(Jason's POV)
"Okay, this could be bad, Mavis." I told her
She looked at me, "What do you mean?" She asked
I pointed at Magnolia, "They're still targeting Fairy Tail." I said, "Makarov and the rest could be in danger."
Lucy walked up, "Isn't Mira and the Thunder God Tribe there?" She asked, "She's strong, she might be able to handle a Shield."
Mavis shook her head, "Makarov sent her, Elfman, and the Thunder God Tribe to aid Gajeel in the Northern Battle." She said, "It's only him and a few others...."
"Oh man!" Natsu said, "But Gramps is strong though, he should be fine!"
I shook my head, "Well, he might not be able to handle a shield and a whole army while worrying about the rest at the same time." I said, "This is not good at all."
I placed my hand on my chin, trying to think of something. The map only indicates the Shields of spriggan's magic signature. On the Western forces that are scattered, there is a single powerful signature on the middle which indicates Invel. Zeref must be cloaked or something, I don't know. At the North-West, there's also one which could indicate Dimaria. As for Neinhart, I would imagine someone like him could also cloak himself.
On the Northern side, there are three, which indicate Larcade, Bloodman, and the mystery Shield. I know it ain't Irene since hers isn't that low. That and she's supposed to be equal to August, which is on the Eastern side, indicated by a golden glowing circle.
Excluding Brandish and the other two that were defeated, that accounts for all Shields but one.
Jacob Lessio, the Assassin.
"Hm..." I said, "Yea..."
"Jason?" She asked, "Should I send Natsu to Makarov?"
I looked at her, "Read my mind." I said, "It's best if you do that."
Mavis turned to Natsu, "Natsu." She said, "Go to Magnolia, there's a chance that Makarov could be in trouble."
Natsu nodded, "Yes!" He said cracking his knuckles, "If that's the case, I can go all out! Woo!"
"Mhm." I said, "Okay buddy."
"Lucy, go with him as well." Mavis said, "There's a possibility that Erza's group could regroup at the guild hall and I could use you all there."
Lucy frowned, "I will do that, First..." She said, "But, may I ask, what makes you think that?"
Mavis turned to see the map, "I think Alvarez will attempt to send waves of their forces to assault Magnolia." She said, "Could explain the scattering of their western forces. And if this is the case, that Shield might lead the assault."
"Yea...." I said, "If Invel goes, it could get tricky. That and Jacob too.....Natsu, if you encounter Jacob, try to finish him off quickly before the assault begins."
Natsu raised his eyebrow, "O...Okay?" He said, "But how do you know he's gonna be there?"
"Just do it, okay?" I said, "Don't question us."
He nodded, "Alright." He said, "Will do."
I crossed my arms, "Jacob is an assassin." I said, "He'll definitely sneak his way to the guild and will try to kill everyone just to get Fairy Heart. Don't let him."
Lucy widened her eyes, "I-If that's the case, we should go help the Master!" She exclaimed
Natsu nodded, "Yea!" He said, "Do I take an airship of yours?"
I nodded, "Yea." I said, "Felicity will provide one. Right?"
"Yessir." Felicity said, "I apologize for not giving my input, sir. Defensive Systems are now updated. That jammer issue will not happen again. Also, I have cloaked the Nemesis as well. With that and our new location, it'll be harder to be tracked down."
"Good." I said, "Have you begun that thing I told you?"
"Yes." She said, "I will be done in an hour if you can inform Levy and the Northern forces."
Mavis nodded, "Yes, I'll do that." She said as she walked up to me and handed Erion to me, "Here."
"Hey buddy." I said as I held him, "How you doing, buddy?"
"Uuuiii..." He said
"Yea..." I said
I have no clue what he said.
Mavis walked towards a terminal and began to click on some buttons.
I looked at Lucy who was staring at me, she was giving me an odd look.
"What is it?" I asked
"N-Nothing." She said with an awkward smile, "Can we talk after I get back from Magnolia?"
"Sure." I said
"Okay." She said softly
"Alright so can we go????" Natsu asked
I nodded, "Yea, go ahead." I said
"Okay!!" He shouted, "Let's go Happy!"
"Aye sir!!" Happy replied
I watched as all three walked away. As they did this, I noticed Wendy and Carla walking up to me. They had worried looks on their faces.
"Jason-san?" She said
I looked at her, "Yea?" I asked
"Wendy is worried about Cherria." Carla said, "She wants to go join the Northern battle."
Wendy looked down, "That's true..." She said
"Hm..." I said, "I don't kno-"
I was interrupted by Mavis walking up to us, "I spoke to Levy." She said, "She says that they've engaged with several scouting parties and from the looks of it, the battle might pick back up."
"Shit..." I said, "They have to hold off for an hour....I don't want them engaging with Bloodman and his fucking magic-bane particles..."
Mavis looked at me, "You can always join in and hold them off yourself." She said, "I think that's the right call. After all, your magic is powerful enough to do so. It's either that or engage the Eastern forces..."
I looked at her, "Tell the Eastern forces to retreat further back." I said, "I don't think God Serena could handle August...unless he surprises me...but if Irene is the one that's with him, they definitely need to retreat."
"Are you sure?" She asked, "You can always-"
"Do it." I told her, "The Northern front will be a bigger issue. I feel like we should take out Bloodman first since his power is more of a threat. I would've been there by now if Larcade wasn't there....he's a massive counter to me...."
She raised an eyebrow, "H-How so?"
I scratched my cheek, "I..." I said, "I don't wanna say..."
Larcade is definitely a powerful counter to me. If his magic is capable of affecting me. I don't wanna risk finding out.
"Okay." Mavis said, "I'll inform them."
"Felicity. Here's the deal." I said
"Yes?" She said
"Once the Eastern defensive forces retreat, send the Death Angels to the Western forces, make them extra stealthy." I said, "That should stall them for a bit. And if the Eastern Forces get a bit too much, send the Black Hawks."
"Sir." She said, "They'll require a lot of charging to do so. Shall I divert power from It to them?"
I nodded, "Sure." I said, "But gather magic power from the surrounding Ethernano to further refuel it, okay?"
"Affirmative." She said, "Diverting power now."
I looked at Wendy, "Turns out you'll be able to go." I said, "I shall join you."
She smiled, "Okay!" She said brightly, "Thank you!"
Mavis looked at me, "What did you mean by 'It'?"
I shrugged, "You know." I said,
"My Secret Weapon."