Chapter 32: Phantom Lord – The Beginning of War (5)
Deep within the eastern forest of Magnolia,
there stood a house carved into the trunk of a massive tree.
It was the home of Porlyusica — an old acquaintance of Makarov’s and a wizard specializing in healing.
She disliked humans and lived in seclusion, but as a spec...
Chapter 545: Plans and Arrangements
“Remember what you should be doing. Focus on where you stand now, and figure out exactly what your future goals are—and what you need to do to reach them.”
Coach Kataoka’s words were steady, not rushed, and his tone wasn’t harsh.
But every single word, every sentence, landed like...
Chapter 31: Phantom Lord – The Beginning of War (4)
The headquarters of the wizard guild Phantom Lord.
The place was steeped in a damp, chilling aura that seemed to seep straight through the walls.
Lucy awoke there.
“…Nngh? …Huh? …Wha—?!”
Slowly opening her eyes, she glanced around, only to realiz...
Chapter 544: Reflection Meeting
That night, Sawamura slept unusually well.
Perhaps it was because he had finally sorted out his thoughts.
Perhaps it was because of that late-night call from Wakana.
Perhaps it was because he was the type who could pick things up and let them go just as easily.
Or perhaps… well, fo...
Chapter 30: Phantom Lord – The Beginning of War (3)
Magnolia Hospital
In the hospital room where the Shadow Gear team was admitted, Lucy sat with her head lowered, her expression heavy and somber.
“How could they… do something so vile…? Phantom Lord…”
Looking at Levy, lying before her wrapped in bandages, ...
Chapter 543: Night Talk
The night flowed on quietly.
Lying on his bed in the dorm, Eijun felt an odd emptiness, as if something important had been pulled out of him.
It wasn’t just the fact that he usually spent this time training and now could only lie here, idle.
It was because…
Only now did he truly rea...
Chapter 29: Phantom Lord – The Beginning of War (2)
Fairy Tail – Basement Level 1
Normally used as a storage space for items the guild rarely needed, the basement had been temporarily converted into a dining hall. Now, members gathered together, the air filled with chatter.
As Erza descended the stairs, some guild member...
Chapter 542: Plans Moving Forward
“Mm, it’s nothing serious. The doctor said I just need a month of rest, and in about a week the swelling should be completely gone.”
Eijun smiled as he lightly raised his left arm to show it, speaking in a calm voice.
“I see… so it’s nothing major after all, huh.”
Narumi...
Chapter 28: Phantom Lord – The Beginning of War (1)
With the crimson sunset at her back, Mirajane made her way to Ciel’s grave at the Cathedral of Cardia.
In her arms was a large bouquet of pure white baby’s breath—the flowers he had loved most.
...
"Ciel, isn’t there something you like?"
"Something I...
Chapter 541: The Tsundere Coincidence
While Eijun was still muttering to himself, the taxi had already arrived at its destination—the entrance to Tokyo University Hospital.
...
Once inside, Coach Kataoka and Miyuki remained in the lobby.
Takashima Rei took Eijun in for the necessary examinations.
To Eijun, it...
Chapter 27: Mukuro and Erza (2)
Magic Council — Fiore Branch
With handcuffs still binding her wrists, Erza was being led down the corridor by Mukuro.
Even so, she didn’t take her eyes off the man in front of her.
He was not Ciel Illusian.
But for some reason, she couldn’t shake the suspicion surrounding h...
Chapter 540：Aftermath of the Game
The Tokyo Autumn Tournament Finals, which had drawn attention not only across Tokyo but all of Kanto, had finally come to an end.
The result itself wasn't exactly surprising.
Whether Seidou or Inashiro won, most had seen either outcome as entirely plausible before the match began.
B...
Chapter 26: Mukuro and Erza (1)
Sometime after the Lullaby incident...
Magic Council Headquarters, ERA.
All ten council members were once again summoned for an emergency meeting.
“Eisenwald may have been destroyed, but the underlying problem hasn’t been solved at all.”
“There are still more dark guilds ...
Chapter 539: The End Is Also the Beginning
“Whoosh!”
“Smack!!”
“Strike! Batter’s out—GAME OVER!!”
“And that’s it! In the final moment, ace Narumiya throws an outside fastball to strike out Shirasu, Seidou’s No.2 batter! Champions once again—Inashiro Industrial High School returns to the top of ...
Chapter 25: The Foggy Mukuro and the Fairy Queen (5)
“....”
The man stood in silence, unmoving. He gave no response, no reaction to my question.
A man who should no longer exist in this world.
The one I admired and respected second only to the Master.
There’s no way Ciel Illusion’s spear should still ex...
