Center of the Island of Gods
On the massive cloud layer of Douman Island, atop the ruins of ancient buildings, figures dressed like "Pleasant Goats" stood in formation, bleating incessantly.
These were the Divine Soldiers Enel had brought from his homeland of Birka. At the forefront was the broad and imposing Divine Soldier Dashan, flanked by Mori Daigo Shadley's younger brothers, Nakago and Xiaogo, who gritted their teeth and glared at the approaching Fairy Tail.
"Oh, what a grand welcome ceremony!" Vivi's eyes sparkled with excitement rather than fear.
"This is perfect! They're all coming out at once—we'll have to handle them one by one!"
Erza drew her sword. "You bastards from Qinghai! Did you kill our big brother Shadley?"
"Brother Shadley… was that you?" Nakago and Xiaogo's eyes burned red with fury.
"Hey, that's me!" Robin replied calmly.
"How dare you? Everyone, attack!"
At Dashan's command, the Divine Soldiers surged forward. Slash shells, shock shells, flame shells—all manners of attacks rained down on Fairy Tail.
A shimmering magical barrier appeared, effortlessly blocking the onslaught.
The Fairy Tail girls struck back immediately.
"Dancing in the Wind and Sand!" Vivi, donning her Scorpio Star Spirit outfit, darted forward at lightning speed.
"Earth Waves!" Nami cracked her Taurus Star Spirit whip, splitting the ground in massive fissures.
"Sky Wheel—the Dazzling Sword!" Erza, clad in her Sky Wheel armor, flicked her hand. Flying swords crossed through the air, cutting down dozens of Divine Soldiers in mere seconds.
"The water flows cut through!"
"Tianlong's Hook Claw!"
The battlefield erupted with spectacular magical maneuvers. Even Sky Knight Ganfur, observing the scene, was dumbfounded. He had intended to assist—but the Fairy Tail's offensive left no room for him to intervene.
"Why do humans always fight amongst themselves?"
Atop the highest point of the Daoyun ruins, a bald man sat cross-legged, his expression calm and compassionate.
He was the last and strongest priest under Enel's command—the Empty Herdsman Ohm, in charge of the infamous Trial of Iron, known for a survival rate of 0%.
"If you want to stop the war… you must kill everyone," he whispered, his voice like a foreboding wind.
Following his command, a ten-meter dog charged from the ruins, rushing toward the battlefield like a demon from hell.
But before it could strike, a girl's command rang out:
"Sit!"
Snap! The colossal dog, Sheng Jie, immediately obeyed, landing with a heavy pant.
"Shake hands!"
Marianne extended her tiny hand. Sheng Jie obediently raised a massive paw and shook it. Under Marianne's own power, the beast had become her loyal companion.
At her signal, the dog leapt into action, activating unparalleled magical modes and obliterating Enel's soldiers—including Dashan—within minutes. On the vast cloud layer, only Priest Ohm remained.
"It's really sad… It might've been easier to die at the hands of the Divine Soldiers. But once you fall into my Iron Trial… it won't be so simple," Ohm muttered.
Boom! Before he could finish, a golden flash appeared. A massive foot pinned him to the ground, trapping him completely.
If Ohm had behaved rationally, perhaps he would have survived—but Sugisawa Yuuto had long since lost patience. This was the moment to impose judgment.
The priest's arrogance melted into terror. His face, once brimming with pride, now showed only horror and disbelief. He had faced the strongest trials, yet here he was, pinned beneath someone he hadn't even seen clearly.
And the most shocking part? The movements of Sugisawa Yuuto—a unique electro-optical flash, reminiscent of God Enel himself. But… why was it him?
"Where is Enel?" Sugisawa Yuuto asked, his voice calm, almost indifferent.
"You… bastard… vomit…" Ohm spat blood and teeth.
"Never mind." Sugisawa Yuuto pressed slightly with his foot.
Click! Priest Ohm's neck snapped in protest, pouting.
"Ha ha ha ha!" Laughter rang arrogantly across the ruins. Sugisawa Yuuto turned, his gaze landing on the mast of Fairy Tail.
Finally, God Enel appeared—the long-eared boy atop the mast.
The corner of Sugisawa Yuuto's mouth curved into a confident arc. Thunder Dragon King Mode—today, it all begins!
Explosions on the shelves tonight!