Castlevania of the Pigeons from Fairy Tail

Chapter 75 Palace Key and Advancement

Endymion suddenly opened his eyes, and the overflowing magic power spread like smoke, and soon flowed back like a whirlpool. All the turbulent atmosphere gradually calmed down.

"It seems you've succeeded." August lowered his black crystal wand, his voice tinged with approval. "In just a quarter of an hour, all the 'added' magic and spell power has returned to its proper place, with no rejection."

Endymion breathed a sigh of relief and humbly replied, "Without your guidance, I wouldn't have been able to do it so quickly."

Augustus smiled and stroked his long beard. "I am only following His Majesty's orders, and repaying your kindness to Blanche."

Auguste had a general idea of Brandish's life experience. When he taught her magic, it was not only because she was extremely talented, but also because of her tragic life experience that made Auguste feel sorry for her.

During the celebrations and meetings, Auguste noticed that Brandish was always absent-minded, as if something had taken her soul away.

He was just about to ask, but unexpectedly, Brandish came to him privately and confessed everything.

Only then did Auguste learn another version of Brandish's life story, and naturally also knew what Endymion had done for Brandish.

So, when Brandish asked Auguste to help Endymion, Auguste, who already had this idea, naturally nodded in agreement.

His Majesty's order was for him to help Endymion sort out the "additional energy," but he didn't specify to what extent.

Now that he was repaying the favor on behalf of Brandish, Auguste had to do it to the most thorough extent. The fact that Endymion was still intact also proved this point.

Auguste doted on Brandish like a granddaughter.

In another timeline, in the decisive battle between the Albares Empire and the Ishgar Continent, Brandish, who had come to his senses, helped the Ishgar Continent side to find Ogast and seek peace and truce.

After hesitating for a while, Auguste almost agreed.

However, this is where things go wrong.

Mest from "Fairy Tail" did an extremely stupid thing. He modified Brandish's memory, manipulated Brandish, and assassinated August.

What is even more incomprehensible is that Meister actually wanted Brandish to stab Auguste to death with a dagger, with a dagger...

It is understandable that Auguste was stabbed, but not only did he not die, but he was also furious because Brandish was used, and all possibilities of a ceasefire disappeared.

In the final fight with Gildarts and others, if August had not seen his mother Mavis nearby, he could have used forbidden magic to take away all the lives present in one wave instead of allowing himself to be killed by the price of forbidden magic.

All in all, Brandish is actually very important to Auguste, who lacks family affection.

It was a rare request from Brandish, and Auguste was determined to do it perfectly.

Of course, Endymion himself had made sufficient preparations in advance on how to distribute this huge amount of "additional energy", otherwise everything would not have gone so smoothly.

August admired someone who was so well prepared, but he was also curious: "Endymion, what changes have you made to Castlevania?"

Then he waved his hand again: "Of course, if it's confidential, you don't have to tell me."

"It's nothing serious," Endymion replied. "You've helped me so much, so it's okay for you to know. But instead of me telling you dryly, it's better for you to see it for yourself."

He waved his hand, and numerous "Folding Mirrors" danced like fluttering butterflies, floating in front of August, showing all the new changes in "Castlevania".

"First, the types and number of 'Palaces' have increased, each with its own function: 'Boss', 'Elite', 'Ordinary', 'Bonfire', 'Event', 'Merchant', and 'Treasure Chest'." "Of these, 'Boss', 'Elite', 'Ordinary', 'Bonfire', and 'Event' are already there, while 'Merchant' and 'Treasure Chest' are derived from them."

At this time, the "Folding Mirror" revealed rows of blue-skinned monsters wearing blue robes, masks, and holding treasure chests in a palace.

"What are they?" asked Auguste.

Endymion explained, "They are the Merchants. They are all my puppets. From now on, all transactions and quests in Castlevania will be completed by them."

"As for the 'treasure chests', they are a benefit to the 'challengers'. They can randomly obtain some 'relics', 'potions', and 'gold coins' without paying any price."

"In addition, they will have multiple channels to purchase a 'map' that will roughly show what kind of 'palaces' they will encounter along the routes they can choose."

"Of course, everyone gets a different 'map'. Even if they stay in the same place, after passing through the 'Anywhere Door', they will be randomly assigned to a different place."

Auguste watched and said, "You are truly generous. Aren't you worried that if you give them so much, they will rush to your 'heart palace' too quickly?"

"If I remember correctly, there was a 'Challenger' on the third floor who performed quite well. With this help, I don't think Maldor and the 'Nine Ghost Gates' will be able to stop him."

Endymion said, "You mean Gildarts, right? He's a troublemaker, but I've also imposed some restrictions on him."

"Hmm?" August turned to look at him.

Endymion further explained: "I placed three 'keys' in specific locations in Castlevania - the 'Ruby Key', the 'Emerald Key', and the 'Sapphire Key'."

"Only those who have collected all three 'keys' and defeated Maldor can see the 'Palace of the Heart'. Otherwise, they will be reborn directly in the 'Dark Cemetery'."

Auguste narrowed his eyes and smiled, "I see. So, they have to plan their route while looking at the 'map'."

"If necessary, if they are not on the same side, they may even fight each other to grab the 'key'."

"The existence of the 'Three Keys' will indeed limit their climbing speed, preventing them from rushing into the 'Palace of the Heart' all at once."

Then he shook his head again: "But if that's all, it shouldn't be enough, right?"

"It's certainly not enough," Endymion admitted. "So I distributed the 'Additional Energy' throughout the Castlevania, achieving the following five legal effects."

Five lines of magic text appeared quietly in a large "folding mirror" like colored mist.

[Advanced 1: Elite defenders will appear more frequently]

"Advanced 2: Normal defenders will have their combat power increased."

"Advanced 3: Elite defenders will have their combat power increased"

"Advanced 4: The leader defender's combat power will be increased"

[Advanced 5: Health regeneration will be reduced after fighting the boss]

(End of this chapter)