After a brief chat, night had deepened, and everyone prepared to leave the dark underground chamber.
"Wait."
Hisui hurriedly called out to Lucy and Yukino, her gaze settling on the two of them.
"Miss Lucy, Miss Yukino, I may need your help later. Please be prepared in advance."
Lu Chongwei stopped at her words and immediately spoke up to remind her.
"Hisui, I've already said it. Time paradoxes have no solution."
"The old Eclipse Plan cannot save the world as it is now."
Hisui gently shook her head, deep secrets hidden in her eyes.
"I know the pros and cons. What I intend to carry out is not the original plan."
"I cannot reveal the reason for now. Please trust me. Everything I do is for the Kingdom's future."
Seeing that she was unwilling to say more, everyone understood that she had her reasons and did not press further.
"The final battle of the Grand Magic Games is about to begin."
Hisui composed herself, her gentle smile returning as she cheered everyone on.
"I hope Fairy Tail can win this tournament. I'll be in the stands cheering for you."
Everyone nodded, turned, and left. Their figures gradually disappeared at the end of the passage.
After watching them leave completely, the smile on Hisui's face vanished in an instant.
Only she and Arcadios remained in the vast underground space.
Her eyes were lost and heavy, her slender shoulders bearing the fate of the entire Kingdom.
Arcadios looked at her lonely figure, his heart aching for her.
"Princess..."
Hisui took a deep breath, suppressing the heaviness and confusion in her heart.
Her gaze became firm once more, and she settled on a brand-new plan.
Once the Grand Magic Games ended, she would activate her new trump card—Eclipse Plan 2.
Crocus, the City