118. Pre-Edolas War

Mystogan gives the Dragon Slayers a small pill each. The pills will allow them to use their magic normally again even with the low concentration of magic power in the atmosphere.

But he reminds them that their magic power recovery won't be as quick as on Earthland because of that low concentration, and it might affect the power of their spells, so they need to be careful.

Meanwhile, the Edolas Fairy Tail members are choosing Magic Weapons that are suitable for them. Edolas Alex has prepared Magic Weapons and also Magic Armor for them to make sure all of them will be safe in this operation.

While they choose, Edolas Alex approaches Carla to talk with her. She is still very anxious and nervous even after all this. He knows why she is like that, so he needs to talk to her.

"Little cat girl, why do you look very gloomy?"

"E-eh? W-what do you mean?" Carla is stuttering.

"You seem like you don't believe this plan will work. Do you not believe us?"

"W-well, that's...."

"Is it because of the visions you see?" Edolas Alex's question really surprises Carla.

"H-how do you know about my visions?"

"I have my way. But that's not really important. What's important is the things you see aren't what you thought they were. You thought that what you see are some kinds of memories planted in your brain, isn't that right? Well, they aren't."

"T-then what are they?" While Carla is very confused about how Edolas Alex can know all those things, she is more curious about what exactly she sees.

"If you want to know the answer, I suggest you go to Extalia, the place where your kin, the Exceeds live."

"H-huh? D-did you just say Exceeds?" Edolas Jet asks with a stunned expression, followed by the other Edolas Fairy Tail members.

"Are you saying you didn't realize? Even with their disguises, it's so clear that these 2 are Exceeds." Edolas Alex raises an eyebrow, questioning his members' brain capacities.

They are panicking a little after hearing that Happy and Carla are Exceeds because Exceeds are thought of as Gods here, after all. But they calm down quickly after Alex tells them that nothing will happen just because these 2 are here.

"Besides, they were born and lived on Earthland, so they are different from the Exceeds we know. Anyway, Carla, if you want to know the truth about your power and everything else, go to Extalia. Meet Queen Shaggot and she'll explain everything if you tell her that I am the one sending you there."

"E-eh? Master, you know the Exceed Queen?" Edolas Lisanna asks dumfoundedly.

"I've met and talked to her a few times. She is the reason I know many things, thanks to her future vision ability. The guards in Extalia will let you in easily if you give them my name. Also, I have a letter I want you to pass to the Queen. So this is also a job for you, can you do it, Carla?"

Carla thinks for a while before looking very determined and agrees to do what Edolas Alex says. Edolas Alex tells Happy to help her and Happy agrees immediately.

Edolas Alex who knows about Fairy Tail story plot has gone to Extalia to meet with Queen Shaggot in the past. It wasn't easy to sneak in because Extalia was heavily guarded. The Exceeds are seen as some kinds of Gods, after all, so the security in their place is tight.

But Edolas Alex managed to sneak in using a camouflage cloak. He got into the Throne Room, surprising the Exceeds there. They tried to take him down, but he stopped them without much problem.

Fortunately, he managed to convince them that he wasn't an enemy. It was also thanks to Queen Shaggot's sudden vision that showed her that Edolas Alex could help them. Thanks to that, he could have a good talk with the Exceeds and became their ally.

He met the Queen a few times to talk about the future and a way to save the Exceeds. They didn't tell the Exceeds anything though to avoid mass panic. But they made thorough plans to save the Exceeds and tell the truth once everything is over.

Only the high-ranking Exceeds know the plan because they also already know the truth about why the eggs were sent to Earthland. So the letter that Edolas Alex will give to the Queen through Carla is basically to tell them that it's time to start their plan.

After talking to Carla and Happy, Edolas Alex tells his Guild members to keep preparing themselves. He tells them when they need to come to the Capital for their plan. Edolas Alex will go there first to infiltrate the castle to do a few things.

