The setting sun was blood-red, covering the land in a crimson layer, and the once dense forest had turned into scorched earth.
As their numbers dwindled, the members of the Dark Guild could no longer hold back and began fleeing one after another, many jumping into the sea.
Now, let alone the master of Grimoire Heart, even if the most ferocious and evil Zeref came, he couldn't stop them from running away.
Most importantly, that stingy old bastard doesn't even pay wages, so they should just hurry up and get the hell out.
"We won!"
Everyone cheered joyfully. This war was won too easily; with Irene's Enchantment Magic boosting them, not only was their magic power restored, but even their wounds had healed.
Just then, a black pillar of light tore through the sky and instantly slammed into the ground. The terrifying explosion blasted Natsu and the others, who had just relaxed, into the air.
"Super Aetherion Cannon!"
Acnologia knew that if this magical power erupted, most people would be injured, so his figure arrived in an instant, activating Devouring Magic and consuming all the magical power.
Makarov suddenly looked up at the airship held aloft by magic in the sky, shielding everyone behind his massive body: "Don't be careless, the main force of Grimoire Heart has arrived!"
The gigantic airship stopped above Tenrou Island. The Seven Kin of Purgatory transformed into streaks of light and descended to the ground, instantly shattering the surrounding earth.
"Hahaha, Fairy Tail, you guys are quite capable!"
Zancrow, whose body was engulfed in black flames, was about to attack when he suddenly sensed something and looked up at the sky.
"What is that?"
They saw dark clouds filling the sky, black magical power sweeping across, followed by a flaming meteor falling, striking straight toward the Grimoire Heart airship.
However, the meteor did not crash; instead, it was shattered by a black light, turning into scattered debris in the sky.
"Jellal, how dare you betray me!"
Inside the airship, Hades was furious. If he hadn't reacted quickly, that meteor would have certainly blown the airship to pieces.
"What betrayal? I was never one of yours."
Jellal secretly cursed the near miss. He had finally seized an opportunity, but it was just slightly off; that old man reacted too quickly.
But it didn't matter. Fairy Tail would deal with the Seven Kin of Purgatory; he just needed to take down Hades.
"Jellal, you deserve to die!"
Zancrow looked up and Roared. He hadn't expected Jellal, who had just been full of aspirations to create a new world, to betray them in the blink of an eye. They had been deceived by this traitor.
Capricorn said coldly, "I'm going back to kill Jellal!"
Ultear said lightly, "You won't have the chance!"
A massive magic circle unfolded beneath their feet. Ice-Make Magic activated, instantly freezing everyone except Meredy, turning them into giant ice sculptures.
Meredy cast a spell simultaneously, and a magic circle enveloped the frozen Seven Kin of Purgatory.
"Genesis!"
Countless white, transparent blades instantly shattered the ice, launching indiscriminate attacks against Zancrow and the others.
Meredy's magic stimulates pain receptors, and combined with the damage caused by the ice, all five people, including Zancrow, were instantly injured, blood splattering as they let out painful screams.
Zancrow struggled to his feet, rage soaring: "Ultear, Meredy, have you betrayed the guild?"
Ultear's voice was cold: "I asked you before if you would return to the light if given the chance, and you all refused."
"So you attacked us so mercilessly?"
Aznain clutched his chest, the intense pain making him gasp sharply.
It was one thing for Ultear, that ambitious woman, to betray them, but Meredy betrayed them too?
They had been partners for seven or eight years; how could these two women be so ruthless?
Ultear said silently, "For me, Master Hades and I were merely using each other. As for you all, when choosing between you and my mother, I chose my mother."
People in the Dark Guilds were relatively ruthless, and emotion was the least necessary thing. She did feel some camaraderie for her partners, but only a little.
As for Meredy... she had already told Meredy about the evil deeds she had committed. She thought Meredy would kill her, but Meredy eventually forgave her and chose to stand with her.
She felt immense guilt, and if Meredy ever wanted to kill her, she wouldn't resist.
Although Meredy knew Ultear had destroyed her hometown, she couldn't muster any hatred because, for her, Ultear was already everything.
Furthermore, she could sense Ultear's remorse and truly couldn't bring herself to attack.
Makarov and the others on the other side were stunned. Before they even made a move, the Seven Kin of Purgatory had started fighting among themselves.
Master Hades was truly regressing; the people he brought out with such confidence betrayed him instantly.
Ultear looked at Acnologia and said, "They are severely injured. I leave them to you. If possible, send them to the Council for judgment."
Acnologia nodded slightly, then asked, "Where did Ur go?"
Ultear said, "She has already gone to your guild. If my mother joins, I would like to join too. Helping you capture the members of Grimoire Heart should redeem the sins I've committed."
"Master..."
Gray immediately looked at Makarov, his eyes full of expectation. Ultear had turned over a new leaf; if she could join the guild along with Ur, that would be perfect.
Makarov did not agree immediately, but said, "That depends on how serious the crimes you committed were. If both the Council and the Kingdom can pardon your sins, then you may join our guild."
He didn't know Ultear's true nature and planned to observe her first. Rashly allowing her to join the guild would be irresponsible.
Ultear nodded: "I will go to the Council to accept judgment."
Meredy said, "I'll go too!"
In fact, since joining Grimoire Heart, she hadn't killed anyone. Her biggest sin was probably just joining a Dark Guild.
Natsu laughed, "The Seven Kin of Purgatory are dealt with, so now we just need to defeat Hades and that Vice Master."
Ultear reminded them, "There is also Zeref. Hades has sensed that he is on this island. Be extremely careful if you encounter him."
To be honest, she also wanted to meet Zeref, as this had been her lifelong wish.
Evergreen suddenly remembered the mysterious man she had met. She looked at Acnologia and asked, "Zeref, is he that guy who was full of the aura of death?"
Acnologia nodded slightly: "It's been dealt with. He has already left Tenrou Island."
"Did you fight?"
"What abilities does Zeref possess?"
Everyone was surprised. Acnologia had actually confronted the legendary Black Wizard?
The legends about that person are too brutal; most of the demons in the world were created by him. It was lucky that Acnologia returned unharmed.
Gildarts asked curiously, "How strong is that guy? Does he really possess world-destroying power?"
Acnologia mused, "While Zeref's magic power is strong, destroying the world doesn't necessarily require absolute power. His knowledge and talent give him more than one way to destroy the world."
"For now, he can be considered an enemy."
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