"Dekepisu stopped moving?! What kind of ability is that?!"
Dekepisu's sudden stillness naturally drew exclamations from everyone.
The reaction of that colossal beast exceeded all expectations.
Though no one believed the immensely powerful Marco could possibly lose to that giant creature, no one anticipated the battle ending in such a bizarre manner—it was utterly one-sided!
That was supposed to be a legendary beast, after all!
Marco always had a way of pulling off unexpected feats that challenged their perceptions.
The effect of this "Crystal Net" left them utterly dumbfounded.
For those who had never seen Marco before, he was like an uncut gemstone—continuously revealing his immeasurable worth and dazzling brilliance, eliciting endless gasps of amazement.
This "joint operation" would undoubtedly etch Marco's name into the memories of these magic users from all corners of the Ishgar continent, ensuring they wouldn't forget him for a long time.
"What a terrifying power..."
Org stared blankly at the abilities Marco displayed.
Among everyone, he was undoubtedly the most shaken by Marco's defense against the Beast Tide.
While others had at least some faith in Marco and hoped he could hold the line, Org had been firmly convinced from the start that Marco would fail.
The final outcome was, without a doubt, a resounding slap to his face.
His earlier certainty now turned into repeated slaps of humiliation.
Org felt his face burning, but aside from the flush of shame, he also felt a hint of relief.
Marco successfully holding back the Beast Tide was, of course, the best possible outcome.
Org wasn't the type to let personal emotions override the bigger picture.
Nor would he disregard Marco's contributions.
Just as he hadn't obstructed Marco despite doubting his abilities earlier, he would dutifully report all of Marco's merits when debriefing at the Magic Council headquarters.
...
Magic fluctuations rippled outward as the starlight in the sky gradually dimmed.
The "Crystal Wall" flickered a few times before returning to its original transparent, invisible state.
"If any of you wish to train your forces, you may lead them out to clean up the battlefield and eliminate any lingering magic beasts nearby."
Amplified by magic, Marco's voice spread across the entire defensive line, materializing directly in everyone's minds.
"Is that Telepathy Magic?"
Upon hearing Marco's voice, the crowd immediately thought of this possibility.
Telepathy Magic was a highly versatile support spell, capable of transmitting information through mental connections.
Warren of Fairy Tail, was a master of Telepathy Magic.
Beyond serving as a "signal relay," users could also read opponents' thoughts, making it highly effective for intelligence gathering and eavesdropping.
"That's not Telepathy Magic."
Warren frowned and dismissed the speculation.
What Marco used wasn't Telepathy Magic—at the very least, it was entirely different from his own.
"This feels more like pure telepathy." Warren's expression was one of sheer astonishment.
He was quite familiar with Marco, yet he had no idea Marco possessed such an ability.
This "Telepathy" was one of the abilities granted by the "Aries Gold Cloth."
It transcended the five senses, allowing direct communication between minds and emotions.
It could transmit thoughts directly into another's brain, enabling conversation even without a shared language—this was communication on a purely spiritual level.
For Marco, maintaining Telepathy across the entire defensive line was already a significant challenge.
However, a true Gold Saint could extend this ability across dimensions, universes, and even time and space.
The most exceptional among them, such as Mu at his peak while wearing the "Aries God Cloth," could even monitor the Little Universe exchanges of every human on the planet through Telepathy.
Such an exaggerated feat was far beyond Marco's current capabilities.
But if he could awaken his Little Universe and reach the Sixth Sense, these abilities would undoubtedly grow stronger, as they were powers typically unlocked at that stage.
Abilities like Teleportation, Telepathy, psychokinesis, and clairvoyance were all potential awakenings upon reaching the Sixth Sense.
Of course, not every Saint excelled in these specialized skills, but the Jamir Clan, responsible for repairing Saint Cloths, was naturally gifted in these areas.
Given that the Aries Gold Cloth bore the strong imprint of the Jamir Clan, it was no surprise it came with these abilities—though they were merely minor techniques.
"Marco, let us out. I'll take the kids to train a bit."
Makarov communicated with Marco and received an immediate response.
"Alright, just step right out."
Marco opened a gap in the barrier, allowing their Fairy Tail comrades to exit.
"Ugh!"
Before they could even step outside, many began retching—not just those from Fairy Tail, but members of other guilds as well.
With the "Crystal Wall" no longer emitting dense starlight and the heavy visual filter gone, the gruesome scene outside came to their view and it was horrifying—a veritable blood-soaked hell.
The stench of blood and decay assaulted their nostrils.
Now they understood why Marco had frozen the mountain of corpses earlier, and they grasped the true weight of his achievements.
The post-battle battlefield alone was enough to deter them from approaching.
Had they been forced to face those magic beasts head-on, who knew how many would have perished before holding the line?
"Only by walking through this sea of blood and corpses can one truly grow." Makarov remained composed.
After so many years of life, what hadn't the old man seen?
Well, perhaps not this exact scene—but even this wasn't enough to unsettle him.
These were just magic beast corpses, after all. If they had all been human remains, that would have been the real test.
"Ugh!"
The younger members gagged repeatedly.
It wasn't fear—just piles of corpses, nothing to be afraid of.
They simply found it viscerally revolting, unaccustomed to such a gory spectacle.
After some time to adjust, they would regain their combat strength.
Without the stimulation of adrenaline and not being in an excited state, they were indeed more susceptible to these external factors—especially for these inexperienced kids.
It wasn't something to be too harsh about.
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