Chapter 538: The First Time
Without Eijun on the mound, Seidou High School…
Had not lost its will to fight.
In fact, one could even say—
That without Eijun, Seidou began to shine with a different kind of brilliance.
...
Bottom of the sixth inning—Seidou’s turn to bat.
Leading off: Tojou Sh...
Chapter 24: The Foggy Mukuro and the Fairy Queen (4)
Kunugi Station, located two stops from Magnolia.
Just before the train was set to depart, the Dark Guild Eisenwald launched a surprise attack, seizing control of the train.
“Hiiik!”
“Aaaah!!”
“Everyone off! Passengers, conductors—get out! This tra...
Chapter 537: The Same Color
“Whoosh.”
“Smack!”
“Strike! Batter’s out! Three outs—sides change!!”
“A gritty, determined performance! Standing in place of Seidou’s ace, Sawamura, the powerful right-hander Furuya gets the third out with his own unique pitching style, shutting down Inajitsu’s offens...
Chapter 23: The Foggy Mukuro and the Fairy Queen (3)
Natsu and his group boarded the train departing from Magnolia Station.
With Natsu’s notorious motion sickness rendering him useless, Erza had promptly knocked him out and was now explaining the situation to Lucy and Gray.
“Lullaby?”
“Like… a sleeping spell...
Chapter 536: Because This Is a Team's Battle
Watching Eijun’s back as he walked off the field…
Furuya clenched the baseball tightly in his hand.
Resolve. Determination. Pride. Duty. The team’s battle.
All of it swirled through Furuya's mind in that moment.
It was as if, right then, he finally understood s...
Chapter 22: The Foggy Mukuro and the Fairy Queen (2)
“Anyway, hurry up and pick a job already.”
“Last time we picked it without you, so it’s your turn now, Lucy~!”
“Don’t joke around! That team’s already broken up!”
“Why?”
“Ughhh~?”
“You just wanted any blonde girl to begin wi...
Chapter 535: Don’t Apologize!
“It’s out… out… it’s out of here!!! At the very last moment, the No. 3 hitter Yamaoka caught the trajectory of the inside fastball and pulled it hard—a pure power hit—launched straight to center field for a home run! In the top of the sixth inning, this hit by Yamaoka of Inashiro adds another ...
Chapter 21: The Foggy Mukuro and the Fairy Queen (1)
“Magic Council”
An administrative organization that upholds order among wizards in the magical world, ensuring discipline and judging dark wizards who commit crimes.
It is one of the great powers connected to all nations on the continent of Ishgar and is also responsib...
Chapter 534: The Glory That Is His
The Second One!
With every pitch thrown at full power, Eijun’s fierce form was on full display for all to see.
And yet, he was enduring pain and numbness far worse than before. This was no time to hold back—there were still four outs left.
He had to shut them down completely.
Chapter 20: The Whisper of the Phantom Returns (2)
The restaurant, once filled with quiet diners enjoying their meals, had suddenly gone still.
Everyone had paused mid-bite and was now staring in one direction.
There, a pink-haired boy was devouring his food like a man possessed, stuffing his face with reckless abandon.
<...
Chapter 533: The Inashiro Match – A Firework’s Brilliance
“Whoosh”
“Clang”
“Bang”
“Foul!!”
Damn it! The pitch is clearly stronger than before.
The speed is definitely approaching 140 KM/H.
He doesn’t look injured at all!
At the plate, Carlos gritted his teeth as he fouled off ...
Chapter 19: The Whisper of the Phantom Returns (1)
The gentle sunlight and soft breeze stirred me from my sleep.
“...”
As I opened my eyes, the first thing I saw was the clear blue sky.
The trees swayed in the wind, their rustling leaves whispering as if speaking only to me.
The soft grass brushed against m...
Chapter 532: Inashiro Showdown – His Home Turf!
“Out!”
“Three outs—change of sides!”
As the game entered its latter half, Narumiya Mei’s dominance became even more apparent.
In the bottom of the fifth, the ace of Inashiro once again displayed his exceptional pitching prowess.
The lower lineup of S...
Chapter 18: Blaze — Formation of the Strongest Team, the Ten-Year Quest, and the Tragedy (5)
November 11, X781
At the cemetery located within the Kardia Cathedral in the heart of Magnolia, rain fell in a steady drizzle.
All the members of Fairy Tail stood silently in their black formal uniforms, heads bowed, faces etched w...
Chapter 531: Inashiro Showdown – The Awakening
“Whoosh.”
“Clang.”
“Zoom.”
“Shortstop!”
The sharply hit ball shot across the field.
Immediately, Eijun shouted loudly.
To his right, Kuramochi lunged with a sliding step and intercepted the bouncing ball with ease.
“Smack....