Laxus side.
The skull Scepter, which had been quiet in Brain's hand, now gaped open, the crystal ball embedded in its mouth falling to the ground. It broke out in a sweat, trembling as it stared at the figure before it, radiating evil Magic Power.
A slight, tingling sensation of static electricity suddenly arose in the air.
The Skull Scepter - Black Gate, sensing something, turned around and saw Laxus gathering lightning. He yelled in a panic, spitting as he shouted, "What are you doing, kid? Stop right now!"
Brain's skull Scepter could be considered the seventh of the Oración Seis, but no matter which member saw this figure, they would all panic and flee in panic, because in the hearts of the Oración Seis, their Guild Master was an invincible being.
Laxus paid no attention to the spittle flying from the skull Scepter beside him; his mind was focused on the clouds above, and his Magic Power was highly concentrated, reaching straight to the sky.
With a loud bang, the Magic Power stirred up layers of dust.
The Inner Personality —without a physical body—was emanating Magic Power that lifted its body up.
"Welcome back, no Guild Master!!"
The skull Scepter - Black Gate, which had been roaring, instantly prostrated itself on the ground, knelt and kowtowed, its voice trembling as it respectfully welcomed its Guild Master's return.
"Things are getting more and more interesting. I never expected that you wouldn't even see a glimpse of Nirvana!"
The Inner Personality, Wu, suddenly opened his scarlet eyes, without even glancing at the Drum Tower Scepter lying down. After speaking, he looked at Laxus in front of him with an arrogant expression.
"Tch~ He woke up so quickly, looks like I won't be able to unleash my full power this time!"
Laxus stared at the so-called "Guild Master Wu" in front of him, his expression remaining calm and composed.
His figure had already transformed into lightning, disappearing from the spot in the blink of an eye.
"Haha, as expected, the Guild Master is very powerful. Even this person was so scared that he retreated when he saw you, Guild Master?" The skull Scepter circled around the Inner Personality - Wu, who was fawning over him.
However, the Inner Personality, Wu, completely ignored the flattery from the side, and looked up with a slightly solemn expression at the dragon-shaped lightning that had emerged from the clouds in the sky.
He immediately used all his Magic Power to condense a huge defensive magic circle above his head.
It was also right after it was formed.
"Roar~"
A dragon's roar, accompanied by rolling thunder, descended from the sky, engulfing the area where they stood.
In an instant, everything was enveloped in intense light, the air filled with the crackling of electricity and a sense of scorching heat. Dust from the ground was whipped up by the powerful airflow, forming whirlwinds.
By the time Zorn arrived at the scene, the thunder had subsided somewhat.
"Laxus is indeed powerful; I barely have a chance to make a move."
"And it seems that the Guild Master of the Oración Seis is quite skilled, even if it's just a half-finished Magic."
"To be able to withstand this Magic shows you have some skill!"
Zorn stood not far away, glanced at the somewhat disgruntled Laxus beside him, then looked at the Inner Personality -nothing within the lightning, and nodded in agreement.
"It seems the Oración Seis and his group did not suffer an unjust defeat!"
The Inner Personality – Guild Master Wu – amidst the lightning, his body once again erupted with black and green Magic Power. He forcefully spread his arms, instantly blasting away all the remaining lightning. His body was covered with burn marks from the lightning.
In some places, black smoke was billowing out, and there was a burnt smell in the air.
The skull Scepter that was just flattering him is now just a charred stick lying at the feet of the 'Nothing' Guild Master.
"However, the stronger you are, the more fun I have in causing destruction!"
"We need to hurry now; I can already sense that the power of Nirvana is gradually crumbling..."
"Let you be plunged into that boundless darkness, and become part of the dead!"
"Genesis - Nothingness, Open - Gate of Kikoku"
The Inner Personality – Wushou – manifested black and green Magic Power. As it drew circles with its hands and brought them slightly together in front of its chest, countless ghostly hands swarmed out from the Magic Circle, desperately grabbing at Zorn and Laxus.
"Go and sink into the world of nothingness, hahaha!"
Zorn and Laxus stared at the Inner Personality, Wu, as if they were looking at an idiot.
With Zorn and Laxus on their side, the obvious difference in strength is undeniable. Yet 'Wu' still believes his Magic can ultimately turn the tide, causing the two to exchange a helpless glance and smile wryly.
Zorn stretched out one hand, and his Magic Power surged forth, instantly turning the countless undead hands he had summoned into ashes.
"This, this is... such a powerful aura of light!"
"They actually defeated my strongest Magic so easily!"
"I don't believe it, where exactly is the problem..."
The Inner Personality, Wu, still refused to accept this ending, so she unleashed all her Magic Power and poured it into the Gate of Kikoku in front of her.
The ghostly hands of the dead within the Gate of Kikoku immediately increased in size, frantically biting and neutralizing the light in front of them. The intertwined energy fields of light and darkness were clearly visible from afar.
The group that was running towards them immediately stopped and looked at the energy clash in the distance. They instantly realized that Zorn had made his move and breathed a sigh of relief.
After all, they knew just how strong Zorn was.
The Blue Pegasus and airship that had rushed here slowly landed on the ground. The four members of the Blue Pegasus, who had been anxious, relaxed. However, Ichiya looked dejected and saddened by his failure.
As Zorn looked at the 'Nothingness' that was still struggling in front of him, his Magic Power surged again, and his light instantly overwhelmed the darkness of the opponent. The moment he approached the 'Nothingness', he transformed into a sharp sword and pierced through it.
"Darkness is still darkness."
With this, the battle lines of the Oración Seis came to an end, and Nirvana, which had not yet been activated, was being gradually destroyed.
The others also gained something from the mission, Erza was able to see the person she had been longing for— Jellal— once again.
How did you get here!
When Erza saw Zorn heading in the direction of Brain, she immediately turned around and ran towards Nirvana's location, finally understanding why Zorn had disappeared in the first place.
"Erza..."
"I'm here to destroy Nirvana, which can also be considered a way to atone for my sins..."
Jellal has been reminiscing about his past lately, especially Erza's smiling face, but he can't see it now, that smile that was only for him.
"That would be best."
After Erza turned her head and spoke softly, she sheathed her sword and shifted her gaze to the pillar of light behind her.