I woke up from a terrible tickling in my throat and instantly began to fumble with my hands and look for any substance similar to water, and then I remembered that I and Lyon's squad had a battle with Deliora and I eventually passed out due to the exhaustion of ethernano.
Well, damn, it wasn't all a dream and we did encounter a demon, but I don't remember what happened after I shot fiery arrow in monster.
Go up of bed and looking around the tent, I realized that I was in village
Okay, this means that Deliora is really dead and the main problem is solved, now I have to solve the second one.
Right now I have 2 problems.
How long have I been unconscious and why do I feel that something has been taken away from me.
I decided to check if everything was all right with my mysterious companion
'[System]?'
'Please say something' - there was only silence in response
Okay, then another option.
[Particle style. Open]
[Magic slot is damaged and unavailable]
'SYSTEM, WHAT DOES IT MEAN THAT THE SLOT IS DAMAGED AND UNAVAILABLE?'
God, I didn't even have time to master this magic to the full.
Goodbye to my theory that I can destroy a dragon with one move.
I narrowed my eyebrows
[Transfiguration magic. Open]
[Magic slot is damaged and unavailable]
'NONONONONONONONONONONO, dont tell me' - sweat broke out on my forehead
Everything that I've been keeping for years has gone just like that
2 out of 5 magic slots for long quests were destroyed forever without the possibility of recovery.
I fell to my knees and started shedding tons of salty tears.
Another attempt
'Damn-damn-damn' - I crossed my fingers
[Fire Devil Slayer magic. Open]
[29% percent fire madness out of 100%]
'YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES'
Damn, I'm both glad and not happy.
At that moment, the lump in my throat dissolved because I was able to form a bright blue flame in my hand.
Devil mark really got even bigger.
At the same moment, I understood that the temperature of this flame also increased, because even I, having resistance to this flame, began to feel burning. I really don't want to know what will happen when FIRE MADNESS reach 99%
What about the last magic?
[Shadow magic. Open]
I felt a connection with all shadows in my room and exhaled in relief.
After all, my luck hasn't completely deserted me
But is [System] broken now? Although this is the first time with me that if I was near death again, but this time, the gods of the multiverse took this thing from me
Is this really the end of our Alliance?
If that's the case, then now I won't have to do some of it stupid tasks.
Going to the mirror, I finally grasp that my entire head and torso were bandaged.
'Ha, you look like shit, Luka Skliff.' - I laughed at myself and limped back to the bed to put on a T-shirt and put on a jacket that was hanging on a chair near to my bed.
Pushing aside of my tent, I finally understood that it was late evening and there were several rune knights and one of the magic council bigwigs, Lahar, in this village.
Lyon group and his teacher with tearful eyes, also was here. This group was sitting apart from Lahar and apparently discussing something
"Well, well, well, look who honored us with his presence" - said Lahar, starting to clap his hands, attracting attention of all those present here
Under of everyone present glance, I rubbed my cheek in embarrassment.
'Shut up, you fool, it would be better, instead of fidgeting, tell me how many days I was out' - I asked him, limping past him towards Elder Moka in order to solve question of why, after the destruction of the layer in the sky, they completely turned into demons, and did not return their human form
"You were absent for 2 days, Skliff, we interrogated everyone who participated in this conflict and now I need your confirmation " he said in a calm tone, watching where im walking
'It's all true, , everything what Lyon and his team said was true, and now give me a few minutes, I have to talk to my customer, you'll still have time to arrest me for crossing the line in using forbidden magic.'
'Hey, Elder Moka, could you explain to me what this means? I think your problem has been solved, why has your condition only worsened' - I started to turn my head and point at all villagers
"I can explain it, by the way I am Ur Milkovich. You probably know the name of this place as Galuna Island, but it has always been the Island of demons. My stupid student told me that he used some strange ritual and I think this ritual created the layer in the sky that changed the memories of these demons, making them think that they were originally human and were not cursed" - I turned my gaze to her and now it made sense
That's why Bobo felt like a fish in water in flights time
But if they were originally demons, then what about my reward.
