allendalepharm Chapter 86 Lucy Heartfilia
Chapter 86 Lucy Heartfilia
Chapter 86 Lucy Heartfilia
Before Makarov could react, Erza donned her strongest defensive armor, the Vajra Armor, rushed to the front of the crowd, and erected an incredibly sturdy defensive magic circle.
In the blink of an eye, the magic cluster cannon had already broken through the lake's surface, bombarding the magic circle with unstoppable force.
boom!!!
The moment the two collided, a terrifying shockwave swept out like a storm, annihilating the surrounding land and evaporating the lake water!
"Wow, so heavy—"
Erza's long, crimson hair swayed violently as she gritted her teeth and gripped the massive white shield tightly in her hand.
Although she barely withstood Jupiter's sudden burst of energy, the subsequent continuous output of magic pushed her backward, and the Vajra Armor on her body cracked and broke.
Just as her body and armor were about to reach their limit, Erza's shoulder was suddenly pressed down by a strong hand.
The trend of moving backward then stopped.
"I can't let you steal all the limelight, Erza," Chase laughed.
"Chase, you—"
Before she could finish speaking, Erza's body, propelled by inertia, leaned forward uncontrollably—the immense pressure from Jupiter had vanished without a trace!
Erza noticed the magic circle slowly rotating beneath her feet and looked up sharply. Two uniquely shaped cylindrical objects were floating on either side of her.
One of them was like a bottomless pit, devouring the magic cluster cannon, while the other had an opening that revealed the same dark purple vortex as Jupiter.
"Simply blocking it would be a waste; good stuff should be returned to the opponent."
Chase waved his hand, "Trap Card Spell Cylinder, activate!"
After a slight tremor, another magic cylinder fired its cluster cannon, aiming directly at the cannon barrel in the center of Ghost Castle!
Boom!!
A massive explosion resounded, shattering the cannon barrel, made of special materials, along with the energy crystal ball inside, sending plumes of black smoke billowing out.
The Phantom's prized magic cluster cannon, Jupiter, was utterly destroyed!
"Wow! As expected of Chase, he's actually turned the tables and used Jupiter's power against him!"
"Who told them to open fire as soon as they saw each other? Joseph's face is probably green with rage right now, hahaha!"
"Erza is incredibly strong too, she withstood the initial impact!"
The crisis before the all-out war was thus resolved, and the comrades immediately burst into enthusiastic cheers.
Makarov smiled faintly and breathed a sigh of relief.
I almost forgot, the kids in my guild are all exceptionally talented!
Amidst the chaotic and shattered shoreline, Chase's chest rose and fell slightly, his breathing becoming somewhat rapid.
Although Erza had reduced some of her power, it was still Jupiter's Jupiter, capable of shattering a mountain range in an instant.
Reflecting it back would inevitably consume a significant amount of his magic power.
As for why, instead of using the area-of-effect Holy Shield - Mirror Force, which also has a reflective effect, the Magic Cylinder, which targets precisely, is chosen instead, it is chosen for precise strikes.
There are only two reasons.
Firstly, Jupiter's power is too great; if one is not careful, not only will the guild be destroyed, but even the town will be wiped out, making him a priority target.
Secondly, the elite soldiers of the Spectres and even the four elementals are like free experience packs for guild members.
The bonds between people are built up through countless battles, and Chase doesn't want to deprive or squeeze his other companions of their growth space—even though it would be cool to instantly turn the tables and wipe out most of the Spectre's forces.
Unlike the predicament they faced in the original story, this time they have a Makarov at his peak, and Mira has also broken the seal on the demon ahead of time, making them almost invincible.
So let Nazgray and the others do whatever they want and cause a ruckus!
"Chess, are you alright?"
Erza, now in her regular armor, cast a worried glance at her. "You've really messed things up! That's Jupiter!"
"Haha, we're evenly matched, aren't we?" Chase laughed and scratched his head.
Erza sighed heavily, speechless.
Kakakami.
The sound of turning gears broke the lively atmosphere.
At the very top of the Hexapod Walker Castle, the thick steel outer wall slowly opened, revealing Joseph and the Four Elements standing on the high platform.
"So you've finally shown yourself, Joseph."
Makarov slowly walked up to Chase and Erza, and looked at Joseph across the distance.
"It's been several years since we last met, hasn't it, Mr. Makarov?"
Joseph's face was extremely ugly because Jupiter was destroyed. He stared at Chess with resentment and said, "You really have taken in a very good mage."
It was Chase who disrupted his perfect plan:
It was Chess who stopped Gajeel's actions and hung him on the clock tower, thus tarnishing the reputation of the Spectres:
It was that damn Chase who ruined Jupiter!
In Joseph's plan, Jupiter was meant to weaken Makarov's condition, or at the very least, cause Fairy Tail to lose a high-level combatant.
Now, not only did they not see a single hair after firing the shot, but they also destroyed their own energy core!
"Enough with the nonsense, are you sure you want to start a war with us?"
Makarov said solemnly, "If you kneel down and admit your mistake now, I can pretend this never happened."
"Hahaha! You want me to admit my mistake? Wasn't it Fairy Tail who brought down our steadfast ally, the Phantom Lord?!"
Joseph forcibly suppressed his murderous intent towards Chase, arrogantly spreading his arms and sneering repeatedly.
"However, if you can agree to one condition, I might consider turning back the way I came."
His tone abruptly shifted, his cold gaze piercing through the thin mist as he fixed it on Lucy in the crowd. "Hand over Lucy Heartfilia!"
This is Phantom's key objective for this trip. If the plan to drain Makarov's magic works smoothly, Joseph wouldn't mind destroying Fairy Tail at will.
But the situation has changed now; let's get Lucy Heartfilia first.
"Lucy?" Makarov was immediately taken aback.
The other companions also looked puzzled.
They would never even consider handing over Lucy, but they couldn't quite figure out why Joseph would specifically target a newcomer who had just joined the guild.
When Lucy, the person involved, heard the name "Heartfilia," her heart skipped a beat.
She vaguely guessed what was going on, lowered her head, and nervously clenched her fists at her sides.
"Oh? You don't know that Lucy Heartfilia is the heiress of the Heartfilia Corporation, do you?"
Joseph saw the expressions on Makarov's and Fairy Tail's faces, and while he was surprised, an endless fire of jealousy burned in his heart.
Whether it's Chess or Lucy, why is it that Fairy Tail always manages to attract such powerful talents and resources?!
Joseph's words caused a huge stir among the Fairy Tail members, and even Mira covered her mouth in disbelief.
The Hatfilia Consortium wields immense influence in Fiore, with its presence felt in crucial transportation hubs and urban development projects such as railways.
I never expected that Lucy would be the daughter of such a powerful and wealthy man!
It's no wonder they were shocked, after all, Lucy usually doesn't fit the image of a so-called young lady at all when she's in the guild!