"Lucy, you knew why Erza and I came here, didn't you?" Erza spoke calmly. Lucy trembled all over and forced a smile. "Y-You... You came to take us back, right...? R-Right?" Seeing the expressionless looks on Erza and Ed's faces, Lucy could no longer smile.
"Lucy, you're okay~ You already succeeded..." Happy's voice came from nearby. Ed followed the sound and saw Happy slowly flying over. Then, Happy spotted Ed and Erza mid-shout. The entire cat abruptly stopped in midair, instantly turned around, and sprinted away in an attempt to vanish from their sight.
"Trying to run like that—isn't that a little too disrespectful, Happy?" Ed raised his hand and threw a Kunai. Golden light flashed twice in an instant, and Happy was already caught in Ed's hand. "Where are Natsu and Gray?" Ed asked, shaking Happy in his grip.
"N-No... Listen, Erza, Ed. Although it was wrong for us to act on our own, this island—this island is in danger right now! Someone wants to revive a legendary demon, and the people on the island have all been affected by this..." Lucy tried to argue.
"I'm not interested." Erza cut Lucy off, drew her sword, and pointed it directly at her. "Lucy, don't get this wrong. You broke the guild master's rules. Don't think such a simple explanation will get you off the hook."
Lucy was nearly in tears as she stared at the sword tip before her, trembling uncontrollably. Ed also smiled as he spoke. "So, where are Natsu and the others? Don't make me ask a third time, okay?"
Led by Lucy, the two arrived at the island's village. Looking at the utterly ruined settlement, Lucy said in surprise, "Natsu was fighting the enemy here just now. How did he disappear?" "Then find Gray. Lucy, I hope