I looked expectantly at Moka again, looking for an answer
"Don't worry, your work will not be wasted and we will fully pay for your work" - old demon said with a smile
[Sys. Syste. System alert.
Collect all 12 gol. golde. golden zodiac keys
1/12]
Phew, so system is still with me, but it is in an broken condition
At that moment, a demon child approached me unnoticed and pulled my hand.
I looked at him and a bloodlust bubbled up inside me, I clenched my fists and tried to suppress this feeling of killing every demon in this village and with great effort managed to calm myself by showing this child a false smile by ruffling his hair.
Is this all because fire madness has increased to 29%?
Am I now going to be like a dog that will throw at everyone who has such demon blood?
"And I think that's all, then I fell unconscious and I don't even know how survived after ethernano loss and falling from a height" - I said standing at the railing of ship and looking at the sea
"Well, Bobo saved you because all the witnesses of this fight told me that. He managed to catch you a few meters off the ground. But that's not what I'm interested in right now." - I heard Lahar voice, who was standing near to me and watching how dolphins follow the ship
"Haven't I told you enough? I've described the whole fight to you. What else do you want to know?"
"How can you speak with your voice, don't you have a problem with that now?" - He pointed a finger at my cheeks
"You seemed smarter to me, Lahar. You should understand how antimagic handcuffs work, right? My magic is sealed, so I can use ordinary speech and cannot transmit my thoughts with telepathy magic. Besides, have marks on my face disappeared or haven't you noticed it yet?" - I just laughed at his stupidity and sat of the ship egde, turning towards Lyon group, whose leader was also in shackles.
"I think with all this..."
"Oh Lyon, you're going to be judged too, right? What about Yuki or Toby?Or that guy Zalty. You had bravery to take all guilty of your team on yourself, right? What is your smart action in the last year? Besides helping me fight with Deliora?" - I unceremoniously interrupted guy with glasses and pointed my finger at the ice wizard, who still had red circles under his eyes.
"He will also be punished for his actions. According to him, he created a cult and for several months used the moon drip ritual, which is prohibited in magical circles. As leader of his group, he will be brought to a prison term that will not exceed 6 months. Proceedings of the case will be public and your punishment will show the magical world that the council is working and still has weight" - said a new voice who approached Lyon group.
Well, of course, she's here too, Zalty couldn't just disappear
Then I started looking from the advisor to Lyon teacher.
Back and forth a few more times.
"Hey Lahar, is it just me with double vision, or are there really 2 of them?" - I poked him with my elbow and pointed with my foot in their direction
"Oh yes, Ur Milkovich is adviser mother. It's strange that you didn't know about it."
"What's so strange about that?I don't focus on such little things during stressful situations. Even now I will need to think about how to replenish my reserve bank account. If I am also arrested, several shelters will remain without funding" - I shrugged indifferently and stared at the floor
I have to find a way, yes I send endowments every month, but what if I'm will be arrested for a long time?
Oh, maybe I should ask Laxus, he doesn't care about money and he won't appropriate it for himself.
"Do you have shelters on maintenance?" - asked Lahar in surprise
"Something like that, those who have suffered from actions of monsters like Deliora or moments when idiots from legal guilds exceed limits of what is allowed live in them. I just don't want anyone to follow my fate. After such an incident as a child, I lived on streets for a year without a roof over my head. It's a creepy experience."
"Did you also suffer from some kind of monster, Luka-sama?" - Sherry asked suddenly
Luka-sama
I looked in Lyon direction for an answer
"Don't look at me like that, I myself am annoyed by her behavior" - he replied with a chuckle
"Anyway, it was also a kind of monster who didn't even obtain punished for his crimes, wasn't it Lahar, you were already working in the magic council at that moment?" - I looked back at this guy who frowned and raised an eyebrow at his behavior
"I didn't have such a permit at that time, but later I found out about you and your past before you became an independent wizard who hates legal guilds with all my heart."
He's making me look like a monster. Thinking I might be offended if I was 10 years old kid.
