They're back, they're all back.
Swallowed a Golden Core, my fate is mine, not heaven's.
Though it's not as exaggerated as that, the sensation of regaining lost power is truly quite nice.
Gray started playing with ice, Natsu played with fire, and Erza changed her weapons a few times.
Even Rhode tried out the various magic he mastered.
After confirming the reconnection with Summoner's Rift, the more pleased Rhode was, the more he wanted to give Lucy a beating.
But he first summoned the Cyan Engraved Golem to restore Mira and the others' energy.
"Lucy is an idiot."
"I'm sorry..."
This was one of the rare times when Lucy, scolded by Hapi, didn't talk back and only apologized.
Because she was at fault.
It was really too absurd. Two days have passed, and today is the third day, such an important thing, and she hadn't thought of it at all.
Causing them to try hard to 'perceive nature' every day these past days.
Lucy was about to cry, feeling like she was going to be severely dealt with by everyone.
"Sigh..." Rhode could only sigh in the end.
In these two days, Gemini Constellation's Gemini probed for information, Virgo Constellation's Balrog provided clothes, Cancer Constellation's Kyansa designed hairstyles, and Sagittarius Constellation's Sajidarius performed great feats...
Rhode was gratified to think that Lucy, this new member of the guild, had reached a reliable stage.
Now he realized that having strong Star Spirit capabilities and being reliable were two different things.
Lucy looked at him sheepishly.
Forget it, forget it, let's talk after we go back. Rhode returned to the original topic:
"So, that Mister Li Li had just escorted the Magic Crystal to its place, and Gajeel restored you, then caused a big commotion?"
Elfman said: "Yes, sister took care of over 2000 soldiers in one go, and even defeated someone who looked exactly like Erza."
"Oh? Was it the me from this world?" Erza showed a regretful expression; she quite wanted to meet 'herself.'
Mira smiled slightly, this time she won against Erza, pity she couldn't bring her.
"So, I've already taken down two of the four Magic War Team captains. And greatly reduced the soldiers..." Rhode could roughly guess how Mira did it.
Lisana corrected: "It's three. That Li Li is the captain of the First Magic Combat Team."
"A Transcender as a captain in Edolas?" Rhode felt he must be a cat with stories, "No matter what, the enemy's power has suddenly weakened a lot."
Erza said: "In that case, our plan of action will need to change."
"Yes, initially thought of going to the Royal Capital to gather information, but now we can skip it." Rhode laughed, "We'll go straight there, then Natsu, Gajeel and Wendy will smash the Magic Crystal."
Raki and Mar, not yet understanding Fairy Tail well enough, worriedly asked: "But isn't that Magic Crystal as big as an island or a mountain? Just three people?"
"Ahahaha! Leave it to me!" Natsu laughed heartily, a little flame dancing in his throat.
Gajeel clashed his fists, making a sound like striking iron: "Tch~ just a mountain, I can definitely do more damage than a Fire Dragon."
Wendy lacked confidence in this area, but still said: "I'll do my best to help!"
Hapi proudly told his parents: "When it comes to destructive power, we can be absolutely assured."
Lucy didn't dare to retort now, silently enduring.
Rhode didn't know whether to laugh, feeling sorry for the President for a moment.
Since the decision was made, everyone immediately set off.
Considering the distant journey, Rhode waved his hand and summoned two River Crabs, six Shadow Wolves, plus a resident Cyan Engraved Golem.
With so many wild creatures, it's more than enough for 10 people and 5 cats.
"Gajeel, thanks." Before departure, Rhode patted Gajeel on the shoulder and said this.
"Huh?" Gajeel looked at him, then realized he was being thanked for liberating Mirajane and Elfman.
"Such a nag, I didn't specifically mean to save them, just wanted to cause a big fuss."
"Mmm, mmm, mmm, I'll buy you some iron once we get back."
"..." Gajeel didn't feel like talking to him, carrying Li Li and jumping onto the back of a River Crab.
