At the moment when Reby reported the successful arrest of Mary, Lahar realized the profound significance of Mr. Rhode sending Reby here.
Miss Reby really has such a reliable feeling that she doesn't quite fit in with Fairy Tail.
Not to mention Gajeel, our temporary worker.
It's important to report any critical situations promptly, and that idiot Dolanbart hasn't learned this after working in the Council for so many years!
Lahar was reflecting on this while giving orders: "The enemy's officers are all wiped out. All units, advance, don't let a single remnant escape!"
"Oh oh oh!!!"
Since today was a gathering of several branches of the Black Magic Sect, there were no other reinforcements nearby.
The Council's morale was sky-high, and the following battle was without suspense.
After casting several spells, Wendy withdrew from the battle and focused on healing the seriously wounded.
Especially those injured by the Dark Sword, they needed the corrosive magic power removed before further treatment.
Thanks to her, the casualties in this outnumbered action were minimized.
The arrest operation ended, but Lahar's work was not over.
In addition to arranging the transport of prisoners, he also had to appease the villagers and... compensate for the clock tower.
Honestly, he's worked for the Council for so long, been on countless field assignments, fought so many battles, but it's the first time he's signed such a large compensation.
Previous battles were either in remote areas or only damaged some doors, windows, tables, and chairs.
This time the compensation for the ancient building is too much!
Although it was a renovated ancient building.
The large holes and cracks on the walls can be explained as unavoidable during the fight, hoping for the villagers' forgiveness.
But what does it mean to leave bite marks on the remaining ancient wall bricks with significant inscriptions?!
How is he supposed to explain this to the village chief?
We accidentally bit the wall while fighting, does that sound reasonable?
Lahar could think with his heels and know the teeth marks came from that idiot Dolanbart!
Mest, who was helping tie up the prisoners, suddenly felt a cold chill on his back, as if there was killing intent.
"These damn guys, are they still so unwilling even after being caught?"
With this thought, Mest reminded his colleagues: "Tie them up tightly, and make sure the Demon Sealing Stone is secured!"
"Yes!"
"Mr. Dolanbart is really cautious!"
…
"This time... not too bad." Uluvheim commented on the Strong Detention Team's action.
But Lahar and the others were quite happy.
Because this was already considered praise from the always strict Uluvheim.
However, Fairy Tail's involvement in this mission was too high, so Lahar didn't dare to take this praise.
"Yo, everyone's here?"
Rhode received the call and came to pick up his comrades back to the Guild.
He glanced at the injured soldiers in the team and casually tossed a few Healing of the Ocean over, "Thanks for your hard work, everyone."
Uluvheim said, "You're just in time. How about helping us send the prisoners back to the headquarters?"
Rhode nodded, "Sure, Reby can come with me to get everyone's work injury compensation and mission bonuses."
As soon as he finished speaking, Rhode was showered with thanks, even more sincerely than when he helped with the healing.
With the Flying Gate, returning to headquarters is just a matter of seconds.
After the transfer, it was inevitable that some prisoners fell to the ground because they couldn't adapt to the Subspace Magic, and Rhode was too lazy to care about their feelings.
"You can hand them over to the interrogation department for some practice. If no one talks, you can contact me again. Our Guild has interrogation experts."
Lahar took the opportunity to nudge Mest with an elbow, "Why does your Guild have all sorts of people?"
"It's the First Guild, haha." Rhode waved and left, leading his comrades to the office to handle paperwork first.
Meanwhile, Mest almost vomited, bent over in pain holding his stomach, "Why so hard?"
Lahar awkwardly said, "Unintentionally, sorry."
"..." Mest fell into thought, have I offended him recently?
Uluvheim urged, "Don't just stand there, there's plenty to do next."
Although they arrested three officers and 300 followers of the Black Magic Sect this time, it seems like significant progress.
But according to intelligence, they still have a divine officer, three officers, and about 1,000 followers.
The trouble is, these people are scattered everywhere.
We must extract from today's captives the location of other Black Magic Sect members or their communication methods.
Even if all goes smoothly, an operation to capture so many people will take a considerable amount of time.
There's a lot to keep busy with these days.
…
Amidst the busy days of the Council, Fairy Tail's training camp activities continued with full enthusiasm.
"Run, run!"
"This speed is too disappointing!"
"You all are like..."
Lucy chimed in, "I get it! The old lady selling popsicles at the door runs faster than us!"
"Good answer, but I don't want you borrowing my lines!" Rhode shouted,
"Hey you, put a water flow area ahead, especially target the one who interrupted! Yes, Aquarius, open the gate of the Aquarius Constellation!"
Lucy was about to say, how could that summon possibly work just by calling out.
Who knew, the Aquarius key on her waist actually started to glow with golden light.
Soon Aquarius appeared 50 meters in front of everyone, giving a gentle smile to the people running towards her.
Everyone realized things were turning bad seeing Aquarius: "Hey hey hey, Lucy, take control of your Star Spirit!"
Lucy was also freaking out, "Why are you coming out at someone else's call?! And aren't you supposed to be summoned only in a watery place?!"
Aquarius first pointed to the ground beneath her, then raised her urn.
Everyone wanted to avoid it, but it was too late.
The gushing water surged from the tiny urn mouth, instantly becoming a huge wave, mercilessly crashing down onto everyone.
Before her sight was blocked by the big wave, Lucy noticed what Aquarius pointed to, it was a small, not-so-clean puddle on the ground.
"You very much dislike sewage... glug glug glug..."
Lucy managed to make a retort before being swallowed.
"Sewage is very distasteful, but this activity is a lot of fun." Aquarius vanished with a joyful smile.
For those like Jubia and Lisana, who can use Water Magic, their situation was better; for the others, it was about the same as Lucy's.
Even for Erza.
Though she activated her Requip Magic in time, for some reason, she equipped not the Sea King's Armor but a swimsuit.
Trying to withstand Aquarius's Water Magic with just swimming skills was clearly unrealistic, thus it became Erza's most embarrassing moment since joining the training camp.
"Faster, faster!" Rhode continued urging, "Reaching the finish line will kick off today's combat session!"
But most people weren't too enthusiastic, they weren't inclined to fight after exhausting themselves like this.
Rhode added, "One side of the combat includes me!"
However, still, most didn't react much – the camp's been going for this long, apart from a certain idiot, who still thinks they could beat him?
Struggling to motivate them, Rhode then shouted, "Besides me, there's Laxus and Erza too!"
What?
Rhode, Laxus, and Erza in combat?
If Laxus and Erza team up, maybe today we can actually see Rhode getting beaten!
Everyone suddenly got excited, and their speed noticeably increased.
However, they were destined to be disappointed.