doitstory Chapter 237 Successful Fairy Hunt, On the Eve of the Operation
Chapter 237 Successful Fairy Hunt, On the Eve of the Operation
Chapter 237 Successful Fairy Hunt, On the Eve of the Operation
The magical clash generated a massive shockwave that instantly leveled the surrounding forest.
As the light faded and the dust settled, and the terrifying commotion gradually subsided, the outcome of the fierce battle between Erza and Erza was revealed.
On the shattered battlefield, Erza changed into her regular armor, with Knight Vorka tightly bound by chains beside her.
Compared to his glorious appearance when he first appeared, Knightwalker is now kneeling on one knee with disheveled hair, disordered breathing, and his battle suit is tattered, revealing skin stained with blood.
The magic spear that he was so proud of shattered into countless fragments scattered on the ground, representing the complete defeat of the captain of the kingdom's strongest magic warfare force.
The winner is—
Erza Scarlett!
"Fairy hunt successful."
Erza stared expressionlessly at her disheveled yet stubborn "self," and let out a heavy sigh of relief.
Despite winning with the Armor of Exodia, she had essentially exhausted all her magic power and looked very tired.
"Wow! We won!!"
After a brief silence, a burst of enthusiastic cheers immediately erupted behind them.
The Fairy Tail members, unable to contain their excitement, rushed over and surrounded Erza.
"They actually defeated that Knight Walker! Erza is so cool!"
"Hey Erza, could you please perform your dress-up magic again?!"
"Hahaha! See that damned Nightwright? This is our Fairy Tail Erza!"
The long-accumulated depression and panic were completely released at this moment, and everyone's faces were filled with joy and relief, feeling a sense of peace and relaxation they had never experienced before.
Only at this point did they completely let down their guard against Erza's face and regard her as a partner of "Fairy Tail"!
"Big Sister?" Erza's eyes widened in confusion.
On Esland's side, it wasn't that no one had called her by that name, but everyone around her was a familiar companion, and coupled with the effects of the previous "fairy hunt," her mind was a little slow to process it.
"That's right, big sister, your transformation magic is amazing! Can you teach me? That way I can protect Lady Juvia~" Edgray approached with a face full of admiration.
His sparkling eyes were filled with a longing for Juvia—no, for becoming stronger.
Erza was taken aback when she saw Ed Gray wrapped up like a dumpling, but then she immediately realized that the personality of the person in front of her was completely different from the Gray she knew.
"For someone like you who doesn't possess magic, changing clothes is practically impossible, but—"
Erza raised her arm and swiftly pulled Edgray into her embrace, smiling as she said, "This desire to protect your comrades is commendable!"
Thump!
The skull collided with the breastplate, producing a crisp and pleasant sound.
"Wow, so hard!" Ed Grey put on the mask of pain and let out a tragic exclamation.
His comical yet pitiful appearance caused the others in Fairy Tail to burst into laughter, gloating and mocking him.
"Why does my head hurt for no reason?" Gray felt the same way and subconsciously took two steps back.
No one knew better than him and Natsu just how tough Erza's breastplate was!
On the outskirts of the crowd, Lucy watched Erza mingling with everyone and a smile crept onto her lips: "That's wonderful, Erza!"
Ever since arriving at the Fairy Tail guild in Esland and learning about the fairy hunt, she has been very worried about Erza's condition.
Now that the barriers and misunderstandings between Ed Gray and the others have finally disappeared, and they have fully accepted Erza as a partner, she is genuinely happy for Erza.
"By the way, what should we do with these royal soldiers?" Edmila's words interrupted the cheerful and lively atmosphere.
Defeating the captains of the second and fourth magic war squads is a cause for celebration, but it's also a huge problem for them. They've offended the entire kingdom and will inevitably face relentless retaliation from them!
Chess and his group from Esland are indeed very strong, but it's clear they can't stay here forever!
Upon hearing this, the relaxed expressions on everyone's faces vanished instantly, replaced by righteous indignation as they looked at Knightworth, who was bound by chains and unable to move.
Some advocated beating her up and sending her back, others wanted to abandon her in the depths of a forest infested with monsters to fend for herself, and still others suggested digging a hole and burying her on the spot.
