Mystogan and Lilly arrived at the Royal City and found the Super-Subspace Magic, Anima. As long as they reversed this device, all the magic power in Edolas would flow back to Aslant.
After some operations, the heavens and earth began to tremble, and all the magic power turned into a golden torrent, surging toward the sky.
All the magic devices in the kingdom began to fail, dissipating into pure magic power. Magic weapons and vehicles that were still running, as well as everyday items, all began to shatter. Even the islands floating in the sky started to fall, creating a scene of horrific destruction.
Lilly looked at this scene and asked softly, "Prince, is doing this the right thing?"
Mystogan fell silent. "Our world was never meant to have magic power; it is the source of conflict!"
..."My magic tools?"
"Everything is over!"
The soldiers fighting on the battlefield found their magic weapons failing. Their will to fight vanished, and they instantly turned from elite soldiers into a disorganized mob, fleeing in swarms.
Coco watched the magic power flow toward the sky, her voice trembling. "Is our world collapsing?"
The members of Edolas's Fairy Tail felt their magic weapons fail and were also filled with panic. "The magic weapons are failing! What should we do?"
"No! We're going to die!"
Perhaps because of their opposite personalities, the people of Edolas did not have the same fearless hearts as those in Aslant's Fairy Tail. Many clutched their heads and screamed in terror.
Lucy couldn't help but say, "Hey, everyone, calm down first!"
Edolas's Natsu lay on the ground, closing his eyes in despair as he waited for death.
Black-clothed Lucy stepped forward at the critical moment, pulled Natsu up, and shouted to everyone, "A new era is about to begin! Everyone, follow me!"
..."What happened?"
All the citizens of Edolas were fleeing in panic, looking at the apocalyptic scene with absolute despair.
They couldn't even imagine what a world without magic would be like.
Mystogan looked at the chaos outside and said seriously, "The end of the world is coming. The citizens need a spiritual leader to lead them out of this predicament—a king for the new world."
He spoke of the necessity of heroes and villains. He wanted to play the role of the villain, willing to use his own death to highlight Lilly and make him a true hero.
"Thus, the hero will also become the king of the new era!"
"I can't accept this! No one but you can be the king!"
Lilly refused without hesitation. He was an Exceed, not a human, and simply couldn't do it.
Mystogan said firmly, "I have already made up my mind!"
Lilly turned his head away. If he really had to do that, he'd rather just die.
The two argued for a long time, neither able to convince the other. Amidst the silence, a soldier rushed in to report, "There are thugs causing trouble outside, destroying the streets everywhere!"
Lilly said solemnly, "I understand. I will handle it as soon as possible!"
Mystogan nodded. "Deal with the unrest first!"
Not daring to delay, the two quickly went outside. They soon saw Natsu, Wendy, and Gajeel wreaking havoc, delivering speeches like villainous bosses.
"Hahaha! I am the Demon King Dragneel! I'll be taking all the magic power in this world without hesitation!"
"Damn it! He's the villain who's stealing the magic power! Let's get him together!"
Crackle! Bang!
Natsu wore Demon King Horns with an arrogant expression. With a wave of his hand, flames swept through, scattering the Fairy Tail members who were playing the roles of justice. He even kicked Lucy and Erza twice on their behinds.
Lucy's face flushed red, and she gritted her teeth. "That bastard!"
Erza lay on the ground playing dead, but her narrowed eyes were full of murderous intent, making Natsu tremble in fear.
"This is to make the performance more realistic. Don't get angry!"
Natsu explained in a low voice, forgetting that he was stepping on a fist-clenching Gildarts. It was hard not to suspect he was taking the opportunity for revenge.
The onlookers didn't know they were on the same side. Seeing the Great Demon King Natsu so fierce, they all turned pale with fright and cried for help.
Natsu pointed at the tied-up King Faust and laughed loudly. "Your useless king has already been defeated by me! Everyone, surrender!"
As he spoke, he kicked the old man twice. This was the bastard who wanted to take his friends' lives; kicking him twice was letting him off easy.
"It really is the King!"
The crowd was terrified and called for him to release the King, only to be scared back by a blast of Natsu's flames. Meanwhile, his lackey Gajeel streaked through the air, instantly slicing a building in half, which collapsed with a thunderous roar.
Edolas's Gajeel saw this and, realizing their plan, immediately began to incite the crowd. "That is the Great Demon King who is destroying the kingdom! He's a demon!"
"The collapse of the kingdom... it's all because of them!"
Seeing the panicked state of the crowd, the Gajeels from both worlds smiled at each other across the throng.
From the balcony above, Mystogan saw this and hurriedly shouted to stop them, "Stop! Natsu, what are you doing?"
Acnologia and Irene walked over together. He patted Mystogan on the shoulder and said, "Go. The stage has been set for you."
Mystogan looked at the two of them, then at his Fairy Tail comrades lying on the ground. He was moved, but he still refused, saying, "This is my business. I don't want to involve others!"
Irene smiled. "Those are guild comrades, not outsiders!"
Seeing him still hesitating, Acnologia didn't bother with words. He grabbed him by the shoulder and tossed him down the building. "Go, don't waste your friends' kindness!"
Such a height was nothing to Mystogan. He landed with a bit of shock, and the next moment, he heard Natsu laughing and shouting, "Prince of Edolas, can you defeat me?"
"Prince?"
"Is he the Prince?"
The crowd gasped in disbelief. Edolas's Gajeel explained, "He is the prince who disappeared seven years ago, Prince Jellal!"
"How is that possible?"
"Who says it's impossible? I have a portrait of the Prince treasured at home."
...Seeing Mystogan still hesitating, Natsu rushed straight over and punched him in the face, sending him flying.
"Prince!"
"Don't lose to him!"
Seeing this, the surrounding crowd no longer doubted and began to cheer for him!
Mystogan was stunned, a complex emotion welling up in his heart. "So this is what comrades are..."
In that case, what else did he have to hesitate about!
Soon, amidst the shouts of the crowd, the two began a physical brawl. Trading punches and kicks without using magic, they were both soon covered in bruises.
Natsu grabbed Mystogan's clothes and pulled him close, his gaze firm. "This is the farewell party organized by us at Fairy Tail!"
Mystogan was taken aback, a slight smile appearing on his face. "Yeah!"
"For those who leave Fairy Tail, there are Three Rules we must convey!"
...Irene and Acnologia watched the battle below. She asked, "Can such a childish plan really succeed?"
Acnologia laughed leisurely. "Who knows? We've done all we can. Let's leave the future of this world to Mystogan!"
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