Angel's Backstab

They... were already here?

Byakuya and the others exchanged looks. Then came a thunderous boom, as though something had crashed down from the sky, shaking the entire ground.

The violent commotion made everyone in the living room drastically change expression.

"Move!"

Lyon shouted lowly and immediately rushed outside.

Jura followed close behind with his staff in hand. Erza also waved her hand, a flash of light passing as she grasped a magic sword and charged out.

In an instant.

The many mages in the living room hurried outside one after another. What they saw was the wreckage of an airship, collapsed against the side of the building.

That airship was Blue Pegasus's signature magical airship, their ultimate weapon against the Six Demon Generals. Yet before it could even be deployed, it had already been shot down by the Six Demon Generals!

Looking ahead.

The Six Demon Generals stood before the wreckage, five of them led by Brain, lined up in a row. Some wore cold sneers, others contemptuous looks, and others expressions of pride.

The only one absent was Angel of the Six Demon Generals. On the allied side, Ichiya and Feng Ye had not emerged from the building either.

"Six Demon Generals!"

Erza looked toward the Six Demon Generals, her gaze icy as she said, "Looks like you got the jump on us."

Brain replied blandly, "You are the alliance of three major guilds. Naturally, we could not simply let you make your preparations. Unfortunately for you, we heard every part of your plan."

"Then it seems we can only face each other head-on."

Jura gripped his staff and spoke in a deep voice as he stared at Brain and the others.

The mages on both sides assumed battle stances. The final battle was on the verge of breaking