Chapter 439

In an instant, flames like a raging whirlwind surged toward Lei Gu.

"Huh? Such a rude fellow — you are definitely the only one I have ever seen."

Lei Gu lightly waved his palm, a strange smile surfacing on his face.

The flames, like a raging whirlwind, abruptly halted in midair, as motionless as a statue.

It concealed countless people's attention toward Lei Gu.

At the same time, it was as if the surrounding time itself had stopped — that was his Authority, Lion's Heart.

"The game is over, Monu Sect — whatever it is you wished to accomplish."

"It is far, far from what you imagine. How curious... that fellow Aizen..."

Before Lei Gu's voice had fully fallen, his figure had already vanished like a bubble of illusion.

And the suspense left behind made the faces of everyone present involuntarily tremble.

Not only the members of Fairy Tail, but even the Spriggan Twelve of the Alvarez Empire had their pupils slightly narrowed.

On this continent called Ishgar, what will its future fate be?

What will become of the future of their Alvarez Empire?

The appearance of such monsters — would it make their master, Zeref Dragneel, feel that something is amiss?

Now, the only two remaining factions no longer had the mood to fight.

The Wizard King Ougast withdrew his Super Magic state, reverting back into an old man with a head full of white hair.

His magic staff lightly tapped the ground, and a massive magic array enveloped every person of the Alvarez Empire.

"People of Ishgar, today ends here."

"As for whether we shall be enemies or allies in the future, that will be up to our Emperor. Today, I shall spare you."

Ougast cast a wary glance at the Fire Dragon King Igneel not far away.

His magic staff instantly struck the ground, and a blinding flash of white light swept past.

Every person of the Alvarez Empire vanished without a trace.

"I must return to Soul Society as well. That traitor Aizen's betrayal must be reported to Captain-General."

Hitsugaya Toushirou struggled to his feet with some difficulty; the massive wound on his chest was still bleeding uncontrollably.

But at this moment, he could no longer spare the thought to care about that.

Compared to his own injuries, the future fate of Soul Society was what weighed on him most.

"Wait — how are we supposed to get to that place and find Aizen!"

"Please! Tell us!"

Erza supported the unconscious Natsu, her expression resolute as she looked toward Hitsugaya Toushirou.

The fury of having been toyed with by Aizen, and the resentment of having a companion taken away.

Mingled together, they caused the anger within Erza's heart to surge ever higher.

In her heart, she would absolutely never forgive that bastard Aizen.

"Give it up. Locals like you could never possibly be a match for that fellow Aizen."

Hitsugaya Toushirou gave a cold snort, and with that, turned around directly.

A wooden doorframe appeared before him, just as it was about to open—

A bloodstained hand tightly gripped Hitsugaya Toushirou's arm.

"Tell... me!"

The Natsu before him had clearly already lost consciousness, yet a sensation that even made Hitsugaya Toushirou's heart tremble suddenly appeared.

He glanced at Natsu with some puzzlement and incomprehension — this fellow had clearly already reached a near-death state.

In that near-death condition, the strike that had hit Lei Gu was probably already an extreme stretch.

But now... even while unconscious, his heart still concerned itself with his companions' safety. A hint of hesitation surfaced in Hitsugaya Toushirou's eyes.

"I'm sorry, I truly cannot tell you right now."

"Once I return and report to Captain-General, if we require your help, we will certainly come find you."

"Even if we do not come find you, I will keep watch over your companions for you."

The harshness in Hitsugaya Toushirou's eyes gradually began to soften.

The persistence of the man before him, and the bond between companions, had somewhat moved him.

But out of loyalty to Soul Society and the Gotei Thirteen, Hitsugaya Toushirou did not act on his own authority.

In a single step, he crossed through the doorframe, and Natsu Dragneel at that moment completely lost consciousness.

"Natsu!"

Happy and Erza nearby, upon seeing Natzu's breath grow faint, immediately shouted out loudly.