"Don't exaggerate, I hate only those who often exceed his threshold of what is allowed. The last such example, this stupid Gray Fullbuster, who to free immediately after I left the Era. You're all in this together. Legal guilds, the magic council, 10 saint-wizards. None of you will ever be punished for your actions. Whereas people like me or Lyon were immediately chained up because we don't have support from above. Like I just have to take it all into my own hands" - I said, getting a nod from Lyon
"You know, you shouldn't say things like that. It may look like a threat to us."
"Prove me wrong. As if it ever mattered to me. I do not care." I spat out , examining my hands with shackles
Hm. If i cant use my magic, maybe I can use magic for quests?
Sitting on a chair in handcuffs under the magic council glance, I silently waited for the moment when I would finally be sentenced.
Why not just say that it is beneficial for them to arrest me, what is this whole circus for?
Lyon received around 4 months for his offense and has already been sent to a prison cell.
What awaits me?
"Can you add anything else that can help you prove your innocence? Still, you face a year and a half of imprisonment." - asked one adviser with a cane in his hands
Is he a fool?
"Um, I kind of consider myself guilty, but I really have something to add in this case. I think Deliora was not at the peak of it powers. Also, monster condition proved that something was wrong with it. After our attacks, cracks spread through the demon body. I think it's all because of ice shield, if my theory is correct, this magic does not freeze it target, but sucks out its vital energy, so I and Lyon group have only completed 2/3 of your work." - I said with a triumphant expression on my face
"Our work? What do you mean?"
"What I'm trying to say is that it's all your fault. How did an such organization like you allow this demon to be transported to Galuna Island unnoticed? Don't tell me you didn't know about it. You were well aware of everything, but you were sitting idly waiting for right moment when this monster would free itself, possibly destroy several cities, and then you would appear, kill Deliora and raise your reputation in civilians eyes. This is all a win-win situation for you. Your hands will be clean, and you will also be considered heroes." - my smile became even wider and I heard a wooden cane crack in someone's hands, as well as teeth gritted.
Oh, I touched a nerve with them, didn't I?
Spectators in hall began to whisper.
And viewers behind their televisions were probably confused, but I'm not going to finish my speech.
"Keep your mouth shut, brat, you have no right to insult us. You don't know the whole situation."
"And that's where you're wrong. You played into my hands without understand it. You have no idea what a commotion will arise when I reveal a few your secrets. And you know what? These guys from the TV company won't even think to turn off the camera because it will instantly raise their ratings. AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA." - I laughed hysterically at the whole hall, plunging the magic council into shock.
"You wouldn't dare it. So you will only make it worse for yourself" - confidently said Gran Doma
"Try me Doma. You shouldn't have challenged me. I can use both methods. Your stupud old head shouldn't have let Gray Fullbuster go right after I left this room. room. With this, you signed your incompetence and signed Fairy tail master here in abuse of his saint-wizard powers" - I said, leaning back in my chair with my feet on the table.
"You're bluffing, Mr. Skliff, you have nothing on the council. Maybe you are aware of some minor violations, but no more, you will not surprise the public with this.."- said Siegrain, getting into my conversation with Gran Doma
I just turned my head to the main camera and nodded to the person in charge of broadcasting
"Are you sure about this, Siegrain? Because confidence can blind people. The audience probably does not know that you are connected with a man who has been completing R-system for 6 years, and this dirty garbage from the magic council does not even take any action, although you understand where this tower may be located approximately. Correct me, but as far as I know, that tower was originally built by slaves abducted from different villages. Children, old people and adults. All this was done by the cult of Zeref, who longed for his resurrection. Thousands of families have been separated because of this. Even more people are buried under this tower because you scum continue to sit and not take any action, responding to all this by saying that you do not know where this place locate now. What is even worse, you, Siegrain, twin brother of the one who is doing the same thing that the cult was doing, is now sitting on the magic council and holding saint-wizard position. Does it bother anyone at all that these two can maintain at least a minimal connection? Or suppose it's one person?Have you ever seen them together at all? Photos? Old memories? You've checked it out, haven't you?" - I asked, clenching my fists in anger so that the skin on my knuckles turned white, watching the camera lens as if I was going to look into the soul of all viewers.
