Natsu punched a low-level dark guild member, exclaiming, "This is so annoying! I've never heard of there being this many of them before!" Gr
Natsu punched a low-level dark guild member, exclaiming, "This is so annoying! I've never heard of there being this many of them before!"
Gray launched a Lance of the Lancer, sending another member flying in the opposite direction. He glanced at Natsu and said, "Stop complaining, and use your energy to quickly take care of these weaklings."
Since entering the forest, they had been continuously harassed by waves of low-level dark guild members, who foolishly attacked the group.
While dispatching these minor threats required minimal effort, their incessant attacks were undeniably irritating.
Erza, having donned her Heaven's Wheel Armor, unleashed a flurry of swords, effectively clearing a wide swathe around them with an unparalleled display of power.
Drake gave Erza a thumbs-up. "Alright, let's continue our advance! However, everyone needs to remain vigilant; these attacks are unlikely to cease."
The group responded in unison, and just as they were about to resume their advance, Drake suddenly heard a tremendous roar emanating from the distance.
Drake furrowed his brow. "It seems Sabertooth is in trouble!"
The intensity of the sound was far beyond anything that could be produced by a skirmish with ordinary low-level members; it was highly likely that the main force of Oracion Seis was involved.
The allied forces were advancing in three separate teams: Fairy Tail in the center, Sabertooth's three-person team to their left, and Blue Pegasus to their right.
Drake was currently considering whether or not to provide support to Sabertooth.
Logically speaking, with Jura present, along with Lyon and Sherry, whose individual strengths were also considerable, there shouldn't be any cause for concern.
However, the members of Oracion Seis were also exceptionally powerful, and if three or more of them were to focus their efforts on Sabertooth, there was a real possibility of danger.
As Drake was contemplating this, a purple magical attack descended from the sky.
The group quickly dispersed, but the purple magical energy, upon impacting the ground, caused significant corrosion, leaving behind a pitted and scarred surface. It was clearly a highly toxic attack.
Drake looked up to see a large serpent with wings soaring through the air. Perched atop the serpent was Cobra, the Poison Dragon Slayer.
Upon seeing Cobra, Natsu's rage ignited, and he shouted, "That damn bastard again! You're not getting away this time, Happy!"
"Aye, sir!" Happy, momentarily neglecting his affections for Carla, responded to Natsu's call and used his wing magic to carry Natsu into the air.
Drake did not attempt to stop him; defeating Oracion Seis was their collective objective, and given Natsu's strength, there was little chance of anything going wrong.
What concerned Drake was the reason behind Oracion Seis's sudden attack.
While Oracion Seis was undoubtedly aware that their target was the location of Nirvana's seal, it seemed illogical for them to launch such a reckless and ill-conceived assault.
Based on their previous encounter, even if Oracion Seis were to overestimate their own strength, it was highly improbable that they would believe such a haphazard attack could effectively subdue the allied forces.
Just as everyone was watching Natsu's aerial battle, a figure suddenly materialized behind Gray.
Gray instinctively turned his head, only to discover that the figure was an exact replica of himself.
Before Gray could react, the figure utilized Gray's own Ice Make magic, launching an ice spear directly towards him.
Gray instinctively created an ice shield, which successfully deflected the ice spear, but the force of the impact sent him flying backward.
Amidst a swirling cloud of white mist, the figure who had attacked Gray transformed into two small, blue dolls—Gemini, the Gemini Celestial Spirit. It was Angel who was working in tandem with Cobra.
After knocking Gray away, Gemini did not immediately launch another attack; instead, it turned its attention to Wendy, who was standing nearby.
Wendy, completely unprepared for such a sudden attack, instinctively cowered, covering her head with her arms.
Drake frowned, his expression hardening. With a wave of his hand, he unleashed a torrent of flames, forcing Gemini to retreat. Gemini then took flight, disappearing from sight.
Angel herself did not appear, and there was no indication that she intended to continue the assault.
