Chapter 485

And the moment the words "fairy's heart" left his mouth.

Especially coming from the mouth of a dangerous and terrifying figure like Aizen, Makarov's expression instantly became solemn.

The magical power on his body began to mobilize continuously; it was obvious that the person before them had not come with friendly intentions.

But rather for their Fairy Tail's most secret weapon.

"Grandpa, what is the fairy's heart? Can you eat it?"

Natsu, at this moment, still wore a confused look as he gazed at Makarov.

And not just Natsu—even the other members wore equally baffled expressions as they looked toward Makarov.

This secret was known only to Makarov alone; the other guild members had no idea at all what the fairy's heart was.

"The fairy's heart is a secret weapon of our guild..."

"I'm afraid that is the true purpose of their visit."

"Aizen, we will not hand over the fairy's heart to you."

Makarov jumped down from the table, standing in front of all the members, facing the lord of Hueco Mundo before him without the slightest fear.

A hint of anger even surfaced on his face, as if warning the other party.

"Master Makarov, you might want to think it over."

"After all, your current situation is not exactly favorable."

"The army of the Alvarez Empire is only half a day's march away from you."

"By then the guild will cease to exist, so what use would the fairy's heart be then?"

Aizen took a few steps forward, his right hand lightly trailing across a nearby tabletop.

The smile on his face brimmed with confidence; although he had no intention of snatching it by force.

At the very least, one thing was proven—he wanted Makarov to hand it over himself.

"Why not hand the fairy's heart over to us instead of them?"

Just as Aizen's words had barely fallen, a voice came from above.

On the guild's crossbeam, at some unknown moment, several more figures had appeared.

"Monu Sect!"

Erza raised her head, and what came into view was Monu Sect's Lumen Croix.

The other two were respectively Regulus Corneas, who governs Greed, and Sirius Croix, who governs Wrath.

The appearance of the three Mingsi Sect caused the atmosphere within the guild to gradually become solemn.

And Erza and the others immediately readied themselves for battle.

The people before them, in their impression, were absolutely a greater threat than even Aizen.

They had no choice but to be on their guard.

"No need to be so tense, Miss."

"We simply share the same purpose as this man—only the fairy's heart."

Sirius Croix smiled faintly; on that face wrapped entirely in bandages, the smile that emerged looked incomparably ferocious.

That terrifying visage even caused some of the weaker guild members to retreat two steps backward.

"Hand over the fairy's heart; if you do, we may even permit you to join the great Monu Sect."

Regulus Corneas spread his hands open, with little change in his facial expression.

Still the same as the first time Erza had seen him before.

"Gin."

Aizen turned his head to look at Ichimaru Gin beside him.

Ichimaru Gin let out a light sigh, spread his hands open, and casually took two steps forward.

"Pierce, God Spear!"

The God Spear hidden within Ichimaru Gin's wide white sleeve was suddenly drawn from his waist, instantly shooting toward Regulus Corneas at great speed.

That speed—among everyone present, aside from Aizen, probably no one could react in time.

In an instant, that flash of cold light, accompanied by the ever-extending blade, pierced straight through Regulus Corneas's chest.

"Eh?"

"Strange—I clearly stabbed through his heart."

Ichimaru Gin withdrew his Zanpakuto, looking at Regulus Corneas with a puzzled face.

It should have pierced Regulus Corneas's heart in an instant, but he hadn't expected the Regulus Corneas before him to still be able to stand right up.

"Gin, your reactions have gotten a bit slow."

Aizen paid it no mind either, merely smiling faintly as he looked at Gin.

At the same time, his eyes also began to glance backward; the sound of several footsteps drew everyone's attention.

"Ara ara, seems pretty lively in here."

"Yeah, Captain, these guys all look pretty strong."

With the arrival of Meliodas and Ban, the spacious Fairy Tail guild hall now contained people from three different factions.

The short yellow-haired boy before them, and that tall man with a villainous face.

Caused Makarov's expression to falter slightly; none of them had ever seen these two before, but based on what had been mentioned from the Kingdom of Fiore, Makarov could still roughly guess who had come.

He could not help but feel a slight sense of relief.

"Bakudō Number Sixty-One: Six Rods Prison of Light!"

As the voice fell, six light plates appeared on Aizen's body, instantly sealing his movements.

A door opened, and several Shinigami clad in Shihakushō stepped out, led by Hitsugaya Tōshirō.