r18novel Chapter 282 Lucy - Sword Draw and Slash!
Chapter 282 Lucy - Sword Draw and Slash!
Chapter 282 Lucy - Sword Draw and Slash!
Explosions rang out one after another throughout the dark castle, causing the entire ground to tremble violently and rubble to fall continuously. Inside the castle passageways, Demon Heart Mages, all dressed in purple robes and masks, charged out shouting as they fought their way out.
Proceed to support the main battlefield.
In this tense and anxious atmosphere, they did not notice that two people were walking against the flow of people deeper into the castle.
"The uniform of the Devil's Heart does provide us with considerable convenience."
After turning the corner, Chess and Mira left the crowded main road and came to a relatively quiet side street.
"Being too formalized isn't always a good thing, especially since it's a dark guild," Mira said softly.
The white mask engraved with the emblem of a demon's heart perfectly concealed her appearance, so she didn't even need to use transformation magic!
Thanks to this, and the big commotion Natsu and his crew made, the infiltration plan went even more smoothly than expected.
Mira glanced around and asked, "Chess, how far is it to where Ultia is being held?"
"Go down this path two more floors towards the basement, and you should be there." Chase pointed to the dark stairwell entrance ahead.
With the incredibly convenient "brainwashing" magic card, he obtained the detailed structure, facilities, and troop deployment of the entire castle from the guards and soldiers with almost no effort, making it easier than going home.
"Then let's hurry up and rescue Ultear, and then destroy Hades's infinite source of magic!" Mira showed an unusual seriousness and urgency.
Judging from the terrifying clash of magical power that just erupted, the guild master must have already started fighting Hades.
Although she had obtained Hades' intelligence in advance, and her main purpose was only to restrain and delay rather than fight to the death, she still couldn't help but feel a little worried.
It's not that I don't trust the chairman's abilities and judgment of the situation, it's just that his health is really not what it used to be.
"Don't worry, the old man also has Kuriboh derivatives. I'll know immediately if anything happens," Chase said calmly, seeing through her thoughts.
Hearing this, Mira felt relieved: with Chase around, there would definitely be no problem!
?
She suddenly remembered Makarov's solemn instructions before the operation, and all eyes beneath the mask immediately focused on Chase:
We must keep a close eye on him!
"What's wrong? Why are you suddenly looking at me like that?"
"No, I think Chase looks pretty handsome in this outfit too."
"Haha, isn't that just common sense?"
"-_-1I"
Just as Mira was secretly marveling at how thick-skinned this guy was, a shout suddenly came from behind her.
"You two! The enemy has come knocking on our door, what are you doing sneaking around like that? Trying to desert?!"
Looking back, there was a man also wearing a magic robe, but his mask was a more sophisticated purple.
According to the job assignments in the Demon's Heart, this is an elite monster at the squad leader level, roughly equivalent to an A-rank mage in a regular guild.
His strength was decent, but in front of Chase, he was no different from an ordinary grunt.
The magic card's array flashed past, and the once-aggressive elite mage's eyes instantly glazed over, his body went limp, and he collapsed to his knees.
"What an understanding guy."
After obtaining the other party's information, Chase directly removed the other party's purple mask and put it on his own face.
The place where Urutia is imprisoned is also guarded by special personnel. If you go there as a "grunt", you will definitely be obstructed and questioned. Although you can easily crush them, it is really annoying to have to fight every person you encounter - it's as boring as swatting flies.
Now, with the identity of "squad leader," the whole process becomes much easier.
Just as Chase had expected, on the way to the underground prison, he would occasionally run into the Demon Heart Magisters who would greet him, and the whole process was smooth sailing.
Finally, after taking down several guards, Chess and Mira successfully reached the room where Ultia was being held captive.
A powerful torrent of golden magic violently shattered the restraining magic circle set up at the entrance, and amidst the swirling specks of light, Chess and Mira slowly stepped inside.
"Who are you?" Ultear frowned, looking at the two with a wary expression.
Even though she was in an underground cell, she could sense the unusual and enormous commotion outside.
"Didn't you ask us for help? Why are you looking so confused?" Chase chuckled.
Mira removed her mask before him and stepped forward to take Ultear's hands in concern: "It's been so long, Ultear! Are you alright?"
"Chess, Mira..."
Looking at the familiar face, Urudia's pupils widened in disbelief, her voice trembling.
"Didn't I tell that furry guy to just tell you not to act rashly and to contact the council to help protect Uru?!"
As a former member of parliament, she was well aware of the council's work process and knew it was impossible to assemble a joint punitive force in such a short time.
In other words, Fairy Tail is probably the only guild attacking the heart of the demon right now!
