Exceed Territory

"Ah!!!"

Blue Meow Meow was the first to land headfirst, followed by Golden Softie, Ice underwear, the two Crimsons, and the white-haired brother-sister pair.

"Cough, cough... Could you guys hurry up and get off me? (Happy, his face purple and seconds away from suffocating.)"

"Happy, hang in there! We'll be done soon!"

As they spoke, Golden Softie and the others disentangled themselves from the human hamburger at top speed.

"Dong."

"Dong."

Listening to the familiar bells and gazing at the quiet city beneath the crimson clouds, the newly separated hamburgers smiled.

"Whew... We're finally back! (Gray)"

"By the way, where are Natsu and the others? (Golden Softie)"

"You're right! (Happy)"

"Maybe they returned after us and haven't arrived yet. Or perhaps they were scattered elsewhere. (Irene)"

Hearing Her Highness the Empress's explanation, everyone looked relieved.

"Happy, you little rascal, you're finally back!"

They looked up toward the familiar voice, and the eyes of Fairy Queen and the others turned into blank white circles.

"Oh my... oh my, are you dazzled by my handsome new look?"

"Big Brother Negus is the coolest!"

"Exactly!"

"Negus, why... why are they here?" Happy asked, his finger trembling and his face filled with terror.

Just as the handsome cat moved his lips, a clear voice came from behind him.

"Are you an idiot? Anima was reversed, so of course they were teleported to Asland!"

"Hehe... Big Sister, you're here!" Negus said in a fawning tone.

Receiving the boss lady's glare, Yellow Meow Meow immediately shut his mouth and obediently stepped aside.

"Big Sister... Aunt Shakart?!!"

"Hey, hey, is there really any need to be this surprised? (Purple Meow Meow)"

"Viola, why are you with them?"

"Little Sherry, what did you call me?"

"B-Big Sister!"

Nodding in satisfaction, Purple Meow Meow slowly said, "When we