The next morning, at the Fairy Tail Guild.
"Damn it, let me down! Don't let me get my hands on you, Natsu Dragneel!"
Gajeel Redfox was hanging above the Guild, shouting curses, while Natsu Dragneel swung the chains back and forth, punishing the culprit who tried to destroy the Guild.
The reason Natsu Dragneel knew was because a large white paper was stuck on Gajeel Redfox's body, on which was written: "He is the culprit, hit him!"
When the Guild Members entered the Guild early in the morning, they found that the entire wall and floor of the Guild seemed to have been stripped of a layer, especially the floor, which was directly broken into pieces.
Then they saw a figure hanging from the Guild's ceiling, still sound asleep.
When Natsu Dragneel came in, he was even more enraged. Who else would he hit if not Gajeel Redfox?
Lucy Heartfilia, Erza Scarlet, Gray Fullbuster, and others were also below, watching Natsu Dragneel's antics, and did not stop him, because they all recognized the Phantom Lord Guild's insignia.
"Natsu, isn't this a bit too much? Let's wait for Zorn to arrive and see what's going on."
Levy McGarden looked at Gajeel Redfox, who was hanging in mid-air, and for some reason, her sympathy got the better of her, and she spoke softly.
"Hmm?" Natsu Dragneel and Gajeel Redfox, who were still struggling in mid-air, stopped and looked at Levy McGarden, who had suddenly spoken from below.
"Levy, good morning!"
"Good morning, Natsu."
After greeting her, Natsu Dragneel jumped down from Gajeel Redfox, then turned and said fiercely to Gajeel Redfox, "I'll let you off this time! There won't be a next time, remember that!"
"Tch!"
"Haa-choo~ Good morning, Everyone. Where's the Master?" Zorn and Kana Alberona walked in from outside the Guild, yawning. Last night was a bit late because of Gajeel Redfox.
"The Master isn't here yet, Zorn. Who is this?" Erza Scarlet poked Gajeel Redfox's leg with her hand and asked.
"This person tried to secretly destroy our Guild all by himself yesterday. After I discovered him, I hung him up. Ah, this tastes good." Zorn said, walking to the bar, pouring two glasses of milk, handing one to Kana Alberona, and chugging the other himself.
Zorn also made a crystal ball float in front of Everyone. Everything that happened last night was recorded, which was why Zorn was so relaxed. With this item, even if the Council came, the Phantom Lord Guild would have no reason.
"Oh, so you have a plan, Zorn?" The Master's voice suddenly came from the doorway.
"Master, good morning."
"Master, good morning."
Everyone in the Guild greeted him one after another, and the Master responded to each one.
Then, with a leap, he accurately jumped onto the bar. However, under Erza Scarlet's threatening gaze, he turned his hand, which was reaching for beer, to pick up milk and drink it.
"The plan is to treat others as they treat us. Right, Mr. Gajeel?" Zorn said indifferently. The moment the water glass was placed on the table, Gajeel Redfox, who was hanging in mid-air, and Zorn had disappeared from the Guild.
"I want to go too." Natsu Dragneel suddenly cried out, unwilling. He also wanted to go cause a ruckus at the Phantom Lord Guild.
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At the Phantom Lord Guild site at this moment.
A group of Guild Members were still chatting and fooling around, all noisily clamoring that Gajeel Redfox would surely win big and bring back good news.
A golden magic circle suddenly appeared, and Zorn's figure emerged, bringing with him Gajeel Redfox, who was now tied up like a zongzi.
"Damn it, who are you, you bastard? You just entered the Guild without a greeting! You're asking for death!" One of the drunkards, seeing this situation, was still extremely arrogant, staggering with a fierce look on his face, and rushed towards Zorn.
However, before he could even get close to Zorn, he was inexplicably sent flying backward with a thud, plunging headfirst into the wall, no longer moving.
The others were also startled by the sight. Some were even sobered up from their drunkenness, all with the same expression, looking at Zorn with uncertainty and suspicion.
"Yo, yo, what strong wind blew you over, Zorn?"
Jose Porla suddenly spoke from the second floor. This remark instantly made the other Guild Members regain their confidence, looking fiercely at Zorn, as if Zorn was the culprit.
"I warn you, Jose Porla, and this is your last chance. During the examination, you still haven't learned your lesson, and it seems you haven't recognized the gap in our strength."
"Bang~" Zorn's magic power surged, and a light sword appeared in his hand. As Zorn slashed vertically, a crescent-shaped slash shot out. Before Jose Porla could react, he was already split open, and Jose Porla's body flickered with cracks, slowly disappearing from the spot.
The Phantom Lord Guild's wall was also directly split in half by Zorn at this moment. Fortunately, its special structure prevented it from collapsing.
"You all better take care of yourselves. Next time, it won't be this simple."
Zorn's cold gaze swept around, scaring all the Guild Members, who dared not meet his eyes.
After Zorn left, the Phantom Lord Guild remained unusually quiet, as if they hadn't recovered.
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"Damn it, Zorn, you just wait for me. I and your Fairy Tail will fight to the death!"
In a hidden place, Jose Porla himself was in a fit of rage. It was at this moment that he truly made up his mind not to abide by the rules between legitimate Guilds, officially declaring war on the Fairy Tail Guild. He refused to believe that with his current strength, he still couldn't defeat Zorn.
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On the other side, after Zorn returned to the Fairy Tail Guild, he requested that Everyone in the Guild not act alone, and that they should all gather together to rest for the next few nights. He was sure that after this incident, the Phantom Lord Guild would not be able to resist, and it would be very dangerous if the Guild Members acted alone at that time.
Levy McGarden's Shadow Gear team was also invited by Zorn to stay at his house. Kana Alberona was very Happy and prepared a table full of dishes to welcome them.
"Levy, let's go take a bath. We'll sleep together tonight. I'll tell you, I just found an ancient magic book yesterday. Help me take a look later. I was going to bring it to you today, but Zorn delayed me. Thankfully, you came tonight..."
"Oh, really? That's great!"
Kana Alberona pulled Levy McGarden towards the bathroom. Zorn turned his head and saw Droy and Jet looking at Levy McGarden with infatuated expressions. He helplessly gave each of them a bottle of Erguotou, making them return to normal.
Erza Scarlet, Natsu Dragneel, Gray Fullbuster, Happy, and others still stayed directly at Lucy Heartfilia's house. Of course, when they gathered together, there was no shortage of Happy frolicking, but it was Lucy Heartfilia who suffered.
At this moment, Mirajane Strauss, Elfman Strauss, and their two sisters, Lisanna Strauss, also had a few Guild partners having a meal together at their home. However, Lisanna Strauss was a bit downcast at this moment. She was a little worried about this world's Gajeel Redfox and Juvia Lockser.
When she returned tonight, she learned that this world's Gajeel Redfox and Juvia Lockser were their enemies, which made her a little unable to accept.
"Knock, knock, knock, I'm coming in, Lisanna." Mirajane Strauss knocked on the door and found no response, so she opened the door and saw Lisanna Strauss, who was a bit lost in thought.
"What's wrong, Lisanna? Are you worried about the Phantom Lord Guild?" Mirajane Strauss sat on the bed and asked with concern.
"Don't worry, Sister, I will protect you all. I will never let anyone harm you."
"Mm-hmm, I believe you, Sister. I will also protect you. I'm already very strong." Lisanna Strauss looked at her gentle and caring sister, and a certain resolve seemed to form in her heart.
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