"But you can do it now, Erza."
"Um"
Erza answered with a firm gaze and resolute tone.
Simon: "I've been waiting for this moment..."
"Powerful Mages, gather here at this moment!"
"Damn it, I'll make Jellal pay for this."
"To make Erza cry is absolutely unforgivable." Natsu's eyes burned with rage.
"Let's go to the Tower of Heaven now; it's time for it to disappear into the annals of history."
Seeing the eager expressions on everyone's faces, Zorn waved his hand, and Magic Circle appeared beneath their feet, bathing them in golden light.
"This is..."
"This is Zorn's Teleportation Magic. We'll be at the Tower of Heaven soon," Happy explained to Hugh, Millianna, and the others, standing atop Natsu's shoulder.
Jellal, your plan is doomed to fail. Without Etherion, what are you now?
On the island of the Tower of Heaven.
"Lord Jellal, why is it only you who returned? What about Erza back?"
"We've failed. Now it's time for the final battle. Get ready."
Jellal's eyes looked terrifying, and he harbored immense hatred for Zorn, who had ruined everything he had planned over the past eight years. How could Jellal possibly let this go?
He then flashed to the deepest part of the Tower of Heaven, sat down in his seat, and focused his thoughts on Siegrain of the Magic Council, trying to find out what was going on at the current meeting.
The Trinity Raven exchanged a glance, then immediately arranged for the island's defenses to be in place. The three of them hid around the island, observing the situation outside.
At the same time, at the Magic Council Headquarters.
"Siegrain, the last meeting decided that Zorn will lead the attack on the Tower of Heaven. Your proposal has been rejected."
"Yes, they've requested a reconvening now. Unless you have something else to say, our answer will still be no."
Siegrain, without uttering a word, had his opinion rejected outright by the other Council Member from the very beginning, and now looked extremely grim.
"Wait, do you really know what the situation is right now?"
"It's too ugly, Siegrain. This was already carefully considered."
"While we're still leisurely considering this, Jellal is already prepared to awaken the dead."
Seeing that the others still trusted Zorn so much, Jellal roared at them, expressing his anxiety with top-notch acting skills.
"The negative Magic Power practically overflowing from that small island suggests just how terrifying the person he wants to awaken must be."
"What"
"Siegrain, who exactly is that?"
Seeing Jellal's anxiety and the seriousness of the matter he had just described, a bad thought crossed the minds of several Council Member, and they anxiously asked Jellal questions.
"I didn't say it before because I was worried that if the news got out, it would cause unprecedented panic. But now, I have no choice but to speak out."
That is...
"Smack~"
Just as Jellal revealed Zeref's identity, the conference room door was suddenly pushed open by Zorn.
"It's Zeref, isn't it, Siegrain? This is the news you're worried will cause panic!!"
Zorn's Thought Form walked step by step to the center of the meeting, standing opposite Siegrain, looking at the annoyed Siegrain had been interrupted with a mocking expression.
"What!!"
Several Council Member were shocked by the news, their faces covered in cold sweat, demonstrating just how terrifying the name was to them.
After all, Zeref was the strongest, most evil, and legendary dark Mage in the history of the Magic world over the past 400 years. He could easily create extremely powerful demons, and his existence was enough to make him an evil Mage capable of destroying the entire continent.
"If that's the case, then relying solely on Zorn's strength is indeed a bit risky."
"Yes, then we should definitely use Etherion to eliminate any future trouble."
The group was indeed discussing it in private.
"So, what do you say? Have you decided to use Etherion?"
Jellal's final statement plunged the meeting into deep thought, as this decision could be said to affect the development of the entire continent, and the pros and cons had to be carefully considered.
"Haha, your acting is really good! Look at these Council Member, they're completely fooled by you. Not bad, Jellal!! If this were another world, you could definitely win an Oscar."
Zorn, standing in the center of the meeting, was amused by the group. He had almost burst out laughing during the last meeting. Well, he decided not to cover for Siegrain anymore. After all, the final battle was approaching, so it was best to end this farce as soon as possible.
"Jellal Zorn, what do you mean by this?!"
The Council Members, including Ogre, looked at the laughing Zorn with a puzzled expression, and then at the silent, head-down Siegrain, also looking at the two with great confusion.
"Well, since things are like this now, I don't need to pretend anymore!" When Jellal looked up, his expression was already full of ferocity, no longer possessing the gentle and refined demeanor he once had. His expression was now filled with hatred and madness for Zorn.
"Let's get started. This Magic Council is unnecessary now. Zorn, let's settle this once and for all at the Tower of Heaven!"
Siegrain stared at Zorn with a ferocious Zorn, and his figure began to slowly dissipate.
Only then did the other Council Member realize that the person in front of them was indeed Jellal, just as Zorn had said.
But it was too late...
"Boom!"
"Ultear, you..." Yajima exclaimed in surprise as he looked at Ultear was currently casting the Arc of Time.
"All of this was for Lord Zeke, no, for Lord Jellal. Since Lord Jellal's wishes were not fulfilled, let all of this simply decay!"
The building began to decay and collapse, and everyone lost their footing. Fortunately, Zorn used his Magic Power to teleport everyone away the moment the building collapsed.
Only Ultear, submerged in the ruins of the building.
All of this was a play staged by Ultear and Zorn, allowing Ultear to successfully escape from the Magic Council and preventing Guild Master Hades from suspecting her.
At the strong urging of several Council Members, Zorn's figure slowly disappeared from the Magic Council and appeared on the island of the Tower of Heaven, just like Jellal.
To be continued~