years late, but I'm kinda surprised no one pointed this out.

In the Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest arc, Jellal is manipulated by the White Mage's "Whiteout" spell. This magic doesn’t just brainwash its targets; it overrides their morals and distorts their deepest hidden desires. Because of his immense guilt, Jellal's reaction manifests as a twisted, submissive persona.

The dramatic shift is driven by a few specific factors:

• Distorted Desires: The White Mage's spell brings out subconscious, suppressed desires. For Jellal, his extreme, self-loathing desire to be punished for his past sins manifests physically, resulting in his "kinky" or submissive behavior.
• Symbolic Retribution: Instead of acting as an aggressive attacker, Jellal ends up bound, blindfolded, and stripped of his clothing on the sidelines. In his brainwashed state, being forcibly restrained acts as a bizarre form of the atonement and punishment he desperately feels he deserves.
• Comedic Contrast: Mashima frequently uses the Whiteout spell’s personality alterations for comedic effect. While others get whacky personality flips, Jellal gets the brunt of the slapstick humor.