Gray and Natsu had never imagined that the "mastermind" before them would be someone from their own guild. Even Lucy, who had received Aibo's notice, was still a little out of the loop.
So even though they heard a familiar voice and caught a familiar scent, the two of them failed to react, thinking some evil villain was about to torture them.
To be honest, neither of them had ever been captured by an enemy before. For a moment, they had no idea how to respond and could only stubbornly howl, "Do whatever you want! We're at your mercy!"
At that moment, Lyon spoke instead. He seemed genuinely afraid that Aibo was some great demon lord who would kill his junior, so he stepped forward and pleaded, "Love Emperor, since Deliora is dead, we no longer have any conflict. How about letting them go?
"Oh? Are you telling me what to do?"
"I wouldn't dare!"
"Lyon, don't you hate this junior of yours? You're actually pleading for him?"
...Ur saved his life too. I don't want Ur's efforts to go to waste."
"Lyon, you..."
Gray looked at Lyon with complicated emotions, lowering his head in shame and anger at his own helplessness.
"Hehe, no. I'm going to turn these two into Demons! Just like the people in the village on this island, I'll turn them into my test subjects!"
Natsu suddenly raised his head and roared, "What?! You're the culprit who cursed the villagers?! You bastard!"
"You dare disrespect me? Fine, I've changed my mind. I'm going to kill you! Hehehe, I'll feed your souls to Demons!"
"Aye! Don't kill me! I'm just a cat!!"
Happy had already been scared to tears. Aibo was getting more and more immersed in his act. He had never expected to possess such talent