The smoke in the maze gradually dissipated.
A boastful laugh came from inside:
"Hahaha, now you know how powerful I am!"
Following this statement, an even more arrogant remark rang out:
"Go to hell, all of you! Go to hell!"
Minerva's figure had not yet appeared, but her arrogant voice had already clearly reached everyone's ears.
This explosion was caused by absorbing the Magic Power of three other mages who were qualified to be rated as S-Class Mages.
Such immense power would easily destroy even the central area of this town.
At this moment, Minerva had only one thought in her mind: to annihilate all the members of Fairy Tail.
She was now blinded by rage and the glory of Sabertooth, completely unable to discern the pros and cons, and only thinking about destroying Fairy Tail completely.
Standing on the sidelines, Zorn's eyes turned cold as he watched Minerva's frenzied behavior.
He didn't care whether Minerva would change for the better in the future. After all, she was now a completely irrational madwoman who didn't care about the safety of her companions or ordinary people.
Laxus felt the same intense disgust and hatred for such people!
With a furrowed brow, he raised his hand without hesitation and hurled out a powerful Lightning Spear.
However, this attack was easily blocked by Orga, who was standing next to Minerva.
"How could this be? You..." Minerva then seemed to wake from a dream and come to her senses.
Looking up, they were astonished to see Laxus, Natsu, Gray, Elfman, and Gajeel standing unharmed before them.
As her gaze shifted across the large screen to other areas of the maze, she saw that most of the area had been completely destroyed and reduced to dust.
However, powerful Fairy Tail such as Mermaid Heel, Lamia Scale, Blue Pegasus Fairy Tail, and Quatro Cerberus still managed to avoid the explosion through various means.
Of course, another reason is that the sturdy defensive barrier around them relieved most of the pressure.
"No... it's impossible..." Minerva's body began to tremble uncontrollably, as if she would collapse at any moment. Her physical strength was already exhausted, and her Magic Power was on the verge of extreme depletion.
The reason he was able to laugh so arrogantly before was entirely due to a strong Mental Power.
However, when she discovered that her opponent was completely unharmed, her Mental Power collapsed instantly, making it impossible for her to continue.
"Hmph~" Laxus let out a disdainful Thunder Pressure Torrent. He coldly stared at Orga below, his hands slightly clasped together, and violent lightning surged out from his hands like a raging wave.
"Young lady, watch out!" Orga took a step forward without hesitation, his hands crackling with black lightning. "Black Lightning Cannon!" With a roar, a black beam of lightning shot out like an arrow towards the oncoming Thunder Pressure Torrent of lightning.
The two collided, causing an explosion.
The shockwave from the explosion swept around, kicking up dust and debris.
"Let's hurry!" Taking advantage of the chaos, Orga quickly picked up Minerva, who was already caught in self-doubt and disbelief, and turned to run wildly down into the maze.
Laxus swiftly intervened, stopping Natsu from continuing his pursuit.
"Hey, Laxus, what are you doing?! Get out of the way, or those two will get away!!" Natsu stood there, stamping his feet in anger, shouting furiously.
Laxus remained unmoved and calmly said, "Someone will take care of them. Our most important task now is to finish this game!"
As they spoke, Laxus's gaze drifted, intentionally or unintentionally, toward Zorn on the hotel's rooftop.
At the same time, Gajeel stared at the departing figure of the Lightning God Slayer Magic - Orga, muttering resentfully, "Tch, I haven't had enough of fighting them yet~"
In truth, Gajeel deeply yearned to continue fighting, because he felt he was about to break through a certain threshold. If he could have more time, he might gain a completely new power!
"A real man should have a good, satisfying battle!" Elfman also thoroughly enjoyed the fight and was still eager for more after the intense battle.
Especially that so-called Power Angel, it's incredibly exciting to fight against, and the feel of it is superb.
"Ugh, damn it! They got lucky this time. I hope I never run into them again!" Natsu's anger erupted like a volcano. He opened his mouth wide and spewed out flames to vent his frustration.
However, there was nothing they could do. After exclaiming a few words, they followed Laxus's footsteps and quickly headed towards the end of the maze.
Meanwhile, Zorn's figure appeared instantly in front of Orga and Minerva, surrounded by countless points of light.
Looking at Zorn, the two felt as if an insurmountable mountain was pressing down on their hearts.
