nashuaworldcup Chapter 281 Surprise Attack and Invasion, Makarov's Awakening
Chapter 281 Surprise Attack and Invasion, Makarov's Awakening
Chapter 281 Surprise Attack and Invasion, Makarov's Awakening
Thousands of meters in the air, the magic engine roared like a thunderclap.
Nirvana, now in flight mode, activated its windproof magic barrier. With all six magic crystals operating at full power, it broke through the thick clouds at an incredible speed, hurtling towards the headquarters of the demon's heart.
On the tower platform, the Fairy Tail members, led by Makarov, gathered together, their surging fighting spirit erupting and connecting into one.
The information transmitted by Ultear clearly shows that the Devil's Heart possesses considerable power, has numerous mages under its command, and its core members, the Seven Kin, are users of ancient lost magic, including the Great Tree's Arc, the Ushi no Toki Descent, and the God-Slaying Magic.
Even disregarding the unfathomable guild master Hades, the heart of the demon is more dangerous than the Oración Seis that was previously defeated.
Although Fairy Tail has information about the other side, it would be irresponsible to the children to rush in recklessly based on personal emotions.
Therefore, on his way to the headquarters of the Devil's Heart, Makarov made a series of pre-battle arrangements.
The specific action plan is as follows:
First, a team consisting of Gray, Juvia, Wendy, and Charlo will go to support Uru and Sabertooth, who have been targeted, and make preparations in advance to avoid involving innocent residents living in the town.
Second, those with weaker combat capabilities will remain in Magnolia and be responsible for maintaining contact with the Council to ensure that no accidents occur in the rear.
Third, the main attacking force will launch a multi-point attack on the front of the Demon's Heart, thereby drawing firepower and completely disrupting the enemy's rhythm.
Fourth, dispatch infiltrators to rescue Ultear, find and destroy the super magic "Demon Heart", thereby weakening Hades' power;
Fifth, all operatives will carry Chess's Kuriboh derivative. If an effect is accidentally triggered, the teleportation circle attached to the card will pull them back to Nexus, where Nexus will fire the City Destroying Chaos Cluster Cannon to completely end the war!
As a seasoned veteran of the magical world, Makarov devised a plan in a short time that not only gave Fairy Tail an absolute priority in this battle but also ensured the safety of its members to the greatest extent possible, while also taking into account the imprisoned Ultear.
The safest approach would be to organize a joint task force through the council of guilds, similar to the method used in the Oración Seis (Six Demon Generals) campaign.
But given the nature of the speaker and those members of parliament, it will probably take a long time to make a decision, especially since the Devil's Heart and the Fairy Tail have an unclear and ambiguous relationship!
During this period, no one could guarantee that Hades would not launch an invasion. Speed was of the essence, and in order to avoid more unexpected situations and tragedies, Makarov had no choice but to "act first and inform later".
This is typical of Fairy Tail.
Time slipped away quietly in the tense and exciting wait.
Finally, at the edge of the field of vision, the outline of the lifeless, withered forest came into view—the headquarters of the Demon's Heart was right in front of us!
"Listen up, everyone! Our main objective in this operation is to rescue our guildmate, Ultear, so—..."
The moment the magical barrier covering Nirvana dissipated, a fierce wind filled with a murderous aura howled, causing Makarov's holy cloak to flutter wildly.
He slowly walked to the front, his sword pointing directly at the dark castle that was faintly visible at the end.
"As long as you ensure your own safety, go ahead and cause a ruckus!"
"War has begun!!!"
Boom!
Nirvana landed, its six powerful legs crushing the dead trees scattered on the ground, causing a commotion.
"Ooooooo!!!"
A passionate shout echoed through the deathly silent forest.
Natsu, Happy, Lucy, the Thunder Gods, Gajeel, Riki, Elfman, Lisanna, Levy's team, Marcao, Wakaba, and dozens of others formed their own squads and burst out from Nefarian's six legs, charging towards the headquarters of the Devil's Heart in different directions.
The guards around the Dark Castle had barely noticed the enormous creature that had descended from the sky when a dazzling array of magic bombarded them, blasting out a deluge of fire!
"Enemy attack! Enemy attack!"
"That emblem...it's Fairy Tail! How did those guys find this place?!"
"Quickly! Inform Lord Hades!"
"They're just a mere guild called the Light Guild, how dare they be so bold! Fight back!!"
The Demon Heart Mages, accustomed to bullying the weak, never imagined that anyone would be so bold as to attack their headquarters.
Some rushed to report to Hades and his seven retinues, some made wild pronouncements about wanting to fight, and some didn't even realize what was happening.
During the moldy season, the area outside the castle was in complete chaos.
Caught off guard, the demon's heart was unable to mount an effective resistance and crumbled at the slightest touch, suffering a crushing defeat!
On the top of the Nirvana Tower.
Makarov secretly breathed a sigh of relief as he watched Natsu and the others advance with unstoppable momentum.
The surprise attack effect of the vanguard force became apparent at this moment.
"Please, please don't cause any trouble, Chess—"
Makarov's eyes flickered as he looked towards a remote location far from the main battlefield.
There, Chase and Mira had silently eliminated the guards, changed into their purple robes and black-patterned masks, and disappeared at the castle entrance.
Chess's magic card brainwashing can immediately reveal the identity and position of the henchmen, as well as possible rendezvous codes, ensuring a smooth arrival at Ultia's place of confinement.
In addition, Mira's transformation magic can also handle more interrogations.
Of course, with his incredibly comprehensive card magic, Chase can perfectly complete the infiltration mission all by himself.
Makarov was convinced of this, but his personality was another matter.
