Lucy Heartfilia

"Hey, if you hear anything about Igneel, remember to let me know!"

Hearing Fire Dragon's words, Gajeel flew into another rage.

"Why the hell should I tell you!"

"And stop ordering me around!"

"I was going to be friends with you, but it looks like that's not happening after all! (Fire Dragon, looking utterly disappointed)"

"Thanks a lot!"

Just as the two parted on bad terms, a silver-white glow suddenly appeared beyond the ruins.

"What else do you want?!"

Faced with Gajeel's accusation, Fire Dragon was utterly bewildered.

"Tap, tap."

"Tap, tap."

During their standoff, Seraf and Heradi led their silver-white square formation in a tight encirclement around Phantom Lord.

"The army?"

Watching the formation spread out, Gajeel felt a chill run down his spine.

"I never thought you'd be this underhanded!"

"Damn it! Enough already!"

"Hmph! Now you're getting angry out of embarrassment!"

"I have no idea what the hell you're talking about!"

With that, Fire Dragon prepared to leave. However, just as he lifted his foot before it could touch down, another white flash appeared in the distance.

"Another army? What the hell is going on?"

This time, even Gajeel was rooted to the spot in confusion, but the two below had already caught on.

"Old friend, you deal with what's in the ruins. I'll stop the Magic Council people! (Seraf)"

"Don't worry. Little things like this won't stump me! (Heradi)"

Nodding to his old friend, the Royal Mage Corps Commander turned and headed outside.

Just as the two were about to part ways, Seraf suddenly turned back and shouted, "Old friend, hold the line! Whatever you do, don't kill these little guys!"

"Got it... got it. You're so damn noisy!"

Only after confirming that everything was foolproof did the Royal Mage Corps Commander finally leave.

"Listen up,