The Army Sets Out (Part 2)

As they neared the port, Pink Ball suddenly stopped and asked in confusion, "Old Suo, don't you know some really powerful Healing Magic?"

"Yeah!"

"Then your face..."

"Of course I can heal it, and I want to, but..."

From Laxus's weakening voice, Pink Ball instantly grasped the heart of the matter.

"Pat, pat."

After patting His Majesty the Emperor on the shoulder, Pink Ball comforted him. "Don't worry, Old Suo. I'll plead for you!"

"And then?! (Lazy God wearing a suspicious expression)"

"What do you mean, and then?! (Pink Ball utterly confused)"

"Give it up! Would a little schemer like you be this nice if you didn't want something?"

As a well-behaved youth, Pink Ball puffed out her chest and declared righteously, "Fine... I'll come clean. I want to go play with Sister Erza and the others!"

After a round of brainstorming and a careful look at Pink Ball, His Majesty the Emperor nodded thoughtfully.

"It's not impossible."

Seeing Old Suo relent, Pink Ball excitedly pounced on him and planted several kisses on him.

"Old Suo, you're the best!"

Reaching out to lift the little kangaroo off himself, His Majesty the Emperor said gently, "But you have to listen to Erza and the others. Don't cause trouble, or even military academy won't be enough to settle it!"

"Got it, got it!"

"All right, let's hurry to the airport first and see Ace and the others off!"

"Mhm, mhm!"

Philiers Airport, Oath-Taking Platform

"His Majesty the Emperor has arrived!"

At the sharp cry from the platform, the black formations below instantly lowered themselves.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

Amid the resounding shout, the silver-haired youth in a bright yellow robe strode onto the platform.

"Rise, everyone!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Looking over the orderly formations below, a surge of heroic spirit rose