Compared to the two fairies, Natsu is truly slaying a dragon!

"Sera!! Thank goodness you finally answered the phone. I was worried something had happened to you."

Seeing Mavis's relieved expression, Sera scratched her head somewhat awkwardly.

"I'm so glad you're alright. How's the exploration of Karna Island, the Moon Island, going?"

[Mavis asked aloud from the other end.]

"Um...it's a bit complicated, let me explain it to you slowly."

Sera found a protruding rock and sat down, then began to report the entire journey to Mavis.

"So... you met your master? You even explored the real Moon Temple together? And made a deal with that Moon Goddess called the Dancer??"

Mebius on the other end of the communication was completely bewildered.

But more than anything, it was shock!

[Mavis initially thought it was just a simple exploration mission in an unusual location; she hadn't even considered the possibility of it being a divine mission.]

[It's simply because we learned through certain channels that something extraordinary is hidden on Galna Island, and this could be an opportunity for the Galactic Empire, which urgently needs to increase its strength.]

But, unexpectedly, it would involve some ethereal god?

Mavis, on the other end of the communication line, took a deep breath.

After a moment of contemplation, he couldn't help but ask a question.

"So, the dancer's condition is the Tower of Paradise?"

Sera nodded slightly: "Young Master is currently speaking with a council member, trying to obtain some information about the Tower of Paradise."

"Is that so..." Mavis nodded knowingly on the other end of the communication.

"I do know some information about the Tower of Paradise."

Sera's pupils contracted slightly.

"Don't look at me with that surprised look. You know, although our Galactic Empire has gone into seclusion, our control over this world is by no means weak."

"We have spies all over the continent, so it's not surprising that they know this."

[Mavis was indeed right, so Sera only showed surprise for a moment before returning to normal.]

Meanwhile, Mavis continued speaking.

"Regarding the Tower of Paradise, although we don't know its exact location, we do know that there are two people associated with it."

"Geralt and Ultear!"

Upon hearing this, Sera was startled! Through the large hole in front of her, she could clearly see the horrific state of Ultear below.

"By the way, this Ultear seems to have a connection with Master's companion, Gray, so we investigated her carefully and discovered some unknown secrets..."

After speaking for a while without receiving a response, Mavis called out twice.

"Sera? Sera? Why are you spacing out?"

Startled awake, Sera blinked.

"So, this Ultear... is even one of the masterminds behind the Tower of Paradise?"

"And then there's that master Gray's daughter?"

Mavis nodded slightly: "In short, it's a very complicated relationship. That woman is quite pitiful, but equally ruthless."

"If we're looking for the Tower of Paradise, perhaps we can start with her."

[Mabiis said.]

[Sera's mouth twitches:]

"Um... to be honest, the council member that young master has his eye on is Ultear, and... their conversation seemed quite serious."

[Below the ruins.]

Blood stained the pristine white clothes.

Lying amidst the ruins, Ultear weakly raised her eyes, gazing at Hnatsu, who had landed not far from her.

[His pupils trembled; a sense of despair was growing within him.]

Yes, despair!

I haven't felt this way in ages.

Ever since she escaped from that hellish research institute, no one has made Ultear feel this isolated and helpless.

The feeling of powerlessness and despair when one's life and death are arbitrarily controlled by others!

But today, under that man's hands, that feeling rekindled once more.

They had absolutely no ability to fight back.

Her fists were clenched tightly.

[I really... used all my strength, but... I couldn't do anything to hurt that man at all.]

[From childhood to adulthood, I have always been the strongest; otherwise, I wouldn't have been revered as the leader of the Seven Kin of Purgatory, whether in the Heart of the Devil or anywhere else, even by Jellal.]

Ultear didn't believe she could lose to that young guy who had already earned the title of one of the Ten Wizard Saints when she got serious.

In other words, even against the Ten Wizard Saints, I am not without a fighting chance.

But even someone like her was completely manipulated by the man before her.

[Is there not even the slightest power to resist?]

[Tap...tap...tap...]

The sound of crisp footsteps echoed in the distance.

Ultear clutched her stomach and struggled to sit up from the ground.

[His bloodshot eyes were fixed intently on the monster before him.]

Henna, hands in his pockets, stopped in front of Ultear.

After carefully examining him from head to toe, he couldn't help but smile.

"Indeed, it looks better this way."

"Why would a perfectly normal girl dress up as a greasy, sleazy middle-aged man?"

"Long time no see, Ultear!"

Ultear was breathing heavily, wondering what this person in front of her wanted to say.

But she still took a deep breath: "So, this is how you greet people?"

"You've misunderstood, haven't you? It seems you were the one who started it, wasn't it?"

Ultear paused for a moment.

[Henazu raised his head, just as he was about to reveal his purpose.]

A telepathic message entered Black Natsu's mind.

"Sera?"

"Young Master, I have something I just learned that I need to tell you... it's about Ultear and Gray!"

【…】

A brief silence seemed to fall over the scene.

Henna's expression is changing.

Ultear, who was staring intently at Black Natsu, felt her heart sink........

It's truly unpleasant to be a lamb to the slaughter, waiting for others to decide your fate.

She gritted her teeth, and Ultear, unable to bear the oppressive atmosphere any longer, took a deep breath.

"What exactly are you...?"

Her words were interrupted by Honatsu.

Henna shifted her gaze to something not far away.

Due to the previous battle, they had fallen from the highest level to the lowest.

Therefore, standing here, one can clearly see the enormous creature encased in ice not far away.

"That must be Deliora, right?"

[Henazu asked.]

Wiping the blood from the corner of her mouth, Ultear nodded: "Yes."

"I'm really curious now, what exactly is your purpose?"

[Henatsu turned his head, his gaze meeting Ultear's.]

"Unlock Deliora? What benefits would that bring you?"

"Would you... be willing to completely kill your own mother?"

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