New Council

"Found him! Over there!"

Watching Fried rapidly vanish into the sky, Purple Meow Meow teased, "I never expected Fried's feelings for Laxus to run so deep... Oh my, oh my, I'm so jealous!"

"Um... Miss, shouldn't we hurry over there right away? (Bickslow)"

"What's the rush? Afraid there won't be any seats?"

"Not really. It's just that missing the opening feels a little regrettable."

"Mm-hmm! (the little fairy in the green dress nodded in agreement)"

Miss Viola did not waste any words on those two and directly pushed her speed to the limit.

"Wooooah~~ (the armored man with his mouth full of cold wind)"

Almost at the same time the Thunder God Tribe arrived at the scene, Natsu, who had gotten a head start, also reached the vicinity of the battlefield.

"Boom!"

A thunderous explosion suddenly erupted, turning into endless gales that swept downward and blew everything in the forest askew.

"As expected of a clash between Fairy Tail's strongest men. It really is ferocious!"

After carefully picking out the scents in the air, the Fire Dragon was about to leave when a loud shout rang out behind him.

"Stinky Flame, wait for me!"

"Damn! Ice Shards, you're really fast!"

"Hmph! Of course—"

Before Ice Underwear could finish, a blur slashed past him, and the Gray-brand high-speed spinning top appeared.

"Sorry, I'm getting a head start!"

"Jade, you bastard!!!"

With that, the Fire Dragon chased after him.

Not long after they left, the Rain Woman arrived with the main group. After saving her beloved Lord Gray, she led everyone toward the battlefield.

"Boom!"

After they separated once more, a smile appeared on His Majesty the Emperor's face.

"My, my... After not seeing you for several years, you've grown this much stronger. No wonder you launched a counterattack the