Above a distant mountain range in the East Forest, countless points of light slowly converged into a human figure.
Zorn was stunned for a moment, then activated his Observation Haki to actively gather information, sensing Natsu and Gray, who were engaged in a fierce battle in the distance.
Lucy, Erza, Wendy, Cana, Levy were chatting under a big tree, as if they were having an afternoon tea party.
Sensing these things, he felt a sense of relief, finally returning to his own Fairy Tail world.
He immediately smiled and transformed into Light Elements, disappearing from the spot once more.
On an open space in the East Forest.
Bang bang~ The sounds of Natsu and Gray fighting were incessant, but they did not affect the girls' pleasant afternoon at all.
"Erza, are you sure you don't need to do anything about it? Natsu and Gray have been fighting for about three days straight!" Wendy looked worriedly at the two who were fighting fiercely in the distance and said anxiously.
"They need to vent their emotions too. It's okay, it's a form of training for them." Erza picked up her teacup and replied calmly, her gaze drifting unconsciously into the distance, as if she were deep in thought.
"Yes, Zorn has been gone for a week now, and we still haven't heard from him." Lucy frowned, a hint of worry in her voice.
To be honest, Zorn was forced to go and save Fairy Tail from Another World because of another "her".
"That guy, when he gets back, I'm going to make him explain himself!" Cana said angrily, pounding the ground and clenching her fists. She was clearly very unhappy that such an important matter had been kept from Zorn.
"Sigh, Gajeel is the same way... Do you guys think all boys like to be alone?" Levy sat to the side, listening to everyone's discussion, and couldn't help but think of Gajeel, who always refused to take her along on missions because he used the danger of the mission as an excuse.
For a moment, everyone fell silent, each lost in their own thoughts.
"Jellal... you..."
At this moment, Erza lowered her gaze, quietly staring at the tea in her cup, her thoughts drifting away.
The day after Zorn departed for Another World, Jellal suddenly appeared before her, saying that there was news of demonic activity on the continent where the other Kingdom was located. In order to atone for her sins, she accepted the mission and went to investigate.
She must tell the other Fairy Tail to prepare early.
"I'm defending the boys, at least I'm not! Carla, do you want some fish? I just caught it!" Happy said as he flapped his wings and flew over from the side, a fish in his mouth and an even bigger one in his other hand, offering Carla the fish as if it were a treasure.
"Hmph~ I won't eat it!" Carla turned her head away with a haughty expression and refused directly.
"How could this be~" Upon hearing this answer, Happy was stunned as if he had been hit by a huge blow, and he almost dropped the fish in his hand.
"Thank you, Happy. Carla is just a little shy!" Wendy quickly comforted Happy with a smile.
She knew that Carla must be feeling a little shy because of Happy's actions.
Sure enough, as soon as Wendy explained, Carla blushed immediately. "No way!"
As the girls watched the two cats interact, smiles appeared on their faces, and the atmosphere clearly improved.
Carla glared at Happy, feeling both embarrassed and angry, a hint of reproach rising in her heart.
She felt like a frightened little bird, overwhelmed by Happy's enthusiasm and affection.
The people around him were all absorbed in their own thoughts, making the whole atmosphere somewhat dull and oppressive.
However, Happy, as if with a naive fondness, injected a refreshing energy, enlivening the originally dull atmosphere.
On the other side, Natsu and Gray, who had been fighting for three days, were starting to get really fired up.
In terms of Physical Arts and domineering aura, the two were evenly matched.
Bang! The air trembled as their fists collided.
"Gray, you're really troublesome!" Natsu slowly straightened up, flames erupting from his body.
"You brat, you're the one who's really annoying!" Gray's expression also turned serious, and a chill began to emanate from his body.
The two powerful forces, one fire and one ice, gradually intensified, freezing one area completely solid and melting the ground into liquid.
It was clear that they were prepared to use Magic to determine the winner.
"The Fire Dragon's Brilliant Flame!"
"Ice-Make Magic - Silver World!" Gray was not to be outdone. He waved his hands, and ice-attribute Magic Power rapidly condensed and compressed, instantly enveloping the surrounding environment with a bone-chilling cold.
The surrounding trees seemed to be frozen, covered with a thick layer of ice.
"This is Magic that I haven't fully mastered yet, Natsu. I'll let you taste its Magic!" Gray sneered, his eyes gleaming with confidence.
"Who's afraid of who!" Natsu shouted back, compressing the two different types of flames in his hands and gradually merging them together under his control.
