Saving the Celestial Spirit Leo (1)

Taking advantage of the strongest team's shock at the sudden appearance of the Great Guild Master and the Orange-haired handsome uncle, Lazy God rolled out of Pillow Mountain like a lazy donkey and began a swift, covert exchange of brainwaves—eye contact—with the two of them.

What the hell are you doing, kid? Didn't we agree not to expose ourselves? Why did you march right into the line of fire again? (Makarov)

Sob... I didn't want to either, but all the roads around here look the same. What was I supposed to do?!

Ha... I knew this was how things would turn out! (the handsome uncle, shaking his head)

You brat, I never should've warned you in the first place! (the Guild Master, his eyes flaring)

I only just thought of it. Before I could tell you, it...

What's done is done. We'll just have to play it by ear! (Lazy God)

Ahem... What a shame about all those Big Sisters! (the Great Guild Master, tears glimmering at the corners of his eyes)

Just as the three of them finished communicating, the strongest team, having completed their tactical analysis, responded.

"Old Man Sordil, are you two joining or not?" (Natsu)

"Of course we're joining. Otherwise, wouldn't I have been ambushed by you little brats for nothing?!"

At those words, the three main forces of the strongest team radiated intense fighting spirit, while the newly joined Rain Woman and professional support Lucy crowded around Happy-sensei to cram character information.

"Good! Since that's settled, let's begin!"

Watching the eager Fire Dragon, Lazy God spoke up. "Hold on. Before we start, shouldn't we divide into teams first?"

"What is there to divide? You and Uncle Gildarts are one team, while the five of us... uh, six of us are another. The old man will