When preparing for the final battle with Tartaros, Drake had carefully considered where the battlefield should be.
Burning the flames of war into densely populated towns and right to their doorstep like in the original story was of course impossible.
Rather than burning his own house, he'd rather burn the enemy's house.
But Tartaros's headquarters was a floating magical building called Cube. But that Books of Zeref library was actually a living prison transformed from a Plutogrim.
It contained a large number of magical traps, and the most terrifying thing was that after the Plutogrim was revived, it could devour all the invaders inside.
That was why, in the original plot, Lucy had no choice but to sacrifice the Aquarius Zodiac Key, which had the deepest bond with her, and summon the Celestial Spirit King to rescue everyone.
Drake wasn't foolish enough to give Tartaros such a huge home-field advantage, so the easiest way was to... tear down Cube.
Kyôka, one of the Nine Demon Gates, said coldly, "What are you going to do?"
Drake raised his head and said, "You'll find out soon enough!"
Everyone in the area followed Drake's gaze to the hole that Drake had blasted in Cube.
Just then, a red shadow flashed past the hole, and then everyone saw the giant dragon made of flames outside.
"Fál, blow this damn place up for me!"
Normally, he would fight alongside Drake in the form of Spirit Assimilation. Having finally gotten the chance to come out and run wild, the Fire Spirit Fál immediately erupted with tremendous magic power.
As a spirit transformed from the source of magic power in the world, the firepower of Fál's breath at full power was no less than Drake's Dragon Slayer Secret Art.
It was only because Drake was Fál's contractor, and Drake himself was immune to Fál's magic power and flames, that Drake had the confidence to do this.
Fál, having accumulated magic power for a long time, released it all at once in a breath, and the thick pillar of fire directly poured into Cube.
Such a terrifying attack directly awakened the Plutogrim without being unsealed, but it only had time to let out a roar before it turned into a big firework, and directly exploded into pieces in midair.
Drake landed on the ground, looking at the few figures who had crawled out of the rubble.
Because Fál's breath attack focused on firepower, the pre-casting time was too long, so it couldn't wipe out all the people inside in one fell swoop! Not a single one of the Nine Demon Gates was missing. They had all escaped from the explosion.
But Drake hadn't expected to solve the war in this way in the first place.
One of the Nine Demon Gates, Franmalth, was a demon like the cyclops in mythology. At this time, that huge single eye stared directly at Drake through the metal helmet, muttering crazily.
"You dare to destroy our headquarters! How much is this crime worth? Not even ten thousand souls can offset it!"
Not only Franmalth, but everyone's expressions except Silver's couldn't be called friendly at all.
But Drake didn't care about the Nine Demon Gates, who wished they could eat him alive. His gaze was fixed on the long-haired man in the middle.
The true controller of Tartaros, Mard Geer Tartaros, the demon that Zeref called his greatest masterpiece besides E.N.D..
To be precise, what Drake was looking at was the book that Mard was holding in his arms, with "E.N.D." written on the cover.
Mard raised his hand to stop the subordinates who wanted to attack, and said coldly, "I've always thought that humans were weak and insignificant, and had no meaning at all.
But today you've made me change my mind. To dare call yourself a Dragon Slayer, you're truly an arrogant fellow. You're the first human to make anger surge in my chest!"
Drake patted the dust off his shoulders and said, "Then I'm truly honored. But just as a pre-war declaration, I also have something to say to you!
It's your business to want to return to Zeref's side, but if you hurt our comrades and family for this, then we will crush you without mercy!"
Mard showed a contemptuous smile and said, "You? I only see you!"
Drake raised his arm, striking the classic Fairy Tail pose.
"Fairy Tail mages are never alone!"
As if responding to Drake's words, several figures fell from the sky and landed behind Drake. The Dragon Slayers with cats were brought by their comrades and arrived on the battlefield first, lining up behind Drake.
In the distance, the flag with the Fairy Tail mark was also fluttering, and the members of the guild appeared in Tartaros's sight, following the flag.
Drake put down his hand, and pointed at Mard and said, "Fairy Tail, is going to war!"
