Why hello! I forgot to recommend a manga/anime last chapter so I will in the beginning.
I recommend Detective Conan very highly. I grew up watching it and it is probably one of the most intricate mangas out there. With over 800 chapters, over 600 anime episodes, and a very lovable (and hateable) cast, it is one of the best in my opinion.
Anyways, here we are with the next chapter! Enjoy.
Vincent has managed to root himself deep enough in Raymond's body to the point that he can easily manipulate the boy. Raymond does not realize just how dangerous this is. Julius is no longer with Raymond to stop Vincent so the boy must fend on his own. However, there is something strange about Vincent. He currently stands in front of Ferdinand, ready to fight the Tartaros guild master.
Ferdinand has managed to retrieve the Blood Diamond Key, but he must defeat Team Fairy Tail to get anywhere, or does he?
"That's because you're looking right at him."
Ferdinand took a cautious step back, growling. God of Evil? That was impossible! There was never any sort of mention of a god in The Void! The boy was bluffing! Ferdinand's face slowly changed back into his confident grin.
"Oh stop bluffing. There can never be a 'god' among goddesses. The goddesses would never allow it! Your life is about to end! I hope you have enjoyed it!" Ferdinand roared as he held up another black key.
Vincent slowly grinned as he saw Ferdinand raise the key. No matter what goddess he summoned, it would be no use. He was the God of Evil, the strongest of the dark ones. Nobody could even think of matching him! Vincent let out a shriek of pure joy as he put his hands on the ground, adopting an animal like pose. He was on all fours, grinning widely as Ferdinand opened the black iron gate.
"War! Come forth! Teach this little idiot what a true goddess is!" Ferdinand growled as a young woman wearing armor and holding a spear and a battle axe appeared.
Vincent laughed insanely as he shot forward, easily dodging the spear throw from War. The young boy rolled out of the way as War slammed the battle axe down on the ground and Vincent quickly bit into it, chewing the steel like it was a piece of bread. The blonde haired boy went into a frenzy, biting into every piece of metal on War's body. Finally, he opened his mouth and Ferdinand screamed as War as sucked into his mouth.
Vincent closed his mouth nodding as a spear appeared in his hand.
"You have been forgiven, War." Vincent said quietly as he ran forward, spear pointing straight at Ferdinand.
The guild master of Tartaros was sweating like crazy, backing away as Vincent rapidly approached. He reached for another key but the golden cord holding them snapped, sending the black keys spilling onto the red rock. Ferdinand screamed in terror as Vincent jumped into the air, eyes gleaming.
"There is a reason they called me the Blood Saint!" Vincent laughed as the spear plunged into Ferdinand's body, the guild master of Ferdinand gargling as he dropped to his knees.
Vincent pulled the spear out, watching as Ferdinand grabbed the Blood Diamond Key and twisted it, opening a huge black hole in the middle of the volcanic cave. Vincent cocked his head to the side.
"Just what are you planning?" he asked as Ferdinand smiled weakly.
"It's over for you little boy. You may have defeated me, but I managed to pass everything along. Your pathetic guild, Fairy Tail, will never be able to defeat Zeref, the strongest Nightmare Mage." Ferdinand gurgled as blood spilled onto the rock.
Ferdinand reached for the black hole, expecting a hand to come save him, but instead, a three red lights in a triangle formation shined, a robotic voice following it.
"You do not belong here. Rejection Code: 192." The robotic voice* said as Ferdinand squinted his eyes.
The Tartaros guild master let out a scream as several metal blades hooked onto him, pulling him into the black hole. His screams were heard for the longest time, echoing around the room as the black hole disappeared, the Blood Diamond Key clattering to the floor, the black keys bubbling and turning to piles of molten metal.
Vincent watched as black vapor came from the keys and took the form of several young women wearing black cloaks. He recognized Disease, Terror, War, Jealousy, Deceit, Rage, and several other goddesses as they kneeled before him.
"We are sorry Vincent. That mortal man managed to capture us in our weakest moment, decide our punishment." They said together.
Vincent let out a chuckle and looked around the room, looking at the bodies of Natsu, Azami, and Asura. Such weak beings mortals were. He looked back at the goddesses and smiled.
"You're punishment will not be put forth this time. Just be ready to stand by my side when the time comes." He said as the goddess stood and slowly disappeared into black vapor.
After the goddesses were gone, Vincent yawned, stretching as he lay on the ground, ready to sleep. Everything was going according to plan….
Crocus
"Oh my god! What the hell is that!"
"Ahhhh!"
"Mother! Mother! Nooo!"
"Hold still! We need a doctor over here!"
The screams of soldiers rang out across the battlefield as explosions rocked the once capitol of The Empire of Fiore. The city was falling apart, most of its grand buildings destroyed as cannons fired into the once beautiful rock. Soldiers ran in the street, fighting each other. Machine guns rattled on the Hohenheim and Garlan side as both empires fought to keep their territory safe from enemy hands. Angkol forces advanced steadily into the city, a very dangerous individual watching close-by.
