Laxus defeats Tempester before the demon can kill Yajima. Mortally injured, Tempester's body disintegrates to be reconfigured at Tartaros's headquarters, leaving behind a cloud of toxic Devil Particles. Laxus inhales most of the particles to keep his friends from being contaminated, but he is unable to save the town, which is quarantined. After Laxus and Raijin Tribe are brought to the guildhall to recover, Natsu furiously declares war on Tartaros to avenge their friends. The guild sends several teams to the surviving ex-council members' homes to protect them; Natsu's team meets Michello, who thinks that Tartaros is after something called "Face". Jackal detonates Michello's house, but Natsu consumes the explosion and faces the demon.