Simulation: Starting from Under One Person

Before his words had even faded, a dark fluctuation appeared. Before it could fully erupt, Fang Rui and Zeref teleported directly to Mount Hakbay.

On the pristine white snow-capped mountain, the pitch-black wind stands out so conspicuously, momentarily staining a certain area black, like a drop of ink falling onto white paper.

"This time the area is quite wide! The scope of the death hunt seems to be related to your emotions..."

Fang Rui looked at the snow-capped mountain, which seemed to have changed somewhat, yet remained unchanged, and recounted the intelligence he had gathered.

"If your curse is indeed closely related to your emotions, then..."

"Stop. Wasn't it established from the beginning that my curse was related to my emotions? What do you mean by bringing this up now?"

“Of course there are new discoveries…” Fang Rui omitted the details and went straight to the result, “…I have determined that keeping you in a calm and rational state can limit your curse.”

What triggers the curse is your kindness and your emotions. So... if you suppress your emotions with reason, you won't have so many sentimental thoughts all day long, and the number of times the curse is triggered should decrease.

"I would be very happy if I could do it."

He wouldn't have any extra expectations before the official results were released. After all, he himself had been searching for a way to break the curse for hundreds of years, but the result...

When there are no results, maintaining a detached and indifferent attitude is the most effective method he has found.

"Don't worry! It will succeed, whether it's limiting the curse or removing it, so..."

"You can now pass on the knowledge you possess to me—starting from the basics..."

Fang Rui abruptly steered the conversation toward this matter.

"...You really want it?" After a few seconds of silence, Jelf asked.

"I really want it!!!" Fang Rui emphasized deliberately.

A high level of world status implies the existence of highly advanced cultivation techniques or technology, but...

How could someone as weak as you possibly acquire those martial arts techniques and technologies?

So... don't be picky, learn useful knowledge.

Moreover, the knowledge that Zeref possesses... is simply outrageous, yet incredibly useful!

"……Can."

Jelf is not resistant to imparting knowledge; he just believes in fate.

What harm is there in teaching some magic to someone who is destined to be with you?

There won't be any problems.

Although Fang Rui wants to learn a lot, is there a problem?

Besides, although it hasn't worked yet... well, it's not entirely ineffective, but Fang Rui is genuinely trying to help him.

For this reason alone, Jelf was willing to impart his knowledge to Fang Rui.

"Thank you."

As he spoke, Fang Rui led Zeref back to the vicinity of the Fairy Tail guild building and cast a spell to erase their presence, concealing the two of them.

"Hmm?" Zeref looked puzzled, as if wondering why he had come back again.

"Given the current situation, the other guild that destroyed the Fairy Tail guild building, Phantom Lord, definitely has follow-up plans and will most likely go to war with Fairy Tail..."

"Shouldn't we beat up that audacious idiot who dared to attack 'Fairy Tail'?"

"If it were me, I would definitely beat him up. How could I let him get away with not giving him a good beating?!"

Ignoring Fang Rui's attempts to stir up trouble, Jelf's gaze fell on the dilapidated guild building, his eyes gleaming with memories.

After a while, Jelf said, "...He really deserves to be punished."

Feeling somewhat frustrated, Jelf decided to take Fang Rui's advice and punish someone...

“Very good! The war is scheduled to begin tomorrow, but tonight the ‘Dominator of the Spectre’ will send someone to launch a sneak attack, provoke someone’s anger, and prepare for tomorrow’s war.”

"So...when do you plan to act? Tonight, or tomorrow?"

"tomorrow."

The Fairy Tail guild is completely foreign to Zeref now, so he has no intention of saving the guild members.

However, some people are not included.

Zeref's gaze followed Natsu's movements. As a seasoned brother-complex individual, and for some other reason, Natsu was very important to him, so his attention was extremely focused.

“Natsu’s strength… is so weak!” Zeref suddenly said, frowning.

Natsu is tasked with destroying him, so his slow rate of strength improvement is not good!

"What? Are you planning to give him special treatment?" Fang Rui raised an eyebrow slightly.

"What does 'giving special treatment' mean?" Jelf asked, looking puzzled.

"To put it another way, it's like giving him extra lessons," Fang Rui explained.

“No.” Zeref shook his head, not wanting to continue the conversation. Instead, he stared intently at Natsu for a while before turning and leaving.

"I think you could sneak into the Fairy Tail guild building right now, borrow the stamp, get it stamped, and you'll be able to see Mavis. How about it?"