"So beautiful, this destruction is…" the black haired man said joyfully as an explosion rocked the building across the street, sending three soldiers slamming into the ground.
Nobody had noticed the black haired man dressed in several white robes observing the battle from on top of one of the largest buildings in the city. He was Zeref, the strongest Nightmare Mage. Zeref smiled as he watched several Garlan soldiers shot at a group of Angkol grunts, sending the Angkol soldiers to their graves. A machine gun rattled as several Angkol brutes were torn apart by the rapid shots of lead smashing their armor to pieces.
"All this destruction and chaos! Yes! This is what I wanted all those years! Finally! The sounds of the dying, the screams of the wounded, the desperate prayers of those in battle! This is what will usher in a new era of supreme peace!" Zeref shouted as suddenly several Garlan soldiers spotted Zeref on top of the building he was on.
They aimed their rifles and fired, the bullets passing straight through him. Zeref flicked his hand and one of the soldiers exploded, sending parts of his body scattering everywhere and the other soldiers covered in blood as they screamed in terror as Zeref hopped off the building to look at the two soldiers. Zeref's eyes turned blood red and he whispered to the soldiers.
"The Suicide Eyes!" Zeref said delightfully as the soldiers shot each other with their guns.
Zeref turned from the bodies of the soldiers in time to see an arc of cannonballs slamming into several buildings. Zeref laughed as he raised his hands up, causing a purple light to move through the city, causing all who were in the radius to suddenly choke up and fall to the ground, water spilling from their body.
"Yes! Destruction! Death! This is what I have wanted all along!" Zeref cackled as more screams arose from the city.
…
"My lord! Half of the invading force is dead!" shouted an Angkol generals as Sebastian dropped the map he was holding, the young king rushing to the observation post.
Sebastian raised his binoculars to view the city, watching in horror as several Angkol rifleman were turned to dust randomly, and as three grunts suddenly fell to the ground, water spilling from their mouth. The binoculars fell to the ground as the king suddenly fell backwards, barely being caught as his generals and advisors crowded around him.
"My lord!"
"Hamos help him!"
Sebastian felt tears drop from his eyes as he re-watched what he had seen. He had been such a fool! A series of explosions suddenly sounded, sending more screams into the air. Several voices shouted through the streets.
"Magina!*"
Sebastian roared in sadness as he stood up, grabbing the pistol out of one of his generals' holsters. He aimed it at his own head, screaming at the soldiers who were deserting from the battle.
"Forgive me brave soldiers! What a fool I have been! I take my own life as a sacrifice to Hamos!" Sebastian screamed as the generals tried to take the gun from him.
Sebastian pulled the trigger, expecting to meet Hamos. Instead, a general tackled him to the floor, knocking the gun away and shouting at the other generals. Sebastian felt himself being dragged back as several of the generals began shouting and pointing towards the cities. Sebastian felt dead inside. In total, the war had cost Angkol three million soldiers, three million men who would never see the light of day again…
…
"Zeref! Zeref has returned!"
The screams of frightened Garlan soldiers filled the air as Lidia turned her attention to the soldiers who were coming back from the front lines. She grabbed one White Army soldier who was covered in blood and dust.
"Is this true? Zeref is back?" Lidia asked, hoping to the goddesses that Zeref had not returned.
The soldier shook his head rapidly, his eyes full of fear as he pointed back to the front lines.
"I saw him! He killed the entire battalion in a single move!" the soldier shouted as Lidia nodded grimly, sending the soldier on his way.
Hyde looked at Lidia grimly. Zeref had returned? Just what did he want? All he had done was create destruction! Hyde looked around desperately at the other generals who were scrambling to find someone to defeat Zeref.
"Looks like you could use some help."
Hyde and Lidia turned to see a barefooted blonde woman looking at them. She was joined by a short woman with extremely long blue hair who was wearing a cloak. Pretty soon, many others were appearing. One was a brown haired man wearing a brown trench coat with the symbol of Goliath stamped on it. Lidia recognized Makarov in the group, Goldfinger was there as well. Hunter grinned from within the group. Even Hitoshi and Tadaaki were there!**
They all looked at Hyde and Lidia and smiled.
"We are here to put the evil one to justice."
And there you go! Next chapter will be the end of the official arc, with only a few more chapters after that until the story ends!
References: *This is a reference to Toys Can't Die
**This is a coalition of mages who are dead and alive in the order I mentioned them in. Mavis, Malice, David, Makarov, Goldfinger, Hunter, Hitoshi, and Tadaaki. There are others in the group but the ones I mentioned will be the ones doing most of the work.
I hope you enjoyed the chapter! FF