Chapter 314 Interlude: Knocking on the Door of Hades
The Demon of the Book of Zeref is a legend that has been circulating in the magic world of Ishgar for hundreds of years.
But most people know very little about this legend.
According to records in ancient books, these "demons" are species created by Jellal, and Jellal wrote the method of summoning them in a book, the so-called "Book of Jellal", one book corresponds to one demon.
Each of these demons is very powerful, and some can even destroy a country on their own. "Deliora" who caused chaos in the north of the continent more than ten years ago, and "Curse Song Larabayi" who caused chaos a few months ago are among them; the strongest demon is named "END".
This is all that ordinary people in the magical world know.
In Ishgar, there is also a mysterious legend.
The object of the legend is the Gate of Hades, one of the "Balram Alliance" that was just established this year.
No one knows the true identities of the members of this guild, where their base is, or how many people there are, but it is often heard that people have witnessed them holding gatherings.
All the witnesses gave them the same description: they were worshiping the devil!
Because of this, the Four Heavenly Kings who have some knowledge and status in Ishgar guessed that the Gate of Hell has the "Devil of the Book of Zeref". Apart from that, no one else would connect these two legends together!
In fact, only a very few people know the truth: all members of the Gate of Hell are demons from the Book of Zeref!
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The demons in the Book of Zeref, namely "Etrias", all have a strong desire to return to Zeref in their hearts.
For a long time, they thought it was the body's instinct to pursue its creator, just like an animal returning to its nest, because that's what the acting president, "Pluto" Maldo Gil, told them.
But in fact, that was the mark that Zeref left on them when he created them. All demons with this mark would desperately look for Zeref, and then...
Kill him!
Although the Atelias have the same, almost instinctive impulses, they also have their own will, their own interests and hobbies, and their own joys and sorrows.
In 'Gate of Hades', some demons like to command others; some demons like to teach others; some like to read and create stories; some like pure killing; some like the audio-visual experience of explosions...
And Pluto, Maldor Gil, his hobby is to show off his wisdom and means, and then indulge in the "perfect plan" he has composed!
Maldo has always prided himself on being a "strategist" and "conspirator". He despises humans, has a brutal temperament, and is also an extremely arrogant demon.
Compared to the powerful strength that makes his subordinates afraid, he is most proud and feels the most superior when he shows off his "strategy" and "wisdom" that far surpasses other demons or humans in front of them, and then watches the other party go to destruction step by step according to the plan he has made.
When "Gate of Hades" was first established, he set two goals for the guild: one was to awaken the president "END"; the other was to return to Zeref.
But in Pluto's heart, the latter is far more important than the former.
Resurrecting "END" is just part of the plan of "returning to Zeref and killing him", and the reason for making this plan is that he feels that "END" is more likely to accomplish the task of "killing Zeref".
If the resurrection is successful, it means that he has been planning and planning for many years and has far-sighted wisdom; if the resurrection fails, it will be an insignificant "point" in the overall situation, just like his subordinates "Nine Ghost Gates", which can be sacrificed at any time!
To this end, he can conceal, deceive, and sacrifice his subordinates without any conscience, and in the end he even doesn't care about his own life, just to complete his "perfect plan"!
Influenced by instinct, no member doubted the connection between "awakening the president" and "returning to Zeref" , so they never gave up on reviving "END".
A few months ago, the Council was destroyed by Gerard and Urrutia, and Speaker Kurofudo was forced to resign. He held a grudge against this and finally went to the Gate of Hell.
From Kurofudo, Pluto and others learned about the existence of the white legacy "Fez", which was the magic pulse bomb developed by Zeref, a strategic weapon that could dissipate all the magic power on the continent.
Eliminating the magic power that human wizards need to live seems to speed up my plan!
With this idea in mind, Hades summoned all members of the "Nine Demon Gates" and told them: As long as "Fez" is activated, the magic power on the continent will disappear, and the "curse power" used by the demons will increase. This is the condition for the resurrection of "END"!
The "Nine Ghost Gates" naturally followed orders and prepared to launch investigations.
At this moment, they sensed Jellal 's call!
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At this moment, on the speeding floating island, ten demons gathered together after a long absence to discuss the next mission.
In the gloomy palace, a slender figure sat diagonally on the royal chair with his legs crossed and his right hand leaning on the armrest. In his hand, he held a dark brown magic book with the English letters "END" written on the cover. The dim candlelight swaying on the stone pillar next to him reflected the ghostly face of this figure.
He is the "King of Hell", Maldor Gil.
Many years ago, he founded Hades' Gate under the name of "END", but in fact, he is the real president of Hades' Gate.
In front of him, nine subordinates known as the "Nine Ghost Gates" were kneeling on the ground, bowing their heads and listening to his orders.
The "Nine Demon Gates" refers to the most powerful demons under the president in the "Gate of Hades", which is the high-end combat force of the guild, similar to the "Seven Followers of Purgatory" in the "Heart of the Devil".
They have always been scattered throughout the kingdom, controlling the magical forces in their own territories and rarely gathering together. They will only be summoned back by Pluto when they are about to carry out important tasks.
This gathering was originally about the "white legacy", but now things have changed!
"Lord Pluto, what was that just now?"
The one who spoke was Kuang Hua, the leader of the Nine Ghost Gates, "Xing Li Tian".
Kuanghua is a slim female demon wearing armor and a mask. Her voice is cold, but her tone is full of respect for the person in front of her... or rather, fear.
At this moment, Maldor, who was sitting on the high seat, suddenly showed unprecedented excitement and madness on his usually calm face: "That is... the call of our Lord, Zeref!!"
Upon hearing this news, all the figures below were shocked, with different expressions. Although they had some guesses in their hearts, they couldn't believe it because they had never received a summon from Jellal.
But they had never seen Maldo like this before, so they felt that it must be true.
The nine demons kneeling on the ground were silent for a moment, and finally it was Kuang Hua, the "Nine Demons Boss", who asked with courage: "My Lord appears... What do you mean?"
Hades was calm and answered with narrowed eyes: "Of course we should respond to his call and return to him! Didn't you hear? The master is calling us!!!"
Kuang Hua reminded: "But the president hasn't woken up yet..."
"None of that matters anymore!"
Before Kuanghua could finish his words, Maldo interrupted him, "Compared to that kind of thing, 'hunting fairies' is our current goal!"
Not important? I have been sticking to this plan for so long, and even just now, I said I would activate "Fez" to eliminate the magic power, but now I am saying that reviving "END" is not important?
Kuanghua was very confused, but she did not dare to resist Maldo's decision.
Hades suddenly spoke up, examining the nine subordinates on the ground one by one, his eyes were cold and ruthless, and his tone left no room for doubt: "Go! Get ready!"
"Fight with Fairy Tail, and then return to Zeref!"
