Chapter 3 - Ultear

Two years later, “Ace” as he was currently known, had been searching through the many magical libraries, looking for magic to resurrect his beloved Aceto.

His research had given him no answers, as there doesn’t seem to be any spells to resurrect the dead in any of the magic libraries he had been to.

Although he couldn’t find any resurrection spells in the many libraries, he did discover a forbidden spell Human Subordination Magic, also called the Ruler’s Magic that was used by Zoldeo of Grimoire Heart.

It wasn’t what he was looking for, but it was a useful spell that could possibly help him resurrect Aceto, and thus he got about mastering it.

He had several ideas based on his memories that were not perfect, but he hoped that maybe after copying them, he could one day form his own magic that would overcome the imperfections. 

Hades, the former Guild Master of Grimoire Heart knew several resurrection spells. However, he was dead and he didn't know where the body was. He wasn't even sure if his [Magic Drain] spell worked on dead bodies even if he did find Hades' body.

He knew from his previous memories that the Spriggan 12 member Neidhart had his [Historia of the Dead] magic which could bring back the dead to be used in battle, with their full memories and nearly full power. But this spell was not permanent. That being said, the ability to spend time with his beloved Aceto, even for limited periods of time each time was still desirable.If he could copy that power, and has Hades' body, that would work perfectly.

Another option was the [Macro] Curse by Tartarus’ Seilah. Even though the curse could only resurrect the dead temporarily, and was not real resurrection, this was still an option he was willing to try.


He also knew of Ultear’s time powers could bring back the dead by reversing time. However, the power usage was too high, turning Ultear was an old lady. Besides, nobody knew where she was.

However, Ultear’s powers could at least bring back her body to an acceptable condition and maintain it before resurrection.

He also considered going after Spriggan 12’s Dimaria who also had time powers. Perhaps a combination of Dimaria and Ultear's powers could work.

Since he didn't know where Hades' body was, the best and most realistic plan he could think of was to find Ultear, somehow recharge her body and then use her to reverse time and resurrect Aceto.

He was in this small village today, because he was fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of Ultear the old woman, whom even her friends do not know was already old.

The only reason he knew that it was her, was from his knowledge of the manga and anime from his old life.

As he tailed her to her cottage hidden in the woods, she suddenly turned around.

“Show yourself!” she commanded. Ace walked out with his arms open, showing her that he meant her no harm.

“Who are you? Why are you following me?” she asked again.

Ace smiled and transformed back to his original form of Velveno.

“Velveno? What do you want from me?” she asked in shock. She knew Velveno, although a unaffiliated dark mage was not a simple person to deal with.

“I need your help. I know who you are, Ultear” he said, revealing that he knew who she was.

She gasped, looking at him. “Explain” she said, still on her guard

“I want to resurrect my fiancée Aceto. She was killed in the war two years ago, and I have been looking for someone like you, who can reverse time” he said honestly.

“I have the ability to copy any mage’s powers. If you will allow me to touch you, I will be able to do so myself” he continued, explaining parts of his plan.

“I cannot help you. When it comes to death, the toll of reversing time is too high. Look at me. There is nothing left of my powers to copy, even if you wish to” she said.

“Please, I really need to do this. My powers won’t drain you, only copy your powers. I will not be a detriment to you in any way” he tried again.

Ultear sighed.

“Look Velveno. I know you want to resurrect your fiancée. But I am telling you that it is impossible. You just have to let her go” she answered.

“NO! I will copy your powers. I have to! It’s the only way!” said Velveno with a crazy look in his eyes as he shook her.

“I was obsessed like you before, to revive the dead and change the past. However, no one can change time. I only could do so for one minute and look at the price I paid” she said as she cast [Ice Make] to create ice rose vines that pushed him away and moved to protect herself.

“I don’t want to fight you. I may be old now, but I'm still no pushover” she said, as the ice vines moved at him to keep him away.

“I don’t care about consequences. Aceto will live even if I have to sacrifice everyone to do it” he yelled as he cast the [Ruler’s Magic] on her.

Ultear’s mind went blank for a second as her strong will fought valiantly against the spell. However, her resistance led to naught as the spell completely took over her will.

“What.. what have you done to me… master?” asked Ultear in shock as tears rolled down her face.

“I am sorry Ultear. You belong to me now. I will use you to bring back my Aceto. And I will not hesitate to sacrifice you to do it” he said.

“Now, tell me the truth. Can your magic bring back my Aceto?” he asked her sternly

“My body burnt out by just reversing one minute to bring back the dead. Your lover has been dead for over two years. It is impossible for me” she answered.

He sighed. He expected that answer. But he was going to try anyway regardless of the consequences. Most likely, Ultear will die in the process, but that was a price he was willing to pay.

Resuming his identity as Ace, he started heading towards the town train station.

His next goal was to recharge Ultear’s powers. And the only one that he knows off that can recharge and rejuvenate someone’s powers was Wendy Marvell of Fairy Tail.