All kinds of charts are floating in the air.
That large sphere looks like a map.
Is this the control room?
They've made it this far already?
How shoddy are the sentries? How shoddy?
Look at this!
It's just like Erza said. Face's seal has apparently been lifted.
What should we do?
We couldn't use this magic circle to reseal it?
No. This is totally locked up.
We can't do anything with it.
Huh?
Even though this says it can only be activated manually,
on site...
...it's already activated?!
You work fast, Ezel-san.
This is...
Face is going to go off...
...in 41 minutes.
41 minutes?!
In 41 minutes, magic all across the continent...
You little brat!
Of all the souls inside me, I'm gonna show you
my highest form!
Face, a magic pulse bomb that would
wipe out all magic throughout the continent.
Natsu and the others are fighting to prevent it from going off,
while Wendy and Carla escaped the Cube
and are hurrying towards Cowbane Valley to shut Face down directly.
However, not much time is left.
Will Wendy and Carla be able to keep Face from going off?
Carla, go faster!
I'm trying!
If we don't get a move on, we won't make it in time!
We can't let all magic throughout the continent be extinguished!
But how are we going to stop Face?
I don't know! But we have to do it!
That's what Natsu-san would do. We will stop it!
Carla, go faster! Give it everything you've got!
Tartaros Arc: Wendy versus Ezel
What the...?
I don't believe it...
What's happening?
Why is his soul...
Master Hades!
No. It's a warped version of him!
Your body's just weird!
Not scary.
I don't care how I look.
I am Hades! Hades, remember?
So you say...
So you don't know it, eh?
The fearsome might of Master Hades...
Oh, I wouldn't say that.
We're pretty familiar with it.
I think you're the one who doesn't know it!
Fine. I shall enlighten you ignorant fools.
Um, the master of Grimoire Heart, formerly the strongest dark guild,
a brilliant wizard who dove too deeply into the darkness.
That is Master Hades!
Yes, we know that.
Hey, are you listening to us?
I was tracking down Zeref-sama seven years ago when I happened upon this body.
This man was the closest thing to a demon while still being human.
How much magic does he possess? How much?
Do you know how Hades kicked the bucket?
No, not even I know that.
We took him down!
Even if they come back, I ain't afraid of anybody I beat once before.
Yeah, right? We've already won once.
On your own?
Natsu!
Appearance aside, this magic is the real thing.
It's the power of one who was close to the depths of magic.
There. Connection!
I'm going to take your soul!
Think so?!
Lightning Flame Dragon Mode!
Roar of the Lightning Flame Dragon!
That's a nice soul.
Absorb!
No way!
He absorbed the magic's soul?
In fact, what is a magic's soul?!
Is that even possible?
You're the one who defeated Jackal-san, aren't you?
But I would advise you not to underestimate us.
We're the demons of the Books of Zeref!
We are biological weapons born from the demonic books
that the dark wizard Zeref wrote long ago.
Do not forget that just one of us has the power of an entire army!
With my Curse power, Macro,
I can control anyone I cast it on, making that person carry out my will.
So that's how you manipulated Elfman.
I see...
I'm going to make you pay. You hurt my little brother and sister,
and now I'm going to make you pay!
Mira-nee! Don't get too into it!
Don't let her provoke you!
Humans are slaves to their emotions.
But I manipulate people from high above as I spin my story.
You cannot beat me.
Don't assume that everything's going to work out the way you want it to.
Satan Soul, Mirajane...
I'm going to eliminate you for Kyoka-sama's sake, too!
Mira-nee! Look out!
Even in her Satan Soul form, Mira-nee is on the defensive?!
Damn demon...
She's strong...
I'll ask you once more! What is your purpose?!
What did you mean by "being returned to Zeref"?!
Zeref created us.
In order to have an audience with our creator, we are going to carry out his will
and fight on his behalf!
It's not going to work out for you!
I'm sure my comrades are already on their way to stop Face!
It's not going to work out? Is that what you say?
What?
Has she already made her move?
You don't have the leisure of thinking about anything but here and now.
Hang in there, Carla!
I'm fine! I've still got a lot of flying left in me!
What? What's this about Silver?
Then cut the nonsense and get ready!
This is the end of the line for you!
This bastard is like Juvia!
What are you trying to do? Fight me like a man!
There is another who would be more suitable for defeating you.
Trying to confuse me with words, huh?
Seems like demons love to gab!
Think of me as you like.
He's not even responding to me.
It would be a mistake to treat your power lightly.
Which is why you are going to stay here for awhile.
