Deploying Etherion (Part Two)

"Three votes in favor, three against, and one abstention on using Etherion against the Tower of Paradise. Based on these results, it has been decided that we will temporarily adopt a wait-and-see approach toward the use of Etherion!" Micahlo announced.

"Wait!!!"

"Do you really understand the current situation?" Jycrain shot to his feet, slamming the table.

Straightening his fur, Micahlo shook his head. "What an ugly sight, Rein!"

"This was a decision reached through discussion and a vote. I hope you can respect it!" Yajima said.

"Yes! Besides, isn't there still a peaceful solution?" Ultear added.

Faced with the three men's advice, Jycrain not only refused to give up, but made the mockery in his tone even more cutting.

"A peaceful solution?"

"While we waste time on this, the wheels of history have already begun turning. Everything we know is being changed."

Seeing that more than half the council members remained unmoved, the blue-haired boy in white robes unleashed his ultimate weapon.

"That bastard Jellal is trying to resurrect the dead and completely overturn this world's order of life and death!!!"

"But haven't they yet activated the R System?" August asked.

"Even if they do, can't the Erus Empire handle it?" Yajima said.

"Heh heh."

"Heh heh."

Hearing the laughter dripping with mockery, Yajima's face instantly turned as red as a cooked crab shell.

"What? Are our words that funny?"

"It isn't funny. It's utterly ridiculous!" Jycrain snapped, his eyes narrowed and his aura overwhelming.

"What did you say?!!!" Yajima roared, held firmly back by August and Cannon Fodder Council Member B.

"Am I wrong?!" the blue-haired boy continued to taunt.

"Rein!" Beluno said, preparing to clear her throat.

After calming the agitation in his heart, the young man in white turned to everyone and asked, "Can't you feel it?