Chapter 405

When this conclusion surfaced in her mind, even Elusa's heart sank, because if the intelligence turned out to be true,

judging by the current situation, several fragments of the 'Great Will' had already been seized, so Ishugar as it stood could be said to be hanging by a thread.

To resolve this problem, unless the lost fragments were taken back, the otherworlders who obtained the fragments would effectively hold their fate in their hands.

Or… seize the 'Great Will' fragments from someone else's hands.

According to the information Aizen had previously revealed, the reason otherworlders were able to locate the 'Great Will' fragments was entirely due to the connection between the fragments themselves.

At the same time, the reason every otherworlder was able to enter their world also depended on the connection between the fragments, which constructed a spatial bridge.

A 'Great Will' fragment represents an otherworld fragment.

In other words, even if they lost their original fragment, they could still use other fragments to open a spatial bridge and transfer to another otherworld to preserve themselves.

However, no matter which method it was, for Ishugar as it was now, both were extremely difficult.

Based on the intelligence about the 'Great Will' fragments they currently knew, the Akatsuki organization, the Monu Sect, the World Government… and so on, none of these powers were ones they could easily provoke.

Among them, the weakest was Hu Zi, who had stolen from within the Fapingyi Society.

In response, after the Otherworld War, the Fapingyi Society had also conducted a search throughout the entire Ishugar continent, but the result was, without exception, not a single trace.

The only possibility of snatching the fragment from Hu Zi's hands had already vanished.

At present, this instance of another world overlapping was the closest they had been to a fragment; if they missed this chance, they did not know when the next opportunity would come.

Unconsciously, Elusa, who had originally set out with a calm heart, prepared only to investigate an otherworld, after learning this intelligence, her state of mind had now undergone a subtle shift.

No matter the purpose, perhaps they too should fight for this 'Great Will' fragment.

Just as Precht had said, even if they could not obtain it, it must not fall into the hands of otherworlders, and at the very least must not fall into the hands of the Monu Sect and the Akatsuki organization!

Rumble rumble——!!

Just as Elusa was lost in thought, suddenly a sense of heaviness and a familiar wailing sound came.

In an instant, everyone's attention was drawn over, but they found nothing.

However, just when everyone thought it would end like this, a breeze came, and as time went on, this breeze grew stronger, until it had already formed a gale.

And accompanying this storm came smoke and that thick fog.

"Everyone, be careful!"

Seeing this, Elusa's eyes immediately widened, and she shouted loudly.

In fact, Elusa did not even need to call out a warning; Lucy, Natsu, and the others already knew full well how terrifying the fog was.

Almost at the same time, they all released their magic to resist.

Rumble rumble——!

The storm swept in, brushing past the forest.

It made the entire forest hum and buzz.

Fortunately, the storm came quickly and left quickly; within mere seconds, it had already completely vanished.

However, although the storm had disappeared, the reality was far from that simple.

After the storm vanished, the fog in the entire Misty Forest was not only not carried away, but grew even thicker, to the point that beyond ten meters one could barely see a single person.

"What's going on? What situation is this?"

"Also, what's the deal with this white fog?"

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Watching this suddenly thickening smoke, everyone present was stunned.

At the same time, they could also feel that after the fog thickened, the magic they needed to resist the fog had more than doubled.

Elusa said in a heavy voice: "The fog in this forest is not naturally occurring."

"It seems that deep within this Misty Forest, there may be something unknown to us."

As Elusa spoke, she turned her gaze toward Precht; as the one among them who knew the most intelligence, Precht might know something about the current situation.

Unfortunately, the previous situation had left Precht with no patience; regarding this, he had no intention of making any response at all, and merely spoke flatly.

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"Since you choose not to cooperate, then look out for yourselves. Let's go, Jellal!"

Precht had come for Elusa's group and the relationship with those three Shinigami; since the purpose of cooperation had not been achieved now, naturally there was no need for him to stay, and after calling out once he departed.

"No, we must act as well."

"Whether we can obtain the 'Great Will' fragment or not, we cannot give up!"

Not to mention how dangerous this trip would be; since the opportunity lay before them, given Elusa's character, she would absolutely not give up so easily.

"This is our first time exploring an otherworld; if we choose to retreat over just a small reason, this trip would lose its meaning."

"But it will likewise certainly be fraught with danger; those who want to back out now still have time."

In response, Jura, nominally the leader, also stepped forward and spoke, agreeing with Elusa's decision.

However, considering it was a matter of life and death, and out of respect for individual will, Jura still chose to step forward and give a reminder.

With the two agreeing to act, not to mention Natsu and Gray, Wendy was the youngest; although timid, she was also the most obedient; as for Lucy, seeing the others all the same, she could only helplessly comply.

Seeing that everyone agreed to continue forward, Elusa nodded and said in a heavy voice.

"In that case, then we set out; from here on, I will take point."

Boom——!

With no obstruction, Elusa's group headed toward the deeper part of the forest.

With Elusa's slashes clearing the way, they passed through the Misty Forest at extreme speed. End.