All right! The last day of the Grand Magic Games, and the fierce battle continues!
Currently, Mermaid Heel is in 4th place with 43 points!
It's been a hard fight for them, losing three of their members from the get-go.
That hits a sore spot.
It's because I lost so easily...
So did I.
Lamia Scale and Sabertooth are neck and neck in 2nd place with 49 points!
Jura, Lyon, and the Twin Dragons...
Only the strong are left now.
And still in 1st place in this final game, with 50 points... Fairy Tail!
They made us nervous in the beginning, not moving a muscle.
I suppose that was their strategy.
Although they seemed to have fun making a steady advance after that.
By the way, I wonder what's going to happen with the city after it's destroyed in battle.
It'll apparently be restored by magic.
Okay! We're seeing major movement here!
Wow! Mermaid Heel's Kagura, Fairy Tail's Erza,
and Sabertooth's Minerva are locked in a three-way battle!
This could become the turning point of the final battle.
I'll tell you my identity if you tell me yours.
A woman?
It can't be!
Erza versus Kagura!
Wha...?!
Another Lucy?!
W-What does this mean?
You're not... Gemini, right?
Or from Edolas or something like that?
You already know about Eclipse, the time-travel portal, right?
Eclipse? Don't tell me...
You used Eclipse...
...to come from the future.
This is... so sudden, I don't understand...
This country is about to...
Hey!
A-Are you okay?!
It looks like she fainted. She's still breathing.
What's this about?!
I have no idea.
Lucy came from the future...
Then maybe that vision I had...
Lucy...
This is creeping me out. Why would I...?
Anyway, we can't leave her here. We'll take this Lucy with us, too.
Let's leave the palace and shoot off a flare.
Right. It'll let them know Lucy was successfully rescued.
Although I didn't imagine there'd be two of 'em...
But I don't understand.
To open the Eclipse Portal, don't you need the power of a Celestial Spirit Wizard?
So dropping those two into Hell Palace... How does that make sense?
Good question.
At the time, I already had the 12 Keys.
I acted rashly.
But they got those 12 Keys back.
So how do you intend to open the Eclipse Portal, Princess?
I have no more need of the keys.
No more need? What do you mean?
I used the 12 Keys yesterday to unlock Eclipse.
Now I just need a human's hands to open the portal.
And that human will bear the responsibility of changing the future of the human race.
I can't do it alone.
That's why I wanted your blessing... and Arcadios to really be here.
Whether I open the Portal or not depends on the results of the Grand Magic Games.
Right now, let's just observe the tournament.
Let Millianna go.
I'm going to give you a battle worthy of a king.
I'm not going to say it again. Free my comrade while you still live.
If you want her, come and get her.
Incredible speed!
You'll be the second tiger that I devour.
I hope I taste better than the last one.
W-What happened?!
I don't understand...
What happened?
Maybe...
They switched places?
She switched places with me?!
You two fight it out. I'll take on the victor.
You're a pretty pathetic king, considering you interrupted us in the first place.
A king moves her pawns according to her own strategy.
Consider it an honor. I acknowledge that I can't take you both on.
I admit that I underestimated you.
A king must win, no matter what the circumstances.
Give me back Millianna!
Don't you... Don't you dare...
...pretend to be her friend!
And it seems you have a great deal to talk about. Pardon the intrusion.
I accept the conditions! But release Millianna!
She really got the jump on us, eh?
Shut your mouth.
I'm going to cut you down, as well as the tiger woman.
Things have gotten complicated, but what do you make of it, Yajima-san?
Well, the rules don't really apply to this situation.
It falls into the gray area of strategy.
What?! But then what'll become of Millianna?!
It's frustrating not being able to do anything but watch.
It can't be helped. Kagura, saving Millianna is up to you!
Dammit! The first master's strategy has become a shambles. But where'd it go wrong?
Come on, don't worry about it, First Master.
No matter how many times I recalculate, they're not supposed to have a three-way battle.
What's wrong, Levy?
Oh...
I was wondering if he'd be all right.
After all, he's a Dragon Slayer like Natsu. He should be fine.
Yeah...
Good luck, Gajeel.
Jeez. You're a pest, too.
I'm not as nice as the Salamander, though, so be prepared.
And now we've got the Iron Dragon versus the Shadow Dragon!
Rogue...
This should also be an interesting match-up.
We finally meet, Laxus.
Black lightning, eh?
You've already realized it, haven't you? I'm the Lightning God Slayer.
You may be able to kill a god, but I don't know about a fairy.
Wow! The remaining members are all pairing up to duel!
Come to think of it though, where's Sting-kun?
Well... He can't be picked up by the Lacrima Vision cameras.
Everyone... Do your best so we can get Lector back.
I just can't imagine it.
It'll really turn out like this supposedly future person said? I find it hard to believe.
It's like I told you.
That's why it's an "unbelievable outcome."
That's fighting dirty, my lady.
But whatever. Everyone can do what they want.
I've come up with a scenario that'll give us a brilliant victory.
Watch me, Lector.
We made a grave error, while at the same time
got locked into an inescapable destiny.
If everything that the future Lucy said is true...
...this country will be destroyed tomorrow.
Jellal...
But destroyed...?!
I guess it's still clinging to me...
