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"... Okay, I'll do as you say."

Ultimately, his fear of Erza prevailed, and Gray reluctantly let Natsu lean on his shoulder.

Seeing the awkward way the three of them got along and Erza's rough treatment methods, Yan couldn't help but chuckle.

"Heh, you guys are quite interesting. Are all the mages in Fairy Tail as funny as you?"

Erza, a bit oblivious and naturally naive, clearly didn't catch the mockery in Yan's words and proudly explained to the stranger in the car:

"You recognized them? That's right, everyone in Fairy Tail is a group of witty, passionate, kind, and reliable partners."

As she spoke, Erza realized she didn't seem to know the other person's name, so she formally introduced herself to Yan:

"Sorry, we've been chatting for so long and I haven't introduced myself yet."

I am Erza Scarlet, a mage from Fairy Tail.

The one who fainted is Natsu, he's leaning against Gray, and the little cat next to you is Happy, Natsu's family member.

Listening to Erza's earnest self-introduction, Yan felt that she had the demeanor of a classic knight.

"Nice to meet you. I am Angel Yan. You can also call me Yan or Sister Yan."

From a guild that was only recently established, one you've probably never heard of, but which at first glance sounds like a copycat guild—Saiyan's Tail.

"Saiyan... tail?" *2 Erza and Gray both whispered the name of the strange guild.

"If you hadn't told me beforehand, I would have really thought you were copying Fairy Tail."

Gray rolled his eyes and muttered a complaint under his breath.

Erza, however, didn't suspect them of intentional plagiarism. Instead, she politely inquired:

"Why did your guild choose this name? What is the deeper meaning behind it?"

"No, it's just because our guild leader is a Saiyan and has a tail."

"I see. That name certainly suits your guild's style."

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the three of them officially became acquainted.

Yan then revealed what she had just overheard and searched for.

"I just heard you guys talking about LLABY, right? I know what that is."

"You know?" Erza didn't blame Yan for eavesdropping. Instead, after learning that Yan knew about LLABY, she immediately asked earnestly:

"Please, Miss Yan, introduce LLABY to us."

We're going to take down the Dark Guild later, and knowing about LLABBY's role beforehand will give us a better chance of success.

"Heh, you do have a sense of responsibility. Just because you heard about it on the way, you're ready to go looking for trouble with the Dark Guild."

"It's okay, I'll tell you anyway. Because I really like children like you who are kind-hearted and have a strong sense of justice."

After saying that, Yan gave Erza a flirtatious wink.

This teasing gesture made Erza blush instantly.

Upon seeing this, Gray's expression changed drastically, and he looked at Yan as if she were a monster.

Has this woman gone mad?! How dare she flirt with Erza?! Someone's going to die!!

Fortunately, perhaps they needed something from each other, or perhaps they were both women.

After a brief blush, Erza quickly returned to normal.

Yan smiled slightly upon seeing this and then told him what he knew.

"LLABY, a magic flute modified by Zeref. Its wielder can play spells with it to curse and kill anyone who hears the flute's sound."

"Hmm, it's a flute that sounds terrifying."

After hearing Yan's introduction, Erza and Gray's expressions changed instantly, becoming very serious.

"Zephyr? The progenitor of all black magic, the most ferocious, strongest, and most evil legendary black magician Zeref in the history of the magic world?"

Gray asked loudly, somewhat excitedly.

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Great!!

Yan glanced at him calmly, as if she could see right through his thoughts, and nodded:

"Yes, that's Zeref, the one who created demons and left countless disasters for this world."

Gray, with his head down, didn't notice Yan's strange gaze. After Yan said those words, he clenched his fists and said hatefully:

"That bastard, he's involved in every mess."

Erza's expression turned extremely serious upon hearing Zeref's name.

However, compared to Gray's hatred for Zeref, she was more concerned about what the people of the Iron Forest wanted to do with LLABY, Zeref's creation.

But whatever the other party wants to do, it's a fact that things have become more complicated.

"Ms. Yan, thank you for the information. This matter has also exceeded my expectations."

"877," so I'm formally extending an invitation to you. If possible, I hope you can join our team to stop the Iron Forest's conspiracy.

Out of caution, Erza boldly extended an invitation to Yan.

Gray was somewhat surprised, but also felt that it made sense.

After all, it involves Zeref, and LLABY is such an evil and terrifying weapon.

He didn't dare to be arrogant and think that he and his few friends could handle the situation.

Therefore, he remained silent and did not express any opinion regarding Erza's invitation to people outside the guild to form a party.

They had intended to invite Yan, but Yan had no intention of participating.

