Nirvana Reunion

"Haha... got it!"

"Nirvana is finally ours!"

Just as Cobra was about to make his move and seize it, an enraged shout came from far away, reaching the ears of both him and Prince Jellal, who stood before Nirvana.

"Jell... al!!!"

After seeing the fireball's true form, Cobra's entire face went dark.

"This idiot!"

Like Cobra, countless alpacas stampeded through Prince Jellal's mind.

What the hell! Old man, if you changed the script, couldn't you have told me in advance? (Lazy God: Ahem... as a method actor, you need to know how to adapt on the fly, okay?)

Forcibly steadying himself, Prince Jellal raised his bewildered eyes and stared blankly at the massive fireball before him. (Prince Jellal: I'm not acting. I really am confused right now!)

"Y-you... who are you?!"

"Huh?!"

"Are you trying to play dumb, kid?"

Boom

As soon as the words fell, two orange red flames burst from Natsu's fists.

Whoosh!

Boom!

Before the Fire Dragon could attack, a green magical projectile shot out of the bushes and struck him squarely in the back.

"Ah~~"

Boom!

Ignoring the smoke and dust rising in the distance, the Mastermind stared excitedly at Prince Jellal across from him... no, at the white pillar of light behind him.

"Wonderful!"

"Jellal, you truly haven't disappointed me!"

As he spoke, the Mastermind slowly approached.

"Stop. Don't come any closer!"

Retracting his gaze, the Mastermind looked at the blue-haired boy blocking his way and laughed.

"Hehe... Jellal, don't tell me you intend to protect that thing?"

The blue-haired boy shook his head, his expression resolute. "I'm going to destroy it!"

"Have you lost your mind?!"

"I can feel it. Your heart is full of darkness. Leave at once, or don't blame me for being rude."

Just then, the impatient Mastermind suddenly calmed down