Natsu immediately stepped forward, his fist bursting into flame.
"Come on!"
Erza unleashed her magic at full force. Her armor flashed, and a longsword was already gripped in her hand.
Her gaze was as cold as iron.
"Whoever dares take one more step, I'll cut them down."
The smile vanished from Mirajane's face.
Dark magic spread from her body, and her gentle features became exceedingly dangerous in that instant.
"If you want to keep going, I don't mind fighting you until dawn."
Natsu grinned.
"Perfect. I haven't had enough yet!"
The members of Fairy Tail stood in a line.
Not one of them backed down.
The members of Sabertooth drew closer and closer around them, but their steps grew slower and slower.
The distance between the two sides grew shorter and shorter.
A great battle was on the verge of breaking out.
Just then—
A petite figure suddenly appeared between the two sides.
Space seemed to be gently twisted open.
In the next second, a stretch of distance was forcibly carved out between the members of Sabertooth and the group from Fairy Tail.
"That's enough."
A cool, clear voice rang out.
Minerva stood in the center, the hem of her gorgeous dress settling lightly.
She glanced at Jieman, unconscious in the deep crater, then looked at Lu Chongwei.
"I am Minerva, Jieman's daughter."
Orga frowned. "Lady Minerva!"
Sting also looked at her. "You're going to stop us?"
Minerva ignored them, only looking straight at Lu Chongwei.
"If tonight's matter continues, it will only cause Sabertooth and Fairy Tail to tear all pretense apart completely."
Lu Chongwei raised a brow.
"What, are you here to avenge your father?"
Minerva was very calm.
"I am no match for you."
As soon as those words came out, the faces of the Sabertooth members