"Éclair ~"
Lucy slowly walked to Éclair's side, her eyes also filled with tears.
She now also recalled her happy family from her childhood, so she deeply sympathized with Éclair's current sadness.
I hope you meet some great partners.
"That's a really great sentence!"
Lucy slowly knelt down and gently embraced Éclair, whose tears were streaming down her face, to comfort her.
"An excellent partner?"
"I ask in a soft, trembling voice, "Éclair asked.
We all want to be your partners!
Lucy pushed Éclair away, her eyes filled with tears, and looked at Éclair with sincere eyes, saying earnestly.
"That's right, Éclair, we all want to be your partner!"
You still have us~
"Yes, that's right, we're all your partners!"
Erza, Cana, Juvia, Levy, Wendy, Ultear, and Meredy stood behind Lucy, their words filled with sincerity and warmth.
Each person expressed their strong desire to become Éclair's partner.
Lucy held her hands tightly, warmth spreading from her fingertips.
Thank you everyone!
Éclair looked up at the crowd and saw the expectation and approval in their eyes.
At this moment, tears of happiness were already streaming down my face.
So she's not alone anymore.
I won't be alone anymore.
Several girls embraced her, giving her a sense of comfort and support she had never felt before.
Magic Council Office
So it wasn't a story after all?
Council Member Ogre voiced his surprised question.
"That's right, to resurrect the Phoenix and grant it eternal life—this is probably the Duchy of the Veronica Duke's Kingdom's ambition to further invade Fiore!"
Makarov said in a heavy and serious tone.
"Haha, how could that be? How could a Duke's Kingdom harbor such ambitions! Makarov, shut your ridiculous words."
One of the Council Member burst into laughter, as if Makarov were saying something ridiculous.
"Why is it impossible? Didn't another Kingdom successfully steal the Scepter? We didn't see you all making such a big move then!!"
Makarov didn't hold back and retorted directly, showing no mercy whatsoever.
"Makarov, you... you Fairy Tail business isn't over yet! Do you really have to..." The Council Member, who was still smiling, suddenly changed his expression, stood up abruptly, and glared angrily at Makarov.
The Fairy Tail Magic Council hasn't even investigated the matter of Zorn from Fairy Tail blowing up the Magic Council building.
Fairy Tail doesn't reflect on its actions and remains as arrogant as ever.
"Bang!" The Chairman threw his Scepter to the ground, the sound echoing throughout the hall.
"Alright!" The unquestionable voice silenced the Council Member's further words.
The Chairman then turned to Makarov and said in a deep voice, "Do you want us to wage war against the Duke's Kingdom?"
Guild Master Makarov shook his head slightly and said firmly:
"There's no time! They've joined forces!"
"As the Guild Master and one of the Ten Wizard Saints, I request the Magic Council."
"In accordance with Article 27 of the National Security Guarantee Order, this is to protect the personal and property safety of citizens."
"Issue an order to eliminate all threats, including invasions by armed forces from other countries."
"Order that weapon to be brought out, and stop the Phoenix's resurrection at all costs!"
The Council Member who had been stopped by the Chairman became even angrier upon hearing that Makarov still dared to demand that the Magic Council do this and that.
With a loud bang, he slammed his hands on the table and roared, "Insolence! Makarov!"
Council Member Ogre, fearing the situation would escalate, quickly tried to smooth things over. "Let's... let's analyze the intelligence first!"
I said I don't have time!
Makarov roared in anger.
He was extremely anxious. The other side had already started to take action, but instead of sending anyone to investigate, they were acting arrogantly because of their status.
They only prepare to attack when the enemy has already attacked them.
Utterly stupid.
"Just listen to Makarov, give the order!!"
At this moment, a Woman with long green hair walked slowly in and coldly and directly gave a clear instruction.
"Your Highness... this..." the Council Member asked uncertainly.
"I believe in Fairy Tail, and this is the King's order; the safety of the citizens is paramount!!"
"Yes... we understand..."
The decision was final, but the clamoring Council Member clearly looked very unhappy, yet there was nothing he could do.
The Fairy Tail crew, who had just entered the Fiore Kingdom, strolled along at a leisurely pace, as if on a leisurely tour.
This time, Zorn did not use Teleportation Magic.
The group was chatting and laughing.
Suddenly, Zorn stopped, looking around with a half-smile, and said, "Everyone, now that you're here, there's no need to hide anymore. Let's make our move sooner and end this sooner, won't we?"
The Fairy Tail members, upon hearing Zorn's words...
They instantly adopted an offensive stance, surrounding Éclair and protecting her in the center.
"Bang bang~"
The sound of explosions was deafening.
Countless shells shot in from all directions, but the crowd instantly used Magic to intercept them in mid-air and detonate them.
After the smoke cleared...
The Ruby Fairy Tail members, along with the Three Stars general Zexiu led by the Stella Kingdom, and soldiers, surrounded them from all directions.
"This... this is the Magic Army stationed in the east, how could they be here~" Erza exclaimed in surprise.
This is the Kingdom's official army, armed with Magic equipment. Although there are only a dozen or so people, each of them is equipped with the latest Magic gear.
Their combat power is unmatched by ordinary Mages.
"They're under control!" Zorn exclaimed.
Princess Sonia of the Stella Kingdom also stood behind a stone wall not far away, looking at the Fairy Tail group with concern.
"Fairy Tail members, you're not getting away!"
How could you bring yourself to kill these soldiers from your own country?!
"Haha~ It feels so good to make enemies fight each other~"
Zexiu loved these scenes of people killing each other; they were simply wonderful.
"Kill!"
The soldiers charged towards the Fairy Tail members.
Zorn, however, focused his gaze on Zexiu, knowing that it was this man's Magic that caused the problem.
Anyone who makes eye contact with him will be controlled by him.
So he snapped his fingers with one hand.
Before the Fairy Tail members, Special Glasses made of light appeared.
"I really didn't expect that!"
Zorn spoke calmly.
However, these words surprised Zexiu and the leader of the Ruby Fairy Tail. They exchanged a glance and burst into laughter. They were absolutely certain of victory this time.
The key is to catch people off guard.
"I never expected to find you here, King Animus of the Stella Kingdom!"
Zorn stared straight at Sonia, as if looking through her into someone deep within her soul!
No, it should be a dragon!
Sonia was also taken aback, not knowing what was going on.
Soon
However, the dragon inside her body opened its eyes and looked at Zorn through Sonia's body. With just one glance, the external Sonia seemed to become a completely different person.
He stared coldly at Zorn.
"Everyone, let's begin the war!"
"Protect Éclair well. The rest of you are in your hands!"
Zorn's lips curled slightly as he drew Dragon Cry from his waist. After giving a brief instruction, he was already in front of Sonia in the blink of an eye.
Zexiu and the others, including Ruby, gasped, "What?"
"At this speed~"
Even if they wanted to go and rescue them now, it would be too late!
"Requip - Heaven's Wheel Armor!"
Erza quickly Requip and rushed into the ranks of soldiers, using her skill to block some of their attacks.
To be continued~