Everyone chose their preferred mounts, waiting for Rhode's command, and the wild creatures set off together.
Meanwhile, the just-defeated 'Erza' in the Royal Capital had already been captured and was being escorted by Third Magic Combat Team captain Hughes to the Flying Ship.
A moment later, the Flying Ship took off, openly heading towards Extalia under the King's orders.
Now it's morning. Such a large Flying Ship appearing in Extalia naturally was quickly noticed by the Transcenders, who reported it to the Queen.
Minister of State Nadi soon arrived with guards to greet them.
"Humans, why did you intrude into Extalia unauthorized?"
Hughes respectfully knelt on one knee, starting with a string of compliments: "How astounding, coming here is like entering the realm of gods, so prosperous, so peaceful, the dignity of the 'angels' is so noble..."
The surrounding Transcenders were not surprised by Hughes' praise, as if what he said was true and everything was taken for granted.
Nadi, knowing the truth, didn't want to listen much more, interrupting: "Extalia forbids human entry, state your purpose here immediately."
Hughes remained respectful: "I am Hughes, Third Magic Combat Team captain of the Edolas King's Army, ordered by the King to deliver the criminal Erza, who offended Extalia, to Queen Shargate. Please forgive our brief stay here."
"..." Nadi felt that Edolas seemed overly formal; such matters only require locking the criminal up and waiting for the Queen's order.
Is it because the identity of the criminal this time is unusual?
Hughes also didn't wait for Nadi to reply, stood up, and clapped his hands. Two soldiers on the Flying Ship brought down the unconscious 'Erza.'
The bystanders felt that humans were sensible, that offenders of Extalia ought to be brought for their disposal.
"Criminal!"
"Outrageous!"
Someone started, and the Transcenders began cursing 'Erza,' even throwing stones.
However, their aim was poor, some stones hit 'Erza,' others hit the soldiers' armor, making crisp sounds.
Hughes was also hit in the head by a small stone; it hurt slightly where he was hit and might swell a little, but instead of getting angry, he smiled.
This is the power of 'gods'?
"Please allow us to take her to meet the Queen."
Nadi, seeing Hughes' smile, suddenly felt a chill in his heart: "Such... such a small matter does not... does not need to bother the Queen, you can leave dealing with it to us."
Hughes lowered his head: "Is that so..."
Nadi felt a bad premonition: "Put down the criminal, and leave Extalia immediately!"
"As you command!" Hughes placed a hand over his chest, bowed slightly, and respectfully stepped back.
But as he straightened up, a cylindrical object appeared in his hand.
Whoosh—bang!
A red flare shot into the sky.
Around Extalia, suddenly many soldiers riding flying beasts appeared, vaguely surrounding the entire island.
——Edolas Air-Specialized Unit, Regiun Team!
Nadi's expression changed drastically, his voice bold yet weak as he asked: "What are you going to do!?"
Hughes pulled a smile at the corner of his mouth: "Code ETD, plan initiated!"
A squadron of soldiers charged down from the Flying Ship, each carrying a rocket launcher-like tube on their shoulders.
The soldiers aimed at the Transcenders ahead, beams of light emitting from the tubes.
All Transcenders hit by the beams turned into Magic Crystals shaped like cat heads.
"What... what is that? Ah!"
"Audacious humans, you dare... ah!"
"Run, run!"
"Please, Queen, punish them... ah!"
The Transcenders were in chaos, some cursed, some fled in panic, some tried to fight back...
But they were completely no match for the weapons developed specifically to deal with them.
One by one, in panic, the Transcenders were turned into Magic Crystals by the light beams.
Even attempting to fly away with magic, Regiun Team was there in the air, intercepting.
Minister of State Nadi collapsed to the ground, face full of fear... It's over! It's all over!
——Code ETD, officially called National Territory Security Final Defense Operation, but King Faust preferred to call it... Angel Annihilation Operation!