to the guild with a new change of clothes I saw Mira and Lucy there as Lucy began to talk to me about what happened in a worried tone, "Silva! Thank goodness you're okay… what happened back there with those Element 4 that got us worried. But seeing your, okay it seems like you won right?"
I replied to them but also turn my tone seriously about the information I got from them casting their eyes to turn concerned with the pieces of information, "Right. I managed to defeat Juvia but Sol ran away. But that doesn't matter what matters now though is the information I managed to obtain from my Eye Magic. It's vital and… it has a lot to do with you, Lucy."
She got nervous as I began to explain the purpose for Phantom Lord attacking the guild was because they were commissioned by her own father to escort her home causing Mira to be confused but Lucy knew what I meant.
She began to tremble muttering in disbelief as I expressed a sad expression realizing all of this was because of her, "No… that's a lie… why would he… he wouldn't!!! That man would never notice!!! He would never…"
Mira came over to pat Lucy on the shoulders trying to calm the shaking Lucy as she takes care of her as I bring out all the items, I currently have in my <Lost Realm> calculating the right items for the job in this current time.
Mastema check.
Ricochet check.
Shambhala check.
Giant Frying Pan check.
Spectator check.
Rune Sword check.
Small Salves from daily quest random rewards x5 check.
Small Mana Bottle from daily quest random rewards x3 check.
Rongo Rongo check.
Requip Ring from the Magic Store I paid 25,000J to have a separate inventory on hand check.
Had to pay extra just to get that ring since it was last in stock.
Money-grubbing ass storekeeper...
<Observe>.
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Item: Requip Ring
Rarity Item: C
Type: Magic Ring
Description: A Magic Tool that allows the holder to store their items inside the private confine of the pocket dimension enchanted with <Requip> Magic.
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Smirking at the items I have at hand prepared for such an occasion storing my items at the ready since Shambhala would be deemed useless when they fire their Jupiter Canon as I need Erza to take care of Jose.
And who knew that obtaining the Giant Frying Pan from a previous job would be useful in the upcoming fight ahead twirling it around before placing it in my Requip Ring along with Rongo Rongo and my jars?
My Rune Sword on my side, equipped Ricochet to my left hand, Mastema prepped, and Spectator on my forehead equipped for avoiding and looking through using Clearsight with everything at the ready.
Despite my training with Erza, I never really once used my all my weapons against her except for skills. With my weapons, I can feel more confident in fights as the training with her consisted of what to do without any weapons.
And not forgetting the Philosopher Stone dangling around my neck prepared to resort to it as my lifeline when things get truly dangerous or possibly end in death.
*THUD*
Soon enough the rest of the guild members soon got inside and from the looks of things injured from the state of things as they all have downcasted expressions on their faces with me frowning along with multiple members beginning to get busy.
Viewing Team Natsu coming back with worry on their expression as I walked towards them with a frown noticing their moods, "I take it things didn't go as planned…"
Gray took a deep breath before responding to the news and questioning me why I wasn't with them as they left, "Sigh… like you have no idea. Phantom Lord managed to get the master. Bisca and Alzack are taking the Master to Porlyusica but… we could've used your help but why weren't you with us... maybe then the Master…"
Sighing at this I revealed to them another set of news getting everyone's attention and flinched rushing in as I spoke in a neutral tone, "I thought it was best someone was here to protect Team Shadow while they were defenseless. Doubt the doctors couldn't do much against a Wizard on their own but what I found was deeply more unsettling when I sensed someone targeting Lucy here as well. I managed to even figure out why they attacked when facing one of their Element 4."
Their eyes waited as they all stopped as I continued further going into detail about what I knew of the encounter gathering more information while confronting Juvia managing to win as well as get her to tell me more about their plans.
Of course, not everything like the attack that was going to happen but what I said was true enough.
Their eyes widen already trying to think about the information provided as Natsu gets pissed at the news, "Damn it!! Not only these Phantom jerks are going after Fairy Tail they are going after Lucy!! Like hell, I would let them take our friends!!!"
I replied with a curt nod with the group already ready to fight for her with Gray sighing apologizing thinking I would make a difference if I joined with them.
Honestly, I doubt that.
No one would listen to what I say nor would I properly explain how I knew but in this circumstance with Lucy as my witness, my words carry more weight to them for them to properly prepare.
Although I have nearly everything, I would like to say clearly through this war shit happens all the time that could go wrong sideways.
With everything planned out, everyone began to think hard about attacking their guild everyone began to think to launch a counterattack to strike back at their guild.
Unaware that they will come to us instead.
I want to cover my bases properly and make sure everything goes as planned.
Opening up my Rongo Rongo viewing Phantom Lords guild I made sure to get the proper planning and everything ready to attack them where it hurts.
