Gajeel states that won't affect him as his lungs are made of iron, which Bloodman states is fortunate, enabling him to fight to his heart's content. As they continue their fight, Bloodman reveals his body is made of Magical Barrier Particles stating all who breathe them in will instantly die.

Bloodman then fights with Gajeel, shrugging off some of Gajeel's attacks, reminding him he has touched death itself before grabbing Gajeel's neck the Iron Dragon Slayer stating they are both out of luck head-butting Bloodman away, while admitting he's been also looking for a place to die. Laughing, Bloodman tells the Iron Dragon Slayer he has just touched death itself. Suddenly, Bloodman is attacked by a livid Gajeel who informs the Shield of Spriggan that for making him remember his worst memory he will return the favor. Bloodman then descends onto the battlefield, slaughtering more Mages, many who run in fear of not wanting to suffer from the same fate as their comrades. In the distance Irene calls for Bloodman, along with Larcade, to arm their selves as the reinforcements have arrived. Rogue warns them that their enemies have three monsters on their side, causing Gajeel to laugh and say that they have six on theirs. However, Gajeel confidently swears that his team will avenge the humiliation that his friends have suffered. Suddenly, even as Sting informs Gajeel of the monstrous power of the Shields of Spriggan, Irene dispels the snowstorm and the blanket of snow covering the ground in favor of fresh blossoms as far as as the eye can see. Meanwhile, Gajeel's group fights against the foot soldiers of the Alvarez Imperial army to rescue their comrades from Sabertooth and Blue Pegasus. The soldiers laugh at their demise while the Fairy Tail Mages comment on behalf of their friends' fates. He then tells his squad to prepare for battle as the army closes in, only to be shocked that both of their ally guilds have been mercifully defeated and then crucified upon the enemy's crosses. Levy asks Gajeel what action to take next, which Gajeel says the only on is to defeat them. Once his group arrives to Zonia, they look ahead at the massive Alvarez Imperial army Mirajane mentioning the morale of the troops but Elfman says that their ally guilds should already be engaged with them.

Levy explains she is scared about the forthcoming battle and Gajeel responds by surrounding her in iron clubs, assuring her they will return to their guild. Sitting on a cliff, Gajeel is approached by Levy who asks him if he is going to rest, to which he replies that she is one to talk.

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