Gajeel inhales Bloodman's Bane Particles to save Levy, absorbing traces of iron and assuming a new form that allows him to defeat Bloodman. Mortally injured, Bloodman turns himself into a portal to the underworld to kill Gajeel, who confesses his love to Levy before disappearing. Meanwhile, Mest brainwashes Brandish into attempting to kill August shortly after they reach an agreement to spare Fairy Tail, which prompts August to conjure a column of fire that blasts the Fairy Tail wizards away. At the guildhall, Cana destroys Mavis's spirit and releases her body, which regains consciousness. Intending to hasten the war's outcome, Irene duels Acnologia in Zonia before using her Universe One enchantment, reconstructing Fiore.