"This is Lord Warrod, one of the founders of Fairy Tail!" Zorn introduced him to everyone with a solemn expression.
Ah~
Ah~
"What! Nani!"
Clearly, they hadn't considered this relationship before.
Everyone gaped, speechless with astonishment.
Warrod chuckled and waved his hand dismissively, saying, "Haha, that was a long time ago. Since I retired, I've been focusing on greening the desert; it's just one of my hobbies."
"I am truly delighted to meet you young fairies."
After he finished speaking, everyone's emotions gradually calmed down.
He continued, "However, not long ago, when I returned after finishing my desert cleanup mission, I accidentally discovered some signs of demonic activity, so I dealt with them casually. But follow-up tracking is not my area of expertise."
Finally, he looked at the group before him and said with complete trust, "And you are the ultimate victors of the Grand Magic Games. I believe you can handle this matter."
"Demon?"
Upon hearing the word "demon," Gray's eyes sharpened, and his brows furrowed.
Natsu jumped up excitedly, his eyes gleaming with fierce fighting spirit, and shouted, "Let's take on the demons one by one!"
"Yes, I recognize that energy fluctuation very well, so we need to determine whether it's caused by the Tartaros!"
"Warrod said seriously, his eyes revealing determination and resolve. He had a keen ability to sense this mysterious fluctuation of power."
"This organization is very powerful—its strength has not yet been fully ascertained!"
"The location of the Headquarters and the number of people present are unknown, but those who have witnessed it all say that the gathering was practically worshipping the devil!"
When Warrod mentioned the Tartaros, his expression turned slightly serious, but he quickly regained his composure.
He turned to look at Zorn, a smile on his face, and continued, "So, I feel much more at ease with you here!"
At this moment, Erza frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and then said, "Um, Senior Warrod, with your strength and status as one of the Four Gods of Ishgar, you should be able to handle this easily!"
Her tone carried a hint of doubt and worry; after all, even Warrod, one of the Four Gods of Ishgar, showed a solemn expression towards such an organization.
At the same time, Erza suddenly remembered what Jellal had said before he left, and a sense of unease welled up in her heart.
She knew this battle would not be easy, and they would have to give it their all to cope.
"Hey~ you seem to have misunderstood something. The Ten Wizard Saints aren't omnipotent either. There are countless mages outside this continent who are more powerful than me," Volod explained calmly.
Then he added, "Moreover, I know almost nothing about offensive Magic, and I'm not confident I can win against a young man!" As he said this, he deliberately cast a kind look at Zorn.
Despite Warrod's humble attitude, it also seems to imply that he acknowledges Zorn's superior strength.
"However, everyone has things they're not good at and things they're good at. And what we can rely on are our companions, or rather, our family, right?"
"Companionship is not just a simple word; it's an emotion, a person you can trust unconditionally."
His words struck like Cupid's arrow, hitting the very depths of everyone's heart.
Erza was initially confused and about to ask questions, was stunned upon hearing this, then smiled knowingly, as if she had grasped the deeper meaning.
At the same time, Wendy, Cana, Lucy, and several other female members exchanged smiles, their eyes revealing a warm feeling.
"You're right!" Erza nodded.
"Yosh, we'll take this mission!" Natsu and Gray immediately bumped fists and rubbed their hands together, extremely excited.
"Leave it to us!"
We'll do our best!
The group responded with smiles.
Zorn smiled and nodded in approval.
"Where was the first place where demonic activity was discovered?" Zorn asked.
"You need to go check out the Sun Village, which is about 2000km from here," Warrod said, pointing to a mountain range in the distance.
"Oh, it's still the same place!" Zorn to himself.
"Wow, that's pretty far!" Happy flew up, looked around, and said with a sigh.
"Haha, but with Zorn around, we'll be there in the blink of an eye!" Tami flew up and landed on Laxus's shoulder, saying confidently and proudly.
"Haha, it's alright, leave the mobility part to me! I can help with this! You all stand over there." Warrod gestured to the side, holding his cane.
After everyone had taken their positions...
"Then let's begin!" Warrod slammed his cane into the ground, and golden light began to shine brightly as a terrifying Magic Power gathered from the earth.
"Please, you young fairies!"
"You will definitely be able to face yourselves, confront yourselves, and overcome all difficulties." As soon as the words were spoken, a pink cherry blossom sapling rose up, lifting everyone onto its canopy, but in the blink of an eye, it quickly climbed into the sky and flew rapidly into the distance.
"Wow, this senior is amazing!"
This cherry blossom sapling seems to have a life of its own; its branches sway gently, as if dancing with the wind. Pink petals fall one after another, as light as snowflakes, creating a dreamy and beautiful atmosphere.
"It's actually Magic that manipulates nature!"
Standing atop the tree canopy, feeling the gentle breeze and the fragrant blossoms, the group was filled with admiration for this person.
"Wow, it's huge..."
"Wow, that sword is huge!" After the group climbed down from the treetop, they looked at the distant village with expressions of shock on their faces.
"And those flames, as thick as mountains! No wonder it's called the Eternal Flame!" Wendy exclaimed.
"I wish I could try it~" Natsu said, his mouth watering as he looked at it.
In the village, the Giants were as usual, some walking back and forth talking, others going out in groups to prepare for hunting.
The dogs, which are even larger than humans, excitedly followed their owners.
"So, did you find anything?" Laxus stepped forward with a serious expression and asked Zorn, who was deep in thought.
Zorn frowned and slowly shook his head. "No, everything is normal, and I haven't sensed any unusual Magic Power fluctuations nearby!"
His voice carried a hint of doubt and confusion, as if he were quite perplexed by the situation before him.
Laxus frowned slightly upon hearing this, but quickly regained his composure and said softly, "We'll have to ask the village chief first!"
"Or we should ask that flame!"
Zorn's gaze fell on the distant flames, his eyes gleaming with determination.
To be continued~