Reis's Memory recovery allowed the Dragon Eaters to completely let go of their last bit of apprehension.
They had all been looked after by Reis. Compared to Jorg Leissen, whom they had to revere due to his immense power, the gentle Reis undoubtedly held a more respected position in the hearts of the Dragon Eaters.
Now that Reis had spoken, what more did they have to be concerned about? It wasn't that "Diabolos" was bad; it was just that joining "Fairy Tail" offered a much wider world.
The most crucial thing was that "Fairy Tail" was not only powerful but also had an excellent internal atmosphere. There was no distinction in status based on strength; everyone was family.
This was much better than the cold and impersonal "Diabolos."
Kirin stepped forward and bowed slightly to Makarov. "Guild Master Makarov, since Uncle Reis is a member of your guild, there's nothing more for us to say. From now on, this will be a branch of Fairy Tail. If you need any help, just ask."
"Good lad, that's straightforward!" Makarov nodded in satisfaction. The strongest Mage Guild in the Northern Continent had become part of their own family; the old man was ecstatic.
Hope watched the two groups, who were once strangers, now standing together in harmony. This was Fairy Tail; no matter where they went, they could connect people's hearts.
"Since that's the case, why don't we hold a celebration party?"
He suggested, "To celebrate Reis-senpai's Memory recovery, and also to celebrate 'Diabolos' joining our Fairy Tail family."
"Good idea!" Natsu was the first to raise his hand in agreement.
Happy did a somersault in the Sky. "Aye, I want to eat fish too!"
Seeing the man and cat so enthusiastic, Hope lowered his voice and curiously asked Reis, "By the way, do you still have any Dragon meat?"
"Jorg Leissen ate it all long ago." Reis shook his head slightly. "What do you think he personally hunted the Sword Saint Dragon for? It wasn't just because the Sword Saint Dragon's abilities suited Little Vermilion Bird; it was more because that guy wanted to eat Dragon meat. He's addicted to Dragon meat."
Kirin and the other Dragon Eaters had never participated in a banquet before, so they were very attentive, even bringing out boxes of Jorg Leissen's well-hidden wine.
As everyone was preparing for the banquet, suddenly—
The guild door was violently pushed open from the outside.
A tall figure stood at the doorway. His face was obscured by the backlight, but the overwhelming aura instantly put everyone present on high alert.
"Hmph, it's quite lively here."
The man slowly walked in, revealing a rugged face. His angry eyes swept across the people in the hall, finally settling on Kirin.
"Kirin, while I was away, you sure knew how to find yourselves a new home."
Kirin's expression changed. "Lord Jorg..."
Jorg Leissen, the Guild Master of "Diabolos," the man Hope had thrown to who-knows-where, had actually returned at this moment.
The atmosphere instantly solidified.
Natsu subconsciously clenched his fists, flames faintly flickering around his body. He couldn't bring himself to like this guy who killed Dragons indiscriminately, regardless of good or evil.
Although Acnologia also slaughtered Dragons, even causing the Dragon race to almost completely disappear, he wouldn't eat the Dragon's corpse clean after killing it, unlike Jorg Leissen.
Kirin stepped forward. Jorg Leissen had, after all, shown him kindness by taking him in and granting him power. Although he had repaid that debt sufficiently over the years, out of the last bit of sentiment, he wanted to explain the situation.
"Lord Jorg, please let me explain..."
"Explain what?"
Jorg interrupted him, a cold sneer forming at the corner of his mouth. "Explain how you gave away my guild while I was gone? Explain how you brought outsiders in and even planned a banquet to celebrate?"
His gaze fell on Makarov, then shifted to Reis, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. "Reis, you... recovered your Memory?"
Reis nodded, his expression calm. "Jorg, thank you for taking me in all these years, but I am indeed a Fairy Tail Mage. That will never change."
Jorg was silent for a moment, then suddenly laughed, a somewhat dangerous laugh. "Good, very good. I took you in for decades, and as soon as you recovered your Memory, you want to change my guild's allegiance?"
Reis retorted unceremoniously, "Diabolos has been established for over thirty years, and for all these years, everyone's food, clothing, housing, and operating expenses have been on my shoulders. What right do you have to lecture me?"
"They might not listen if I tell them to go out and kill and burn with you, but if I want to hear them call me Guild Master..."
"Guild Master!" Kirin and the others were very quick-witted, shouting in unison, giving Reis ample face. As for Jorg Leissen, who had just been informed that he was the former Guild Master...
His face turned black with rage as he stepped forward, causing the entire guild floor to tremble slightly. "My things, I'd rather destroy them with my own hands than let someone else profit from them!"
A terrifying aura erupted from Jorg Leissen, the pressure of the strongest Dragon Eater, a powerful Magnetic Field Power that used to make Kirin and the others dare not resist.
But that was then, and this is now.
Hope narrowed his eyes slightly and chuckled, "Oh, who do we have here? It's the defeated opponent returning."
His voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears.
Jorg Leissen's furious expression suddenly changed.
Before, due to anger, his attention was entirely focused on Reis and the others who had "betrayed" him. Now, he suddenly realized that besides the young people who had stopped him from killing the Sword Saint Dragon, the guy who had easily suppressed him was also here.
After being suppressed and thrown by Hope's Magnetic Field Power, Jorg Leissen was lucky enough to fall into the sea, and thanks to his body, Enhanced by four Dragon Slayer Magic spells, he managed to save his life.
After recovering from his injuries for a period, he returned to the guild.
He didn't expect that in just over a week, his Dragon Devourer Guild had completely changed.
Where there's life, there's Hope for everything. Jorg Leissen instantly made a decision: if he couldn't win, couldn't he run? As long as his strength remained, rebuilding a Dragon Devourer Guild wouldn't be a problem.
However, just as Jorg Leissen was about to slip away, a hand suddenly pressed on his shoulder, and the familiar unknown power of suppression reappeared on him without warning.
Hope stepped out from behind Jorg Leissen, chuckling at the terrified man in front of him:
"How can someone like you change?"
Feeling Hope's undisguised killing intent, Jorg Leissen's previous arrogance vanished completely, and he even abandoned his dignity immediately. "Please, don't kill me, spare me, please."
Hope scoffed, "Someone like you won't change. Only by taking away your power and completely turning you back into an ordinary person."
As his voice fell, Hope raised his right hand, fingers spread, pointing at the once arrogant Jorg Leissen, and slowly uttered a phrase:
" 'Separation Attachment Spell: Magic Stripping.' "
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