He will go with the Earthland Fairy Tail members using a Magic Car. The Earthland Fairies are surprised when they see that the driver is Natsu, Edolas Natsu to be correct. It's so funny how their Natsu is really bad with vehicles but Edolas Natsu is a great driver.

They are even more surprised to see how Edolas Natsu's personality changes immediately as soon as he steps on the vehicle. He is very timid outside the car, but suddenly becomes very brave and bold behind the steering wheel.

With Edolas Natsu's driving skill and the super fast Magic Car that Edolas Alex made, they arrive in the Capital very quickly. Edolas Alex tells Edolas Natsu to return and make preparations with the other Guild members before entering the Capital sneakily.

Happy and Carla separate from them to go to Extalia, carrying a letter that Edolas Alex wrote for the Exceed Queen. They need to be fast because the King plans to crash Magnolia to Extalia after turning the Exceeds into lacrima crystals too.

Things have changed and the timing for the King's plan might also be different now. If they don't move quickly, they will be late and everyone will turn into pure magic power after Magnolia and Extalia crash onto each other.

Before entering the Capital, they are locating the crystalized Magnolia. It's not so hard to find because Magnolia has been turned into a gigantic lump of lacrima crystal. They can see it on a floating island near the Capital City.

"Alright, make sure you follow the plan, Natsu, Gajeel, Wendy. You don't need to free them. Just make sure no one is breaking the crystal." Edolas Alex plans to send Natsu, Gajeel, and Wendy to guard Magnolia crystal.

"Won't it be easier if everyone is freed? They can protect themselves and even help us." Natsu asks a good question, very unusual.

"They sure will, if you free your friends from Fairy Tail. But what about the normal people? The civilians, knights, etc? Remember, that crystal is the whole Magnolia. It includes normal people, buildings, and other objects. If you free some babies, will you ask them to fight too?"

".... No."

"Right? That's why it's better to protect the crystal as it is. Only when you can't handle the situation anymore can you use your Dragon Slayer Magic to free them."

Edolas Alex always thought of this problem whenever he thought of this story arc. The Anima sucked the whole Magnolia, not just Fairy Tail Mages. That means even normal people and objects are sucked too.

Gajeel freed Gray and Erza in the story, but what if it doesn't go like that now? It would be fine if the ones freed are other Fairy Tail Mages even if they aren't the strong ones. But what if the ones being freed are civilians, or worse, children?

Not only those people won't be able to help, they will need to protect them. So rather than gambling on possibility like that, Edolas Alex rather not try at all. Besides, with his plan, he doesn't really need that many people to help.

"We'll handle the Kingdom's side, so you focus on protecting Magnolia and your friends. If you fail, they will crash it to Extalia and everyone will die, turning into pure magic power that fills the atmosphere like air."

By saying it like that, Edolas Alex makes sure that Natsu won't leave the Magnolia Crystal and will guard it seriously because his friends' lives are on the line. Gajeel and Wendy will follow the plan even without being told that, so they don't need to worry.

Another reason why those 3 are sent to guard Magnolia Crystal is because they aren't careful enough for a sneaky mission. Edolas Alex, Mystogan, and Laxus will sneak into the castle something that's almost impossible for Natsu and Gajeel.

The team that infiltrates the castle moves carefully in the city. They move sneakily between buildings to avoid the Knights that are patrolling everywhere. The Kingdom will do something very important, so they increase their security.

When the infiltration team gets closer to the castle, they see so many people gather in the plaza in front of the castle. There is a very big lacrima crystal on the stage. The King and his 4 Army Commanders are coming out of the castle, walking to the big crystal.

Edolas Alex frowns because he didn't think this event would happen so fast. He thought it would happen at least tomorrow, on the 2nd day after the Anima sucked Magnolia. But it happens on the same day already.

It makes him think that they need to move faster too. They move carefully to the castle while hearing the King's irritating speech. But then they hear something very surprising, something that's hard to believe but raises their hopes.

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