Jelf did not answer, but simply quickened his pace.

Fang Rui, who was with the Fairy Tail crew and discussing where to have dinner, suddenly turned his head to look at a certain spot, his eyes reflecting the image of the two leaving.

"Why did the clone bring Zeref here? Is there something he wants to tell me? Or..."

Fang Rui had some guesses in his mind and planned to talk to the two of them tonight.

Meanwhile, after a "heated" discussion, everyone has decided...

Do it yourself and you'll have plenty to eat and wear.

Purchase the necessary ingredients, and have someone in the guild with cooking skills prepare the meal.

The dinner location was chosen outside of Magnolia town to prevent any drunken people from causing too much trouble, such as destroying a street or several buildings...

They can do whatever they want in the suburbs, since it's the middle of nowhere anyway.

Some people went to the market to buy vegetables, others went hunting in the countryside, and still others went to the guild building to move out the stored drinks and ingredients...

Finally, some people were sent out to fill in the gaps, and Fang Rui was the one who paid for it.

After all, he was the one who offered to treat everyone.

………………

The night was deep, the stars were shining brightly, and a bright moon hung high in the sky, its light bathing the town.

Inside the town, streetlights have been turned on, dispelling the darkness and illuminating the way for pedestrians.

After the banquet, some guild members returned to their homes, some who were already drunk rested at the banquet site, and some stayed there to keep watch.

"What a bunch..."

At the top of a building, Gajeel, the iron dragon who is the "ruler of Phantom," crouched on the eaves, gazing at the few Fairy Tail members strolling down the street.

At this point, he suddenly stopped, saying that it was inappropriate to describe "Fairy Tail" as "idiot".

After all, something wasn't quite right. There are bound to be fools in a guild, but there are also smart people.

It's impossible for them not to understand the significance of the guild building's destruction; simply put, it represents a declaration of war.

Even after the guild was destroyed, they still had the leisure to have a celebratory dinner...

"My provocation was ignored!"

Iron Dragon Gajeel slightly raised the corners of his mouth, a ferocious arc appearing on his lips.

"What an arrogant bunch!"

As he gave his assessment, Gajeel shattered the roof tiles and shot out like an arrow, hurtling towards several Fairy Tail members.

At the same time, Jelf, Fang Rui's clone, and Fang Rui himself met.

After a brief conversation, Fang Rui looked speechless: "So... you just happened to come here, and you didn't come specifically to see me?"

"No, why would I come here specifically to find you? You're actually this narcissistic?" one of the clones said arrogantly.

"Watch your tone, I am the real person." Fang Rui emphasized, reminding the person not to be so arrogant.

"The original body is amazing~" one of the clones said sarcastically.

"You're quite the character!" Fang Rui raised an eyebrow slightly. Although the clone originated from him, its personality might not be the same as his. It was like a lottery, completely random...

As he spoke, one of the clones transformed into a sheep, staring with wide eyes and bleating.

"The main body is indeed remarkable..." Fang Rui replied to one of the clones, then turned his gaze to Zeref, stared at him for a moment, and said, "Nice to meet you, Zeref."

"...Nice to meet you, Fang Rui," Zeref replied, then studied the "Curse of Contradiction" and found that it was deeply entangled with Zeref, making it very difficult to remove directly. It was a delicate task with a high probability of problems.

Speaking of which, what problems would arise if you accidentally cut off a piece of your soul?

I'm quite curious!

A chill ran through him. Jelf glanced at Fang Rui. Was it just his imagination? There seemed to be malice in his eyes…

"Let's talk somewhere else..."

Having a cold draft on the roof is not a good option.

“Okay.” The two then left.

The clone that had turned into a sheep suddenly widened its eyes and said, "You Zeref, you just left like that?"

I don't ask you to turn me back to normal, but at least take me with you!

Roaring inwardly, one of his clones began to run through the town at a speed as fast as the wind.

Although its appearance has changed to that of a sheep, the clone's strength has not diminished in the slightest, and it still possesses the ability to move mountains and fill seas.

………………

The next day, Nankou Park.

In the center of the park, several Fairy Tail guild members were nailed to the trunk of a large tree.

Inside the park, a few were insignificant bystanders, but most were members of the "Fairy Tail" guild.

Anger burned fiercely in everyone's hearts, the atmosphere gradually became oppressive, and many ordinary people left.

Makarov's face was contorted in a grotesque grimace, with bulging veins and rapidly flowing blood, making him look terrifying.