The sin of destruction...
Heavy...
Work faster!
The R System must be completed as soon as possible!
Anyone caught slacking off will be severely punished! Understand?!
I don't wanna do this anymore... My hands hurt...
Here, stop crying. Eat mine, too.
That's okay. She can have mine.
Never mind! You need to eat, Simon.
No, I'm...
You're strong, Erza.
Come to think of it, I never introduced myself. I'm Jellal Fernandes.
That name's hard to remember.
Erza...
Me? I'm Erza. Just Erza.
Only one name is lonely.
Hey! What are you...?
That's a beautiful scarlet.
That's it! Let's make it "Erza Scarlet."
You can just make a name like that, Jellal?
What gives you the right...
Erza Scarlet...
Wha...? Er-chan?
She likes it!
It's the color of your hair. This way, I'll never forget you.
Solitary confinement for protecting his friend. What was he thinking?
Leave him be. We have to get out there and help subjugate the rebellious mob.
You're not getting out of here until you revere God!
Who needs a god that can't even help a single child?
Keep hating. Other people's suffering makes me stronger.
You're a lucky one, boy. You got to meet God.
As the most evil wizard in history, I am a god.
My name is Zeref. Hatred itself is my existence.
True freedom is right here.
What are you talking about? We're escaping this island together!
Erza, there is no freedom in this world.
What we need is true freedom.
Zeref's world...
Don't talk stupid! We're getting off this island!
I'll get you off the island. Go ahead and become well versed in transient freedom.
However, I'll kill anyone who comes near this Tower of Heaven!
That's your freedom!
Carry the burden of your friends' lives and live, Erza!
My chosen ones!
Zeref and I are going to build a truly free nation!
Jellal...
There ain't no freedom for a guy who's shackled by a ghost!
Free yourself, Jellal!
I'm responsible for what happened at the Tower of Heaven.
I was manipulating Jellal.
So please don't blame him.
We created an independent guild, Crime Sorciere.
An independent guild?
We have only one goal.
Zeref and the dark guilds...
We formed this guild to drive away all the darkness in this world.
So that there will never again be wizards possessed by the darkness like we were.
All of the crimes we've committed...
I know a lifetime isn't enough to make up for them.
But how about if we at least evacuate everyone?
It'll cause a panic.
But still...
Wait.
There's no guarantee that it's all true.
What do you mean?
Something about her story... Something doesn't add up. Something...
It's just weird!
What's weird?
This Lucy is lighter than you!
We don't need comments like that!
She probably lost weight from all her hardships.
So the future Lucy is gonna have success with a diet...
Enough!
Looks like the time has come to settle up.
I'm serious about this.
That's what I'm hoping for!
Heaven's Wheel!
Pentagram Sword!
Archenemy!
Strong form!
Slashing form!
Adamantine Armor!
Are you for real?!
That armor even withstood Jupiter!
And she hasn't even unsheathed her sword!
She's strong...
Not enough yet?
Flight! Sonic Claw!
She was struck instead!
What?!
She's stronger than Erza?! Impossible!
I didn't predict this, either.
She sure is some kind of strong!
Mermaid Heel's Kagura! Erza, who slew 100 monsters, is overwhelmed!
I'm surprised. I didn't know there was anyone as strong as you here...
That strength...
Does it stem from your grudge against Jellal?
I don't care what kind of grudge you have against Jellal...
...but Millianna's started walking towards the future, so leave her out of it!
It's her will.
And my will is the same. I'm going to kill Jellal.
What happened with him?
You know that man as well as I do.
Jellal murdered Simon...
...my big brother!
Simon's... younger sister?!
We were poor...
...but happy.
However, that happiness suddenly came to an end... with the child hunters.
I escaped, and searched for my brother for years.
And then, I met Millianna.
Simon... Actually, Simon was...
She told me about my brother's heroic suffering and death.
After years of abuse and being stripped of his freedom, he was murdered by Jellal.
Everything in front of me went black.
And I made a new vow.
To unsheathe this sword only when it was time to slay Jellal, my brother's enemy.
Sealed
Millianna wasn't there then.
It was only me, Jellal, Natsu, and Simon.
You two together, shatter it!
Erza, move!
Don't worry about anything! I'll protect you!
Don't!
Heavenly Body Magic! Altairis!
Erza!
Simon...?
Erza...
Simon!
I'm glad...
I wanted to... be helpful to you... someti...
Okay! I got it, so don't talk anymore!
You were... always... so kind... so kind...
I loved you...
True, Jellal may be at fault for Simon's death...
...but Jellal didn't kill him.
It was me.
You would go that far to cover for Jellal?
No. It's the truth.
My weakness... killed Simon.
Kagura!
What are you...?!
You mustn't draw that sword!
Kagura...
I'm sorry!
Unbelievable! Even with her Requip Magic, Erza is having a tough fight!
It looks like Mermaid Heel's Kagura is pretty damn strong.
And Erza also seems down about something. I'm worried about her!
It'll be okay! Erza would never give up a fight!
That's the kind of person she is.
Natsu... You're right!
Next time: The Future Speeding Towards Despair!
We gotta hurry up and get back to everyone, for Erza's sake, too!
Yeah! I wanna give 'em peace of mind, fast!