"…"
After Zero vanished, his magic also dispersed. All that remains was a sound of panting from Shun.
Sorano and others were watching the whole thing from their cell. They thought they were going to die, the moment Zero appeared. They felt like they were lambs about to be slaughtered.
"What happened?…" Sorano asked timidly.
*****
Ultear Milkovich POV:
My name is Ultear Milkovich. I'm a member of Grimoire Heart. On a mission from guild master Hades. I was mind controlling Jellal in the Tower of Heavens.
Today there was a rebellion, led by Erza Scarlet. Many prisoners have escaped. I can't join the fight, since I can't reveal myself. It didn't matter much. R-System was almost complete. Just a few more years…
As the rebellion was going on, suddenly there was an overwhelming amount of magic power was clashing on the floor below. Out of curiosity. I went to observe.
There was a kid fighting a member of magic council. The magic council member was using dark magic.
'So an imposter?'
As I was watching, the kid easily defeated the old guy in a few moves.
'So strong at that age… who is he?'
As Ultear was thinking to herself. Suddenly the old guy got up, his previously damaged body seemed to be healed. The magic power emanating from him was astonishing.
'Just a bit weaker than master Hades?!!'
Ultear was speechless.
'This kid got so much potential but will be killed, maybe if I save him at right moment I can make him my subordinate.' Ultear grinned
However what happened after that left her feeling like she was dreaming.
First there was a guy almost on the level of master Hades, then there is a little brat beating him effortlessly.
Every attack the old guy used was repelled easily, it was as if the kid can see the future.
Then there was the final clash. Though the kid's magic was impressive. The silver haired, evil faced guy's magic power far surpassed him.
As Ultear was waiting for perfect time to save him.
With one slap Zero has vanished without a trace.
"…"
*****
Shun's POV:
As expected, fighting with a guy that can kill me easily is the best way to grow in both magic and haki. My observation haki proficiency has levelled up a bit. It's now about medium level, with more training I will be able to say
"Your next line is…"
By the way, I sent Zero to a random road I was travelling with Zoltan. The ability to swat people away to travel is very convenient. It can be up to 3 days for the target to reach the destination. As long as it's a place I've been in physically, I can send my targets by swatting them with my paw. However when I tried to send them to earth from my previous life, it wasn't possible. The other problem is I can't use it on myself. Maybe that will change once I awaken my Devil Fruit. After all the potential of Devil Fruits are limited only by the imagination.
Well, let's leave that at another time. For now let's leave this place.
Shun looked at Sorano and others.
"Let's leave this place, I will be sending you guys to my guild. You can either join the guild or go to your hometown if it still exists. Your decision" Shun said before continuing
"Alright, from now I will be sending you guys, don't panic. It's just a spacial transportation magic."
Shun had to clarify. Since even he was scared when watching it happen in the One Piece world.
"Are you ready?" Shun asked
"Yes…" Sorano and others nodded
*POP-! POP-! POP-! POP-! POP-!*
They were all sent to Magnolia, it will take three days for them to fall in front of Fairy Tail guild's gate.
"Well then, we can talk without a disturbance now. Little lady."
Only after gaining Observation Haki from the rewards. Shun noticed there was someone interesting watching his fight. He really liked Ultear in the anime.
'It seems like I like the 'villainess' type' as Shun was murmuring to himself
"Aren't you about the same size!"
Ultear showed herself. She was a pale, solemn and delicate looking girl who seemed burdened by a life too heavy for her age. She had black hair twintails. Her eyes were deep blue. She was wearing a simple black dress.
"Haha, my bad Miss Ultear"
"-! You, how do you know my name?!" Ultear said not hiding her shock
"Please, calm down. I know a lot of things. For example, the guy I just fought is the reason for your misfortune." Shun said calmly
"What do you mean?!" Ultear couldn't keep her composure anymore
"When you were born, you had too much magic power confined inside you. Your mother had no choice but to visit a place called 'Bureau of Magical development. Which is a place led by the guy I just fought. His name is Brain. He was in charge of that place. He agreed to take care of you and cure you." Shun said letting her digest the information
"He did treat you but he was never willing to return you to your mother Ur. They told Ur that you were dead. And your corpse is too ravaged to look at. Devastated but with no other choice Ur accepted the lies and believed her mother was dead."
"After that perhaps Ur took in two disciples to teach Ice Make magic, but she never forgot about you. However without knowing that you resented her—"
Shun was about to continue, but Ultear couldn't take it anymore and broke down. Tears streaming down her face. She didn't doubt the validity of Shun's words.
The hidden anger in her eyes and the strong hatred she carried completely vanished.
What remains was just a little girl in grief…
*****
After an hour Ultear finally calmed down and opened her mouth.
"I don't care how you know, why did you tell me this? We don't know each other after all there is no reason for you to help me."
"Of course, I told the truth because there was something for me to gain. It will be a win-win situation for both of us." Shun said calmly
"Win-win?"
"Yes, what I want from you is two magic books. Called 'Arc of Embodiment' and 'Fire God Slayer magic' In exchange for both of them I will give you two favor, one is an extremely important information for you. The other will be completing your dream." Shun said before continuing
"With the way you are doing right now, its impossible to accomplish your dream. 'Arc of time' can't turn back time by much. Even if it does it will take your whole lifeforce."
"Well I said too much, either you trust me or not will be up to your decision. If you decide to do the trade. Come meet me in the Fairy Tail guild."
After saying that Shun activated his magic and started walking on air. Ready to head back. Since Erza was already safe. There is nothing else to do here.
"Wait—" Ultear said but it was too late. Shun was already gone…
*****
Currently Shun was in the sky, heading back to the Crocus. Even if he can fly since he don't know the paths. He has to go to Crocus first.
"That was very fruitful journey. I got observation Haki and my Devil Fruit Proficiency went up. I also got loots from Brain. He was probably gonna use them to lure Oracion Seis but it ended up in my hands." Shun grinned to himself
"If they decide to join the guild I will give it to the original owners from the anime. Except the Dragon Slayer Lacrima."
"The deal with Ultear… She will definetly come to me in few months. Dragon slayer and god slayer magics are extremely important. In this world without dragon slayer magic one can't harm a dragon. The same must be true about gods. Though the original never showed gods. If the magic exists. They will appear sometime in the future. If they appear I don't wanna be completely helpless. Thus, the deal with Ultear."
"'The arc of Embodiment' on the other hand is overpowered. By simply imagining it, I can manifest any items from daily use or for combat. It's better version of Yaoyorozu Momo's quirk from My Hero Academia."
Now my goal should be evolving my Observation Haki and Devil Fruit Proficiency.
As Shun was pondering about the future. New mission was issued.
[Complete the trade with Ultear Milkovich successfully]
[Mission Difficulty: B]
[Mission Reward: Memory fragment 50%, Devil Fruit Proficiency+]
"…"