Discussion broke out among the crowd once more.
The final standings of the Grand Magic Games, the champion, and the course of the competition had all matched the prophecy.
No one could treat this as a joke anymore.
Toma raised a hand.
"The kingdom is not unprepared."
"The palace has already activated the Eclipse Operation Plan."
"The Eclipse Gate has accumulated seven years' worth of magic power."
"We will convert that power into an attack and release it all at once after the dragons arrive."
"If the plan succeeds, the vast majority of the dragons will be eliminated on the spot."
Hearing this, everyone's tense bodies relaxed slightly.
But Toma did not hide the risks.
"However, this plan has never truly been carried out."
"No one can guarantee that it will eliminate every dragon."
"As long as some dragons survive, they will charge into the capital and attack all of Fiore."
"So the kingdom needs everyone's strength."
Toma walked to the very front of the platform.
The king of Fiore faced all the Mages, bent at the waist, and bowed deeply.
"In my capacity as the King of Fiore, I implore every guild present to temporarily set aside your competition and grudges."
"Assist the Royal Army in slaying the dragons that escape the Eclipse attack."
"Protect Crocus."
"Protect the people of Fiore."
No one beneath the platform spoke immediately.
Toma maintained his bow.
After a brief silence, Makarov was the first to step out from the crowd.
"Your Majesty, raise your head."
"Fairy Tail will join the battle."
The guild master of Four Hounds raised his fist right after him.
"So what if they're dragons?!"
"If they dare trample our home, we'll fight them!"
The people of Lamia Scale stepped forward as well.
Though Jura had yet to recover from