Sorry for the lack of updates. I was taking a break. I really want to finish up this story so I will be posting the remaining chapters today. I really don't care about the cramped spacing, so just deal with it.
(Cardiac)
Cardiac looked down at his arm. It had healed quickly and it was very normal. The only thing that wasn't normal was the strange purple lacrima that glowed underneath his skin. Yes, the lacrima was adapting into his body. He already felt very powerful. As Emperor of the Hijan Empire, he held unlimited power. He called for one of his generals. He was fairly new but very experianced in magic. The general came in, his cap blowing gently. His beard went down to his chin and he had an eye patch. He bowed before Cardiac.
"Your majesty? You called?" asked the general, his face covered by his helmet.
"Yes, I have a job for you...Purehito." said Cardiac evilly.
(Eternal Forest)
Hudson stared down at his hands. They were cut and bleeding. He shook the blood away. It seemed like Zeref and Hudson had beentraining for 10 years. However, only a day had passed in Magnolia. Zeref walked up to him holding a glass of water. Hudson took it and blocked the punch aimed for his face.
"Remember, your goal is to destroy Cardiac. You need to get stronger." said Zeref, sitting down on the ground.
"Stronger. I'v been V3 for a long time now. Why don't I reach full potential?" asked Hudson.
"The gap is much larger for mages like you. Natsu is 20 but he hasn't reached V2 yet. Lost magic works in mysterious ways. I'm not even V1 yet." said Zeref, drinking water.
"What? Impossible." said Hudson, finishing the water.
"No, lost magic evolves more slowly than regular magic." said Zeref.
Hudson stood up and stretched. Zeref also stood up. The look on Zeref's face said that he had a question.
"Hudson, I have a favor to ask of you." said Zeref seriously.
"What is it?" asked Hudson.
"In return for training you, I ask that you kill someone." said Zeref.
This was no surprise. Zeref must have a lot of enemies.
"Who? Some saint from Illuminati?" asked Hudson.
Zeref shook his head.
"No, the man's name is Vi'Nay. He is a fellow dark mage who stole one of my most precious magics. Find him and kill him. Swear to me that you will never forget to kill the man named Vi'Nay." said Zeref darkly.
Hudson nodded.
"What does he look like?" asked Hudson.
Zeref shook his head.
"I will ingrain a picture of him in your mind. He wields a dangerous magic, the 3rd most rare magic. Necromancy." said Zeref as he touched Hudson's forehead.
Pictures flooded into Hudson's mind. Vi'Nay was actually very pale with pale blue eyes. He looked to be about 20 years old. He was wearing a purple military jacket. There were 3 bars on his uniform shoulder. Hudson looked up.
"He's a colonel. What army is he in? He is wearing a military uniform so I assume he is military." said Hudson.
"I'm not sure. I suspect the Hijan Army. The Hijan Military is a haven for criminals and convicts trying to escape. Look for him there." said Zeref, turning towards a huge tree.
"Alright. Thanks." said Hudson.