"I will report this to Tartaros-sama and let him decide."
Kyoka immediately went to report to Mard Geer.
Mard Geer said, "Kyoka, you've disappointed me. To have to seek my opinion on such a trivial matter because you cannot make a decision... The demons of the Books of Zeref are collectively known as Etherious. How could mere humans possibly be our matches?"
Kyoka said, "Tartaros-sama, the enemy is stronger than we imagined, especially that man named Takeshi. According to my estimations, his strength is terrifying. It might require five or even six members of the Nine Demon Gates to rival him. Therefore, I did not dare to make a hasty conclusion."
"Oh? It seems that while I was slumbering, some remarkable fellows have appeared among the humans. It makes sense, humans on this continent are as numerous as locusts, constantly breeding. Given their absolute numbers, some extraordinary individuals are bound to be born. This fellow must be one of them."
"Yes, he is currently the First Seat of the Ten Wizard Saints of Ishgar."
"Ten Wizard Saints? Just ten people chosen at random by the Magic Council. However, being chosen does have some reference value."
"The First Seat... It seems he does have some skill. But no matter how strong he is, he is ultimately just a human. No one can provoke Tartaros and remain unscathed, especially with such a crucial plan at stake. It cannot fail. Move out. I will deal with that man personally."
Mard Geer didn't care much after hearing Kyoka's words. No matter how powerful a human was, they were still just a human and could not be his match.
"Yes."
After receiving Mard Geer's affirmative answer, Kyoka knew they had to act against Fairy Tail. Since that was the case, she had nothing to hesitate about.
Kyoka slowly backed away, leaving only Mard Geer in the hall.
Mard Geer sat alone, clutching a magic book with 'END' written on the cover, and muttered to himself, "It's finally beginning. Will the darkness overflowing from Tartaros shroud all the world's light, or will the light dispel all the darkness?"
"Regardless of which, the world will welcome a new life. Right, Guild Master?"
Kyoka walked out of the palace and stood before the members of the Nine Demon Gates.
"Tartaros-sama has issued the order. From this moment on, change course immediately toward Fairy Tail and completely eliminate them!"
"Ohhh!! That's more like it!! I'm going to kill, kill, kill! I'll kill every last one of Fairy Tail!" Ezel shouted excitedly.
"Since it is an order from Tartaros-sama, we must give our all in this battle." Seilah said with a serious expression.
For Kyoka to need to consult Mard Geer, Fairy Tail was definitely not ordinary.
Silver had not spoken since the beginning. He was not a demon, yet he was now one of the Nine Demon Gates. Compared to the other demons of Tartaros, Silver understood Takeshi's power much better. That power was definitely far beyond that of the demons of Tartaros.
"If it's that man..."
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Fairy Tail.
Whoosh—
Takeshi appeared in the guild instantly.
"Takeshi!"
"Takeshi is back!"
"Eh? Why is there another person in his hand?!"
"Who is this old guy?!"
The guild members were all a bit dazed.
What was going on? Every time Takeshi went out, he brought someone back.
"Who are you?! Do you know who I am? Let me go! Do you hear me!"
Michello and Makarov were both shaken when they saw the person Takeshi brought back.
"Chairman Crawford?!"
"What?!"
Everyone in the guild was shocked to hear the words of Michello and Makarov.
Is this guy the Former Council Chairman of the Magic Council?
"Makarov! Michello?!"
Crawford was also surprised to see Michello and Makarov, they hadn't seen each other in seven years.
Michello quickly realized that the other party was no longer that respectable Council Chairman.
"Crawford, why are you collaborating with Tartaros?! You used to be the kindest Council Chairman!" Michello questioned Crawford with a heavy expression.
Hearing Michello's words, Crawford understood that the other party already knew what he had done.
His face couldn't help but darken. "You have the nerve to ask me why? It was because of you all that I lost my position as Council Chairman. I clearly did nothing, I was just resting that day because I wasn't feeling well, but what did you do? You fired Etherion while I was away. It's all because of you that my position as Council Chairman is gone."
"Collaborating with Tartaros is naturally to take back the position of Council Chairman."
"Just to take back the position of Council Chairman, you intend to sacrifice the lives of everyone on the continent of Ishgar?!" Makarov was very angry.
Face didn't just threaten his own life, but the lives of every Mage on the entire continent.
"So what?! Naturally, my status as Council Chairman is more important..."
Boom!
Before Crawford could finish, he was smashed into the floor by Makarov's fist.
"I never imagined that someone like this was actually the Council Chairman of the Magic Council." Makarov said resentfully.
He had met Crawford more than once or twice, and in a way, they were old acquaintances.
Crawford had looked after Fairy Tail quite a bit. Even though Fairy Tail caused a lot of trouble, he never held them too accountable.
Makarov's impression of Crawford had been very good, so he couldn't accept that such a person would want to kill everyone for the sake of power.
"Wait, Takeshi, how did you find him?"
Makarov then realized: how did Takeshi capture him and bring him back?
"I captured him at the Tartaros Headquarters."
"Tartaros Headquarters? You found it?!"
Everyone in the guild looked over.
Takeshi nodded. "Yes, I found it. I went to gather some information. They've already identified the Council Members who hold the keys. Two of them are dead, and another has been transferred to Crawford himself. I took the opportunity to capture him. As long as he doesn't die, Face cannot be activated."
"That's great!"
"As expected of Takeshi!"
"Now we don't have to worry!"
...
Hearing this, everyone in the guild breathed a sigh of relief.
Face put too much pressure on them. If it were activated, they would all die without any power to resist. Now, this crisis was finally resolved.
Takeshi said, "However, my appearance also led the enemy to discover me. They are likely on their way here."
The enemy certainly won't give up on Crawford.
"Let them come! They actually want to kill us! We want to take them out too!"
"That's right! Those bastards even hurt Laxus and the others. We absolutely can't let them get away!"
"We must wipe those guys out!"