The Sheep Entering the Tiger's Den? Or the Tiger Entering the Sheep's Den?

"I didn't expect that Exceedalia would... actually...(Elder A)"

"Now we are in big trouble! (Elder One)"

"Her Majesty the Queen, how long until this happens? (Elder B)"

"This... I don't know for sure, but there shouldn't be much time left!"

"Time is running out, we must quickly find a way out of this crisis. (Elder C)"

"Haha! It is the whole world that is about to collapse, not one or two mountains. How can we get rid of it! (Elder B)"

"This world is no longer safe, then let's go to another world! (Elder A)"

"Other worlds? (Elder One, B, C)"

"Yes, another world! (Elder A)"

"Elder, you mean to go to that world? (Shakart)"

"Yeah!"

Seeing several other people staring at them with puzzled faces, Elder A and Her Majesty the Queen recounted the information they had learned before.

"Although this is a good idea, but how do we get to Asland? (Elder One)"

"Maybe we can use the power of humans! (Elder B)"

Hearing this, Her Majesty the Queen and the elders nodded one after another, and then they gathered together for a lively discussion.

Asland, Fiore national border

After leaving a trail of Thought Body followed by Leon, Old Suo followed Gray here.

The moment he stepped into the national border, His Majesty the Emperor's two eyebrows suddenly squeezed together, and at the same time a sound of surprise came from his mouth.

"Huh? Why is Gildarts here?"

After pondering for a moment, Sordil suddenly opened his mouth and glanced suspiciously at the town below.

"Is it possible that this is the headquarters of Dark Guild Gojo Bridge Family?"

"Forget it, it's useless for me to daydream here, I'd better ask someone who understands!"

After finishing his mental activity, Old Suo launched a flash directly in the direction of Smash Idiot.

"Gildarts, you..."

"Whoosh!"

As soon as Old Suo's greeting came out, the Black Robe person with his back turned directly threw a fist towards him.

"Bang!"

After receiving the attack with his palm, His Majesty the Emperor hurriedly said, "Gildarts, don't mess around, it's me!"

"Huh?"

Hearing this somewhat familiar voice, Gildarts took off his hood and took a closer look at the guy opposite. (Well... actually the real reason is that his fist was controlled by Old Suo and could not be taken back, so he looked up to observe out of helplessness)

"Lazy God? Why is it you?!"

"I just finished handling the commission and was about to return to Magnolia. I happened to pass by here. How about you?"

"I'm here to carry out a commission!"

"Is it the Dark Extermination Guild Gojo Bridge Family?"

"Huh? How do you know?"

Hearing Gildarts's rhetorical question, Old Suo was stunned for a few seconds, and then said, "I saw this commission on the guild's bulletin board before, but I didn't accept it for some reasons. Now that I see you here, I guess you accepted the commission."

"Haha! Amazing!"

"How about it, do you want to help?"

"Hey... don't, don't, don't!"

"In that case, I'll take the first step!"

"Okay!"

Gildarts As soon as he finished speaking, the silver-haired boy standing in front of him disappeared out of thin air.

"I'll go! Lazy God This guy is really elusive!"

After finishing speaking, Gildarts put on his hood, shook his head and walked away.

After bidding farewell to Gildarts, Old Suo did not leave the town, but hovered high in the sky on a sailboat.

"According to the information left by Pit Island, Gray will be kidnapped by the Gojo Bridge Family, and then rescued by Gildarts and brought back to Fairy Tail. However, the world has undergone some changes because of me, so it is better to stay and observe for the sake of safety!"

After finishing speaking, Old Suo sat cross-legged on the deck, closing his eyes and meditating while carefully sensing the movement below.

At this time, Gray didn't know that he had been targeted by two groups of people, and he was still enjoying the food comfortably in the restaurant!

"Ah wu... ah wu..."

"Gudong"

"Ha!"

After wiping the oil stains from the corners of his mouth, the black-haired boy used the remaining space in his mouth to sigh, "I wonder if the magicians in this country are as good as their food!"

"Hiccup~~"

After burping, Gray patted his round belly, then got up and walked towards the counter.

"Creak!"

Just as he was about to leave after paying the bill, the door of the restaurant was pushed open, and then several non-mainstream people wearing purple robes and black headscarves walked in.

Seeing these people, the boss standing behind the counter came out with a smile on his face.

"Hey! Big brothers, you are here, please come inside! Please come inside!"

A fat man who looked like the boss nodded to the boss, and then walked towards the store with the guys around him.

With the thought that the matter had nothing to do with him, Gray ignored these people and walked outside along the other side of the aisle.

