Chapter 120

If it were just some ordinary people, that would be fine; Gran Doma would at most turn a blind eye and ignore it.

But a guild master was different; although guild masters were controlled by the Magic Council, to a certain extent, the Council could not be too disrespectful to them.

After all, in situations where Etherion could not be easily used, the Ten Wizard Saints were the Magic Council’s true combat power on the surface.

And most of these Ten Saints originally came from Class Mage guilds; even if they left later, certain connections still existed.

Such as Jura of Lamia Scale, Jose of the former Phantom Lord, and Makarov, the master of Fairy Tail.

Among them, Warrod Sequen, ranked third among the Four Emperors of Ishgar, although he had left Fairy Tail many years ago, had always been very concerned about Makarov and Fairy Tail.

Among them, Makarov was humble in the Council entirely because the members of his guild were too good at causing trouble; out of guilt, he felt inferior no matter when.

Therefore, apart from the deterrence of the Whitebeard Pirates, also out of respect for Makarov, Gran Doma did not impose too many punishments on Ace, only a small punishment of three days of confinement.

However, being forced by a group of guilds like this now, one could imagine how angry Gran Doma was inside.

"Council Chairman,"

Facing the furious Gran Doma, after a long silence, Councilor Councilor Leiji stood up and said.

"According to the investigation, these messages and the newspaper in your hand seem to come from a newspaper office; not only this time, but they had previously reported on our affairs during other otherworldly events, causing panic."

"Just yesterday, I already dispatched people to pursue them, but it’s a pity that the other party seemed to have received wind of it in advance; before we arrived, only an empty house remained."

Although Lin Cheng’s dissemination of information through the puppets this time was very fast, this also had the consequence of expanding the probability of the newspaper office’s existence.

However, for this grand performance, Lin Cheng had planned for a long time, and he had naturally noticed such details.

While using maximum force to promote, he observed the movements of the Magic Council; especially with Blackbeard becoming a councilor, every move of the Magic Council could not escape Lin Cheng’s eyes.

Therefore, when the Magic Council discovered the existence of the newspaper office, Lin Cheng had already arranged for the puppets to leave the original location in advance and head to the next secret stronghold to continue the propaganda work.

The excuse of just not catching them was clearly not enough in Gran Doma’s eyes.

"Continue searching; we must catch that group. Wantonly transmitting and forging the Council’s decisions has already affected the Magic Council."

"Also, issue an order to clarify the facts."

After pondering for a long time, although it was a bit shameful, Gran Doma had to make concessions at this time.

For the sake of a little face, there was no need to provoke the Whitebeard Pirates; although they had not yet detected news of the otherworldly people, there was no need to take this risk.

Once they really attracted the Whitebeard Pirates, given the Magic Council’s current situation, even if Gran Doma had enough confidence to defend the honor of the Magic Council, there would inevitably be losses.

As long as they waited two more days to obtain the method of crossing attacks from Blackbeard, all problems would be solved.

This was also why he was willing to take the risk and, despite the opposition of others, let Blackbeard enter the Council.

Stopping the invasion of the otherworldly people at the source—this was Gran Doma’s true goal!

Everything was for the Magic Council; time would prove that I am right.

Gran Doma thought to himself.

"Council Chairman!"

After discussing all matters, Gran Doma was about to announce the end of the meeting, but the moment he announced it, a hurried figure rushed in.

Judging from the clothing, it was an ordinary guard of the Council.

Seeing this, Gran Doma, who was already in a bad mood, immediately frowned and said.

"Acting so flustered, what does this look like?"

"Council Chairman, it’s bad! Someone outside has broken into the Council!"

"What?"

Hearing this, the councilors, including Gran Doma, immediately showed expressions of shock; the only one who did not change was Blackbeard, who was at the end.

On the contrary, a strange smile appeared on his stubble-covered face, but since he was in the back, no one discovered his reaction.

"Who? Could it be that fellow Makarov?"

Although he appeared to be an old man on the surface, before taking office, Gran Doma had heard that Makarov’s reputation was not very good; most of the mages of Fairy Tail were influenced by him, and coupled with this joint pressure on the Council, Gran Doma subconsciously thought it was Makarov...

"No, it’s not; that fellow claims to be the First Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates," the guard said intermittently, panting heavily.

"He says he’s here to take Ace back!"

BOOM——!

Almost in an instant, as if struck by lightning, their minds were shaken violently, and everyone present was stunned in place.

Although they had considered that the Whitebeard Pirates might come knocking, they did not expect the other party to arrive so quickly.

Ever since the last Akainu incident, no more otherworldly people had appeared; they didn't expect that just one day after capturing Ace, the other party would come directly to them—this was too coincidental!

However, despite thinking this way, they did not think into deeper places.

Although Blackbeard had defeated Ace, the one who actually made the decision was Gran Doma himself.

"Where has the other party reached?" Gran Doma asked.

"They have already reached the headquarters gate."

Saying this, the guard added a few more sentences.

"Besides that, the mages of the Fairy Tail guild have also come along."

"According to others, that First Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates went to Fairy Tail first before turning toward the headquarters."

"Fairy Tail?"

After hearing this name, Gran Doma’s face became frighteningly gloomy.

"Fairy Tail, Fairy Tail, Fairy Tail—why does this guild make people unable to have peace every single time!"

On one hand, they called on guild masters to come to the Council to exert pressure, and on the other hand, they brought in personnel from the Whitebeard Pirates...

It must be said, if it weren't for the fact that Warrod was behind Fairy Tail, Gran Doma would have wanted to classify Fairy Tail as a Dark Guild!

"Let’s all go and see what kind of surprise the guests from the Grand Line, the Whitebeard Pirates, will give me."

Gran Doma said with a dark face.

Since the other party had already come to the door, there was no reason to avoid them.

But just as his words fell, the next second a voice came from afar.

"No need, I have already arrived."

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