Happy's Anxiety

Guided by Simon, the small boat braved the wind and waves and finally arrived at the isolated island where the forbidden tower stood.

As soon as Jiang Bai and the others stepped onto the damp sand, a cold and ominous aura swept over them.

Jiang Bai closed his eyes, and his powerful mental energy, like an invisible radar, instantly swept across the entire tower.

A moment later, he opened his eyes, his brows furrowing slightly.

"Strange, besides Jellal, three guys with strong auras, and some small fry, there's no one else inside."

He turned to Simon and asked, "Why are the people you've imprisoned gone?"

Simon's face turned grave as he explained, "After Jellal completed the Tower of Heaven, to prevent anyone from interfering and ruining his plans, he moved all the slaves away. No one knows where he took them."

"There are no more hostages?"

Natsu's ears twitched, and he instantly grasped the key point.

The next second, he burst into flames.

"Haha! In that case, Happy and I will take our leave first!"

He grabbed Happy, flames erupting from his feet, and like a runaway rocket, he charged straight into the tower.

"I will defeat them all!"

You idiot!

Gray was so angry he jumped up and down.

"You'll alert them if you do that!"

"It's alright, we were discovered a long time ago," Jiang Bai said lazily.

"What?!"

Lucy was taken aback and instinctively looked at Simon, her eyes filled with suspicion.

Simon quickly waved his hand. "I didn't secretly inform anyone!"

"Not because of Simon,"

Jiang Bai explained,

"It's perception magic. We've been monitored since we set foot on this island."

As he spoke, his Mental Detection "saw" an interesting scene: Natsu had just rushed into the tower when he was swallowed whole by a strange bird with Owl's head.

He looked at Gray and said in a casual tone, "Gray, Natsu's in trouble. Go help him out."

That idiot!

Despite his cursing, Gray didn't hesitate for a moment, immediately transforming into a streak of icy blue light and rushing into the tower.

Juvia instinctively wanted to follow, but Jiang Bai stopped her with a hand.

"You like Gray, right?" Jiang Bai asked.

Juvia's cheeks flushed instantly, but she still nodded vigorously. "Mmm!"

"Since that's the case,"

Jiang Bai's lips curled into a "kind" smile.

"Then you can take care of Lucy for me. After this is all over, I'll help you pursue Gray, okay?"

This offer was an irresistible temptation for Juvia.

"Juvia will definitely protect Lucy!" she declared resolutely.

"Jiang Bai! Why are you protecting me?"

Lucy panicked.

"Wasn't I walking with you?"

"Lucy, it's time for you to experience real hardship."

Jiang Bai patted her shoulder and said in a senior's tone,

"There's a guy inside who plays guitar. You and Juvia go and take him down."

Lucy wanted to say something, but Juvia was already blinded by Jiang Bai's promises and didn't give her a chance to refute them. She grabbed Lucy's hand and rushed into the tower.

Then, Jiang Bai said to Simon, "Simon, you stay here and be ready to provide backup at any time."

After arranging everything for everyone, Jiang Bai leisurely walked towards the tower gate.

Let's rewind a few minutes.

Natsu and Happy were launched at once, crashing through the gate and into the Tower of Heaven.

Looking at the densely packed members of the Dark Magic Cult before him, Natsu's face broke into an excited smile.

"Fire Dragon's Wing Attack!"

He leaped high into the air, his arms wreathed in raging flames like the wings of a dragon, and swung them forward with a mighty swing!

A scorching storm of fire swept through, instantly sending the front row of men in black flying with screams.

Just as Natsu was wreaking havoc and enjoying the thrill of battle, a strange man blocked his way.

The man had a huge Owl head and a pair of jetpacks on his back.

"Coo coo!"

The Owl- man made a strange sound.

"I am the Owl, one of the Trinity Raven! Your flames are quite impressive, caw caw! Let me devour you and make you a part of my body!"

The owl uses a rare Devouring Magic that allows it to swallow its enemy whole and then freely use their magic.

While Natsu was dealing with the other grunts and had no time to spare, he suddenly activated the jetpack on his back, turning into a blur as he launched a sneak attack.

Happy desperately tried to maneuver Natsu through the air, but Owl's speed was simply too fast, following him like a shadow.

Just then, Happy ran out of magic, and his flight speed suddenly slowed down.

The owl seized this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and opened his gaping maw, which was as deep as an abyss.

"Happy!"

To prevent Happy from getting hurt, Natsu used all his strength to throw Happy far away at the last moment before being swallowed.

He himself was swallowed whole by the owl.

"Natsu!!" Happy cried out in anguish.

Just then, Gray arrived.

The last thing he saw was Xiao letting out a satisfied burp.

"Gray!"

Happy flew over crying and threw herself into his arms.

"Natsu... Natsu has been swallowed by him! Please save Natsu!"

Happy was truly panicked; tears streamed down her face like a broken string of pearls.

You should know that Natsu found him when he was still an egg.

It was Natsu, with his own body heat, hatched him from the egg.

The first thing Happy saw was Natsu's bright smiling face.

Over the years, they have spent every day together and have long been inseparable from each other, valuing each other more than their own lives.

Don't worry.

Gray's eyes turned icy cold. He gently rubbed Happy's head, his voice filled with unwavering resolve.

"I will rescue that guy, completely safe and sound."