Chapter 434: Over
Laxus’s body slammed into a stone pillar and finally came to a stop. The pain didn’t seem to faze him though, he wore a victorious smirk.
"So you do recognize this face after all..."
He hated to admit it, but fighting four powerful mages at once was proving difficult. Unless he used that technique, he wouldn’t be able to hold out much longer. His best option was to get Mystogan to withdraw early.
And judging by everyone’s stunned reactions, things were going according to plan.
"What... is this?" Erza murmured.
Mystogan turned his back to them. "I never wanted anyone to see this face... I may look like him, but I’m not the Jellal you know."
Rhodes recalled the Council’s earlier meeting. "Wait, are you the Jellal that Wendy was looking for?"
"It’s complicated... but I’ll leave things to you here. Sorry."
Mystogan didn’t deny it, but clearly wasn’t willing to elaborate. As he spoke, his body shimmered into green smoke and vanished, along with all of his staffs.
"He probably has his reasons. I’ll ask him later," Mira said.
"Stubborn guy," Rhodes muttered, turning his attention to Laxus, who now wore a smug, satisfied grin.