Marvel's Master of Heavenly Magic

Support me and be 30 chapters ahead of webnovel:

patreon.com/Draco_

******

Jellal's strength was undoubtedly overwhelming. If not for the fusion of the Thunder Giant and ancient magic, there was no way to stand a chance against him.

And without Erza and the others buying time, the final strike wouldn't have been possible.

In terms of pure strength, Jellal was far superior.

Even Guild Master Makarov might struggle to defeat Jellal without resorting to Fairy Law.

Under normal circumstances, Makarov was only slightly stronger than Jose. And Jose's power wasn't even half of what Jellal's astral projection could achieve.

Even if Makarov used Fairy Law, whether he could defeat Jellal remained uncertain.

After all, the exact potency of Fairy Law was still unclear.

Previously, when Makarov had attempted to cast it, he had been interrupted midway by Aria's ambush.

Recruiting Jellal into Fairy Tail would mean the guild would have two legitimate Ten Wizard Saints.

Moreover, Simon and his companions were strong as well. Although they hadn't yet reached the level of S-Class wizards, they were top-tier below that rank.

With a few more years of training, they might very well ascend to S-Class.

Of course, this referred to the S-Class standards of ordinary wizard guilds—Fairy Tail's requirements for S-Class wizards were notably higher.

Most importantly, Jellal's celestial magic was incredibly intriguing.

"Everyone's injuries are stable now. Let's head back to the guild," George said.

Taking out a magical box, he placed everyone inside and, with a phantom apparition spell, transported them all back to the guild.

At the guild, Mirajane, who had been anxiously waiting, immediately rushed over when she saw George appear.

"How is everyone? Erza, Natsu, Gray, Lucy, and Happy?" she asked nervously.

"Don't worry; they're fine. Just a bit injured and exhausted. A few days of rest should do the trick," George reassured her.

He retrieved the magical box from his dimensional space and released Erza and the others.

Seeing them, Mirajane let out a huge sigh of relief, patting her chest.

"I just heard from Councilman Yajima that the Etherion cannon had been fired, and the Council was destroyed. I was so scared! Thank goodness you're all okay," she said.

"The Council has been destroyed?" George froze for a moment.

Mirajane explained, "Apparently, it was the work of a female wizard named Ultear. The Council has been temporarily disbanded and is preparing for reformation."

"Ultear again, huh? This woman isn't simple," George said, flicking his whiskers thoughtfully.

There was no doubt in his mind that Ultear was part of a dark guild. Which one she belonged to, however, was still a mystery.

For dark guilds to remain so active despite the Council's and the official guilds' constant crackdowns, their strength was undoubtedly formidable.

There had to be several wizards among them who could rival the Ten Wizard Saints.

"Well, in a way, this works in our favor," George continued. "With the Council needing reorganization, they won't have the time to deal with Jellal's situation. This gives Makarov an opportunity to compile the full story of the Tower of Heaven, use his connections, and work on clearing Jellal's name."

If one were to analyze the situation, Jellal was, in truth, a victim in the entire ordeal. From a young age, he had been nothing more than a puppet under someone else's control. The true mastermind behind everything was Ultear.

However, convincing the Magic Council of these facts and persuading them to pardon Jellal would require thorough preparation.

The guild had the strength, resources, and influence to back its case. After all, they had just helped prevent Zeref's resurrection. With the Council disbanded and leaderless during its restructuring, this was the perfect time for Makarov to take action. If needed, he could even assist with the Council's reconstruction efforts to solidify their goodwill.

The odds seemed favorable.

By evening, Jellal regained consciousness. Upon returning to his senses and recalling the atrocities he had committed over the past eight years, he was nearly overwhelmed by despair.

Thankfully, Erza, Simon, and the others comforted him, eventually helping him regain his composure.

The following day, Makarov returned to Fairy Tail with the newly remodeled mobile fortress.

After learning the full details of the Tower of Heaven incident, he heeded George's advice and officially welcomed Jellal and his companions into Fairy Tail. He also began reaching out to former Fairy Tail wizards who could aid in clearing Jellal's name.

Many wizards who had left Fairy Tail now held significant positions.

For instance, Warrod Sequen, one of Fairy Tail's founding members, was currently ranked fourth among the Ten Wizard Saints and held considerable influence in the kingdom.

Other notable figures included Councilman Yajima, as well as the guild masters of Blue Pegasus and Quatro Cerberus, both of whom were former Fairy Tail members.

After much effort, the Council was finally convinced of Jellal's innocence and granted him a pardon. The focus shifted to a nationwide manhunt for Ultear, the true culprit.

Meanwhile, with the completion of the mobile fortress, Fairy Tail underwent a dramatic transformation.

The guild's original second floor was dismantled, replaced with the mobile fortress, which was seamlessly integrated into the building. A staircase now connected the castle to the guild's underground library, with additional stairways descending from the fortress to the ground.

The revamped Fairy Tail Guild had become the tallest, most prominent, and most luxurious structure in Magnolia City.

Equipped with magical crystal cannons and a powerful light-based magic array, the fortress was a true marvel.

Even the guild's male and female dormitories were relocated from the city into the fortress, which boasted numerous rooms to accommodate the wizards.

Although residents still needed to pay rent, the cost was significantly lower than the original dormitories.

Even Lucy, known for her high standards of living, gave up her rented house to move into the guild's castle.

George was no exception. However, he modified his room extensively, using the Undetectable Extension Charm to expand it significantly, creating ample space for his magical experiments.

"Morgana's Circle!"

Carving the magical circle onto the floor, George placed a magic crystal in his hand and began meditating, absorbing its power.

Thanks to his panda avatar's consistent daily meditation and the enhanced effect of the magic crystals he used—amplifying the results tenfold—his wizarding level had already reached 499.

He was only one level away from breaking through to 500.

At level 500, both his true self and his avatars would achieve immortality, free from the constraints of aging.

For this reason, George had set aside his magical studies, focusing entirely on absorbing magic crystals to reach the breakthrough.

No matter how powerful one might be, without the gift of time, it was all fleeting.

Only with sufficient time could one truly explore the depths of magic and attain unparalleled strength.

Thus, reaching level 500 was of paramount importance to him.

"It's happening!"

As the magic crystal in his hand gradually dissolved, George felt a sudden explosion of magic within him. The energy spread to every corner of his body, saturating every cell.

Under the nourishment of magic, his cells underwent a profound transformation. In an instant, he felt an undeniable change within himself.

When all the magic energy coalesced and settled, George instinctively understood—his body was now beyond the reach of time.

He had successfully reached level 500.

(End of Chapter)