What kind of weapon is Face?!
I know you're sworn to secrecy!
But this is more important!
Magical pulse bomb...
It's a weapon that would destroy all magic over the whole continent.
Magic all over the continent?!
Destroyed?!
All wizards would get magic deficiency disease.
That's not all!
That member said Tartaros's power comes from curses, not magic!
So it would be a world in which all wizards would be suffering and unable to use magic,
while only Tartaros could use their powers.
To think they'd use a devastating weapon like that!
Where is it?!
We'll destroy it before they get there!
I... I don't know...
I swear...
I've heard that
three former Council members used Living Link Magic to seal it away,
but only the former chairman knows who those three are.
Living Link Magic...
Three lives are the key to unlock the seal...
If the three former members who are keeping it sealed are murdered,
Face will belong to Tartaros, Gramps!
We need to find those three and protect them, ASAP!
The former chairman knows who they are, right?
I... I believe so.
Nobody's figured out the former chairman's address yet?!
The enemy is targeting him, too, so hurry!
It'll be okay! We found the addresses of 16 more former Council members along the way.
They're now under the personal protection of other guilds that agreed to help!
The former chairman's address is among them!
Send someone over there on the double!
Relax. They're already on their way.
Our two most reliable members!
Erza, Jellal may be a target, too.
Are you sure you're okay with guarding the former chairman instead?
Not even I know where Jellal is.
Besides, he doesn't need me to protect him.
It's more important to protect the former chairman.
You're right. The fate of the entire magic world is going to be on the line.
Tartaros Arc Immorality and Sinners
I started cultivating herbs after my retirement.
This is chamomile that I grew at home.
Thank you.
It has a nice parf... scent.
It's known as the "apple of the earth," an apt expression.
Now, I don't mean to be rude to my guests...
...but how did you get my address?
We're the ones who were rude,
but it was an emergency, so we used our intelligence network.
And that led you to my top secret address.
Your network is formidable.
I apologize.
Oh, no. I'm retired, so there shall be no retribution.
I remember you.
The defendant, Erza Scarlet, is on the witness stand.
This wizard in armor is the culprit.
I'm Erza, you numbskulls!
Take them both to a cell.
I... I'm sorry...
That was an embarrassing incident.
I feel nostalgic.
And for the next seven years after that, you were all in suspended animation, weren't you?
Crawford-san, I hate to interrupt, but...
Oh, that's right.
You came about Face, didn't you?
My heart aches about the sad news regarding my former colleagues.
With the Council currently not functioning,
I'm touched that a guild with a strong sense of justice like yours is making a stand.
In order to stop Tartaros, we want to destroy Face first.
Will you tell us where it's being stored?
Unfortunately, not even I know that.
Chairman...
I'm not trying to keep a secret.
Even the former chairman isn't privy to that information.
Then how did they get information that even you don't have?
That is a mystery.
Then will you tell us the three former Council members
who are protecting Face with Living Link Magic?
We'll do everything in our power to protect them.
I don't have access to that information, either.
What?!
Face was scrapped.
It's a forbidden weapon whose very existence cannot be made public.
As such, even the Council members who serve as the sealing keys
are unaware of their own function.
That maintains the ultimate method of concealment.
Not even they know?
Then Tartaros really will just slaughter all of the former Council members...
W-What is it?!
It seems they're here.
They're surrounding the house.
The footsteps...
There are 20 of them.
Chairman, go to a back room!
Is it Tartaros?!
Here they come, Mira!
We won't let you lay a finger on the chairman.
Is this our first time battling side by side?
Let's show them the power of Fairy Tail!
Dammit!
Stop it! Let my body go!
Lisanna! Hang in there!
Lisanna!
I beg you! Stop this!
You beg me?
When a human begs a demon,
that's when he sells the demon his soul.
Would you sell me your soul?
Tartaros is after a weapon called Face.
It's a magical pulse bomb.
A weapon that would nullify the magic of all wizards on the continent.
There's no going back now.
I'll crush Tartaros.
Air outside of the joint is so refreshing. Right?
You get no points for slinging cliches.
Freedom is a good thing.
Yes!
Our love reached something, yes?
You did well, Cobra.
I never suspected you of having a talent for negotiation.
This is the resurrection of Oracion Seis...
Midnight. You have no complaints, do you?
He's not our father.
He just thought of us as pawns.
I can hear it.
Yeah. If you heard it, then it's true.
Father. It's time for you to sleep.
We shall go forth.
So, what should we do first?
I wanna take a shower!
I want to search for my little brother.
Wait.
Our first job.
I'm counting on you, Jellal.
I'll repay my debt. Leave them to me.
What's wrong, Natsu? All of a sudden...
You still need more rest!
Where's the former chairman's house?!
Hurry, Happy!
A-Aye!
Hey! Natsu!
Natsu-san!
Is that all of them?
Thanks to you, Erza.
Still, it's strange.
You think so, too?