However, just because he doesn't want to provoke others doesn't mean that others won't provoke him.

"Boy, stop!"

Hearing the shouting from behind, Gray turned around with a puzzled expression.

"Is something wrong?"

"Haha, of course there is something wrong with calling you!"

"What's the matter?"

Looking at the confused Gray, several non-mainstream people looked at each other and laughed.

"What are you laughing at?"

Gray After finishing his words, the leading fat man stopped laughing and said in a sinister tone, "Boy, is this your first day here?"

"Yeah, what's wrong?"

"Haha... what's wrong..."

The fat man did not finish what he said, but gave the boss on the side a wink.

The next second, the boss walked quickly to Gray and whispered, "Little brother, they want to ask for protection money from you!"

"Protection money?"

"Yes!"

"Who are they and why do they charge protection fees?"

"Shh! Little brother, listen to me, this is what happened..."

From the boss's narration, Gray learned that these people were members of the most powerful local force - Gojo Bridge Family. Gojo Bridge Family was originally just a small dark guild that relied on collecting protection fees from nearby businesses. However, they somehow got connected with Grimoire Heart and their strength continued to grow.

Not long ago, they even drove away Royal Army and occupied this town.

After becoming stronger, the appetites of these people also grew. They were no longer satisfied with the protection fees from merchants, and began to extend their claws to passing merchants and pedestrians.

At first, they were hesitant and only charged some symbolic fees. However, as time went by, they gradually became bolder and charged more and more fees. Recently, they have begun to blatantly rob merchants and pedestrians. If the other party is willing to cooperate, they will not go too far, but if the other party resists, they will kill the other party.

After the boss finished speaking, Gray's eyes were filled with anger. However, after experiencing what happened to Deliora, his rationality was greatly improved. Therefore, he did not attack immediately, but thought about possible methods in his heart.

After a while, Gray patted the boss on the shoulder, turned around and said to the leading fat man, "Uncle, I came here with my friend, and I have left all the money with him. Why don't you come with me to find him, and let him pay the fees for both of us."

Hearing Gray's words, the fat man rolled his eyes, and then asked suspiciously, "Boy, you didn't lie to me, did you?"

"Uncle, this is your territory. If I lied to you, I would be seeking death!"

The fat man thought for a while and felt that the other party was right, so he nodded and said, "Okay! I'll just go with you, but I have to wait until I finish collecting the protection fees from other people."

"Hmph! I'll let you be proud for a while, and then I'll take care of you guys later!"

After finishing the psychological activity, Gray imitated the boss and said with a smile on his face, "Everything is up to you!"

Seeing Gray surrender, Fatty and these non-mainstream people laughed proudly while performing their duties.

About thirty minutes later, everyone in the restaurant handed over their protection fees. Most of them were collected peacefully, and only a few hot-blooded guys handed them over after being beaten up.

After completing the work target, the leading fat man came to Gray and said to him, "Okay, let's set off!"

Gray didn't talk nonsense. After nodding at the other party, he led these guys outside.

At first, the non-mainstream people were not suspicious and followed Gray slowly, but after a while, they gradually realized that something was wrong.

"Boy, where are you taking us? (Fat Man)"

"Of course I will take you to find my friend!"

"Looking for your friend? Then why are you taking us outside the town? Is it possible that your friend lives in the wilderness? (Fat Man)"

After the other party finished speaking, Gray replied sincerely, "Yes!"

"You..."

Although he felt that the other party was lying, looking at the innocent young man, the fat man did not think that the other party was so mature, so he suppressed the doubts in his heart and ordered the other party to continue leading the way.

When the other party wasn't paying attention, the corner of Gray's mouth rose with a slight arc, and then quickly disappeared.

The group of people left the town and came to a forest, when Gray suddenly stopped.

"Uncle, we're here, my friend is right here!"

Looking at the woods full of crows, the non-mainstream people looked at each other, and then all focused on the fat man.

"Boss, is this kid trying to plot against us? (Brother A)"

Hearing the younger brother's muttering, Fatty glanced at Gray, and then said, "Do you think this kid will be our opponent?"

"Boss, don't be afraid of ten thousand, be afraid of the worst! (Brother B)"

"Yes, boss! (Brother C)"

"Boss, is this kid a fly from a regular guild? (Little Brother Ding)"

"In this case, let's use the trick! (Fat Man)"

"Everything depends on you, boss! (All the younger brothers)"

After nodding his head without leaving any trace, the fat man began to instruct the younger brothers to go into the woods to find someone, while Gray kept observing the surroundings, looking for the best opportunity to take action.