That was when I listen to Natsu fired up trembling in anger wanting in on the action speaking out, "Finally!! Now we can go beat those bastards who wreck our guild and their secret plan out the window!!"
Yeah about that Salamander…
Taking in a deep breath going towards the group with Lucy, Elfman, and Gray present causing Natsu to freeze as I spoke out surprising him, "Yeah about that Natsu… I'm actually taking you out of this fight."
The group was silent with Happy being the first to respond surprised, "What!! But wouldn't Natsu be helpful against Phantom Lord though?"
Natsu cried out in clear rage at him not entering this war, "Yeah like Happy said!! What the hell man?!!"
But then what I say next made the group think of a possibility they haven't considered even making Natsu stop once I explained to him, "In any other circumstance I would happily agree but in this case no. Because I need you to safeguard Lucy personally. While I would rather you fight you guarding Lucy is equally as important. After all, what's best to fight a Dragon Slayer than with another."
Once my words register to them Gray eyes widen realizing my words with a growl of the discomfort of their Dragon Slayer as a bloodhound, "Grr… You mean their Iron Dragon Slayer Gajeel. Now that you mention it even if we safeguard Lucy it would be meaningless if their Dragon Slayer can sniff them out as well as Natsu here…."
*Brrr*
Listening to that Natsu's fist cracked up combusting itself on fire but the grin on his face says another story responding, "So that's why huh… At least I get to have a crack at that bastard for harming Levy, Jet, and Droy personally. Fine. I won't let any Phantom creep get anywhere near Lucy!! No one harms or takes our friend away not while I'm still kicking!!"
Atta boy.
Agreeing with guarding Lucy completely fills one part to not worry about next comes the actual confrontation.
Lucy only stood there apologizing to me that I had to save her with tears in her eyes, "Silva… everyone… I'm sorry for being a burden but – "
Stopping her with a head pat with a smile on my face trying to comfort the crying girl from an emotional breakdown, "No worries. You are one of us and that won't change. Just rely on us to get the job done dealing with Phantom Lord and trust Natsu to beat the living crap out of Gajeel."
Giving her Celestial Keys she dropped and held them tight as I explained to her in a soft tone with shock in her eyes, "Also here's your keys. Would be a shame you can't defend without this right?"
She only gave a hum nod with a thank you causing Elfman to cry out to me trying to comfort Lucy like a man agreeing to protect her in the process as Gray had a mischievous smirk making me roll my eyes.
Geez guys.
With everyone agreeing with the plan for Natsu I knew confronting Jose is actually going to be the most difficult of the situation here.
Fortunately, though we have an ace left and one that bastard doesn't know my healing items –
Breaking from my thoughts suddenly I felt a tug on my shoulder as Erza then asked me in a private manner, "Silva a word please…"
Doing as she says noticing her tone getting desperate, she began to ask me away from anyone viewing bowing her head and shocking me, "I remembered that during last month on our first mission, you gave me a potion that restored my Magic Power reserves by 25%... do you happen to have more on you the Master needs it. Please…"
No need to ask I summoned one of my Small Mana Bottle and Salve as her eyes widen handing one of each to her, "Yeah. I happen to have 3 on hand turning 2 with you asking for one. The green one is a Salve that could help the Master's health with 4 left. I'm not sure if they would help much but at least I don't want you bowing for it. We're friends after all…"
Patting her head as she took the two bottles gave me a hug and surprised me with a couple of words feeling tears in my person shocking me, "Thank you… thank you… you have no idea how much this means to everyone… to me that he gets better…"
Letting go she immediately left to give them to the Master as I was left stunned by the turn of events…
She never showed this much reaction before…
…
No.
Shaking my head I can't let myself get distracted not now.
Not when the bigger fight is ahead.
Wait there's one more thing left to do before this place gets destroyed!
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Searching around the Guild Library for probably the last time my eyes finally caught that mischievous book taking it inside my ring for safekeeping.
The book in question is the Memory Days which appears to be a thick silver hardcover book with four hearts on the cover, arranged to resemble a four-leaf clover. These hearts are filled with small hearts of red, blue, and white.
Green triangles can also be seen surrounding the hearts and the title which is printed below the hearts with a ribbon underneath. The contents of the book are written in fine print with the four-leaf heart separating them from each other.
Saving that when I need it to show Mira and Elfman the truth on a later date for them to activate their Magic early.
Now then…
Time to prepare for war.
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A/N: Thanks for the recommendation about the idea and what not to do. Although thanks to your guy's comments I'll think about but otherwise enjoy the chapter as well as the slight change of the ending of this Arc after giving some serious thought to Magic since I had a bit of writer's block with the God Slayer idea and felt this one was just right progressing forward.
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