Lucy learns that Everlue blackmailed Daybreak's deceased author, Kemu Zaleon, into writing the book for him while in solitary confinement for three years. Lucy summons her crab spirit Cancer against Everlue, prompting the duke to summon Virgo, his monstrous maid spirit; to the shock of both, Natsu appears alongside Virgo after grabbing onto her from upstairs. After Natsu and Lucy defeat Everlue and Virgo, they return Daybreak to Kaby, Kemu's son, who intends to preserve his father's honor by burning the book. However, Lucy reveals that the book is secretly Kemu's memoir written for Kaby, persuading him to keep the book. To Lucy's dismay, Natsu declines the 2 million jewel reward upon realizing that Kaby has no money to give them. On their way home, the three fight off a band of dark wizards alongside their guildmate, Gray Fullbuster. One of the dark wizards utters "Lullaby" before a magic shadow engulfs them.