"Sorry, you two might need to go with them!" Zorn's voice was calm and firm as he pointed to the side.
Following the direction of his finger, we saw Captain Zachary, who had been waiting for a long time, standing there quietly, his eyes revealing a sense of authority and justice.
"Minerva, a member of Sabertooth, is attempting to harm ordinary people with Magic!" Zachary's words were like a sharp sword, piercing Minerva's heart.
However, the facts were undeniable, and she seemed to have come to her senses.
"This is an investigation warrant. Please come with us!" Captain Zachary stepped forward, holding an investigation warrant stamped with the Magic Council's official seal; the handwriting on it was clearly visible.
Zachary's expression was serious and solemn, for he represented the authority of the entire Magic Council.
Just then, Orga was about to make a move, attempting to lead the young lady away from the scene.
However, he suddenly found that his body was tightly locked by several chains of light, and he could not move at all.
These chains of light shimmered with an eerie glow, trapping him completely.
Not only Orga, but Minerva also encountered the same situation.
Only now did they truly realize just how terrifying Zorn's strength was.
Zorn's Magic was cast so silently that they were completely unaware.
Moreover, the powerful force within the light chain made them clearly feel that their bodies were issuing warnings, telling them that this force was simply impossible to resist.
Just like when they faced their Guild Master, a suffocating sense of oppression enveloped them.
"Don't struggle anymore, you can't break free from this chain of light," Zorn said expressionlessly.
He knew the power of this chain of light; even the mighty Black Dragon had once been trapped within it and unable to escape.
"Zachary, just take them away!" Zorn said, turning to Zachary.
However, at that moment, a murderous voice came from behind. "Who do you want to take away?"
As this voice appeared, a powerful Magic Power pressure surged towards Zachary and the others like a tidal wave.
It felt as if an invisible hand was tightly gripping their necks, making it difficult to breathe, and a suffocating sensation quickly spread throughout their bodies.
Zachary and the others looked in horror toward the source of the sound, only to see a figure gradually approaching.
That person exuded a chilling aura of Magic Power.
"Guild Master?" Minerva and Orga stared at the newcomer in disbelief, a glimmer of hope rising in their hearts.
They knew that as long as the Guild Master was there, there might still be a chance for things to turn around.
Zorn remained unmoved and slowly took a step forward.
With just this one change, Zachary and the others immediately felt the pressure on their bodies suddenly lessen, and the suffocating feeling disappeared.
Zorn calmly gazed at the other person.
"Anyone who brings shame to the Fairy Tail is guilty of heinous crimes and unforgivable!" However, Jiemma, the guild Guild Master of Sabertooth, merely stared at Zorn, then turned his gaze to Minerva and the other two. Suddenly, a jet-black Magic Power surged from his body, rushing straight towards them like a surging torrent.
"Gravity Field!" Zorn flicked his fingers lightly, and with a crisp sound, an unparalleled and powerful gravity instantly descended upon Jiemma. In an instant, the ground seemed to crack under the weight, and Jiemma's body was violently bent, almost folded in half, under this terrifying pressure.
"This... power..." Jiemma's voice was barely out of his mouth when it abruptly stopped.
With a deafening "bang," he was crushed to the ground as if by a mountain, powerless to resist. A huge crater formed around his body.
"Oh? As expected of someone skilled in Physical Arts Magic, to still have the strength to speak under such immense pressure," Zorn said admiringly.
"How is this possible...? The Guild Master is completely powerless to fight back!" Minerva collapsed to the ground, staring blankly at the scene before her.
It seemed as if they were witnessing an impossible scene; the Guild Master's once towering figure was now pressed flat on the ground.
The two of them were dragged away by Zachary and the others, frozen in place.
"When did this kid master such powerful Gravity Magic? His strength is astonishing!" Makarov muttered to himself in astonishment.
"Haha, the Third Generation! The Fourth Master we chose is indeed incredibly powerful!" The First Master Mavis swung her legs happily, a mischievous smile on her face.
However, August was different from the others.
He gazed silently at Zorn, lost in thought, his eyes revealing an unprecedented seriousness and focus.
The terrifying Magic Power fluctuations and the precise control over the surrounding Light Elements made him take notice.
In fact, looking across the entire continent, there are very few Mage can truly attract his attention and be treated with respect.
Even the strongest among the Ten Wizard Saints on their side was just an ordinary colleague in his eyes, or even someone at a lower level.
To be continued~