Can't Villains Come Up with Something New?

Makarov's figure disappeared at the entrance. Before leaving, Jiang Bai specifically sent him a telepathic reminder.

"Grandpa, there's a sneaky guy on the other side who plays with wind magic. He can deplete your mana and likes to ambush you. Be careful."

"Hey! Jiang Bai, aren't you going to stop the president?"

Lucy watched the president's solitary figure disappear into the distance, and stamped her feet in frustration.

"What if that guy really did set a trap and ganged up on the guild leader?"

Who do you think the old man is?

Jiang Bai glanced at her and said in a flat tone,

"He's Ten Wizard Saints. Even if Jose on the other side is, there's still a difference between the Ten Wizard Saints."

That's what she said, but Mirajane's eyes were still filled with worry as she looked in the direction the chairman had disappeared.

He was the old man she respected most, and she couldn't imagine anything happening to him.

A warm arm wrapped around her shoulder, gently pulling her into a hug.

Jiang Bai comforted him, "Don't worry. That idiot Jose moved the guild to Magnolia Town. All I can say is, he moved too well; he perfectly entered my detection range."

"If the old man is in any danger, or if any emergency occurs, I will be there immediately."

Feeling that unwavering strength, Mirajane's unease subsided somewhat.

Meanwhile, Makarov stepped into the Phantom Lord's mobile fortress.

The massive castle was deserted; only his own footsteps echoed in the deathly silent hall, sounding particularly eerie.

Makarov's face darkened, and his voice, amplified by magic, echoed throughout the entire castle.

"Jose! I've come! Release my children!"

The surroundings remained completely silent, without any echo.

But the next second, a man with closed eyes and a compassionate expression appeared abruptly behind Makarov like a ghost.

It was none other than Aria, the leader of the Phantom Lord's "Element 4".

Aria clasped her hands together and said in a sorrowful, lamenting tone, "Sky Domain - Annihilation!"

"How sad! How sad! Why am I so sad? Ah, it's because a great Ten Wizard Saints is about to pass away here."

A massive wind magic circle formed at an astonishing speed, threatening to completely envelop Makarov and drain all his magic power.

Just then, a golden light flashed across Makarov's body, and he vanished from his spot in an instant, easily dodging this perfect sneak attack.

"What?! How is this possible?!"

Aria suddenly opened her eyes, her face filled with disbelief.

"Hmph, luckily that brat Jiang Bai reminded me beforehand,"

Makarov appeared not far behind him, thinking to himself,

"Otherwise, I might really have met my end here."

He didn't give the opponent any chance to react at all, and without the slightest hesitation, the Giant Magic was activated instantly!

Makarov's arm grew thicker and larger at a visible speed, transforming into an indestructible giant's fist. With overwhelming force, it slammed Aria from the air into the ground!

This is pure violent aesthetics; one punch, and you're instantly knocked unconscious.

"Oh my, oh my, truly worthy of being Brother Makarov!"

Jose's figure slowly emerged from the shadows, clapping his hands with a fake smile on his face.

"You dodged that!"

Makarov looked at him coldly. "Jose, you're becoming increasingly despicable. Battles between mages shouldn't threaten lives..."

"Shut up, Makarov!"

Jose's face instantly contorted in rage, and he roared,

"I called you here not to listen to your lecture! I'm here to make you regret this! Years ago at a meeting, you dared to humiliate me like that in front of so many people!"

Makarov looked at Jose's face, twisted with jealousy and resentment, and didn't want to waste any more words.

He knew that with the other party's narrow-mindedness, even without what happened back then, they would have ended up like this sooner or later.

"Give me back my child."

Makarov said, enunciating each word clearly.

"Oh? You mean those little guys?"

Jose waved his hand dismissively, feigning nonchalance.

"I already had it sent back when you arrived."

Upon hearing this, Makarov's expression softened slightly, thinking that Jose had ultimately retained a shred of decency as a mage.

But to his surprise, the next second, Jose grinned and pulled a petite figure covered in blood from the shadows behind him.

It's Levy!

"Ha! You've been tricked, Makarov!"

Jose laughed wildly.

"I only released those two useless men; I'm still keeping this little girl!"

"When those two guys woke up, they kept yelling not to hurt this girl. It seems she's quite important in your guild, right?"

"Makarov, if you don't want anything to happen to this little girl, kneel down and apologize right now!"

Makarov stared at Levy, who had been tortured into unconsciousness, his entire body trembling violently with extreme rage.

However, for Levy's safety, his legs gradually bent under the immense humiliation.

Just then, Jiang Bai, who had been locking onto the area with his mental energy, vanished instantly.

He Space Transfer and appeared directly beside Jose.

To Jose's astonishment, Jiang Bai snatched Levy back and then kicked him mercilessly in the face, sending him flying.

I knew it!

Jiang Bai, holding the weakened Levy, pouted and said with a bored expression,

"The villains always like to use hostages to threaten the protagonist. Can't you guys come up with something new?"

"Jiang Bai!"

When Makarov saw Jiang Bai appear, his tense nerves finally relaxed.

"Well done!"