For targeting a VIP like the former chairman, they weren't so tough.
They're obviously just regular soldiers.
What's wrong, Natsu?
Dammit! Why didn't I realize it?!
Nobody, not even current Council members, knew the address of the former Chairman.
The same thing with Face!
So how does Tartaros know?!
Erza...
What's wrong, Mira?
I...
Mira!
Somebody's passin' on the members' info to Tartarus!
Somebody?!
I don't know for sure...
...but a bigwig who's got info on all the Council members...
I hope I'm wrong.
Get a move on! Erza and Mira are in danger!
Crawford here.
I have two of them. Change of plans.
I knew we could count on you, former Council chairman.
Please return to the guild.
Happy! Over there!
Aye!
The aftermath of a battle.
Erza!
Mira!
They're not here.
No, I can still faintly pick up their scents.
What happened here?
The smell of herbs is strong here.
This smell...
I think it's a sleeping drug.
Then maybe someone made Erza and Mira fall asleep...
Dammit!
Natsu! Control yourself!
You'll destroy the former chairman's house!
The former chairman is in league with Tartaros!
That's how Tartaros found out about Face and the former members' addresses!
I wonder if Erza and Mira were captured.
I'll definitely find 'em!
Is that why herbs were burned throughout the house?
Don't underestimate a dragon's nose!
Are you awake?
Where am I?
Welcome to Tartaros.
Tartaros?!
Where's Mira?! And the former chairman?!
The former chairman is one of us.
After the plan succeeds, I'm sure he'll go back to being the Council chairman.
You two fell into his trap and became our prisoners.
Ridiculous! The former chairman wouldn't betray us!
Don't bother trying to resist.
Those bonds are made of magic-sealing minerals.
As long as you're chained up, none of your magic will work.
What about Mira? Where's my comrade?!
We haven't killed her.
We're just going to make some physical alterations so she becomes our servant.
Don't!
Don't shout like that.
There's something I want to ask you.
Where is Jellal?
Meldy, get back.
There are five of them! I can...
No. I don't need any help.
He obviously doesn't think much of us.
That's not nice.
I see. Doranbolt sent you, huh?
Do you intend to put us back in our cells?
An escaped prisoner taking prisoners to jail? Ridiculous.
Nobody's going to take our freedom from us.
We'll kill you, Jellal.
I have sworn to live for love.
I will not fight, no.
Hoteye! You're still under Nirvana's influence!
Not so.
This is me. I am love.
I shall obey Jellal-san, yes!
Hoteye, you bastard...
I don't care.
Midnight..
We have our freedom. That includes Richard.
We're all free to choose.
My name is Macbeth. For the sake of freedom, I'll destroy anything in my way.
Come on.
I'm already here. I got sick of waiting!
Jellal!
You are fast, Sawyer.
Don't you say my name!
I can hear your movements!
I can hear yours too, Eric.
Angels! Devour Jellal!
Feel free to eat everything, skin and bones, too!
Have you learned new magic, Solano?
My angels!
This seems like it will be more fun than seven years ago.
I know you two are close.
H-How do you know about Jellal?
Tell me where he is.
My magic manipulates a person's sensations.
Right now, you are extremely sensitive to pain.
Tell me.
I... don't know...
We intended to murder all of the former Council members to break Face's seal.
But we finally ascertained the identities of the three former members who are sealing it.
Two of them are already dead.
The last one...
Don't... tell me...
Jellal!
I'm finally warmed up.
If Jellal dies, Face's seal will be broken.
No...
What's this?
You blurted something out.
At this rate, you won't be able to talk even if you do know something.
I don't know! I really don't know where Jellal is!
Let's do this. If you tell me where Jellal is, you can have Mirajane.
If you don't tell me...
...you and Mirajane will both die.
I really... don't know...
Please... help...
...Mira...
I see. You want to play a little more.
He wrecked my house!
Okay, okay, calm down, former Council chairman.
I even blew my own pension for the sake of this plan!
Still, imagine the amount of riches you'll get after it succeeds.
I suppose I can sacrifice my house
if it reinforces the scenario
that I've been captured by Tartaros!
How are Erza and Mirajane?
When Kyoka-sama tortures someone, you can be sure they'll meet a miserable end.
Make sure you do kill them!
If they survive and go home, it's possible I'll be suspected of having a hand in this.
You can relax.
Since no one will ever find this place.
What is that?
It's coming!
Franmalth-kun! You said...
...no one would ever find this place!
I found it!
Natsu searched for the kidnapped Erza and Mira on his own,
and stormed into Tartaros's stronghold.
Meanwhile, the other members of Fairy Tail are slowly gathering enemy information.
And while Jellal continues his battle with Oracion Seis,
he tells them of his secret resolve.
Next time: Tartaros Arc: Jellal vs. Oracion Seis.
Tartaros Arc: Jellal vs. Oracion Seis
Various schemes cross with each other, and the battle picks up speed.