Half of the magic council became alert after my words and looked in Siegrain direction, who was trying to keep a stoic expression on his face, but I can read human emotions and realized that he was in a state of shock right now.
"Of course, this is not all, add here that the Bureau of Magical Services, which was supposed to develop the talents of people with magical abilities, was abandoned and taken over by the dark wizard Brain after a few years and continued business under of a legal organization guise, but instead of helping people with their problems, he developed them for himself and dark guilds completely clouding the immature mind of children. Damn it, don't you dare tell me that you're Mr. Gran Doma or you, Mr. Yajima, didn't know that this bureau was functioning." - I turned away from the camera and looked into elders eyes and barely restraining anger, if not for these shackles that I looked at, I would have already jumped in fight.
"Just recently, this bureau was destroyed... The magic counc..."
"I did it, 65 guards, 12 doctors and 13 people responsible for the equipment that tormented children. Yes, I know what happened there, six months ago I cleaned up this place and smelled someone blood on me for several week." - I said with a grin, getting up from my seat
"You just killed people without proof of his guilt and are happy about it?"
"Listen, aren't you better than me. I've heard thousands of annoyed people who were furious that wizards from legal guilds destroyed everything that got in their way while completing their quest. Houses, shops, buildings of cultural value. I know that you get a thousand letter saying that you have to punish them. This rabble, who cannot control themselves, is no better than the dark guilds, who at least have the brave to admit what they have done, and not run away from the crime scene with his tail between his legs. And you know what's even worse than that?Dark wizard are severely punished by you, and legal wizard manage only with an indicative flogging so that people know that the magic council is still in control of situation in magic world. I think that those who are trying to buy help from guilds should offer much less money because of the possibility that quest may not be completed very competently. You should remember that when this work is done, you will need to take care not only of paying for their work, but for the restoration of destroyed property because it was you who hired them" - I said, sitting down on the table and looking at Yajima with a wide smile
"You have no idea what you just did, idiot. You've destroyed what we've all been building for years! You have to understand what all this will entail. Why do you hate the whole system so much, to which there was not so much a question up to that time" - adviser in dark glasses shouted in anger, taking off from his seat and driving me into the wall
"AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Thank Makarov and his friends from the magic council for this. Fairy tail Ace, Gildarts Clive was on a mission 10 years ago and destroyed 2 residential buildings, one of which was me and my family." - I spat blood viciously in Leiji face and smiled maniacally exposing my teeth
"No..." said Belno
"Exactly. My family is dead, and this guy was just fined for using his magic in excessive amounts, because even then he had monstrous power. Do you want to ask why I only told you about it now? The trigger was the moment when I brought a certain ice wizard here for judgment, but he was not punished. I'm tired of suffer your favorably ethical behavior towards the guilds which you can control" - I replied, beating Leiji hand off my collar.
Hell, if he wanted to, he could broke my neck.
"AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH. Fine, you've made me famous all over the Fiore kingdom, Mr. Scliff, when you're released from your imprisonment, contact me and I'll shower you with so much money that you'll never need to work again. My assistant just called me and informed me that the viewing rating of this program has increased by 230 percent after they started their speech, more than 10 million Fiore residents watched your speech" - the head of the TV channel laughed hysterically standing near to the operator.
I somehow rummaged in my jacket pocket and took out a paper piece with the addresses of all the shelters that I kept.
"Send all my share here in equal quantities, they will need it more" - I said, throwing a crumpled piece of paper at him
I think I've made enemies today, in this room and outside it.
Heh.
"I think we can finally finish our since Mr. Skliff did not challenge his term because he would consider it hypocrisy, I suggest that guards need take him away" - commanded Crawford
"Oh, my dear advisers, I hope when my arrest ends, your work ethic will be higher than it is now. Oh, yeah, I forgot to say. When I am free again, I will continue to do everything the same, because I will believe that what I am doing is right and the end justifies all means." - I added, turning around and leaving the hall under the protection of two rune knights