[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-in-fairy-tail-sorry-i-really-am-the-mastermind-b":3,"chapter-in-fairy-tail-sorry-i-really-am-the-mastermind-b-in-fairy-tail-apologies-i-am-the-mastermind-chapter-24":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","In Fairy Tail: Apologies, I Am the Mastermind",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2126579,3474,"Chapter 24","in-fairy-tail-apologies-i-am-the-mastermind-chapter-24",24,"\u003Cp>This was Ace, who had disappeared for a while under the wanted order of the Magic Council.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Lin Cheng felt that the time was almost up, he let Ace bubble up again to show off his presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So lively.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn't expect everyone to have rebuilt the house so quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone's complexion seems to have recovered well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ace looked at the people of Fairy Tail with a sense of familiarity and greeted them with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After greeting them, he walked carelessly to Erza's side, sat down, and smiled at Mirajane behind the bar: \"Miss Mirajane, I'm a bit hungry, do you have fried noodles here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Ace rubbed his stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like his brother Luffy, Ace was also a foodie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No fried noodles, but we do have steaks and such.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mirajane looked at Ace, who was now a wanted criminal of the Magic Council, and there was no obvious emotional fluctuation on her face; she showed a sweet smile and said: \"How well-done does Mr. Ace usually like his steak?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was called a wanted criminal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, apart from the time Ace killed Jose, neither the Magic Council nor the intelligence organization on Fairy Tail's side had found any criminal record for Ace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even let alone a criminal record, there were no clues about Ace's movements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without evidence, there was no way to convict Ace by claiming to be a pirate, and the time he killed Jose was also because Jose made the first move, and Ace just fought back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At most, it was just excessive self-defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Ace's strength far exceeded Jose's, he completely had the possibility of defeating the other party without killing them.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Therefore, if it was just excessive self-defense, with Fairy Tail's relationship with the Magic Council, letting Yajima, who was a councilor, put in a good word, it could still be glossed over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Mirajane's inquiry, Ace thought about it very seriously and said: \"Medium-well steak, I guess.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I like to eat meat that is a bit charred and crispy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, please wait a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ace, let's have a duel!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fire Dragon's Iron Fist!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natsu, who was staring at Gray not far away, jumped up excitedly after seeing Ace, threw Gray aside, and rushed toward Ace's location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scorching flames condensed on Natsu's arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he already knew Ace's specific strength when fighting Phantom Lord earlier, Natsu didn't hold back and swung his fist at Ace with all his might.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without any surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the eyes of everyone around, Natsu was pressed directly to the floor by Ace in a nonchalant manner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this was also something that couldn't be helped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natsu's fighting style was extremely reckless; in front of Ace, who possessed mastery of Observation Haki, there were flaws everywhere, and he didn't even need to spend any effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could directly find the most suitable angle and use one part of his strength to exert ten parts of effect, instantly suppressing Natsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't even need to use Observation Haki; just in terms of basic attributes, Ace completely crushed Natsu at the current stage; for Ace, striking first by striking later was simply too easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha, Natsu, you are still so energetic!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Honestly, seeing you makes me feel a bit close; I have a younger brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ace looked at Natsu, who was struggling frantically under him on the floor, and a somewhat gentle smile appeared on his face: \"He is also like you, Natsu, hairy and restless all day, with no proper form.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thinking about challenging me all day, but he never succeeded once; I think he should have gone to sea by now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The character setting and background story, of course, the more complete the better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when these things are complete can the cause and effect of the script have logic and credibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only in this way can Lin Cheng's script influence the emotions of everyone around him to the greatest extent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Ace's younger brother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erza also smiled and said from the side: \"Mr. Ace's younger brother must also be a powerful Class Mage like Mr. Ace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha, that guy is still far behind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, I believe that my brother will definitely be able to successfully complete his ideal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Erza's words, Ace also laughed loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone present could feel Ace's concern for his brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also, the purpose of Mr. Ace coming here this time should be for the mission commission last time, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the laughing Ace, Erza didn't pause, and then her expression became somewhat serious: \"Regarding the mission commission to find 'Blackbeard', we have already started.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is being executed by three B-rank mages: Levy, Droy, and Jet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Levy's specialty magic is Solid Script, and she can also quickly read text for intelligence gathering.