Planning in Progress (2)

"Let's go back to the moment of two Calvin meetings."

"Since you've been aware of the calamity of magic for quite some time, I assume you have made preparations. Do you have any plans?" Calvin Makarov asked.

"Yes, I do have a plan. I originally planned to carry it out with the Prince, but now that you guys are here, it will be easier." Calvin Lucifer replied.

"Prince? Could it be that you are accomplices? I thought that all the royal families here were cold-blooded?" Calvin Makarov said disdainfully.

"The king is indeed cold-blooded, but our Prince is filled with benevolence and justice. You also know him, the person who tried to stop Anima many times."

"So that's how it is, Mystogan..."

Hearing Calvin Lucifer speak of Mystogan, Calvin Makarov's trust in him increased by quite a bit.

"Mystogan? Is it the Prince's name in Earth Land? Forget it, you should hurry up and listen to my plan."

"You pretend to be me first, while I pretend that you were defeated and went outside to seize Dragon Chain Cannon's key to attract attention, while I went with the Prince to send that huge Lacrima back."

"Although Dragon Chain Cannon's magic power can restore your Guild to its original state, there are still many ordinary people and buildings that will recover at the same time. Therefore, I advise you not to restore Lacrima until the last moment."

"Then the Prince and I will reverse the 'Anima'. Then Edolas' magic power will completely disappear and surge into your world."

"At that time, even you will be sent back to Earth Land, and the passage between the two worlds will be closed. You will be considered as the culprits who brought about the destruction of magic, while the prince will be hailed as the great hero who defeated you and becomes the new king, leading us," Calvin Lucifer said in one breath, then looked at Calvin Makarov for his reaction.

"So that's how it is. Then, do you need me to help you get rid of the king? This way, it will be easier for Mystogan to ascend to the throne." Calvin Makarov had an unknown smile on his face as he asked in a subtle tone.

"The Prince definitely won't agree, but if you accidentally kill the king, I won't mind. In any case, the Prince won't be able to see you again." Calvin Lucifer replied in a similarly subtle tone.

"I understand, I will cooperate with you." Calvin waved his hand, used simple magic, and put on the same clothes as Calvin Lucifer.

Seeing this, Calvin Lucifer waved his cape, and the clothes on his body turned into the same clothes as Calvin Makarov.

"But then again, you are quite cold-blooded."

"It can't be helped. The Prince is too kind." Makarov, Lucifer, smiled and said nonchalantly.

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As Calvin and Erza approached Faust step by step, Faust's eyes turned cold. He held Dragon Chain Cannon, wanting to make a move.

"Stay still! If you make a move, I'll kill you right away!" Calvin's eyes showed a murderous intent, while the Three Knights and Erza were prepared to attack at any moment.

"Throw the key over. Don't make any unnecessary movements."

"Dragon Chain Cannon is the chain connecting to Lacrima's island. What are you doing here?" Faust asked, puzzled. He also tried to buy time.

Calvin guessed the other party's intention, but he also had the same idea. He immediately replied slowly, "The cannon shot out a concentrated Dragon Slayers' power. I want to shoot it directly at Lacrima and release our companions."

"Then you better not make any reckless moves. Even if you can easily kill me, I can destroy the key before I die. And by tomorrow at the latest, the lacrima will assimilate into the magic of this world!" Faust chuckled lightly as if he had returned to his former majestic self as the king.

"That depends on whether you dare to gamble with your own life, Your Majesty." When Calvin heard this, he said disdainfully.

Erza did not speak, but the killing intent in her eyes grew stronger.

Just as they were in a stalemate, a loud shout rang out.

"Calvin Makarov!" This shout was filled with hatred, and as soon as he finished speaking, a red-haired woman charged over with a spear in her hand.

This voice caused Calvin to turn his head slightly, and Erza who was beside him instantly reacted, helping Calvin block this murderous attack.

"Don't try to get in the way!" Erza, who was dressed in Heaven's Wheel Armor's clothes, gritted her teeth and said.

"You're the one who won't get in our way!" Erza Knightwalker, who held the Ten Commandments Spear, was even angrier when she saw that someone was blocking her way. Moreover, it was also Erza who stopped her.

Without further ado, the two of them began to fight.

Faust took advantage of the moment when Calvin was slightly distracted, the scepter in his hand suddenly released magic. The magic exploded in an instant after it was released, raising a large amount of dust.

Calvin immediately reacted, but unfortunately, Faust had already taken the opportunity to escape.

"Erza, I'll go chase after him. I'll leave this place to you!" Calvin shouted, and regardless of whether Erza heard him or not, he quickly withdrew the three knights and called out Silver Fang to chase after him.

Seeing that Calvin had left, Erza Knightwalker, who was blocked, gritted her teeth. However, in the face of Erza's obstruction, she wanted to stop him but was powerless. She could only vent her anger on Erza.

Similarly, Erza, who had accumulated a lot of anger after coming to this world, also wanted to vent it out immediately.

The battle between the two became even more intense.

Calvin realized that he had underestimated this king. Perhaps he was not good at fighting, but he was very good at running away. The pair of boots under his feet was a magic conductor. Even Silver Fang could not catch up with him.

At this moment, something strange happened to Lacrima in the sky. It first emitted a light that could illuminate the kingdom and then turned into a pillar of magic power that could reach the sky. In the next moment, it disappeared without a trace.

The lacrima restores itself to its original state in Earth Land through the power of 'souls'.

The operation of Calvin Lucifer and Mystogan succeeded.

"Hmph! You've been waiting for a long time." Calvin looked at the bare island and smiled.

Faust, who had escaped, naturally saw this scene as well, but he was only absent-minded for a few seconds and immediately took the opportunity to escape from Calvin's sight.

"Damn it! It must be that Jellal guy and the people in Earth Land. I won't let you get away with this! I'll use Dorma Anim to destroy all of you!" Faust gritted his teeth with a burning desire for destruction, realizing that years of planning had been in vain.

"Okay, now all that's left is to reverse the 'anima'." Mystogan exhaled and rescued his guildmates, which made him feel more relaxed.

Then, Mystogan looked at Calvin Lucifer and said, "In the future, the title of the first blacksmith will be completely useless. Calvin, are you ready?"

Calvin Lucifer nodded with a slight sadness on his face.

Mystogan, observing the situation, shook his head slightly, seemingly lamenting Calvin Lucifer's fate. He was well aware of the efforts Calvin Lucifer had put in to attain his current position. Reversing the 'anima' at this moment would not only cause him to lose his status but might also make him the scapegoat in the eyes of the people.

But now, it was impossible to turn back.

Mystogan took the lead and Calvin Lucifer followed behind him. The two avoided the soldiers all the way and slowly approached the room that created 'Anima'.

Both of them were top figures and quickly arrived at the room. Thanks to the attention of the others, all the guards in the room had been lured away.

"We are here. I hope that Edolas' people can bear this change..."