Chapter 187: FTRJ: Chapter 187

The clash of their immense magical power sent shockwaves through everything around them. The intense wind pressure was so strong that Natsu

The clash of their immense magical power sent shockwaves through everything around them.

The intense wind pressure was so strong that Natsu and the others couldn’t even stand, being blown away instantly.

“Incredible…”

“Their magical power is just too amazing!”

The group fell to the ground in a heap, their faces etched with shock as they watched the epic battle before them.

“Let’s go; staying here will only make Gildarts hesitate,” Cana said, her head bowed.

“I want to stay and watch them fight!” Natsu exclaimed, his face alight with excitement.

However, he was quickly restrained by Gray and the others.

“Be careful, Dad!” Cana called out to Gildarts as they left, a silent prayer in her heart for his safety. She then followed the others.

“I didn’t expect Fairy Tail to have such powerful mages besides Finn,” Bluenote commented, shaking his arm, still numb from the impact of their earlier clash.

Ignoring Bluenote, Gildarts kept his head down, speaking slowly. “This is a crucial test. Children possess emotions far richer than adults can imagine!”

His low voice held an indescribable fury.

“These children, having finally mustered the courage to step into the future, have been trampled upon by the likes of you!”

Gildarts raised his head, his furious face appearing even more ferocious in the driving rain.

“You, who have committed these heinous acts, will not escape this island unscathed!”

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“Ugh, I really wanted to watch that fight!”

In the forest, Natsu, carrying Makarov on his back, continued to complain.

“Right now, the most important thing is to regroup with the others!” Lucy shouted, her voice laced with frustration.

“Yeah…” Happy agreed.

BOOM BOOM—!!

As they moved, a terrifying surge of magical energy and intense heat erupted nearby. Natsu and the others looked towards the source in alarm.

“Whoa… what’s that now?” Charle exclaimed, her eyes wide with surprise.

“Besides Gildarts and Bluenote, who else could be fighting on this scale?”

“Wait…” Natsu carefully sensed the magical energy, his eyes widening in realization.

“That magical energy and heat… it’s Finn!”

“That means someone is fighting Finn right now!” Lucy stated, drawing her conclusion.

“And the other magical presence is incredibly powerful,” Wendy added, her small face filled with worry and concern.

“That… that’s Hades!”

The powerful surge of magical energy also roused Makarov, who was being carried by Natsu. Makarov, intimately familiar with Hades’ magical aura, immediately spoke up.

“It seems Finn has found Hades, and they’re engaged in battle!”

“The Grimoire Heart Master, Hades… will Finn be alright?” Wendy anxiously asked Makarov.

Makarov shook his head.

“Finn possesses magical power that is certainly not inferior to Hades’.”

“In a straight fight, there’s really no need to worry about Finn.”

“But…”

At that moment, Makarov couldn’t help but recall the earlier battle, where Hades had inexplicably chosen to retreat.

However, now that they were engaged in a second confrontation, if Hades didn’t possess absolute confidence in victory, he would undoubtedly avoid confronting Finn directly.

Therefore, even Makarov couldn’t help but feel a sense of apprehension.

“But what, Gramps?” Natsu’s question expressed his confusion at Makarov’s hesitant response.

Makarov’s gaze turned towards the direction from which the powerful magical energy was emanating.

“I fear Hades has some kind of scheme…”

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Elsewhere, a violent explosion sent Hades flying through the air.

Immediately following the blast, countless magic crystals were launched, relentlessly bombarding Hades’ body.

The moment Hades landed, several tender saplings beneath his feet instantly transformed into towering trees, firmly ensnaring him within their branches.

Ultear’s face lit up with delight at this unexpected turn of events.

On the other side of the battlefield, Finn, without the slightest hesitation, swung his weapon, unleashing another wave of terrifying flames that engulfed Hades.

“Uaaaaah!!”

Hades let out a pained scream from within the inferno.

Finn, his fingers spread wide, suddenly clenched his hand into a fist.

In an instant, the flames engulfing Hades were detonated, resulting in a violent explosion.

The intense shockwave relentlessly battered Hades’ frail, aging body.

The battle had only just begun. However, through the precise and coordinated teamwork of Finn and Ultear, Hades was completely unable to mount any effective counterattack.

As the explosion subsided, Hades could be seen supporting himself on the ground, gasping for breath, his brow furrowed in pain and frustration.

Finn slowly approached Hades, his expression calm and unwavering. “Your ship isn’t here to help you escape this time,” he stated, his voice carrying an undercurrent of menace.

Hades, regaining his composure, stood to his feet.

“I never intended to escape,” Hades responded, a chilling smile spreading across his face. “I came here with the unwavering resolve to eliminate you!”

Ultear frowned, her brow furrowed in concern. Why would Hades come knowing he was outmatched? What was his ultimate objective?

Suddenly, a thought struck Ultear.

“Could it be… that you intend to destroy the Tenrou Tree?” she whispered, her voice laced with apprehension.

She recalled a previous conversation where Hades had mentioned a last resort—the complete annihilation of the Tenrou Tree if he failed to defeat Fairy Tail.

The plan had only been mentioned once, and Hades had never given any specific orders regarding its execution. Therefore, it had been largely dismissed by everyone at the time.

After all, no one in Grimoire Heart had anticipated that the situation would escalate to this point.

Hades’ blood-stained face broke into an even wider, more sinister smile.

“It’s already begun. Tenrou Island is wailing in agony!”

“Finn, your time has come!!”

With Hades’ chilling declaration, the entire Tenrou Island shook violently, accompanied by a deafening roar.

“Actually, you know, I was the one who least wanted things to come to this,” Hades’ voice dropped to a low, somber tone.

The rapid shift in Hades’ demeanor caused Finn to pause, momentarily taken aback by the unexpected change in his demeanor.

“After all… I still have a deep affection for this place…”

A hint of wistful reminiscence could be seen in Hades’ eyes, but the moment he turned his gaze towards Finn, the nostalgic expression vanished completely, replaced by an unsettling look of unadulterated madness.

“It’s all because of you! Finn, you’re the one who pushed me to this point!”

Finn frowned, his expression conveying his assessment of Hades’ mental state. In Finn’s eyes, Hades had truly descended into madness.

He was now akin to a desperate gambler, having staked everything—his entire life and his very being—on his so-called Great Magic World. He was beyond reason, consumed by his obsession.

BOOM!!

A tremendous roar shattered Finn’s thoughts, bringing him back to the present moment.

Finn’s gaze locked onto the colossal Tenrou Tree, towering hundreds of meters high, the majestic tree that had long served as a protector of the island.

The mighty Tenrou Tree was now beginning to slowly, ominously tilt, threatening to topple over.

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