However, no matter which proposal is made, it cannot avoid the core issue that Edmila is worried about.
"What does Chess think?"
Unsure of what to do, Edmila could only turn her attention to Chase.
Although their time together was quite short, she had already developed a great deal of trust in Chase—just as she had in their side.
Chase didn't answer. Instead, under everyone's gaze, he walked up to Knightwalker, who was kneeling on one knee, bent down slightly, and asked in a deep voice, "Knightwalker, is that right? Do you want me to help you?"
"I'm no match for you, so there's nothing to say. Kill me or don't, it's up to you!" Knightworth met his gaze without flinching.
As a soldier, she had long since disregarded life and death, so naturally she would never beg for mercy.
"You've got some backbone, haven't you?" Chase chuckled as he pulled out a card.
Ignoring what Knightworth felt like, he turned around and locked her in the narrow, private space.
Ultimately, Knightworth was just a pitiful man who feared he wouldn't survive without his magic and was subservient to the king.
Given Edolas' current situation, barring any unforeseen circumstances, the rightful prince Mystogan will undoubtedly inherit the throne and restore order to the country, which lives in constant fear.
Judging from the development of the original work, Knightworth and others who have realized their mistakes will become indispensable helpers in assisting Mystogan in building a new world.
So, let's leave the headache of dealing with Knightvoka and Hugh Boy to that guy Mystergan!
"Gentlemen, to tell you the truth, we have actually come here on behalf of the prince of your kingdom—"
After imprisoning all the royal soldiers present, Chase turned to Edolas and the Fairy Tail crew and explained their purpose in coming to Edolas.
After the explanation, Edmila and the others were shocked.
"The prince who's been missing for so many years is actually a member of Fairy Tail over there?"
"A large-scale spacetime magic anima... I never imagined the king would secretly create something so dangerous—"
"That's outrageous! It's one thing for others to be targeted, but to actually set their sights on Fairy Tail!"
Seeing Adriby clench her fists in anger, Lucy wanted to complain that the safety of others was also precious, but then she thought that from Asland's perspective, it was really hard to say who was right and who was wrong in this matter.
If one day, Esland also faces a huge crisis of magic shortage, will the Council and the Guild Alliance also go and invade other worlds?
Lucy suddenly felt a little lost.
However, it is certain that it is absolutely wrong to harm others in pursuit of power. Moreover, according to Mystogan, King Faust launched the Anima purely to consolidate his own power and position!
This can be seen from the fact that Fairy Tail was forced to become a dark guild.
"So, if war with the kingdom is inevitable, would you be willing to lend us a hand?" Chase asked.
These words inevitably caused a moment of hesitation in the room.
Despite the formidable fighting prowess displayed by Chess and his companions, and despite their long-standing dissatisfaction with the king's despicable actions, their fear of the massive army possessing a plethora of magical weapons was an ingrained perception that was difficult to overcome in a short time.
"I'm telling you guys, you're always so vocal, but when there's a real chance of defeating the King's army, why are you all becoming so hesitant and indecisive?"
Edlucy broke the silence first, standing firmly beside Chase, "No matter what, I believe in Chase!"
"It might not be of much help, but Lucy and I share the same thought," Edmila said with a smile.
"Although I really dislike being with that jerk Lucy, I feel the same way."
"I've been wanting to cause a scene for a while now, so feel free to tell me if there's anything I can do to help!"
Edreby and Ed Juvia followed closely behind, displaying high fighting spirit.
Led by the four girls, the other companions overcame their fear of the King's Army and raised their weapons, shouting "Let's get them!"
The atmosphere instantly became lively!
Then, the scene changes.
Far from the battlefield where the two Erzas fought, a large floating island is dotted with stars in the night sky. The bright moonlight shines on the shimmering lake, where girls who have worked hard all day are taking a bath.
Because they needed to wait for the results of the negotiations between Mystergan and the King, and because it was getting late, the group decided to rest for the night before heading to the outskirts of the capital.
To avoid being harassed by the arriving royal army, Fairy Tail, including the guild, temporarily relocated with the help of Chess's card magic.
In such a relaxed environment, girls from different worlds naturally wanted to exchange information.
