The War is coming

-Camelot, Fairy Tail Guild Headquarters.

"I'm so fired up."

Natsu said as a B-rank quest about killing Acnologia was posted on the mission board by Dino, who has a grudge against it.

"Oi... Do I see things? Why was the rank quest of this guild is messed up!?."

Gray said while Juvia was peeking at him behind the post of the building.

"Of course, we just adjusted all ranking base on the power we get in this world. And Acnologia was considered equal to a Majin of this world who has a unique skill and demon lord seed."

Mirajane said while smiling as she had already been assigned to this branch of Fairy Guild as a permanent member with Erza, whose role was to become the next Guild Master of this branch if Dino decided to quit.

"Well, true. Somehow, my Ice Magic became so easy to use that I could manipulate it just by imagining it."

Gray said as countless icicle lances started showing up around him.

"Yeah, but it is a shame that the other guild members could not enter this world."

Lucy said while remembering the restriction placed by Dino himself when he created a pathway to this world onto theirs.

"'This world was dangerous... a world that a doomsday could be triggered at any time because of the existences like Demon Lords and True dragons, so I'm going to restrict who could only enter this world...' he said."

Lucy said while she, Gray, and Natsu was preparing their journey to hunt Acnologia at Earthland.

"Still, are they going to be okay, Mirajane?"

Freed questioned Mirajane, who recommends and gives quests to local guild members of the branch.

"Fufu, don't worry. At worst, they would only die.."

"..."

Freed could not help but shudder still, and he knew Mirajane was not lying, as Dino also bestowed the revival system upon them, making them unkillable by their world.

"So what's the condition of A and S rank of this world?"

Freed asks while preparing to hear an answer from Mirajane, who smiles at him innocently as she says the impossible possibility of the quest.

"Of course, killing an awakened Demon lord with Unique Skill would be an A rank quest, killing an awakened Demon lord with Ultimate skill would be an S rank quest, and defeating a catastrophe-level class like a true dragon or young master could consider an SS rank quest."

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-Tempest, Rimuru's Domain

A great tension was happening in the meeting venue as the aura of Demon Lords Haki spread in the spot between Demon Lord Rimuru and Erald Grimwald as the latter questioned him about what he would do with the unfathomable power he gained.

"What do you intend to do with your power as a Demon Lord? Rimuru-dono"

"Huh? Oh, is that all?"

"Is that... "all"? What do you mean by that?"

The confused Erald asked a question as Rimuru smiled at him, knowing he could answer Erald quickly.

"The answers are simple. I want to create a world that's comfortable to live in..."

"..."

"A prosperous world where as many people as possible can always be smiling."

"..."

"..."

"And you really think you can create such a dream world in reality?"

Erald said with a troubled face as he started sweating, while Artoria just nodded at Rimuru like it's natural for a ruler to have that kind of wish.

"That's what this power is for. Ideals without power to back them are a joke, and power without ideals is just empty."

"How about Artoria-dono? What would you do with that power?"

"There nothing for me say... I gained this power to protect my people's smiles... There's no way this path is a mistake."

Artoria said without hesitation while Erald became shocked and now understood why these two that should not be allied become allies as both of them have a more or less similar goal.

"Hahaha... This is Delightful! You two are delightful, Demon Lord Rimuru and Hero Artoria. Now even I can understand why you two awakened."

Erald said as he laughed at the coincidence that happened and how impossible their wish was.

"Forgive my rudeness, Demon Lord Rimuru and Hero Artoria, As the emissary of the sorcerous dynasty of Sarion. I request the establishment of diplomatic relations with the Alliance of Great Forest of Jura."

Erald said as he kneeled, making her daughter also kneel together with the other two Blumund idiots.

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-Puppet Nation Jistav, Clayman's Domain.

"I heard you're going to invade Eurazania."

Laplace said as he played with juggling balls, making Clayaman, who was looking outside through his window with a wine glass, glance at him.

"Yes, Milim wiped out its capital, but the country still has a massive population. The settlements scattered throughout it are home to many humans, as well. They should be the perfect sacrifices for my awakening. Do you not agree?"

(He's talking about total slaughter, including civilians? That seems a bit heavy-handed. Particularly I have a bad feeling about it, given the presence of that woman near that place. I think you're starting to panic a bit too much, Clayman?)

Laplace thought and then looked at Clayman, who thought his plan was nothing but perfect itself.

"Say, there's no need to act right before a big event like Warpurgis, is there? Also, don't the Demon Lords have a mutual non-aggression pact?"

"Ah, that won't be a problem. That slime killed my subordinate. This is his way of threatening to take my position as a Demon Lord, and it has become clear that Demon Lord Carrion instigated him to do so. That's what I'm going to tell them."

"..."

"..."

There was a silent pause between them as both had a thought to consider, then suddenly, Laplace looked at Clayman with an intense expression.

"Hey, Clayman... You're sure this whole plan was all your idea?"

"The only ones who give me orders are Lord Kazaream and the one I am indebted to. You should know that better than anyone."

"Okay. All good... then I'm going to go now, but let me give ya one last warning, as your friend."

".."

"Don't overestimate your control over Demon Lord Milim. She's one of the ancient Demon Lords who was around before President Kazaream. Don't let your guard down around her. Later."

Laplace said as he disappeared, making Clayman look very frustrated as the wine glass in his hand shattered, then suddenly he held his face while gritting his teeth.

(Was he suggesting that I'm being controlled by someone else? Damn it!)

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"GAH!?"

A fairy said with a shocked expression as she suddenly appeared in front of Artoria, making everyone at the venue look at their area.

"You... YOU REALLY EXIST! The one who stole half of my authority over Spirit World and created those ultimate spirits!?"

The Fairy said as she started flying chaotically around Artoria while Artoria herself could not help but become puzzled as she saw a spirit she could not order around.

"I see, then..."

Artoria suddenly grabs the Fairy, who flies around like a fly and then strengthens her grip on her.

"OUCH!!!! What the HELL ARE YOU DOING!?"

"Ramiris-sama!?"

"Will you hand over the other half of authority to me?"

Artoria said with a solemn expression, making a certain fairy look horrified.

(GEH!? This woman is evil!!! Did not those spirits say to me that she's more benevolent than me!? Damn it, they betrayed me!)