Although Natsu had only been with Fairy Tail for a year, Makarov had long since come to see Natsu as his own grandson! Now that his grandson was leaving, he could not help feeling reluctant! As for Natsu's identity, Makarov simply ignored it!
Gildarts shook his head, the smile on his face tinged with bitterness! After all, he thought highly of that kid Natsu too!
The two shook their heads and drank in silence! But everyone else in the guild was drinking as well! After all, Natsu was not the only one leaving in this war! Other members were leaving too!
The disappearance of those other members meant they had been sacrificed! The deaths of their companions naturally left everyone despondent!
The entire Fairy Tail was steeped in sorrow!
But the sorrow did not last long before Gildarts abruptly stood up and shouted, "Everyone, stay alert!"
Gildarts roared, and Makarov sobered up as well before shouting, "Defensive Magic Array—Three Pillar Gods!"
With a roar, magic power poured forth, forming three pillars covered in runes that descended upon the three corners of the guild!
As the magic array formed, a terrifying dragon roar rang out. "Roar..."
Amid the roar, vast energy surged forth and instantly descended upon Fairy Tail!
Boom...
In an instant, a thunderous blast rang out, explosions erupted everywhere, and shockwaves rolled forth!
Within the defensive array, Makarov poured out his magic power to withstand the impact, then roared, "Who is it?!"
As he shouted, a whirlwind rose and swept away the dust!
As the dust was blown aside, Irene, with her crimson hair, and the white-haired August came into view!
The moment the two appeared, Gildarts cried out in shock, "Th-this is the Magic King August and the Scarlet Queen Irene! Why are they here?!"
Gildarts had spent