The flying ship had already lifted off the ground, but the Guard Corps, though struggling, had no intention of letting them escape so easily.
Two Nights continued to lead his subordinates bravely in battle; the Queen's Guards must not lose to humans.
Rhode was holding up Two Nights' sword with a magic shield.
As the Guard Corps Commander, Two Nights not only had an impressive appearance but also quite a decent swordsmanship, at least somewhat better than Rhode's uncontrollable magic power.
Seeing Erza charging at him from the other side with a long spear, Rhode quickly shouted, "Erza, grab him!"
However, as Two Nights turned his head, Erza stood still, holding the spear with both hands, and awkwardly responded, "Uh... ah!"
"Erza?" Two Nights finally recognized the red-haired woman, "Such a strong scent... Are you the Captain of Edolas's Magic War Team? Rebellion, this is a rebellion!"
Rhode hadn't realized it yet but thinking about it now...
Two Nights misunderstood Erza as this world's 'Erza,' provoking Extalia in his eyes...
Things seemed to get interesting!
Erza was shocked by the face before her, not paying attention to his words, resolutely decided to act.
She ran a few steps and leapt high, striking Two Nights on the head with the spear's shaft, sending him crashing down, embedding into the deck.
After finishing, Erza questioned her senses, baffled why a cat resembled so much like One Night.
"Sir Two Nights!"
"Commander!"
"Lord Two Nights!"
The soldiers' cries echoed, shocked that the powerful Lord Two Nights was taken down! And judging by Lord Two Nights' words, the red-haired woman seemed to be from Edolas's Magic War Team?
Was this action orchestrated by Edolas?
"Everyone get ready!" Lisanna's voice rang out, "The ship is about to accelerate!"
Once majestic, Natsu collapsed to the floor when the ship moved, leaving Gray, full of disdain, to guard Natsu while continuing the fight.
The ship suddenly accelerated, causing almost everyone to topple over.
The Transcenders panicked, having not only lost the battle but with Lord Two Nights captured, they couldn't face anyone upon returning.
But such crucial intel on the Edolas uprising needed to be reported to the Queen!
Rhode, Erza, Gray, Lucy, Sajidarius, and a group of wild monsters surrounded the remaining few soldiers with benign smiles.
Wendy covered her eyes in the back, unwilling to witness the sorry fate of the unlucky ones, listening to their screams and clattering sounds.
At the last moment, Rhode 'accidentally' hindered Erza slightly, allowing a soldier who knew the truth to escape desperately.
Erza was somewhat puzzled but noticed Rhode winking at her and chose not to question it for now.
In this battle, Rhode lost two Shadow Wolves and two Ghosts. Four Golems, though tough-skinned, suffered many cuts but not to the extent of needing replacement immediately.
Everyone might be carrying some minor injuries, but nothing serious.
Several long spears and arm armors were worn out, being tools powered entirely by internal magic crystals, they had a usage limit.
As they saw the enemies all dealt with, the flying ship drifted farther from Extalia, Gray casually flung the spear in his hand: "Now can we talk about what on earth is happening?"
He looked at Rhode, believing Rhode was better at pinpointing key issues.
Erza also stared at Rhode.
"In short, this is a world called Edolas. Here, the King to plunder magic power, used a giant Subspace magic, Anima, turning everyone and everything in Magnolia into magic crystals.
"And then..."
Rhode briefly summed up the current situation, then detailed their encounters after arriving here, watched by Erza and Gray with astonished expressions.
About magic, about the kingdom, about Fairy Tail here, Lisanna, Hapi's parents...
Only when the ship slowed and landed did Rhode nearly finish explaining.
"For this kind of thing to happen..."
"There's so much information."
Besides anger, they were full of astonishment, but not despair.
Since they were saved from magic crystals by comrades, they believed they could save everyone next.
"The flying ship's fuel exhausted, we can only stop here." Lisanna ran out from the cabin, then cheerfully greeted Erza and Gray, "Long time no see!"
"Lisanna!" Erza gave Lisanna an enthusiastic hug with a thud, "It's so great to see you again!"
"Ow, that hurt!" Lisanna felt a pain on her head, yet smiled.
The real Erza should indeed be this Fairy Queen in front of her, not the Elf Hunter constantly pursuing everyone.
Gray simply greeted Lisanna, only reflecting on her long hair, remarking, "Haven't seen you in two years, you've changed so much."
"Huh?" Lisanna froze, then realized her hairstyle had changed, she chuckled, "You haven't changed much, though your scant clothing looks a bit odd now."
"Huh?" Gray had no clue, scant where? He hadn't even taken off his pants today.
"Alright, you're pretty much aware of the situation now; our main task is to rescue those turned into magic crystals."
"That's right, but..." Erza looked at the people in front, "What's with all your appearances now?"
Rhode touched his stylish hair, explaining: "Because the Fairy Tail of this world is a Dark Guild, we specially disguised ourselves to avoid trouble."
Gray was already mocking Natsu's odd hairstyle. Erza nodded seriously: "I see, so Gray and I should disguise too?"
Rhode nodded: "Yes, though Gray can make casual changes, you need to disguise according to our specified hairstyle."
Erza thought it over, recalling the 'Erza' Rhode mentioned in this world: "You mean... then the soldier you intentionally let go was for..."
Rhode gave a thumbs-up: "Correct, given both parties involved in the Anima plan, let's create some trouble for them."
Erza smiled: "And if necessary, I can always camouflage as well."
As long as she could save her comrades, she didn't mind doing so.
"Um..." Mar said, somewhat worried, "It seems you're about to do something very dangerous."
"Yes, it's something we have to do." Rhode said, "I'm very sorry for dragging you in."
Raki patted Hapi on the back: "Hah! What do you mean by 'dragged into'? We've already been involved since six years ago!"
"Aye!" Hapi responded, but immediately said, "Mom, Dad, we're going to save our comrades, so would you find somewhere to hide?"