In the quiet guild hall, the Guild Master summoned Lucy and Erza. The two exchanged uneasy glances, for his voice carried both weight and urgency.
“Mirajane Strauss is on an S-Rank mission,” the Guild Master declared.
“And it seems she has fallen into a trap… You and Erza must go find her and bring her back.”
He handed them the mission details — documents, maps, and instructions about the target area. The Guild Master emphasized again:
“Since this mission is of S-Rank and can only be carried out by women, you and Erza must wear swimsuits as planned. This will ensure mobility… and also make the magical traps behave as expected.”
Lucy and Erza listened intently, fully aware of the extreme danger awaiting them.
“We understand,” Lucy said firmly.
Erza nodded, before preparing to set off toward the underground prison where Mirajane was held.
When they arrived at the dungeon, the Guild Master’s instructions were clear — they had to split into two paths to find Mirajane faster.
Lucy and Erza separated, each taking their own route. Yet as soon as they passed through their respective doors, the doors slammed shut behind them.
At that moment, the weakening spells activated once more, stripping them of their magic. The tracking spell Erza had cast on Lucy also vanished instantly.
Tension and uncertainty closed in around them.
Both realized they were now isolated — each facing traps and torment alone, in their own path.