He was genuinely worried that this brat might do something outrageous, so he had Mira accompany him, mainly to keep her in check.
Apart from Erza, who had other plans, only S-rank Mira on the scene could barely do this!
"From now on, I must also properly fulfill my responsibilities as an elder."
After letting out a heavy sigh, Makarov put aside his many thoughts and slowly drove Ne towards the Dark Castle.
As the current guild master of Fairy Tail, his goal is naturally to hold Hades back and buy time for Chase and his allies to destroy the "Heart"!
hum! !
A golden magic circle erupted with dazzling light. Makarov, now a giant, glared fiercely, his fighting spirit surging, and roared at the dark castle before him, "President Precht, aren't you going to come out and catch up?!"
A deep, resonant voice, carrying the imposing aura of one of the Ten Great Wizards, echoed throughout the arena, causing the minions of the Demon Heart to tremble in fear.
Deep within the castle lies a spacious room filled with numerous ancient books.
"Ha, they actually brought a bunch of greenhorn idiots to our doorstep."
Hades sat high on his throne, coldly watching Makarov's attack on the holographic magic screen. A smirk crept onto his lips. "He really hasn't changed at all, brat."
As he finished speaking, he slowly stood up, and the smile of reminiscence on his face suddenly froze, replaced by a cold killing intent.
"Although it was a bit unexpected, since the guests are so enthusiastic, they should definitely experience the hospitality of the Devil's Heart."
Hades' exposed left eye turned slightly, looking down at himself.
There, five figures of different physiques knelt on one knee. From left to right, they were: the Manifestation Arc Lustiros, the Human Subordinate Zudir (Capricco), the Fire God Slayer Mage Zankro, the Ugly Hour Descendant Huayuan Sikar, and the Great Tree Arc Azuma!
"Understood, Master. I will make them regret coming here." Lastiros said coldly.
"That blonde woman, the young lady of Heartfilia—." Zudir's attention was entirely on Lucy.
"Hehehehe, the Fire Dragon Slayer? I'm really looking forward to what it tastes like to eat him!" Zancro exclaimed maniacally. "Wait, wait a minute, didn't the guild master tell us to treat our guests warmly? Shouldn't we be bringing out our treasured teas right now?"
Compared to the three mentioned above, the carefree Huayuan seems out of place.
"It's a real pity that among the invaders we've gathered so far, there don't seem to be any powerful ones who can excite us."
Azuma, usually so enthusiastic about battle, sighed in frustration, looking somewhat uninterested. "Destruction Maniac Chess, Demon Mirajane, Fairy Queen Erza—aren't they participating in the battle?"
Regardless of their emotions, they were absolutely obedient to Guild Master Hades' orders and set off for the front lines to hunt down fairies.
Seeing this, Hades raised his finger slightly, and was immediately sucked into the dark purple vortex and disappeared from the spot.
The next second, he appeared at the top of the Dark Castle, looking across at the giant Makarov standing high on the tower.
"Sashiberdana, brat," Hades said first, his face expressionless.
"It really is you, Chairman Precht—" Makarov's face instantly darkened.
Before deciding to wage war against the heart of the demon, he still harbored a fantasy: perhaps Precht was cursed by darkness.
Or perhaps he was resurrected and controlled by some evil entity after death.
However, the moment they met each other's eyes, all these fantasies shattered.
The person in front of me is definitely the second-generation chairman I know!
Despite having mentally prepared himself, Makarov still found it hard to accept seeing his once incredibly gentle and kind guild master in this state: "Why, why are you—in the Dark Guild?"
"Transform the Nirvana, which was capable of destroying the world, into a guild weapon."
Hades did not answer Makarov's question, but instead glanced at Nephew beneath him and said in a deep voice, "It seems you have grasped the true essence of the demonic path to some extent, Makarov."
As the guild leader of the strongest guild in the Balam Alliance, he naturally knew about the ancient super magic, Nie.
He even intentionally leaked information about Nemesis and his location to the Oración Seis!
"This is the result of the children's hard work in reforming the world, not to destroy it, but to better maintain order in the magical world," Macaro retorted.
"Maintaining order in the magical world? Hah, even more foolish than I imagined."
Hades sneered repeatedly, "That kind of false existence is inherently flawed; only the Great Magic World is reality!"
Seeing the madness and piety that only appeared on the face of a fanatical follower of Zeref, Makarov felt as if his heart was being torn apart: "Chairman Precht, you have been corrupted by darkness—"
"How do you distinguish between the surface and the interior, light and darkness, Makarov?"
Hades remained unmoved, raising his right arm and clenching his fist. "There are many things in this world that cannot be measured by good or evil."
"Good or evil, at least the spirit of Fairy Tail shouldn't change, right?"
"You've become quite the talker, haven't you? The little brat from back then."
"Forget about the kid, you're no longer a member of the guild. I must stop your incredibly dangerous ideas!"
"As for me, although it's only a little bit, the thought of one day destroying Fairy Tail with my own hands still makes my heart ache." At this point, Hades no longer had the mood to reminisce with Makarov. His face darkened, and an incomparably profound magical storm erupted from his body.
"Come on, Makarov, let me see just how much you've improved over the decades!"
Although Makarov was shocked by the terrifying, hellish pressure emanating from the other party, in order to buy time to destroy the "heart," he mustered all his magical power and chose to confront it head-on.
"Whether you invade the sacred Tenrou Island or destroy Fairy Tail, I will absolutely not let you succeed!"
Boom! Dragon!
The mere collision of purple and golden magic in the air caused a violent storm to tear apart the surrounding winds, and the world to change color!