As Drake observed Wendy being gently reprimanded by Carla, he suddenly had an epiphany regarding Oracion Seis's true objective.
Nirvana was currently sealed, and Oracion Seis did not possess precise knowledge of its location. Furthermore, Brain himself was uncertain about the method required to unseal it.
Initially, Brain had intended to employ a brute-force approach to locate and unseal Nirvana, but upon seeing Wendy, he had formulated a different, more cunning plan.
While Brain himself was ignorant of the specifics concerning Nirvana's seal, there was one individual who possessed that knowledge.
That individual was Jellal! Using his thought-form, Jellal had managed to infiltrate the ranks of the Magic Council, securing a high-ranking position as a council member and gaining access to a wealth of confidential information.
Therefore, Brain reasoned that Jellal must possess knowledge of Nirvana's seal location and the method for unsealing it.
Jellal, during the final moments of the battle at the Tower of Heaven, had fused with the enormous magic crystal, managing to control the tower's subsequent explosion. However, he had vanished without a trace in the aftermath.
The sheer magnitude and chaotic nature of the magical energy released during the Tower of Heaven incident were immense; even Drake had only survived thanks to Happy's assistance and his mastery of world magic. Jellal had suffered severe injuries as a result.
The only individual capable of healing Jellal was Wendy, the Sky Dragon Slayer, also known as the Sky Witch.
The most problematic aspect of this situation was that Wendy was currently traveling with the Fairy Tail team. The prospect of attempting to snatch Wendy away from Drake was deemed too risky by Brain.
Therefore, he had dispatched Angel, utilizing Gemini to create a perfect replica of Wendy.
While Wendy's magic was undoubtedly remarkable, her own magical power was still far from fully developed. Replicating her abilities would not be particularly difficult.
Upon reaching this conclusion, Drake immediately understood everything.
At that very moment, Drake heard Hibiki's voice echoing in his mind.
"This is… Blue Pegasus… we are under attack by Oracion Seis… requesting immediate support!"
The voice was fragmented and strained, indicating that Hibiki had suffered injuries. Not only Drake but everyone else within the vicinity also heard the desperate plea for assistance.
Drake calmly issued his commands. "Considering the situation at Sabertooth, it appears that the majority of Oracion Seis's forces are now engaged. Let us resolve this here and now!
Erza, I require your assistance in providing support to Blue Pegasus. Gray, please proceed to Sabertooth's location and assess whether their assistance is required.
I will personally locate Brain, the leader of Oracion Seis. Lucy and Wendy, the two of you will remain here to provide support to Natsu."
Without hesitation, the team split up, each member proceeding to their designated location.
Drake spread his fiery wings and soared into the sky, heading towards the distant forest.
Drake activated his magical senses, intending to directly locate the magical auras of Brain and the other members of Oracion Seis.
Before Drake could pinpoint their location, a distant explosion captured his attention.
Drake immediately focused his magical senses in the direction of the explosion, and he confirmed the presence of Brain and Jellal's magical auras.
"I've found you!" Drake declared, and with a burst of speed, he flew towards them.
Brain's face was contorted with a mixture of fury and disbelief. He hadn't anticipated that after expending so much effort to revive Jellal, the latter would immediately turn against him.
In his narrow-mindedness, Brain instinctively assumed that Jellal, while still unconscious, had overheard his plans concerning Nirvana and was now attempting to claim the forbidden magic for himself.
Brain shouted, his voice ringing with anger, "Racer, pursue Jellal, locate Nirvana! If the opportunity presents itself, eliminate that bastard as well!"
Racer, having received his orders, nodded and turned to pursue Jellal, but before he could take more than a few steps, a figure enveloped in flames descended from the sky.
Racer was unable to evade Drake's sudden attack and was swiftly pinned to the ground by Drake.
"Yo! In such a hurry, are we?" Drake released Racer, who was now glaring up at him with annoyance, and turned his attention towards Brain.
Brain's pupils constricted, his expression one of intense anger and apprehension. "It's you again!"
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