"He took out the two strongest of our Four God's Priests in an instant, and he can even devour Lord Enel's lightning... Just who in the world is this guy?!"
Gedatsu stared blankly at the man before him, the one with short golden hair and a large cloak. His mind was reeling in confusion. When did another being this powerful appear in the world?!
"Just who... are you?"
At this moment, Conis, who was still cradled in Laxus's arms, also looked at him with a shocked expression and asked.
"Me?"
"Alright then, allow me to reintroduce myself."
"My name is Laxus Dreyar, an S-Class Mage of the Fairy Tail mage guild... an S-Class Mage."
After reflexively introducing himself, Laxus scratched his head, adding with a hint of embarrassment, "Though, I suppose I'm technically in the process of being expelled right now."
"Um, Mr. Laxus... could you let me go now?"
Just as some... unpleasant memories surfaced in Laxus's mind, Conis, who was still in his embrace, her face as red as a ripe apple, spoke softly.
"Ahem..."
"My sincerest apologies."
Laxus finally snapped back to reality, realizing the atmosphere between him and Conis had become a bit... ambiguous.
"It's alright," Conis whispered. "If it's you, Mr. Laxus... I don't really mind."
"Is there drama to watch?!"
The two remaining priests, the more comical Gedatsu and Satori, suddenly perked up. Seeing the 'inappropriate' atmosphere developing between Laxus and Conis, they got excited. Nothing was more entertaining than watching drama unfold. They seemed to have completely forgotten their own perilous situation.
"BOOM!"
But Laxus wasn't the type to be softened by such things. He raised his hand, unleashed a bolt of lightning, and finished Satori off.
"Urk..."
The terrifying lightning radiating from Laxus finally snapped Gedatsu back to his senses. This was no time for watching drama. He stood there, trembling, and stammered, "My apologies! I didn't mean to offend you, my lord! We were only acting on Lord Enel's orders!"
"You're different from those other three who reeked of blood," Laxus said, staring at Gedatsu. "Your killing intent isn't strong. That's why I'm sparing you."
"Now, tell me everything you know..."
The tone was an order.
Of course, there was another reason in Laxus's mind: four people to answer his questions was far too many. One was enough.
"Yes, my lord."
"My name is Gedatsu, one of the Four God's Priests under the great 'God' Enel! As for the other three, as you just saw, they have all been... taken care of by you."
"The only reason we came to provoke you was to fulfill Lord Enel's command! If we failed, he would have eliminated us. We had no choice."
"By the way, our daily duties, aside from maintaining stability on Skypiea and expelling all illegal intruders, also include killing anyone who resists Lord Enel's rule."
Without a moment's hesitation, Gedatsu told Laxus everything he knew.
"Alright, I understand."
After getting the information he wanted, Laxus first nodded slightly, then asked, "Since you're the priest in charge of expelling outsiders, have you ever heard the name 'Fairy Tail'?"
"That..."
"I really haven't heard of it."
Gedatsu shook his head, a look of confusion on his face.
"Is that so?"
"What a pity."
A look of "just as I thought" crossed Laxus's face.
Hmph. If his guildmates from Fairy Tail had been transported to Skypiea like him, these Four Priests would have been wiped out long ago.
After all, the Tenrou group was the backbone of the Fairy Tail guild. They were either S-Class Mages or had the potential to become one.
Even the weakest among them, Lucy, would be more than a match for these so-called priests if she got serious.
Of course, Laxus wasn't putting his faith in Lucy's strength, but rather in the strength of Loke—the Celestial Spirit Leo—with whom he had worked for years in the guild.
Lucy: "I wish someone would speak up for me! Doesn't anyone believe that I'm the most reliable and normal person in the entire Fairy Tail guild?!"
"Big Brother Laxus!"
Just as Laxus's questioning of Gedatsu about Fairy Tail came up empty...
Conis, after a long moment of hesitation, finally made up her mind. She bowed deeply to Laxus and said earnestly, "I have an impudent request, and I hope you will grant it..."
"What is it?"
Laxus was taken aback. He first helped Conis up, then said, "As long as it's within my power, I will help you."
Inhale~
"I want you to help the people of Skypiea and defeat the tyrannical 'false god,' Enel!"
Conis took a deep breath, looked at Laxus, and said with determination, "Enel can freely manipulate lightning! In this entire world, perhaps only you, who is immune to lightning, can defeat him."
"Someone who can freely manipulate lightning?!"
"I see..."
"So the lightning that fell from the sky earlier was from that guy named Enel, right?"
A smirk appeared on Laxus's lips. He had been curious about who was behind that earlier attack.
"Interesting."
"Even if you hadn't asked, I would have defeated him for you."
"I'm not the type to stand by and do nothing after being provoked."
With that, Laxus turned, giving Conis a view of his cool back. He then addressed Gedatsu, who was kneeling on the ground. "Hey! If you're a priest, you should know the way to your 'God's' shrine, right?! To Enel's place!"
"Indeed."
Gedatsu nodded.
"Lead the way."
Laxus tilted his head, deciding to go meet this other world's "god."
"As you command."
Gedatsu, after a moment's stun, immediately lowered his head.
Meanwhile, at the Shrine.
Don't you dare come here!
No, Enel, you have to calm down.
That guy definitely isn't invincible.
I refuse to believe he can devour lightning without limit.
Enel was in a full-blown panic. He simply couldn't think of any way to defeat Laxus.
~# Every 30 Power Stones = 1 Bonus Chapter