Even though you emphasized how terrifying Chairman Hades is, doing this is too reckless and dangerous!
"Hey, you know how our guild operates, this is standard practice." Chase patted his chest "proudly".
"Because Ultear is also a very important friend to our guild," Mira said matter-of-factly.
Upon hearing this, Ultear was first taken aback, then her eyes uncontrollably welled up with tears: "Is it really worth mobilizing the entire guild for a scumbag like me, who has committed such heinous crimes?"
"There's nothing to it. The old man doesn't care about other people's past. Besides, you're a benefactor to the guild for informing us about the Devil's Heart."
Chase glanced up at the violently shaking ceiling and said, "Let's save the emotional stuff for later. Right now, we need to take care of Hades first."
Ultear was not one to be sentimental. Realizing the gravity of the situation, she immediately suppressed her emotions and reverted to her usual calm and collected demeanor as the leader of the Seven Kin.
"The 'heart' is hidden in the magic airship behind the castle. I'll take you there!"
Meanwhile, in the southwest corner of Dark Castle.
Boom boom boom!
Scorching flames erupted, blasting away the onrushing Demon Heart Mages with overwhelming force, and destroying the surrounding buildings in the process.
"Hahaha! You bastards from Devil's Heart, come at me all at once!"
Natsu stood on a collapsed ruin, his body bathed in raging flames.
With that twisted and terrifying appearance, it was hard to tell who the "demon" really was.
"Natsu, you've already taken them down!" Happy shouted, raising his hand as he flew through the air.
"Why does this guy seem even more energetic than usual? Our goal is just to cause a disturbance," Lucy sighed, rubbing her forehead.
"Love~ Because this is the lair of the Dark Guild, even if we demolish the entire castle, we won't have to worry about compensation or writing apologies~"
"Does that mean he doesn't even need to act anymore?!" Lucy shouted, pointing at Natsu not far away.
Her loud voice instantly attracted the attention of the Demon Heart mages who had come to reinforce them. Only then, having witnessed Natsu's terrifying power from afar, did they suddenly realize:
Why be stupid enough to run off and get beaten up? There are plenty of weak women and cats over there to bully!
Then, a group of burly men wielding swords, axes, and clubs, their faces contorted with malice, bypassed Natsu and charged straight at Lucy.
In the past, the timid Lucy would probably have screamed in terror at this scene, but now...
"Cancer Gate Opens, Celestial Cloak Form!"
"Lucy - Draw Sword Slash!"
Starlight illuminated the entire venue, and a chaotic flash of blades streaked past.
Immediately afterwards, cries of pain and terror rang out, and the mages with the Demon Heart fell to the ground, unable to fight!
"You think you can launch a sneak attack with this little strength? Compared to the beasts of the Paulidan Forest, you're far too weak!"
At the far end of the sprawling mage ranks, Lucy in her training clothes with twin tails lightly brandishes her two swords, striking a cool pose as she sheathes them.
"Wow, that's amazing, Natsu! This Lucy feels so unfamiliar to us!"
Harpy, filled with envy, jealousy, and resentment, silently retrieved the two salted fish he had taken out of his pack, which he had prepared for the battle.
"Tch, defeating only thirteen people isn't impressive at all."
Natsu looked at Cancer Lucy with an arrogant air and said, "They're nothing compared to my twenty-seven!"
"Don't look at me like that. Who wants to compare myself to you? I'm not Gray, and I'm not Gajeel!" Lucy felt like she was being watched.
"Love~ Lucy, hurry up and turn back into the kind of person who would chase after even a stray dog and bite it, okay? Natsu never paid any attention to you before." Happy was even more heartbroken.
"Wait, now that you think about it, it's true."
Lucy's mind suddenly flashed back to all the commissions she'd made with Natsu, and her expression immediately turned smug. "Am I now so powerful that even Natsu has to take me seriously?!"
Perhaps because she had been a weakling for too long, this carefree and silly girl only realized this fact now.
"In other words, Natsu will be looking for a fight with you anytime, even while you're taking a bath!" Happy cursed viciously.
"Absolutely not!" Lucy was indeed startled, crossing her arms and staring at Natsu with wary eyes.
Suddenly, Natsu's expression changed, and he rushed over with his Fire Fist!
Isn't this a bit too impulsive?!
Lucy was shocked and was about to tell Natsu in a serious tone that this was not the time to act recklessly when she saw Natsu leap up and swing his fist, which was covered in raging flames, behind him.
Boom!!
Crimson flames and pitch-black flames collided in mid-air, and a violent shockwave exploded in an instant!
From within the flames, Natsu held Lucy protectively in his arms, one arm around her waist, his face contorted with rage as he glared at the one who had launched the sneak attack:
"Who are you, buddy?"