The ethereal notification sound suddenly rang out again.
Bai Yu stood there, stunned.
Originally, Bai Yu was still racking his brains trying to figure out how to trigger the main quest in this Nightmare Dungeon.
I never imagined that one person could defeat the Phantom Lord.
This task suddenly appeared.
It has come to an end.
However, the phrase "first stage" undoubtedly left Bai Yu somewhat helpless.
This means that Bai Yu can indeed leave.
However, the next step is to complete this nightmare-level dungeon.
Otherwise, given the system's track record, they'll probably keep pressing the issue.
What if this causes me to lose the qualification to open other dungeons?
This is probably a losing proposition.
However, the thought of whether there might be a time difference between the two worlds comes to mind.
Bai Yu temporarily suppressed the thought of leaving.
Otherwise, if Bai Yu's sudden appearance causes a change in the Fairy Tail storyline, it could lead to a different outcome.
This caused the subsequent infighting within Laxus to go astray.
Letting the plot completely go astray and slip out of one's control is definitely not a good thing.
Therefore, before temporarily leaving this world, Bai Yu still needs to do some other things.
However, before that, a very important thought flashed through Bai Yu's mind, and he couldn't help but speak urgently.
"System, will I receive a reward for completing the first stage of the task?"
Before entering the instance, Bai Yu possessed numerous substantial resources based on his Main Body Template, making him a truly wealthy and powerful individual.
Now that he's in the Fairy Tail World, the methods available to Bai Yu are practically nonexistent.
If we can squeeze some benefits out of the system.
This might not be a bad thing.
"Ding-dong, host, rest assured, you will receive a random reward upon completing the first stage of the dungeon quest."
"Random rewards will be distributed after the sub-host leaves the instance. Please wait patiently."
The system's series of notification sounds rang out again.
Seeing all this, Bai Yu felt helpless, but also secretly relieved.
The only saving grace is that, after the battle with Phantom Lord, Laxus probably won't make a move for the time being.
This also gives Bai Yu enough time to improve his own strength.
According to Bai Yu's deduction, once this battle begins...
It will likely be completely different from the original story.
To cope with this change, strengthening one's own power is undoubtedly the best solution.
Meanwhile, about seven or eight miles away from the town of Magnolia.
A bolt of lightning, carrying immense force, swooped down and crashed into a distant rock.
Boom!
Large chunks of rock crumbled and flew apart, revealing Laxus and an extremely disheveled Jose.
" Laxus, what's wrong? Are you trying to kill me?"
Jose's face darkened, and he the Roar ferociously.
"That makes sense, though. You haven't shown up at all in this war from beginning to end. If you don't do something, you'll probably lose all face."
"I'm afraid you don't even have the courage to return to the guild."
"After all, Fairy Tail has picked up a good prospect!"
At this point, the magical energy emanating from Jose's body seemed unable to be suppressed and became completely chaotic.
Even the air around us was being stirred up.
The ground beneath their feet was also being rapidly corroded by the overflowing dark power.
Just thinking about everything that had just happened, and the excruciating pain coursing through my body...
Jose wanted nothing more than to devour Bai Yu alive.
He also never expected that the Phantom Lord, which he had founded, would prove so vulnerable.
If I hadn't witnessed it with my own eyes and experienced it firsthand...
Jose absolutely refused to believe that it was true.
However, looking at Laxus, who stood quietly in front of him, not making a sound and just coldly observing him, Jose felt as if he had punched a piece of cotton.
However, to become the leader of the Phantom Lord and to rise to his current position step by step, Jose's shrewdness is certainly not as simple as it appears on the surface.
After a brief moment of rage, his distorted face gradually calmed down, and he finally spoke as he looked at Laxus, who was giving him the cold shoulder.
"Just say what you need to say, and stop interfering with my revenge. I will make sure Fairy Tail is wiped out and that Kitetsu destroyed!"
The cold, sharp words echoed between heaven and earth, and between the lines was an undeniable killing intent.
Laxus didn't take it to heart at all and spoke coldly.
"Very well, I thought that after such a humiliating defeat, the Ten Wizard Saints would be completely demoralized and wouldn't even have the thought of revenge."
"It seems we still have room for discussion."
"If I were to tell you that I plan to start a civil war against the Fairy Tail Guild, seize Makarov's position as guild master, and give you the opportunity to get revenge and kill that brat, would you dare to take the gamble?"
"You're going to betray the guild?" Jose's expression changed drastically.
Originally, given this declaration of war, Jose had included Laxus in his forces from the very beginning.
When Laxus didn't appear, Jose already guessed that Laxus might have ulterior motives.
However, to his utter surprise, Laxus came knocking on his door so quickly.
"What's wrong? Are you scared?" Laxus repeated coldly.
Recalling everything that had just happened, Laxus couldn't help but clench his fists, which were crossed over his chest, and his face darkened slightly.
If Bai Yu hadn't suddenly appeared, he wouldn't have needed to cooperate with such a dirty guy.
However, in order to completely control Fairy Tail and make the guild the strongest,
Laxus could only endure all of this.
Jose's face also darkened. He stared intently at Laxus for a moment before saying, " Laxus, are you really not joking?"
"That brat ruined everything I had, so of course I want to kill him as soon as possible. However, I'd like to know just how confident you are that you can actually do it."
"I don't want to cooperate with someone I can't win."
"Odds of winning?" Laxus sneered.
" Jose, do you, a defeated opponent, have the right to say such things?"
"But don't worry, I'm different from you. I've been working on this plan for a long time. As long as you can keep that brat occupied, I'm 100% confident we can take down the guild."
"Whether your Phantom Lord remains in the town of Magnolia at that time is entirely up to you."
Seeing Laxus's confident demeanor, Jose fell silent.
We're currently at war with Fairy Tail. If we had won that battle...
As for the Magic Council, they can find excuses to gloss over the matter, and the Phantom Lord Guild can continue operating.
Unfortunately, now that Bai Yu has single-handedly defeated the Phantom Lord, Makarov will definitely appeal to the Magic Council with all his might.
This means that for the Phantom Lord to continue to exist, they must first deal with the Fairy Tail Guild, make Laxus their guild leader, and then completely drop the matter.