Makarov said, "Loki mentioned he knows Mr. Mikhailo's address, so Erza is leading the team with Lucy, Gray, Natsu, and Hapi to go over."
"Loki, huh..." Rhode recalled things from a long time ago.
That kid chased after Mr. Mikhailo's granddaughter. Although it's unclear how far he got, Mikhailo's attitude towards Fairy Tail is extremely bad...
Hmm... it's quite normal he knows Mikhailo's address.
"Mr. Org knows Mr. Reggie's address, and has entrusted Blue Pegasus's One Night and his team of six to protect him."
The six include One Night, the three cool guys team, plus Jenny and Simon.
Although these people are a bit quirky, they're quite competent in a critical situation and can be trusted.
"Mr. Yuri's side will be handled by Kana, Jubia, Elfman, and Ibarglin.
"Mr. Hogg has been entrusted to Sabertooth, and I hear they're all going out in force, planning to catch one alive for questioning."
Influenced by someone, Makarov now tends to arrange tasks with a more cautious approach.
Considering the bizarre fighting styles of those Demons, he sent multiple people to each Councilor responsible to Fairy Tail, just in case.
But this way, nearly all the strongest fighters in the guild have been dispatched, making Rhode a bit hesitant to leave.
After all, they needed to protect Mira and Yajima at home.
"The protection arrangement for the former Council members is like this. As for Jellal and Ultear, they probably don't need our protection, just pass a message to be careful."
Among the nine former Council members, Jellal and Ultear are the least worrisome, as they both can fight, plus they have members from the former Oracion Seis with them.
If the Gate of the Underworld really attempts to assassinate them, they might as well just deliver themselves like offerings.
"We don't know much about the whereabouts of the Council members before them, Wolian and Reby are diligently investigating."
Rhode nodded, "I'll help out too."
...
In the night sky, a large ship with the Fairy Tail emblem was speeding westward.
A small black cat entered the cockpit, "It's already dark, running this fast at night won't be a problem?"
Lisana was sitting in the pilot's seat, calmly watching outside while also minding the condition of various instrument panels.
She confidently said, "No problem, the moonlight is bright today, and... receive Animal Soul: Cat!"
Lisana transformed into a cat-eared girl in the blink of an eye, smiling as she waved at Li Li, "I have excellent night vision too."
Li Li nodded approvingly, "It seems my worry was unnecessary, Miss Lisana is an excellent pilot."
Lisana beamed, "Thanks for the praise, but Gajeel and Laxus, I'll leave them in your hands."
"Gajeel should be used to getting seasick by now, it shouldn't be a problem," Li Li said uncertainly, "Does Laxus really get seasick? I can't tell at all."
Actually, Li Li usually didn't dare get too close to Laxus.
Though a mature and responsible cat, and once held the rank of captain, he's afraid of lightning.
Even lightning from his own allies.
"He should get seasick, right..." Lisana thought for a moment, roughly understanding the reason, smiled, "Laxus is probably just putting on a brave front, just keep a minor eye on him to prevent him from falling overboard."
"I got it," Li Li left the cockpit.
Lisana thought about Laxus trying hard to maintain his image and couldn't help but laugh.
But thinking about how she might face the same situation in the future, she suddenly couldn't laugh.
Seeing the destination getting closer, Lisana activated the ship's loudspeaker, officially announcing:
"Attention all passengers, the airship will reach its designated location in 5 minutes, please prepare to dock, hold on tight!"
However, three minutes later, just as the airship reached the designated location in the sky, a voice from outside the cabin, Li Li shouted: "Not good, Laxus has fallen!"
"What?!"
"I'll chase him, Miss Lisana, please take care of Gajeel!"
Li Li quickly shouted and opened his wings, diving towards the direction where Laxus was falling.
Lisana was a bit worried, but not panicked, as whether or not Li Li could catch up, Laxus shouldn't have much to worry about.
The airship hadn't come to a complete stop when golden thunder brightened the night sky.
Lisana hurriedly dashed outside, where Gajeel was struggling to stand up, grasping onto the railing, looking out.
They saw a simple wooden house with a large hole in its roof and a wall that had been damaged.
From that opening, they could see a lady with pale yellow hair.
She was currently in her pajamas, with a look of shock, being protected by Laxus and Li Li, who had turned into a devilish muscular cat.
Opposite them was a burly creature, looking extremely robust, with a single red horn on his head and fins resembling shark blades at his elbows.
Upon closer observation, there were scars on his face, as if someone had just punched him.
Lisana gazed at the figure confronting Laxus and them: "Is that the demon from the Gate of the Underworld?"
"They really came..." Gajeel's discomfort quickly faded, shouting, "Old woman, are you alright?"
Beluno saw the fierce boy outside, who was lacking manners, with surprise turned into a bit of reassurance:
"Gajeel, why are you here... what's going on?"
Gajeel protected Lisana as they moved forward, glaring at the demon as he answered:
"It's complicated, in short, this guy is from the Gate of the Underworld, they've already bombed the Council, now aiming to kill off all former Council members, and old lady you're one of their targets."
"The Council has been..." The information in this sentence was too much, and Beluno needed a moment to digest it.
"Travessa of the Heaven and Earth Obscurity, one of the Nine Ghosts Sect." No need to ask, Travessa directly revealed his name.
He scrutinized the four suddenly appearing individuals, particularly Laxus.
Just moments ago, he was about to finish off the sleeping Beluno in one move, yet that blond man suddenly crashed through the roof with thunder and lightning, directly stopping him.
However, that guy's punch seemed a bit weak.
Intended to ask for the other's name, but Travessa prioritized another issue:
"Looks like Jia Ka'er succeeded, but our plan seems leaked, so... can't let you leave alive."
"Heh~" Gajeel sneered, "Spouting such big words, this guy is mine! Iron Dragon Sword!"
Gajeel rushed forward, his right arm extended into a pitch-black iron sword, slashing directly toward Travessa's neck.
Travessa raised his left hand, using the 'fin' at his elbow to block Gajeel's attack, and also caused chips to fly off the blade of Gajeel's iron sword.
"Sorry, I don't have time to play one-on-one games with you." Travessa said disdainfully, "I plan to take you all out in one go... Ethereal Demon Race Transformation!"
As his words fell, his body swelled, his shirt instantly torn apart, the horns on his head turning into fins, obvious scales appeared on his body, his arms and legs thickened, and his teeth turned into sharp shark teeth.
If he looked somewhat human before, now he was completely a monster.
"Heaven and Earth Obscurity!"
Travessa let out a loud shout, a massive black wave rose from behind him, breaking through Beluno's remaining roof, pouring down overwhelmingly towards everyone!