Chapter 612

Aside from being somewhat stronger in structure, it's utterly useless anyway; moreover, looming before them now is the threat of the Monu Sect, along with the Ten Commandments and Aizen.

Although the power of the Monu Sect's several bishops isn't particularly great, if they aimed to destroy this world, they'd have no trouble doing so—hence, everyone in Ishgall is now in a state of panic.

"It seems he got there ahead of us—we can't waste any more time. If we find the world already defeated, we'll leave immediately to search for the next Ten Commandment. That way, we might still have a chance to find Estaros."

Gazing at Gureilord's form, Hiburiya Tōshirō's expressionless face showed a trace of solemnity—if Estaros truly obtained all his power, the consequences would be unimaginable.

At that moment, a familiar voice suddenly pierced through the ruins to reach everyone's ears.

"Hey, you magicians, can you help pull me up from underground? I've got no strength left."

"Is this… Ban of the Seven Sins?"

Hearing the familiar voice, everyone in Ishgall immediately recognized it as Ban, the Sin of Greed from the Seven Sins.

"Mr. Ban, where exactly are you in these ruins? We can't find you at all."

After carefully scanning the surroundings and finding no sign of Ban, everyone in Ishgall began to smile bitterly. They'd gladly pull him up and ask what happened—but right now, they simply didn't know where he was.

"I'm right beneath your feet! Hurry and help me, or I'll suffocate!"

Upon hearing Ban's words, Natsu didn't hesitate—he immediately unleashed his magic into the ground.

"Roar of the Flame and Thunder Dragon!"

A dragon-like flame instantly melted the rocks, revealing Ban's body buried beneath.

"Finally out… this guy's still as strong as ever. Is he trying again to seize the Ten Commandments' power?"

Ban didn't thank the people of Ishgall upon emerging—he merely stared at Gureilord's body, his face filled with disbelief.

Seeing Ban's expression, everyone in Ishgall could now confirm with certainty that the one who defeated Gureilord was indeed Estaros, another member of the Ten Commandments.

Looking at Ban, everyone in Ishgall wanted to know what had happened—how could someone as powerful as Ban be crushed beneath rubble, unable to even lift himself? In their eyes, even Estaros's strength shouldn't have reduced Ban to this state.

"Mr. Ban, was it Escaros who attacked you? How many Commandments' powers has he taken?"

"He's already got five. It seems that, aside from the Boss and Gowther, everyone else's Commandments are about to fall into his hands. That's bad news indeed."