167. Detain

While Ben is fighting Zero, the others are gathering per Jura's order that was sent through Hibiki. They all bring the enemies that they've defeated and gather at where Jura waits.

"Jura-san, what about Brain?" asks Lyon.

"Don't worry about him, someone is taking care of him. For now, let's tie the caught enemies to make sure that they won't run away. We also need to tend our injuries now," says Jura.

Everyone nods and do what Jura said. Well, not everyone because Natsu wants to find Brain and fight him. But a glare from Erza is enough to stop him from leaving.

The Mages are also quite wary of Hoteye and Jellal though. Both of them were enemies before they helped the Mages. It's not easy to trust them even though they have helped. But they can get more relaxed after Erza tells them that Jellal has lost his memories.

Wendy is in a big dilemma now because Jellal tells her that he doesn't remember everything. So he doesn't remember when he saved Wendy 7 years ago. It makes her sad but also relieved because Jellal doesn't act like an evil person as the others described.

While waiting for Ben and Mira, Wendy heals the others. They have some injuries and need immediate treatments. Everyone is amazed by Wendy's healing ability, it is very rare, after all.

Then after healing everyone, Wendy talks with Natsu. She is still want to know about her foster Dragon parent, Grandeeney's disappearance. Ben doesn't have an answer, so she tries to ask Natsu.

"So you also didn't know, huh? Too bad," says Wendy in disappointment.

"Yeah, I'm also still trying to find Igneel now. I've asked Gajeel and he doesn't know anything too. What about him?" asks Natsu.

"Do you mean Ben nii-san? His case is different from ours. His Dragon parent didn't disappear, it has died of old age before the other Dragons disappear. Ben nii-san hasn't been taught much by his Dragon parent, Escanor. So he mostly learned his Dragon Slayer Magic by himself, but he still can get this strong. I really admire him," says Wendy.

"What Dragon Slayer Magic that he has? He used fire before, so is he a type of Fire Dragon Slayer like me?" asks Natsu.

Wendy wants to answer, but someone says it first before her, "I am Sun Dragon Slayer."

Everyone looks at the voice's source and sees Ben there. He has returned together with Mira and he is dragging the tied up & unconscious Brain/Zero behind him. Ben throws Brain/Zero to Jura and the latter catch it.

"Please take care of him. You know how to handle the captured criminal better than me," says Ben.

"I feel like I keep taking care of your mess this day," says Jura.

"Well, the oldest need to take care of the ness that the younger ones made," says Ben while smirking.

"Sigh, alright, I understand," says Jura before taking Brain to the other tied-up Oracion Seis members.

Wendy, Bella, and Carla run to him and hug him happily. He rubs their heads and checks their condition. They are fine and it makes him very relieved.

"So, this has been finished, right? What should we do now?" asks Sherry.

"Now, we are-" Jura can't finish his words because suddenly a gigantic ship appears in the sky.

They all look at the flying ship that comes closer to them. Every one of them knows whose ship is this, the Magic Council. Ben sighs seeing the ship because this ship uses his machine model.

"My machine is installed on airships, but I can't enjoy it because of my motion sickness. I have contributed a lot to this world's transportation, but I can't enjoy all transportation modes. Sigh, what a sad thing," says Ben melancholically.

"What are you talking about?" asks Mira.

"Nothing, just imagining how fun it is to ride an airship like that," says Ben.

Soon, the Council's 4th Custody Enforcement Unit led by Lahar comes out of the airship. The Unit approaches the Mages and Lahar says they are here to detain Oracion Seis.

"I thought the National Council is disbanded," says Lyon.

"It has just been reformed by Fiore Kingdom Royal Family. The Council is important for the Kingdom's safety. So it needs to be reformed fast," says Lahar while showing the King's decree.

The Mages now believe it and give the Oracion Seis guys to them. When Hoteye is about to be captured, Jura asks him his brother's name. Hoteye has searched his little brother's whereabouts for years, so Jura wants to help him.

The guy then says his brother's name is Wally Buchanan, much to Erza's surprise. She said she knows Wally and tells Hoteye that Wally is fine and well. Wally is currently traveling across the continent with his good friends, and it makes Hoteye very happy that he cries.

Hoteye then surrenders himself without any regret. Then Lahar says that they are here to capture an even more dangerous criminal, Jellal. He was the one who destroyed the Council together with Ultear, after all.

Wendy tries to convince Lahar that he should release Jellal because he doesn't remember what he did at all. But it's not an excuse for the crime that he did. Losing his memories won't change the fact that he has done the crime.

Ben tells her to stop because what Lahar said is correct. Jellal also accepts his punishment and thanks Erza for everything before walking away. Erza has a conflict in her heart about it, but then Natsu acts before her.

The pink hair attacks the Council Unit and demands them to release Jellal because he is one of them now. He says Jellal needs to be on Erza's side for her sake. The other Fairy Tail Mages except for Mira also start to attack the Council Unit.

"STOP IT!" shouts Ben.

They all get surprised and stop then look at Ben.

"I know you care for your friend, but you also need to think about his feeling. He has decided to accept his sin so respect that. I know you guys are selfish but don't force it on others. Besides, I'm not in a good mood today, so you better stop and behave," says Ben as he intimidates them with his Magic Power.

They all tremble and finally stop, so Ben also stops what he does. Mira looks at Ben and now is sure that something is wrong with him today. His mood can change fast and he seems to think about something all the time.

'As I thought, something is wrong with him. It's very untypical of him to get angry like that and he has done it a few times today. It seems something is troubling him and it must be a very big problem. I need to wait for him to get calm before talking to him about it,' thinks Mira.

The Council finally takes the criminals away to their airship. Erza tells them that she has accepted Jellal's decision before leaving on her own. The others can't do anything now even though they are still dejected.

The airship leave and Erza cry alone while hiding. Mira knows it and lets her release her emotion. Mira just stays there and prevents the others from finding Erza, she needs time to be alone.

"The job has been done, so let's return," says Jura.

"Yeah, but our clothes are tattered," says Lucy.

"Then, you can get some new clothes in our Guild. It's close from here," says Wendy.

They all think it's a good idea then they look at Ben to make sure he allows it.

"Wendy is right, you can get new clothes there. You can also eat and rest in the village before returning tomorrow. You must be very tired now," says Ben.

They nod and decide to go to Cait Shelter.

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