As evening approached, the sun in the sky slowly began to set.
"Body, quick... move... If I don't stop him, Jellal... will be... taken away!"
"How... can I let... him fall into darkness again? There were so many... things I still wanted to say..."
Erza's eyes were tightly shut, her fists clenched, as rationality and emotion tangled within her.
"Erza, love must be expressed. Love has no constraints; it can be selfish or selfless. Just follow your heart. If you are afraid, I will bear all responsibility, and Everyone is here!" Galette said.
The moment Galette finished speaking, Erza's previously wavering gaze instantly firmed, fixed on Jellal's back.
Jellal had just reached Rahal's side.
Rahal's next words instantly struck Erza's heart.
"The death penalty can be waived, but the sentence will not be short. Be prepared; you might never see anyone again!"
"No~" When Wendy heard this, her eyes filled with pain, and tears streamed down her cheeks, dripping into Everyone's hearts.
"Wait a moment!" Erza's eyes narrowed, and she spoke to stop him, emitting an inexplicable aura that somewhat pressured the Council army opposite her.
She walked step by step towards them.
Gray and Natsu looked at Erza in surprise, but they remained silent.
Although surprised, they were all ready for battle.
"Erza Scarlet, what are you doing!"
"Quick, someone stop her!"
Rahal looked nervously at Erza, who was suddenly walking towards them. With a wave of his hand, a large group of Council soldiers rushed towards Erza with their weapons.
Seeing this, Natsu and the others prepared to use their magic, but a faster magic shot directly towards the Council soldiers.
Countless light chains burst from the magic circle in front of Galette, binding the Council soldiers one by one and suspending them in the air.
Even Rahal was no exception.
"Galette, you must understand that even you, a Ten Wizard Saints, cannot bear such a charge!" Rahal struggled hard in the light chains, but it was useless. He could only threaten Galette, hoping he would consider the Council's reputation and make the right decision.
But who was Galette? He did not respond to Rahal's words, only silently watching Erza, wishing her and Jellal well in his heart.
"Erza... Everyone... don't..." Jellal stared blankly at Erza, who was walking towards him.
When Erza reached him and stopped, he was about to speak and advise Erza not to do this.
His pupils constricted.
A soft pair of lips had already blocked his next words.
Jellal looked at Erza, whose cheeks were flushed and eyes were teary, and his originally shocked gaze immediately softened.
His hands trembled, and the shackles that bound him instantly broke.
He pulled Erza into his embrace.
At this moment, the lingering glow of the sun also shone on the two, dyeing the surroundings and the entire sky a rare crimson, just like Erza's hair, warm.
Both their minds were filled with the beautiful moments they had shared at the Tower of Paradise. Although they were in hardship, the happiness born from that hardship was equally precious and beautiful.
Everyone paused for this beautiful moment; even the usually noisy Natsu seemed to understand something, grinning with his bright white teeth and smiling at the scene before him.
Lucy's eyes were also filled with tears of emotion!
Sherry, beside her, looked at the couple with hearts in her eyes, occasionally glancing at Lyon beside her.
Wendy also wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, happily looking at Erza and Jellal.
...
Erza ultimately chose not to take Jellal away; this was Jellal's own request.
But precisely because their hearts were connected at this moment, it became the softest spot in each other's hearts.
Because when one makes a mistake, one must take responsibility for one's actions, no matter how reluctant one feels at this moment. However, fortunately, Jellal still had hope.
"I received your suggestion! I will explain it to the Council, but as for the final conclusion, it's hard to say!"
Rahal pushed up his glasses and, after speaking earnestly to Galette, turned and waved his hand. The army and vehicles slowly disappeared into the distance.
Erza stood in place, her crimson hair fluttering in the wind behind her.
Although tears still hung on her face, the hope for the future in her eyes shone exceptionally brightly.
Galette stood at the very back, looking at the scene before him, and thought to himself:
Erza and Jellal's relationship has finally taken a big step forward.
As for the future!
He had just conveyed a suggestion to Rahal, hoping that the Council would allow Jellal, while still bearing his past crimes, to serve as a member of the Council's detention unit, going out to apprehend heinous criminals and clear out Dark Guilds.
After all, Jellal's powerful strength could alleviate much pressure on the Council.
However, the final decision still depended on the Council's discussion, but with three Ten Wizard Saints as guarantors, it should be fine.
Of course, these were Galette, Makarov, and Jura.
...
Early the next morning, inside the Cait Shelter Guild.
Wendy, along with the female members of the allied forces, excitedly ran in, carrying clothes with the unique characteristics of the Nilbit Tribe, eager to try them on.
Occasionally, sounds of mutual praise could be heard.
Erza also seemed to have found peace in her heart at this moment. She was full of interest in such beautiful clothes, picking out several sets, saying she wanted to bring a set for all the female members of the Guild.
Kana's clothes were personally chosen by Galette; he too was stimulated by their love.
He had already missed Kana terribly, and now, holding the clothes, he began to fantasize about how beautiful Kana would look wearing them.
Although he really wanted to return to the Fairy Tail Guild immediately, he also understood that Wendy might have to face an unacceptable truth next.
Listening to Wendy's happy laughter from the room, Galette sighed softly; he was helpless this time!
Soon, the moment to announce this event was about to arrive.
"Fairy Tail, Blue Pegasus, Lamia Scale, and Wendy, Carla..."
"Thank you for defeating Oración Seis and successfully destroying Nirvana..."
Cait Shelter Guild Master, Rou, paused slightly when mentioning Wendy, but seeing these people who might become Wendy's true companions in the future, he made up his mind internally.
After all, now that he had fulfilled his wish, his current thought-form could not last much longer.
To be continued~
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