At the command, Freed's eyes widened in shock, and in his panic, he could not help questioning it:
"I don't understand... why go to all that trouble? Can't we just find a way to beat Blanc fair and square?"
"Besides, even if we take back control of the competition now, we don't have any hostages. The Guild Master will never listen to us, much less hand over his position!"
Laxus looked at Freed as though he were an idiot. "Do you really believe someone like Blanc would obediently play fair?"
"Acting according to the enemy's wishes, under rules the enemy made... how could something that stupid ever get me back what I want!?"
At that, a flash of resolve and madness crossed his eyes:
"As for making the old man fall in line, it's simple. I'll activate the Thunder Palace!"
"With the lives of everyone in town in my hands, I don't believe that old man will still refuse to step down!"
Freed's pupils abruptly contracted, and his heart seemed to skip a beat.
Once he fully understood Laxus's insane intentions, he took a step forward in disbelief and shouted in alarm:
"Are you serious, Laxus!? This isn't some little squabble between guildmates anymore! Once you do this, there really will be no turning back!"
But those words of dissuasion completely ignited the violence Laxus had been suppressing.
Rage spread across his face. He swung his hand fiercely, sending a savage bolt of golden lightning howling out. It tore through the ground before exploding just beside Freed!
The lightning plowed a deep, blackened trench through the ground, and the violent blast of air forced Freed to raise his arms to shield himself.
"If you don't want to follow me, then get out of my sight right now! My Fairy Tail