The temperature of the flames rose sharply, a stark contrast to Gray's icy exterior.
The high temperature directly turned the cold air into large amounts of smoke, which drifted into the air.
A stark contrast of ice and fire, as if a fierce battle were unfolding before one's eyes.
Sensing the two men's Magic Power, Erza immediately stood up, her eyes filled with anger and worry. She shouted, "Do these two want to destroy the entire forest?!" She then charged forward, her Magic Power surging as she prepared to don her speed-type armor to stop them.
Just then, Zorn appeared in place, gently placing his hand on Erza's shoulder to stop her from moving.
"Leave it to me, Erza!" Upon hearing this, Erza stopped and turned back to look at Zorn in surprise.
The other girls also noticed Zorn's return and gathered around him, their faces beaming with joy.
Wendy: "Brother Zorn! You're finally back!"
Levy: "The fourth and Third Generation Guild Masters Guild Master talk about you!"
Happy: "So, is that world safe now?"
Zorn smiled and replied, "Yes, it's all over. I'll tell you what happened in detail later, but first we need to stop those two."
Zorn sensed that the Magic Power of ice and fire was growing stronger and stronger, as if it could erupt at any moment.
Knowing that time was of the essence, we had to act immediately.
He immediately stopped communicating with the others, and in a flash, he disappeared from the spot.
The next moment, he appeared between Natsu and Gray.
"Zorn?"
Just then, Natsu and Gray were about to unleash their Magic when they saw Zorn and were startled, realizing Gray Natsu Magic was about to hit Zorn directly.
The two tried to stop the Magic, but it was too late.
At this critical moment, Zorn remained completely calm. A dazzling golden light emanated from beneath his feet, and he even had time to smile and say, "That went a bit too far, Natsu, Gray. You two should calm down!"
As soon as he finished speaking, two loud bangs rang out, and Natsu and Gray were sent flying backward by Zorn's kicks.
"Oh my, seeing those two get sent flying is still pretty cute!" Carla said with a laugh.
Fairy Tail Fairy Tail
The Fairy Tail was bustling with activity, filled with laughter and chatter.
Upon seeing Zorn's safe return, the Third Generation Hokage smiled with relief. He stepped onto the bar and excitedly announced, "Today we're going to hold a grand party to celebrate the successful conclusion of the Grand Magic Games and to welcome Zorn back safely!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the entire audience erupted in enthusiastic cheers and applause.
However, Natsu and Gray were covered in bumps and unconscious, slumped over the table.
"Those two are really close! They even have the same bumps on their heads!" Elfman looked closely at the bumps on their heads, couldn't help but chuckle, and teased them in a sarcastic tone.
"These two guys' childish behavior must have been learned from Zorn. After all, they were raised by Zorn since they were little!" Laxus glanced at Natsu and Gray, then glared at Zorn with displeasure, taking the opportunity to point at Zorn and vent his frustration.
"Haha, you're still being stubborn! Don't worry, I'll definitely take you on the next mission!" Zorn put his arm around Laxus's shoulder. Hearing Laxus's sarcasm, he wasn't angry at all. Instead, he laughed and comforted him like a child.
"Fourth Master, an urgent mission has arrived. Come and take a look!" Mirajane, dressed in a long black dress, walked towards the bar with a mission list in her hand, saying with a smile.
"Yeah, have there been too many emergency missions lately?" Laxus slapped Zorn's hand away in annoyance and turned to Mirajane with a puzzled look on her face.
The three Thunder God Tribe — Gajeel, Juvia, Ultear, Meredy, and others—were assigned to missions early on.
"Oh?" Zorn didn't mind Laxus's arrogant behavior and took the task list handed to him by Mirajane.
"There's nothing we can do about it. After all, Fairy Tail is one of the most powerful Fairy Tail. Our reputation is growing, and we're getting more and more requests from people who want to join us," Mirajane explained.
"Moreover, these tasks are all specifically requested and assigned to us Fairy Tail Mages, which is why there are so many urgent missions," Mirajane added further.
"Hmph, what a nuisance," Laxus muttered irritably.
"But this is a good thing, it means that Fairy Tail's strength has been recognized, and everyone has become sought after!" Mirajane said with pride, stroking one cheek as she smiled.
"This... is the task... entrusted by that old man!" Zorn looked at the task list solemnly and murmured softly.
"Bang! Watch out, Zorn!" The Third Generation Guild Master punched Zorn on the head, looking equally serious.
To be continued~