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Droy's specialty magic is Plant Magic, possessing the ability to collect some intelligence on a large scale through plants.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jet's specialty magic is High-Speed, possessing high-speed movement ability, and can transmit intelligence at the fastest speed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Erza seriously introduced the execution status of Ace's mission commission to Ace one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could be said that for Ace's needs, Fairy Tail had made the greatest response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They used the team most skilled in this area to specifically search for Blackbeard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Blackbeard wasn't a character Lin Cheng had fabricated out of thin air, perhaps Fairy Tail would have already had some feedback by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha, to be able to be helped by everyone like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to Erza reporting the mission situation to him, Ace used his index finger to push up his slightly tilted cowboy hat, revealing a brilliant smile: \"Very grateful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, if I remember correctly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Ace, you seem to be a member of the Whitebeard Pirates, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, Lucy, who was sitting beside Erza, leaned over curiously and asked: \"Whitebeard and Blackbeard seem to have some connection; is that Blackbeard an enemy of Whitebeard?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After various hints and guidance from Lin Cheng, Lucy finally took the initiative to reveal the curiosity in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as Lucy's words fell, everyone else around also quietly pricked up their ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was still very interested in Ace and the Whitebeard Pirates behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, after Lucy asked this, everyone present could also feel that Ace's mood suddenly became somewhat wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Ace, sorry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Should I not have...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucy looked at Ace, whose mood had suddenly become somewhat low, and an apologetic expression appeared on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt she had asked something she shouldn't have; after all, Ace had such a 'my face is full of stories' expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, actually it's no big deal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Blackbeard is just his title; his name is Marshall D. Teach.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ace looked at Lucy and smiled slightly, his tone somewhat low: \"Teach was once one of the friends I had the best relationship with in the Whitebeard Pirates; we talked about everything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Ace's narration, everyone around showed an even more concerned expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, how did a good friend who once talked about everything develop to the point of becoming an enemy now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, even Natsu, who had been somewhat restless on the floor, became somewhat quiet, listening quietly to Ace's narration; Natsu was the one who cherished partners the most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'He was actually Mr. Ace's friend...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Revealing such sharp murderous intent to a former friend...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erza frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to others, Erza's observation of Ace was more detailed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a moment ago when Ace mentioned Blackbeard, a flash of murderous intent suddenly appeared in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, Ace had murderous intent toward this former best friend, a friend he talked about everything with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Teach was once really a very good friend of mine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even the position of the Second Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates should have been Teach's.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the Whitebeard Pirates, everyone's relationship was very good, just like their own brothers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ace looked at Erza and the surrounding members of the Fairy Tail guild: \"Similar to the atmosphere here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, I also like Fairy Tail very much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And there is also Natsu here, a guy who is as reckless as my brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Ace touched Natsu's head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Ace's gentleness, Natsu's expression suddenly became somewhat at a loss, but compared to these, Natsu was more concerned about the matter between Ace and Blackbeard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you are like brothers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natsu raised his head, looked at Ace's face, and asked with some concern: \"Then why did Blackbeard Teach become your enemy, Ace?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone in the guild will absolutely never become enemies!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natsu's eyes were exceptionally serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natsu believed what Ace said, so Natsu believed that everyone in the Whitebeard Pirates in Ace's mouth must also be the most reliable partners, just like everyone in Fairy Tail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Similarly, Natsu absolutely could not tolerate the day when partners became enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha, yes, I once thought so too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In our Whitebeard Pirates, even if someone left the Whitebeard Pirates because of their own reasons, I and others would still treat the other party as their own brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter what, for whatever reason, even if they betrayed to other pirate groups, they would not become enemies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ace looked at Natsu's firm eyes and said word by word: \"However, there is a premise here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is, absolutely never kill each other or harm a partner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Ace's words fell, Natsu felt his brain being hit hard by something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then came unprecedented anger.\u003C\u002Fp>",1570,"2026-06-16T12:13:33.210Z","2026-06-16T12:23:18.059Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","56cbfbbdd212243cd1c483f9f80c5a88bc3346ef44d98055c76dbaa0cbda79d3","in-fairy-tail-apologies-i-am-the-mastermind-chapter-25","in-fairy-tail-apologies-i-am-the-mastermind-chapter-23",660,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fin-fairy-tail-apologies-i-am-the-mastermind-cover.jpg"]