Chapter 1100 437: Leave It to Me

Ultear didn't stay, she hurriedly set off.

No need for transportation assistance, as they have their own means, including land, sea, and air vehicles.

Makarov watched Ultear leave and asked Rhode, "Has Kildas responded?"

Rhode shook his head, "My magic can only handle one-way communication."

He used the magic obtained from Precht, which transmits instructions to guild members through the Guild Emblem, known as Eye of the Demon.

Now it's called Fairy's Eye.

Initially, it was streamlined by the second generation to respect everyone's privacy, losing the effects of location tracking and target sight acquisition, leaving only one-way communication.

In theory, it's useful for emergency guild member summons, since normal people would figure out how to find a Magic Crystal or something to respond to the guild.

But Kildas... doesn't seem like a normal person.

Makarov sighed, "Urge him again."

Rhode nodded and immediately activated the magic:

"Kildas, the guild is facing a war, return quickly!"

Kana patted Rhode's shoulder, "Could you help me send a message, saying 'Old man, hurry back'."

"Sure," Rhode nodded, but after thinking, he slightly modified the wording:

"Alright, it doesn't matter if you don't come back. Kana told me: 'Don't disturb Dad's travels, I'll handle his part of the defense line.'

Rhode satisfactorily interrupted the spell, giving Kana an okay gesture.

Kana was unaware that he altered her words, happily poured herself a drink, then worried whether she should be drinking at such a moment.

Makarov and Rhode entrusted the guild to Mebius and Mira's care and reached the Council through the Hex Flying Gate.

Hayberion, Uluvheim, Vorod, Jura, and Brellins have been stationed at the Council recently, thus already present in the conference room.

Uluvheim saw the two and wanted to grumble, "Finally here..."

Hayberion timely interrupted him, "Please be seated promptly."

Brellins seized the chance to add:

"Mr. Rhode, I'd like to transfer guild members to the Council later, may I borrow your magic?"

"Of course," Rhode agreed to this minor task without refusal, "Are you planning to integrate Rays of the Rising Sun into the Strong Detention Team?"

"Yes, regarding the Strong Detention Team's aspects, well..." Brellins carefully chose his words,

"Some power needs augmenting, and I might not have the energy to lead guild battles, allowing unified command by the Council seems convenient."

Understanding that it indicates a shortage of mid-to-high-level forces, Rhode asked, "What about Fiore Kingdom?"

Brellins replied, "It's been coordinated. We mainly handle the northern defense line of Fiore, now shifting to the whole northern continent, effectively still contributing."

Rhode nodded, Fiore remains too enlightened, until now, the royal attitude towards Mages' Guild remains one of requests and negotiations, rather than orders.

They afford mages the greatest freedom in operations, granting them to determine their own action plans...

Simply unlike a feudal kingdom.

Hayberion tapped the table, "Let's formally start the combat meeting."

The conference room now lit up with a series of light screens displaying simplified maps of Ishujal Continent and surrounding seas.

The map's top left corner shows part of the Western Continent's outline.

Fiore Kingdom and Sai Wen Kingdom, the two nations on the West Coast, face the Western Continent across the sea.

Hayberion marked red arrows between the continents:

"The situation is clear, this direction will surely be the focus of enemy attacks.

"Meanwhile, other directions must not be relaxed, for the enemy declared intent to annihilate Ishujal Continent.

"The previous defense plan needs little alteration, now the key is..."

The screen changed and Acronologia's image appeared, black wings and scales, dotted with blue patterns, roaring fiercely imposing.

Before Hayberion continued, Rhode directly answered:

"Should someone encounter him on the battlefield, alert me, I'll handle this guy."

"What?"

Others stared at him in surprise, Rhode hasn't been perceived as such arrogant.

Jura advised, "Mr. Rhode, don't underestimate, after all, it's Acronologia, seven years ago on Celestial Wolf Island..."

Rhode said, "That was seven years ago, now I'm confident in handling it."

Previously, lacking magic power, the Black Dragon bullied us, now with power several times over, can we allow him to bully us again?

Unfortunately, per the Ancient Giant Dragon and Baron Nash's intentions, Rhode was to reach the level of not needing summoning to press the Black Dragon.

But now time seems tight, only able to engage in a justified beating.

Hayberion pondered briefly, asking, "Mr. Rhode, will you stand by your words?"

"Certainly, and you can fully trust me."

Vorod cheerfully laughed, "Haha~ Quite the formidable youngster in the guild, Makarov."

Makarov proudly said, "Of course, Rhode is the most outstanding mage of this Fairy Tail generation."

"Then it's decided." Hayberion didn't dawdle, directly skipping the topic,

"From the Western Continent to Ishujal, considering navigation speed takes around ten days.

"Considering flying ships, the enemy might arrive as soon as tomorrow... or even tonight.

"Act according to the original plan, prepare quickly for battle. This battle, Ishujal must win!"

"Must win!"

The emergency meeting concluded.

It shouldn't have ended so fast, but due to the most daunting task being taken by Rhode, nothing more needed discussing.

Rhode first escorted Brellins back, then transferred their entire guild members to the Council before returning to the guild.

By now, except Kildas and Mest, all members standby at the guild.

Moreover, everyone carried luggage, upon entering, Erza's iconic luggage cart was visible.

It's a command from Rhode, prohibiting solo actions as war begins, none shall return home or reside in dorms.

Wolian already set up a radar display screen on the guild's small stage, fiddling with a tablet Magic Crystal.

"Wolian, how is it going?" Rhode asked.

Wolian confidently replied, "No issues, we'll detect any enemy promptly!"

The radar signal range covers several hundred kilometers beyond Fiore Kingdom.

Southeast and western directions can detect over the marine surface, northern towards internal of Sai Wen Kingdom and Bosco Kingdom.

In terms of scouting magic, it's remarkably potent.

Rhode reminded, "Fastest enemies might arrive tonight, be vigilant."

"Leave it to me!"