She waved her hand dismissively, her face full of resistance:

"I'll pass. It's not easy for my president to attend the routine meeting and have a chance to slack off. I don't want to get involved in any messy things."

As one of only four members of the guild, Yan has been spending her days either training or carrying out various complicated and trivial tasks.

She had been wanting to take some time to rest for a while, so she specifically chose a task that involved a long journey.

And he gave up flying and chose to travel by train, a way to kill time, openly and legitimately slack off and pass the days.

Sigh~ Just as I expected. No normal person would put themselves in danger because of a few words from a stranger.

Gray sighed inwardly, understanding Yan's choice.

Erza, however, grasped the key point from Yan's words, and her expression instantly turned terrified.

"A routine meeting? How could I not have thought of that?!"

Her shout startled Gray, and before Gray could ask anything, Erza began to anxiously recount her guesses.

"It must be. The group's target must be the chairpersons who are attending their routine meeting."

Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence that the people of Iron Forest decided to search for LLABY at this exact moment?

Gray is also a quick-witted person, and Erza's reminder made him immediately understand.

"Oh no, the old man is also at the event. If he accidentally hears LABY's flute playing, even if he's caught off guard, something bad could happen!"

Thinking this, the two immediately tensed up. Even Happy, who was standing nearby, lost his appetite for the fish and anxiously flew to Erza, asking:

"Huh—then isn't the student council president in danger?!"

Erza, think of something quick!

"There's no way around it; it'll be at least evening by the time we get to the meeting venue from here."

"We have no idea when the Iron Forest people will make their move; the guild leader and his men might be attacked before we even notify them."

Erza felt cold all over and was powerless.

At this moment, she turned her gaze to Yan again, hoping that this Miss Yan, whom she had only recently met, could bring them a surprise.

But Yan's reaction was completely different from theirs. Upon hearing that Tetsu no Mori's target might be the association presidents attending the meeting, she clapped her hands happily and exclaimed:

"Oh dear, I didn't expect that. It would be wonderful if it could really be like that."

I will miss my father-in-law every year. Let him die in peace.

"Hey, are you really talking about your president, and not some mortal enemy?"

What guild member would so desperately want their guild leader to die?!

Gray was almost driven mad by Yan's words. Did this woman even know the current situation? How could she still be in the mood to make such an absurd joke?

Erza also put on a stern face and gave Yan a stern lecture:

"Miss Yan, your thinking is incorrect..."

Perhaps your guild leader has not done well in some aspects, but that is not a reason for us guild members to stand by and watch someone die.

Moreover, the meeting was being held just outside Croba, and LABY's whistle could potentially affect all the innocent residents of the city.

Therefore, Miss Yan, if you have any way to contact your guild leader, please don't hesitate to inform her immediately.

Meeting Erza's firm and unwavering gaze, Yan vaguely saw a cold shadow in her.

Both of them share a strong sense of justice and are willing to risk their lives for others.

Thinking about it, Yan suddenly smiled and swiftly flicked Erza's forehead with his finger.

Erza instinctively covered her forehead, staring wide-eyed at Yan with a mixture of confusion and surprise.

"You silly kid, if it were before, I would definitely invite you to join the Angel Legion."

But now... well, I'll help you this once.

As she spoke, Yan rolled her eyes in front of the two people and the cat, and her pupils turned into a somewhat eerie pure white.

"Let me see where the people from Iron Forest are..."

"Is this... some kind of detection magic?"

Gray asked Erza in a low voice, but Erza shook her head blankly, as she had never seen such magic before.

But since Yan had agreed to help them, she was willing to trust them.

Yan responded quickly.

"Found it. Hmm, you guys aren't so lucky. The people from Iron Forest got LLABY a step ahead of us."

They have currently hijacked a train en route to the meeting venue.

"What? Damn it, the worst thing has happened."

No, we must stop them.

Erza impatiently squeezed her gloved hands, making a cracking sound.

She immediately stood up and said to Harpy:

"We can't wait any longer, Happy, fly me there. I have to stop them before they get into the venue."

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Chapter 222 Yan Joins Erza's Team!

Upon hearing this, Harpy was greatly alarmed and waved his hands repeatedly, saying:

"Hey—, I can't do that. First, tell me if I can even keep up with the speed of a train."

Magic alone isn't enough to keep up with the opponent.

But Erza didn't give him a chance to refuse, and got up and picked him up.

"It's okay, just take me to the next station first."

"I can borrow a magical four-wheeled vehicle there; with my magic, I should be able to catch up with the train."

Erza, without saying a word, tried to jump off the train with Happy and leave.