The Ability That Stunned Everyone

The hall was thick with tension. Under Finn's lead, representatives from every Familia had taken their seats.

Riezel sat beside Finn, with Asfi and Aisha next to him. Shakti and Tsubaki sat on Finn's other side.

Once everyone was seated, Finn immediately began briskly explaining the current situation.

One point he emphasized was the six Fairy Clones that were serving as the casters of the Six Faerie Rings.

"Since everyone here has accepted the Guild's deployment and come here, I assume you understand the true nature of the force threatening the Labyrinth City."

"Then I need not explain what Fairy Clones are, nor what they are preparing to do."

"What I will explain now are the most basic requirements for conquering them, stopping them, and pulling Orario out of danger."

"We must subjugate all six Fairy Clones. Not a single one can be left alive."

Finn put on the Mask of the Wise, his entire demeanor turning cool and rational as he laid out the situation without a trace of emotion.

"We must attack every altar on the 10th Floor of the Man-made Labyrinth at the same time and subjugate the Fairy Clones there. Even if one survives, the Fairy's Great Secret Technique will continue to be chanted until it is completed."

At those words, everyone immediately felt a heavy weight settle in their hearts.

There was no helping it.

"There are actually six of those monsters... Just thinking about it is enough to make one despair."

Tsubaki, who had faced a Fairy Clone on the Dungeon 59th Floor and subjugated it alongside the Loki Familia, gave a rare bitter smile.

"Are Fairy Clones really that strong?"

Asfi was somewhat doubtful.

"They really are strong." Aisha answered Asfi's question, frowning as she spoke in a low voice. "The one I