"Troll Kingdom?"
Takeshi knew that giants existed in Fairy Tail because the anime featured it, but he had never heard of Trolls being in the Fairy Tail world.
"Yes, the Troll Kingdom. Trolls possess bodies as large as, or even larger than, ours."
"The Troll Kingdom doesn't produce anything and often raids Albaf Kingdom for resources. We have been enemies for generations, constantly fighting over this sacred land."
"Overall, we've always had wins and losses, and mutual casualties, until a few months ago, when a human mage appeared in the Troll Kingdom. This mage used evil magic to abduct many children. They held the children hostage, coercing us to provide them with supplies."
"Considering the children's safety, I agreed. Then, they became increasingly excessive. The demanded supplies have already increased tenfold. If this continues, I don't know what will happen."
"Furthermore, I am very worried about those children. They are being held by Trolls in an unknown location, and with our giant body, it's almost impossible to rescue them without being discovered. Moreover, those fellows have put explosive collars around the children's necks, which could be detonated if they are discovered trying to escape."
"That's why I thought of you human mages. Although human mages are small in stature, they possess powerful magic, and perhaps they can help us rescue the children."
"I wonder if you can do it?"
Takeshi nodded. "If it's just rescuing people, there's no problem. I can do it."
This task would be difficult for others, even for Takeshi himself not long ago, but after obtaining a new character card recently, he is now capable of such work.
"Really?!"
The Giant King and Queen both looked surprised and delighted. In the past few months, they had sought out several powerful mages, but all of them had declined, feeling unable to handle the job.
Trolls are as massive as Giants. Even for a powerful Mage, defeating a single Troll warrior is already very difficult, let alone facing an unknown number of Troll warriors and having to escape with those disobedient children. This is an almost impossible task.
The Giant King knew how high the difficulty was, so he ordered all women and children living in villages around the capital to be brought to the capital for protection.
If the other party pushed their luck further, no matter how unwilling he was, he would have no choice but to fight to the death. After all, he was the King and could not disregard the safety of all his citizens for the sake of a few dozen children.
Unexpectedly, this time he heard from Takeshi that the mission could be accomplished.
Takeshi nodded. "Yes, if the children are still unharmed, I should be able to rescue them."
"That's great."
The Giant King and Queen were both very excited to hear Takeshi's affirmative reply.
"Takeshi, just tell us what you need. As long as those children can be rescued, any condition is fine."
Takeshi thought for a moment and said, "Hmm... give me a map of the Troll Kingdom and intel on the Troll Kingdom. I need to carefully study a rescue plan. As for the rest, prepare for the rendezvous."
"Don't worry. We will prepare thoroughly."
The Giant King gritted his teeth. The Troll Kingdom had done such despicable things that he was already furious. After the children were rescued, he would definitely make the Troll Kingdom pay a heavy price for its actions.
Soon, Takeshi was arranged to rest in a room.
Takeshi looked at the room, which was larger than a sports field, then at the double bed, which was larger than an Olympic swimming pool, and fell into thought.
Immediately after, the map and intel were delivered. Looking at the thick intel report, Takeshi's lips twitched. Each sheet of paper was taller than him, so he didn't bother reading the intel. He hadn't read this many books in his entire life.
After the map was unfolded, Takeshi took a look.
The Giant Kingdom and the Troll Kingdom were roughly the same size. The two countries were separated by a huge river, with one side occupied by the Giant Kingdom and the other by the Troll Kingdom.
After reviewing the map, Takeshi already had a rough rescue plan in mind.
Now the problem was where the children were, but this wasn't a huge problem either. Giant children are not small, and the Trolls would certainly guard them strictly. The most likely place was the Royal Palace. He could confirm this by investigating the Troll Kingdom's Royal Palace tomorrow night.
For now, he would get a good night's sleep and deal with things tomorrow.
Takeshi lied on the huge bed, looking at the tall ceiling. He felt like a small mouse that had wandered into a human's room. Even the Giants' drinking cups were big enough for him to take a bath in.
In the evening.
After Takeshi fell asleep—
Suddenly, a rapid knocking sound rang out.
"Takeshi! Wake up quickly! Something's happened!"
"What's wrong?"
Takeshi woke up upon hearing the knocking.
Bang!
The door was opened, and the Giant King said anxiously, "This is bad! Takeshi, more children have been abducted."
Takeshi frowned. "What's going on? Weren't all the children brought to the Royal City? How could they still be abducted?"
"I'm not sure, but eyewitnesses saw that the children all seemed to leave on their own. We've already sent people to chase after them."
"I understand. I had planned to rest well, but it seems I'll be busy again."
Full Body Take-Over: Ulquiorra Cifer!
Takeshi tapped his foot on the ground and instantly appeared on the windowsill.
"Enclose."
"Murcielago."
Buzz!
The sky suddenly darkened, and terrifying Reiatsu erupted from Takeshi's body.
Black Reiatsu raindrops fell from the sky. Soon, the black rain anomaly disappeared.
Takeshi's appearance also underwent a huge change again.
His clothes turned into a white long robe and he wore a white helmet with two horns. His black hair grew longer, the tear marks on his face deepened, and most conspicuously, a pair of huge black bat wings, like those of a demon, appeared behind him.
This form was Ulquiorra's First Resurrección.
At this moment, Takeshi exuded a terrifying aura.
Seeing Takeshi in this form, the Giant King felt that Takeshi's strength was incredibly formidable at this moment.
"Your Majesty, I will attempt to rescue all the children tonight. You all wait here for the rendezvous." Takeshi said, walking to a spot on the map.
"Tonight?! Okay, I understand."