After the members of Fairy Tail recovered their fighting strength, the people of the Dragnof Kingdom left. Of course, Irene had sent them away; there was no need for them to take action here, as their own side was already sufficient.
Warren activated his magic, and a topographical map unfolded. Perhaps because Tartaros had removed their concealment magic, Natsu's location was finally revealed, high above a remote island.
The next part of the plan was for Cana to seal everyone except Irene, Acnologia, and Makarov into cards. The three Exceeds—Happy, Carla, and Lilly—would then carry them onto Underworld Island and begin the battle against Tartaros.
After Erza and the others realized that Tartaros might not be the enemy, they weren't as nervous. However, since they had to fight, they would still give it their all.
Makarov had Warren notify Gildarts that he didn't need to return and should continue with his own mission; this battle would be left to the children.
Everyone was ready to go. Mavis, Irene, and Makarov would serve as observers, while Acnologia stepped through time and space to the past to make up for his comrades' regrets.
Under Makarov's leadership, the group excitedly shouted a few slogans before the two parties went their separate ways.
Acnologia waved his hand to open a white gate of time and space, then stepped into it and vanished from this world... Tartaros.
Plue Mard Geer was currently in a monitoring room, observing the movements of the Fairy Tail members. Franmarth's hands moved across an illusory keyboard so quickly they left afterimages.
Seeing everyone's movements so clearly, Natsu praised, "What impressive magic. It's quite good for peeping."
Franmarth felt a bit helpless. It was clearly a powerful detection magic, so why did it sound so "low" coming from Natsu's mouth?
Natsu suddenly asked in confusion, "Why are there only Happy, Carla, and Lilly?"
Franmarth pointed at the small red dots on the screen and said, "Although there are only three on the surface, there are actually many more magic power sources."
Natsu looked closely and quickly spotted the cards Happy was holding. He said excitedly, "I get it! That's Cana's magic. She's stored the guild members inside the cards!"
He had heard Cana mention it before; apparently, Hibiki Laytis of Blue Pegasus had taught her.
Plue Mard Geer nodded slightly. "It seems so. Should we intercept them early?"
"No need. Wait until they reach the top to start the battle."
Natsu had already made arrangements for the demons of Tartaros and immediately ordered them to prepare for battle.
A fighting spirit appeared on Jackal's face. "I want to fight Erza again. Sister Kyoka, you can just watch from the sidelines."
Master END had arranged for him and Seilah Marge to face Erza together, but he felt he had been careless last time and there was no need to team up.
Seilah Marge said indifferently, "I will watch over you. I will step in the moment you show signs of defeat!"
Natsu had already heard how Erza and Jackal had fought and explained, "You don't know that Erza is one of the strongest in our guild. If she activates the Dragon Knight, even Gildarts might not be able to beat her."
Ever since he became the boss of Tartaros, he felt his mind was much sharper than before.
If he didn't think Plue Mard Geer might be on par with Gildarts, he would have sent the Underworld King there as well to ensure total victory.
Seilah Marge asked in confusion, "Dragon Knight?"
She had noticed when Erza piloted the Dragon Knight to defeat Azuma of the Oración Seis, but she hadn't taken it to heart. Now, it sounded like something extraordinary.
Jackal licked his claws and said with a smile, "Master, it's fine if I blow up that Dragon Knight, right?"
Natsu felt this guy was a bit arrogant. That Dragon Knight was immune to magic; even Acnologia had to use physical attacks to take it down.
He said indifferently, "Suit yourself. You won't win anyway."
Jackal's face darkened. Can't you have a little confidence in me? "Just you wait. I'm going to take down Erza right now!"
With that, he strode outside, determined to prove himself this time.
Seilah Marge looked helpless and followed him.
Actually, she also felt that Jackal couldn't beat Erza. After all, Erza had won even after inhaling Magical Barrier Particles, let alone now when she was in peak condition.
However, she was interested in that Titania... Happy, Carla, and Lilly had just approached Underworld Island when they suddenly felt a powerful force of Gravity strike. With a cry of alarm, they fell uncontrollably onto the bottom of Underworld Island.
Lilly stood on a rock and said in shock, "Is this Gravity?"
Currently, they were upside down, as if the world were inverted, but it didn't hinder their movement.
Carla saw a large swarm of demon soldiers rushing toward them from a distance and said urgently, "That's not important. Hurry and release our comrades!"
Cana's cards released a burst of white light, and she broke out, then activated her magic: "Everyone, release!"
Cards flew through the air, shattering into points of light. The Fairy Tail members appeared one by one from the white light: Erza, Laxus, Gray, Wendy, Gajeel... Cana extended her slender arm, pointing at the demon soldiers rushing from afar. "Let's go!"
"Fairy Tail, move out!"
Everyone's eyes were filled with conviction, firm and burning. Their shouts echoed through the skies.
The battle between the two sides broke out instantly. Magic swept across the sky, flames rose, and dust filled the air.
Erza took the lead, charging directly into the heart of the enemy. Flashes of blades and swords intertwined, clearing all the surrounding demon soldiers in an instant.
These guys were all mass-produced; there were as many as needed. At this moment, they were like a tide, wave after wave, endless.
Erza had just warmed up when she suddenly noticed a golden magic circle rising beneath her feet. She immediately stomped on the ground, her body soaring into the air. Immediately after, the ground erupted in explosive flames, clearing out the surrounding demon soldiers.
She looked at the man crouching on a large rock, her face showing surprise. "You're not dead?"
This demon was none other than Jackal. When he had vanished into light before, she had thought he was dead.
"How could a demon die so easily!"
Jackal laughed loudly and pointed into the distance, challenging her. "Come with me. You wouldn't want your comrades to be caught in the crossfire of our battle, would you?"
With that, his figure turned into a golden beam of light and dashed into the distance.
"Suits me just fine!"
A fighting spirit appeared in Erza's eyes as she followed closely behind like a streak of light. Since the enemy chose to change the battlefield, she could fight without any reservations.
Not just Erza—aside from Plue Mard Geer, all the other demons had already moved out, seeking out and initiating battles with the strongest members of Fairy Tail.
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