So keeping me here was the plan!
Th-This guy is...
...strong!
Is this all you've got?! It's not nearly enough for a Man to redeem himself!
Where are my big sister and Lisanna?!
Juvia understands how frustrated you must feel,
but Mira-san and Lisanna-san wouldn't be beaten so easily!
Surely they're fine!
Yeah, you're right.
Wait for me, Sis and Lisanna!
A cavern in Cowbane Valley! There it is!
It's deep!
I wonder where Face is!
Wendy, I'm sorry. It seems I used up too much magic.
Not at all. Thank you.
There's a cave. Let's check it out.
To begin with, your magic power can't beat our Curse power.
On top of that, Face will go off in ten minutes,
eradicating the magic of all the wizards on this continent.
Do you understand? The age of wizards is about to be over!
I can't believe that all the magic on the entire continent would disappear!
Horologium! How much time is left?
Nine minutes and 43 seconds.
Everyone is in the middle of battle...
If we suddenly couldn't use magic at a time like this...
Another one!
Let's kick its ass and then go find my sisters!
Crap! We're separated from Master and the others.
More importantly, where's that guy who has the anti-magic particles?
I don't know, but if we fight, we'll probably run into him sooner or later.
Let's get this over with so I can sit down with some tasty booze.
Sheesh!
Just...
...nine minutes left.
If we couldn't use our magic now, we wouldn't stand a chance!
Wendy, please!
I'm sure it'll be okay!
Carla's with her, too.
Carla's really smart!
It's gotten dark.
The light from above doesn't reach this far.
I can't really see where I'm stepping.
Carla, are you all right?
Fine. I'm just tired.
Forget about me. We need to find Face, and fast.
But how should we look for it when we don't even know its shape or size?
What would Natsu-san do at a time like this?
Probably go on a rampage and destroy the cave.
If I had more power...
Keep it together. There are things you can do, too.
Concentrate and feel your magic.
Got it. I'll try.
I have no idea where we are now.
Stay cool.
Breathe deeply, Wendy.
Breathe deeply...
The air is fresh here...
Maybe that's because of the low temperature and high humidity.
I have a feeling that's not all it is.
Wait, Wendy.
I think... I think we're on to something important...
I'm so exhausted that I can't get my thoughts in order.
But I have a feeling it's really important...
What's with this munchkin?
Damn you, Kyoka.
This slip of a girl won't fill me up!
Why'd she foist this task on me?!
Tartaros?!
Then you're the one who activated Face!
That's right!
Kyoka told me some fools might be coming to stop Face,
and that I could just devour them.
So imagine my disappointment when it turns out to be a little girl!
What should we do?! This is no time to be fighting something like that!
Get back here!
We should get away! You're no match for that guy on your own!
There's nowhere to run! I'll have to fight!
No, Wendy!
Elemental resistances rise! Deus Corona!
Physical abilities rise! Deus Equus!
Ile Arms! Ile Armor! Ile Vernier!
Enchant!
So you're an enchanter?
Roar of the Sky Dragon!
Is it okay to let loose on you?
Is it okay to let loose on a runt like this?
Claw of the Sky Dragon!
No effect!
Five Peerless Swords!
Wendy, dodge!
Ogre Circle!
Rosary Circle!
Wendy!
Even though I added layers of defensive magic! How...?!
Look.
This is Face.
This is...
It'll go off in five minutes.
And since we're right next to it, there's an extremely dense concentration of Ethernanos.
I can't stand the stink.
Ethernanos...
But those Ethernanos things destroy magic.
After the continent is robbed of magic, our Curses will rule the world!
Ethernanos...
That's right. What popped into my head before...
But before that, I'm going to pulverize you!
Let go of Wendy!
You big brute!
Carla...
Let her go!
Don't! Get away!
Let go of Wendy!
You stupid...
Carla, fly away!
What is this cat? Are you edible?
Don't! Please!
No!!
Wendy, the air...
The air...
Fresh air...
A high concentration of Ethernanos floating in the air near Face...
This is why the air felt so fresh.
If I can get them in my body,
maybe I could become like Natsu-san!
What the...?!
Wendy was weak and timid before...
...but now...
...she has the Dragon Force!
Only minutes are left before Face goes off.
In this extreme situation, Wendy obtains the Dragon Force at last.
She confronts the charging Ezel, and right when it seems the battle is about to end,
cruel fate shows its hand to Wendy and Carla.
Next time: Tartaros Arc: Friends Forever.
Tartaros Arc: Friends Forever
These diminutive girls have a huge amount of courage.