"Huh? Natsu dares to take over my room? I mean, you're way too weak!"
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Edlucy suddenly stood up from the water, her wet, golden hair covering her towering breasts.
"Because that's Natsu!"
Lucy spread her hands with a miserable expression. "I'm actually a little envious of me over there—"
"That's a bit of a surprise. I thought I'd have a more interesting personality over there~"
Edmila learned about her otherworldly self from Erza and tilted her head curiously, asking, "So, she and Chase are also boyfriend and girlfriend?"
"Boyfriend/girlfriend?!" Erza's face instantly turned bright red upon triggering the keyword.
Meanwhile, Wendy, Charlotte, Ed Wendy, Ed Kana, Ed Juvia, and others were also chatting.
The same person with different personalities can always cause surprises.
Lisana was among them.
Unlike her friends who were chatting and laughing around her, she seemed much quieter, simply listening to Erza and the others talk about the guild she was familiar with.
Everyone, including Edmila, instinctively avoided the previous topic.
Compared to the relatively harmonious scene on the girls' side, the natural lake on the other side of the floating island was quite lively.
"When it comes to taking a bath, it should be like a hot spring to make it even more comfortable!"
As Natsu plunged his burning hands into the lake, the entire lake surface instantly boiled, bubbling and steaming.
"It's hot! I'm going to be cooked alive, you bastard Natsu!"
The men from Fairy Tail were scalded so badly they started breakdancing on the lake.
"Seriously, doing this in the guild's pool is one thing, but can't you at least consider how everyone else feels?"
Gray immediately stepped forward to refute, clapping his hands together, and the magic circle of the Ice Shape spell flashed.
The cold air spread and the boiling lake surface froze over.
"You didn't even consider our feelings!!"
Edmács and the others shivered from the cold and quickly spoke up to stop them.
Unfortunately, Natsu and Gray didn't listen to reason; instead, they started competing with each other, constantly increasing their magical output.
This is normal for them, who have maxed out their fire and ice resistance, but the men of Fairy Tail in the lake suffer terribly, experiencing the torment of both fire and ice.
On the shore, Chess and Gildarts sat side by side.
"Those two haven't changed at all, still so enthusiastic about Fairy Tail from another world." Gildarts laughed heartily.
"Haha, they are indeed quite enthusiastic."
Chase glanced at the naked men dancing wildly on the lake, nodded in agreement, and then asked, "By the way, aren't you planning to join them?"
"Forget it, the lacerations caused by the black dragon haven't healed yet, we can't withstand their torment." Gildarts shook his head.
This is obviously an excuse; normally, this uncle would definitely be the one having the most fun.
Right now, all he wants is to get back to Aisland as soon as possible, reunite with Kana whom he has missed countless times, and make up for all the years he has neglected his biological daughter!
Chase didn't join them for similar reasons to Gildarts, but what he wanted to see as soon as possible was his own Esland.
The Royal Capital dungeon poses no challenge or reward to him at this point, and Natsu and his crew can easily defeat the strongest magical weapon, "Dragon Knight."
Moreover, with Knightworth captured beforehand and Gildarts, that monster, present, they could easily sweep through the enemy lines. If the King's army could even hold out for a day, they would be considered incredibly strong.
Therefore, Chase has no intention of participating in this boring and tedious kingdom conquest operation. He plans to part ways with everyone tomorrow and set off to find Ed's Fairy Tail exploration team, which he cares about more, and to find "himself" to exchange information!
"Speaking of which, why does it suddenly feel like something's missing?"
Chase pulled himself together and carefully examined the men in the lake, his brow furrowing slightly.
His reminder made Gildarts feel a little strange.
The two exchanged a glance and began to count heads: Natsu, Gray, Happy, Mystogan who went to negotiate with the king, and, who else?
"Gajeel? Where's Gajeel?!"
At this moment, the town closest to the forest.
Gajeel staggered along the deserted street, muttering repeatedly, "Where is my cat?" He seemed somewhat delirious.
Suddenly, a figure rushed over from the side and stood in front of him.
"When I saw it through the window, I thought it was my imagination. I never imagined there was someone who looked exactly like me!"