Chapter 137: The Magic World Runs Deeper than I Imagined

Chapter 137: Chapter 137: The Magic World Runs Deeper than I ImaginedHades' eyes were sharp as he stared at the pale version of Jellal, instantly considering several possible magics.

"Inviting me to a place like this, hiding behind masks and shadows? Who are you, really?"

The pale Jellal leaned against the bar, holding a wine glass. He took a small sip before responding:

"This is the [Dark Web], a world I created."

"Dark Web?" Hades furrowed his brow at the vague response, waiting for more explanation.

"You can think of it as something similar to the Magic Net forums," the pale Jellal continued.

Hades asked bluntly, "What's your purpose in inviting me here?"

"It's just an experiment. You're the first visitor." The pale Jellal smiled elegantly, maintaining an air of sophistication.

"In the forums, dark guild mages are hunted and despised. But where there is light, darkness follows like a shadow."

"As for my purpose..."

'This guy can't be the real Jellal!' Hades thought. 'Is he being possessed? Controlled by some magic? Where is the real Voldemort?'

"Possession-type magic usually plants a magic seed inside the target," Hades said. "If I find that seed, I'll find you."

With that, he raised his hand, summoning a magic circle.

'Grimoire Chains!'

"Impatient, aren't you, old man?" the pale Jellal said calmly, lifting a single finger.

'Silencio!'

A white pulse of light emanated from Jellal's fingertip, expanding in an instant. The grimoire chains froze in midair, unable to reach their target.

"What... what kind of magic is this?!" Hades gasped, his pupils shrinking in shock.

Before he could finish speaking, his voice disappeared.

"It's just to quiet you down," the pale Jellal said nonchalantly. "Why so hot-tempered at your age?"

He set his wine glass down and walked toward Hades.

"I know what you're after—using Zeref's power to create a world of grand magic."

"In such a world, those without magic would die, and even those who survive will live in a harsh environment."

"Those without magic make up about 90% of the population."

Hades' mind reeled. This Voldemort knew even this detail.

And he was right. The population of mages in the world made up only 10%. To create a world of grand magic, the sacrifice of the other 90% was a necessary evil.

"To be honest, your plan will never succeed."

"But... feel free to use this tavern however you like. I'm providing you with a platform. I hope you can bring some excitement to my long, boring life."

"Until next time, Precht."

With that, the pale Jellal dissolved before Hades' eyes like flowing water.

As he vanished, the 'Silencio' dissipated as well.

"What was that magic just now? I've never seen anything like it..."

Hades dismissed the dark chains and stood there, deep in thought as he stared at the now-empty tavern.

'Dark Web'? 'Voldemort'? 'Tavern'? A pale Jellal?

Even at over a hundred years old, Hades had only one thought: 'The depths of the magic world are unfathomable!'

...

In Ultear's mansion, in the second-floor bedroom, Nate slowly opened his eyes.

'Hades can use the tavern however he wants,' Nate thought. 'I don't care.'

He had simply created the platform. The order of the [Dark Web] would establish itself naturally.

All Nate needed to do was observe from the shadows.

"I should send an invite to Brain too. Maybe he and Hades will meet in the tavern."

"It's a shame I don't know where Tartaros is. If I could reach them, I'd have the entire Balam Alliance together."

Nate opened his friend list and sent a picture to [Leader].

Afterward, he opened his programming tools and continued coding.

A short while later, the bedroom door creaked open, and Ultear entered, dressed in her nightgown. She slipped into Nate's arms like a serpent, clinging to him.

Nate sighed and closed the Magic Net, embracing the warmth of her body.

"Does it feel good to hold me?" Ultear asked playfully, a teasing smile on her lips.

Nate felt a delicate hand grasp at his future, and with a swift move, he turned the tables.

Ultear's face turned red as she whispered urgently, "Not so loud, Meredy's just in the next room."

'You can't tease me and expect me not to respond!'

Nate smirked internally and snapped his fingers with a sharp 'snap'.

"Silencio."

Suddenly, all sound in the room was completely silenced, unable to escape into the outside world.

"Now, no one can hear us."

Ultear blinked curiously. "What kind of magic is this?"

"Reverse Magic, a reverse application of Tremor Magic."

It worked by eliminating all tremors in a designated area, which naturally included sound.

As he explained, Nate continued to undress Ultear like a gift, and she shyly cooperated.

Soon, the room was filled with the sounds of pleasure, continuing late into the night. The couple only fell into a peaceful sleep after they were both thoroughly satisfied.

...

The next morning, Nate awoke to find Ultear gazing at him with a smile.

"Would you like a good morning kiss from me?" she asked sweetly.

Nate gave her a kiss on the spot. "Are you really planning to join Fairy Tail?"

"Of course. I want to be with you all the time, wake up with you every morning, fall asleep together every night, and see you every day," Ultear confessed, her voice soft and filled with emotion.

She missed Nate terribly. Even at work, she would find herself daydreaming about him.

She couldn't endure it any longer. She wanted to be with Nate, sharing their life together.

Feeling her intense affection, Nate could only hug her tightly. "I'll talk to the Guild Master. Don't worry."

"Love you, dear~" Ultear said happily, burying her face in his shoulder. S~eaʀᴄh the NôᴠelFirё.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Nate gave her a comforting pat on the back. "We need to get up."

"No, I want to stay like this~"

"Meredy's already awake..."

"!?"

Ultear jolted out of her sweet mood and quickly came to her senses.

A gentle knock came from the door.

Nate quickly got out of bed, cast a spell to change his clothes, and turned to Ultear.

"I'll be leaving. Let me know when you arrive."

With that, he disappeared from the bedroom.

Ultear reluctantly got up, dressed herself, and opened the door to find Meredy standing outside.

"Ultear."

"Meredy, I'll be heading to the Magic Council to resign today. After that, we'll head to Magnolia!"

...

Back at his apartment, Nate made his way to the guild.

The first thing he did was find the Guild Master, Makarov, and explain the situation with Ultear and Meredy.

"Seven Kin of Purgatory?" Makarov was stunned. Nate had recruited two more new members?

And this time, it wasn't just like when Juvia joined.

These two were Dark Guild mages!

"Yes, they're my close friends. They've grown tired of Hades and want to leave their dark past behind," Nate said earnestly. "Guild master, can you give them a chance?"

Makarov was at a loss. He never expected Ultear, a Magic Council member, to actually be the leader of the Seven Kin of Purgatory!

She had been undercover at the Council for so long without ever being discovered!

'The magic world truly runs deeper than I imagined!'