"I've been waiting for a long time!"
Natsu ignited flames on his fists, and charged up first. And of course, he was aiming for Mard, who looked like the leader.
But a blonde, beast-eared man blocked his path, and raised his hand to grab Natsu.
Natsu crossed his arms to block, but a sudden explosion engulfed him.
One of the Nine Demon Gates, Jackal, used the Explosion Curse, which could cause a powerful explosion with just a touch.
But everyone wasn't worried about Natsu. There was no way this level of attack could do anything to him.
Sure enough, after the smoke cleared, Natsu, who was slightly battered, was revealed, but he had a fighting spirit-filled smile on his face.
"I'm fired up!"
Saying this, Natsu punched out, sending Jackal flying directly, and then chased after him himself.
Franmalth was just about to take action when an extended Iron Dragon Rod sent him flying, and then Gajeel chased after him.
"This guy is mine!"
Sting and Rogue weren't slow either, and laser and shadow worked together to force back Keyes, who used the Necromancy Curse.
Mard turned his head and said, "Silver, are you just going to watch from the side?"
Silver sighed and said, "I know, I know. You're really a boss who likes to make people work!"
He took a step forward, and ice instantly spread out, but then an ice wall that rose from the ground blocked the spread of the ice.
Gray clasped his hands together, looking at Silver with a complicated gaze and said, "I know everything! Dad, I won't let you hurt my guildmates, even if it's you!"
Silver covered his eyes, but the corners of his mouth curled up.
"You've really grown up, you brat. Then let me see how much you've grown these years!"
"Ice Make...!"
"Ice Devil Slayer...!"
Two pieces of ice of different colors collided together, and the flying ice crystals refracted the light.
"Gray-sama, I'll help you!"
"You brat, who is this girl?"
"Ah, Gray-sama's father-sama, my name is Juvia, and I'm someone who has promised to spend the rest of my life with Gray-sama!"
"Hey, what are you saying in front of my old man?"
"Oh, you've really grown up!"
Even though they were in the middle of a war, this side was full of warmth.
...
Mirajane raised her hand and grabbed Elfman's arm, rescuing Lisanna, who was being choked.
Then Mirajane turned her head to look at Seilah, and after accepting Satan Soul, she said domineeringly, "You dare to attack my younger brother and sister. Don't think you can get away unscathed!"
Seilah's lazy gaze changed, and she said, "To actually be able to reject my orders, how interesting!"
The two she-devils looked at each other, and the terrifying atmosphere made everyone avoid them.
...
Laxus was constantly advancing with the support of the Thunder God Tribe, but he was soon blocked by someone.
"Damn old man, you're really haunting me!"
The one blocking him was the demon Ivan, who had been blown away at Sun Village. Father and son were fighting once again.
...
Erza swung her sword and chop away several small fries, and saw a woman with a strange appearance.
One of the Nine Demon Gates, Seilah, looked at the Fairy Queen with a hint of fanaticism in her eyes.
...
Tempester, whose face resembled a beast, looked at the three little girls in front of him, and couldn't help but show an unhappy expression.
Wendy opened her arms, adding support magic to Sherria and Winnie, and then the three of them launched an attack together.
"Sky God's Bellow!"
"Sky Dragon's Roar!"
"Flame Dragon's Roar!"
Two black and white tornadoes picked up a pillar of fire and struck Tempester, who had the title of Disaster!
...
Kagura placed her hand on the hilt of the long sword Garuda on her waist, looking at Ezel, who was covered in spikes and had four arms, and said, "I heard that you can use the power of demon swords, so let's see whose sword is sharper!"
...
Black water flowed over, and it was Torafuzar, one of the Nine Demon Gates, using his Black Water Curse, about to engulf Macao and the others, but a large amount of flames directly evaporated it.
Stella's dragon wings flapped behind her, looking down at the shark-merman-like demon in the black water.
Most of the members of Tartaros had been blown up by Fál along with Cube.
But Keyes had used his Necromancy Curse to create a lot of troops again, and the remaining people were fighting with the Fairy Tail mages.
The war had begun!
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