"This is Anna-sensei. She was the one who told us that you and Zeref had entered the Space Between Time!" On the magic airship, Wendy quickly introduced Anna to Kenichi.
Kenichi naturally knew Anna.
He also knew that Anna was aware of the Space Between Time's existence.
Originally, Kenichi had planned to return directly to the Fairy Tail Guild after devouring the Space Between Time.
But what he hadn't expected was Anna's intervention, which had caused Erza, Wendy, and the others so much worry.
Fortunately, it was a false alarm in the end.
"Kenichi, how exactly did you get out of the Space Between Time? I heard from Anna that the Space Between Time is a place created by the collision of time and space, and once you enter, you can't get out!" After calming her agitated emotions, Erza asked Kenichi.
Hearing Erza's question, both Anna and Wendy also looked at Kenichi, seemingly very curious about how he had managed to escape the Space Between Time.
"I devoured the Space Between Time." Kenichi glanced at Erza and Wendy, then answered casually.
'Devoured the Space Between Time?'
As soon as Kenichi finished speaking, Anna looked at him in astonishment, and huge waves of shock surged in her heart.
'The Space Between Time can be devoured?'
If anyone else had said this, Anna would absolutely not have believed it.
But since Kenichi said it, Anna had no choice but to believe it.
After all, Kenichi coming out of the Space Between Time was a fact.
Furthermore, when Kenichi first emerged, he was in his Golden Dragon form.
A Golden Dragon eating the Space Between Time wasn't entirely impossible.
Compared to Anna's shock, the reactions of Erza and Wendy were much calmer.
After all, Erza and Wendy had lived with Kenichi for eight years.
Over those eight years, Kenichi had done far too many astonishing things.
Now, Erza and Wendy were both quite used to it.
"As expected of Kenichi-nii!" Wendy put her hands behind her back and said to Kenichi with a smile.
And a crescent moon-like curve formed on Erza's lips.
Although she didn't speak, the expression on her face seemed to say: 'Well done!'
"Alright. Master, Gray, and the others were all very worried after they found out you had entered the Space Between Time."
"Now, let's hurry back to the guild."
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Just as Erza said, at this moment, Makarov, Gray, and the other Fairy Tail's members were gathered in the Fairy Tail's guild hall, anxiously waiting for news from Erza, Wendy, and the others.
"It's getting late. I'll keep watch here. Everyone, you should go rest!" Makarov scanned the dejected crowd in the hall, then glanced at the starry sky outside before speaking to everyone.
The crowd seemed not to hear Makarov's words, remaining motionless as before.
After a long time, Natsu finally spoke up, "Master, you should go rest. I'll keep watch here!"
For the past few days, due to the Alvarez Empire's invasion, the Fairy Tail's members hadn't had proper rest.
Right now, everyone was just barely holding on.
Like Erza and Wendy, they were also very worried about Kenichi.
"They're back! They're back!" Just as Makarov and Natsu were talking, Romeo rushed in from outside, shouting excitedly.
"Erza and the others are back! What about Kenichi? Is there any news about Kenichi?" Upon hearing Romeo's words, Makarov, Natsu, and the others all focused their gazes intently on Romeo.
Before Romeo could answer, both Natsu and Gajeel's noses twitched simultaneously.
"This magical scent is..." No sooner had Natsu spoken than Gajeel also grinned and said,
"Gihi, no mistake about it. It's that guy's magical power. I told you that guy has a tough life. He wouldn't go down that easily!"
Although Natsu and Gajeel didn't explicitly say it, everyone knew they were talking about Kenichi.
"Kenichi! It's Kenichi! He's back!" The gloom in the hearts of Macao, Elfman, and the other Fairy Tail's members instantly vanished, replaced by excited expressions on their faces.
Without any hesitation, the people in the hall surged towards the guild entrance like wild horses freed from their reins.
When everyone got outside, they saw a magic airship flying towards them.
With the help of the starlight, they could vaguely make out Erza, Wendy, and Kenichi standing at the bow!
"Kenichi!"
"Kenichi!" Amidst the cheers of the crowd, Kenichi, Erza, and the others descended from the magic airship.
Makarov stepped out from behind the crowd. Looking at Kenichi, who was surrounded by Wendy and Erza, he said with tears in his eyes, "It's good to have you back!"
"To celebrate Kenichi's return!"
"To celebrate our victory in the war!"
"Let's have a party tonight!"
"Yeah!"
Porlyusica, the consultant of the Fairy Tail Guild, watched the high-spirited mood of the crowd and couldn't help but scold them affectionately, "You're all practically dead on your feet, and now you still want to have a party? I really don't understand you people!"