Chapter 248

【Perhaps Makarov had long since lost any patience; this time, he would not give Jose any more chances.】

【He immediately released Fairy Law!】

【The power of the super magic was displayed to the fullest in Makarov’s hands.】

【When the holy light dissipated, Jose also officially announced his defeat.】

【Up to here, the battle between the two sides, after both sides had paid a lot, finally declared an end.】

【Fairy Tail won, but this victory was exceptionally heavy.】

【The guild was destroyed completely, and more than eighty percent of the mages in the entire guild suffered injuries of varying degrees.】

【There were even the likes of Erza, who were wrapped in bandages for a long time.】

【But, no matter what, Fairy Tail finally won.】

【The scene with the white border gradually dimmed to here.】

【Replacing it was the black border, slowly lighting up.】

Hades: "Has it begun? The story of Black Natsu!"

Jose: "I'm rather curious, in this Phantom Lord incident, just what will Black Natsu do?"

"Will he honor Makarov's will and swallow his pride, or..."

Ultear: "Does that even need asking? That guy isn't the type to take things lying down!"

Jellal: "However, if that happens, there's no denying it's highly likely to provoke the Magic Council to intervene. That probably won't end well for either side."

Ultear: "That's true. All sorts of factors should be considered. I remember that during that period, Fairy Tail couldn't afford a single mistake."

"Otherwise, they would likely face the risk of being disbanded."

Sting: "I see it a bit differently from you all. What I'm more concerned about... is the Guild Master of Phantom Lord!"

"I mean, the screen has been broadcasting up to this point, so why haven't we seen that Jose come out to speak?"

Sting's words made everyone pause.

That's right, it seems that even now, with the screen broadcasting, we haven't seen Jose come out to speak.

This guy... could he be dead?

But that doesn't seem right either. Under the influence of this screen, even those who have passed away should have their souls awakened and be able to participate in the discussion.

Ichiya: "Men~, can anyone tag Jose?"

"Let him join the discussion. After all, in the current footage on the screen, Jose can be considered a main character, right?"

At this moment, inside a blacksmith shop somewhere on this continent.

Jose wiped the sweat from his forehead with a sinister expression.

Although he was very unhappy, he finally let out a sigh.

He opened the world channel.

The screen full of tags made the corner of his eye twitch uncontrollably.

Jose: "I say, are you people sick in the head?"

"Can't you let a man have some peace?"

Happy: "Jose has appeared!"

Lucy: "Looks like he's still around. I remember he should have been arrested back then."

Lahar: "He was released from prison long ago, but the guy seems to have lost his magic. I don't know where he's making a living now."

Levy: "Really? Even lost his magic?"

"What exactly did the Guild Master do back then?"

Makarov: "Huh? I just cast Fairy Law, and the screen just showed it, didn't it? Can you blame me for that?"

Mavis: "Actually, strictly speaking, Fairy Law has a chance of causing the target to lose their magic."

"When the holy light penetrates too deeply into the target's body, it will judge their magic power, magic source, and so on, causing them to lose their magic."

Jose: "You bastards, have you said enough?"

"Did you call me out just to mock me?"

Seemingly struck in a sore spot, Jose's tone was somewhat angry.

Makarov: "Well, calm down, calm down. It's been so many years, you should be a bit more mature by now, right?"

Jose: "Makarov!!!"

Jose gritted his teeth, but other than hurling angry insults, he had no other options.

After all, he couldn't do anything now.

Thinking of this, he vented by slamming his hammer onto the ironware in his hand.

After taking a few heavy breaths, he spoke in a low voice.

"I say, what were you planning to ask by dragging me out?"

Sting: "Haha, actually nothing much, just wanted to interview you, how are you feeling right now?"

Jose's eyes widened!

Let him talk?

Talk about what?

Talk about how he racked his brains, only to be utterly crushed?

Talk about the experience of being incredibly arrogant, only to be beaten by Makarov until he nearly knelt?

Jose: "Kid, you really have some nerve!"

Sting: "What's there to be afraid of? Irene didn't say anything earlier."

Irene: "??? Kid, you really are courting death!"

Sting: "Sorry, sorry, just slipped out. Anyway, the point is to join in and discuss. After all, you're not the only victim."

Everyone: "..."

Rogue: "You'd better stop talking, Sting."

Lector: "Although I really want to agree with Sting, but... Rogue is right this time. You'd better stop talking. I'm afraid a bunch of people who are already unhappy will rush to our Sabertooth and take it out on us, and then we'll be done for..."

[Just as everyone was chatting heatedly, the black-bordered screen finished loading.]

[Soon, a new scene appeared.]

["Guild Master, do you really think that if we adopt this indifferent attitude, the other side will stop?"]

[At the beginning of the scene, it was the scene of Black Natsu questioning Makarov.]

[Makarov, watched by Black Natsu and the others, had slightly flushed cheeks.]

[His expression was somewhat helpless.]

["Yeah, yeah, those guys definitely won't give up. We can't just passively wait for them to invade us, right?"]

[The hot-tempered Mirajane couldn't help it either.]

[After learning the news about the guild, they had rushed back from Galuna Island without stopping.]

[The moment they saw the guild pierced by several huge iron pillars.]

[The anger in everyone's hearts was burning like a flame.]

[Mirajane even threatened to go straight to Phantom Lord's guild, to pay them back in kind, blood for blood.]

[But, before they could take action, they were stopped by Makarov.]

["I know you're all very upset and angry right now, but... let's just leave this matter at that."]

[Makarov's words left Mirajane completely unable to understand.]

[Black Natsu and Erza understood Makarov's good intentions, but honestly, Black Natsu did not agree with this approach.]

[The other side has clearly targeted you, yet you still try to swallow your pride in exchange for their pitifully small chance of stopping.]

[Is such a thing... possible?]

[Facing Black Natsu's questioning, Makarov let out a hiccup from the alcohol.]

[Then he looked at Black Natsu earnestly: "This matter is not as simple as you imagine. Our guild is already in danger."]

["The Magic Council... sigh... forget it. Anyway, this matter ends here. No one is allowed to mention it again."]

[Setting down the wine glass in his hand, Makarov took a deep breath and turned away from the spot.]

[Bang!]

[Gray punched the stone pillar beside him in anger.]