Hope quickly threw the purple python onto Cobra.
Cobra hugged the python, found that it was not seriously injured, and breathed a sigh of relief. Then, the severe pain in his body made him go limp and pass out on the spot.
"Erik!"
Richard stepped forward to support Cobra. When he met Hope's gaze, he instinctively flinched in fear, mainly because the power Hope had displayed since his appearance had simply crushed everyone.
The brother of the block-headed Wally was quite loyal. Hope then said, "His internal organs were shattered by my kick. Go find someone to treat him, otherwise, he won't live for half an hour."
Richard was shocked and quickly picked up Erik to find Wendy. That little girl had previously healed Mystogan's penetrating wounds, so she would definitely be able to save his companion.
Looking at the tall man's retreating figure, Hope sighed inwardly.
To be honest, Richard and Erik were not absolutely evil. They both became villains due to their respective obsessions, influenced by Brain.
However, things had already happened. The rapid rise of Oración Seis certainly involved a lot of their effort. Even if they had pitiable aspects, they were still detestable people.
After a brief sigh, Hope disappeared from the spot.
In the forest at the edge of the battlefield, the awakened Laxus minimized his presence and retreated step by step. He wanted to take advantage of no one noticing him to leave The Six Members of Grimoire Heart.
As long as he broke free from Brain's control, he would be free as a bird in the sky and a fish in the sea, no longer bound by anything.
Although he felt a little sorry for his companions, Laxus really didn't want to be targeted by that ruthless person who instantly killed Midnight and Erik.
However, what you fear most is what happens.
"Where do you think you're going?"
"Laxus... or should I call you by your real name, Lissana?"
An unfamiliar voice came from behind him.
Instantly, Lissana felt immense pressure fall upon him, pressing him so hard that his body couldn't move. Panic quickly spread, and cold sweat poured down.
Hope patted Lissana's shoulder, hooked him to walk back, and said, "Your companions are either still fighting or have already been defeated, but you abandoned them and ran away. Isn't that inappropriate?"
Lissana nodded repeatedly, "Inappropriate, inappropriate..."
As the saying goes, a wise man adapts to circumstances. Hope was very satisfied with Lissana's attitude of admitting his mistake. "So, do you understand what to do next?"
Lissana was stunned for a moment. Although he was a speed Mage, his magic was not of the acceleration type, but rather a'Slowness' magic that could reduce the target's perception of speed.
As long as one's magic power was strong enough, his magic could be ignored.
Just like Natsu, who had previously entered the Dragon Force state, his magic had no effect on the opponent at all. The so-called 'acceleration' was merely self-deception.
Lissana, snapping out of it, immediately said to Hope, "Understood, I understand, sir. Don't worry, I absolutely won't cause you any trouble."
Turning around, he looked at the big tree not far away.
Lissana gritted his teeth, steeled his heart, and charged forward fiercely.
Bang~
A dull thud sounded. It was clearly a good head.
However, Hope's expression was a little strained. Did this guy, codenamed "Laxus," have too much internal drama? He just wanted him to honestly go back and surrender... But this was also good; at least he didn't have to worry about this guy causing any trouble.
So now there was only one last enemy to deal with.
Hope unhurriedly arrived at the final battlefield. Jose was indeed a former Ten Wizard Saints. Under the siege of Erza, Mystogan, and Natsu, he was... quite disheveled.
Looking at the guy being chased and hacked by Erza, fleeing in a sorry state, Hope subconsciously rubbed his eyes, reconfirmed that it was Jose, and couldn't help but be surprised.
However, upon seeing the profound black, blunt heavy sword in Erza's hand, which was comparable to a door panel, he was relieved. It seemed Erza had not only practiced Dragon Slayer Magic recently but also took the time to subdue the giant gate sword, one of the seven extermination dragons.
Each of the peerless divine weapons among the seven extermination dragons fused with the heart of an evil dragon, making them a unique type of "Dragon Slaying Crystal" for outputting power.
As long as Erza subdued the lingering spirit of the evil dragon within the weapon, she could unleash the true power of the Dragon Slaying Armor.
The giant gate sword fused with the "Gravity Dragon Heart." Now Erza could control the weight of the great sword at will.
Jose had once had a leg forcibly broken by the giant gate sword she wielded. Now, seeing that great sword being wielded by Erza at will, how could he not be afraid?
Coupled with Mystogan and Natsu providing support, Jose had no chance to create distance. Being close-quarters, he feared the divine weapon in Erza's hand, so he could only constantly dodge.
But facing a weapon master like Erza, a Mystogan skilled in mental attacks, and a Natsu who would occasionally pop out and punch you, Jose could no longer maintain the demeanor of a strong man. He stumbled and crawled, appearing extremely disheveled.
Although he lost his dignity, he saved his life.
Jose's single-minded evasion also left Erza and the two others somewhat helpless, especially since Jose had a Magic-Powered Prosthetics.
The Magic-Powered Prosthetics in this world were quite extraordinary.
Erza's right eye and Jose's leg, the prosthetics they replaced could not only integrate into their flesh and blood bodies without rejection but also come with some minor functions.
For example, Erza's prosthetic eye could, to some extent, help her immune herself from the effects of illusion-type magic.
And Jose's prosthetic limb bounced around with more vigor and speed than his original limb.
"Erza, let's switch."
"Okay."
Looking at Hope, who was waving not far away, Erza stopped her pursuit, put away the giant gate sword, and wiped the sweat from her forehead.
To be honest, she was also a bit tired. A Ten Wizard Saints-level powerhouse giving up a direct fight and focusing on escaping left her with no options at all.
Natsu, on the other hand, ran over and high-fived Hope, taking over. He didn't care if he could defeat Jose; he just wanted the sense of participation in ganging up on a Ten Wizard Saints-level powerhouse.
The three of them were truly amazing to be able to chase Jose like that.
Now they had something to brag about to Gray and Gajeel back at the guild.
Erza also high-fived Hope, mimicking Natsu. "Hurry up and finish this. I have a bad feeling."
"Yes, your majesty the queen," Hope said with a smile.
Erza pouted, but she was quite pleased with Hope's address in her heart.
Mystogan also silently high-fived Hope, mainly because Natsu and Erza had both done it, and if he didn't, it would seem to break the formation...
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