Zogrin was looking down at the smoking crater that he had created right where he destroyed both Hiccup and Ragnar.

"I found you worthy of my greatest curse," he said. "Consider it an honour."

However when the smoke finally dispelled he saw something moving inside the crater and seconds later dust cloud immediately erupted from its base. His eyes widened when he saw that both Hiccup and Ragnar was still standing, but how he had absolutely no idea.

When the dust cloud finely dispersed, he found that Ragnar had shielded Hiccup and saw that the skin on the left side of his body had turned black. That was no doubt the reason how he managed to survive the attack while keeping Hiccup safe.

Hiccup stared at him. "Your skin?"

Zogrin just stood there motionless with his eyes widened. "This can't be, no. He's morphed into a half-demon. Is this Ferida's power? Did that traitorous corpse found out how to counter my ultimate curse?"

Ragnar then immediately collapsed. "Hey, Hiccup. I have faith in you and I always will." He then struck the ground completely exhausted, no doubt that shielding the both of them had taken a lot out of him. "If anyone can beat him, it's you."

Hiccup looked down at him. "Hang in there."

Elsewhere in the world, the Christina Advance took to the sky was making its way towards one of the Faces.

Standing at the helm wearing a captain's cap was Olatrand and working the controls were Ase and Trimens.

"Studies report, there is no room for error on a night like this," said Olatrand.

"We're all set, boss," said Arvin. "We are on course for the nearest Faces."

"As for the message from Dragon Tail I have it on a temporary file," said Cavin.

"So what now?" Feralan asked. "We await your orders, sir."

"The message, let's retransmit. Use the Communication Lacrima, make sure that it's received by every guild in Septem," Olatrand ordered.

"Great idea, sir," said Ase cheerfully. "We need all the help we can get."

"At the end of Dragon Tails message, I would like you to add the following. 'The fate of the continent rests on this battle. Ready yourselves, because as Blue Pegasus' Vanguard we must crush these Faces.'"

"Aye, aye, Captain," everyone nodded.

Faces had appeared across the entire continent, even in a few cities and that got all the civilians nervous.

Bertha, her daughter and members of Valkyrie Sword were making their way to the Faces that had appeared in their city.

"I'm guessing those big white towers are the Faces from that message," said Neria looking at everyone else. "Do you really think they can wipe out all magic?"

"Whether they can or not we cannot take the risk," said Bertha as she stepped forward. "We need to take those things down no matter the cost."

"Where do we start?" Camicazi asked.

"She's right, there's just so many of them and their gigantic," said Neria.

"I don't know, but we do know what will happen if we don't try," said Bertha sternly. "There cannot be any holding back, use everything you have destroyed them."

"Right!" all of them said.

Thor's Hammer were standing facing the Faces that had appeared in their city, thankfully had already evacuated the city of civilians.

"At least the citizens will be out of our way, the evacuation should be complete," said Ursula.

Lyon looked at the Faces. "It's a rather grotesque site, isn't it?"

"How are we going to take down those dine enormous things by ourselves?" Torn asked.

"I don't know, but it certainly will not be easy," said Veger.

"Quit complaining and get the job done and I don't care how big they are," Ursula commanded.

"They aren't so big," said Lyon as he placed his hands together. "Allow me to show you."

"Wat Lyon," said Jura as he stepped forward. "According to Sir Olatrand's broadcast these things number in the thousands, we cannot afford to take them down one by one. We must act together."

Lyon nodded. "Yes, sir."

"Upon my name as a Viking Lord, I swear to you, I will not allow magic to be torn from this world," said Jura as he stood strong. "Now with our strengths combined."

Immediately each and every one of them began to channel their magic into their bodies.

"No holding back, give it everything you've got," said Lyon.

Blazing Fenris were already taking on the Faces in their city and Thuggory was leading the charge.

"Don't let up guys, hit them with everything you've got!" Thuggory yelled as he propelled himself into one of the Faces.

"You heard the man, the last thing we want is a world without magic," said Bacchus. "I have a one will be able to drink my fill with liquor!"

They unleashed all their magical power onto one of the Faces, but not even a scratch appeared.

Thuggory clenched his fist. "Not even a scratch, taking these things down is not going to be easy."

Sabretooth were jumping into action in their city.

"Care to start us off?" Vala asked looking at Ilos.

"Yes, naturally," said Ilos and he came to a stop and placed two fingers on his temple. "I think I just have the memory. Stride of the Stormy Wind Fang!"

Suddenly raging tornadoes appeared and began striking the Faces.

Obra extended his hand began to charge black lightning into them. "Lightning God's Storm Charge Particle Cannon!" He then immediately unleashed a burst of black lightning. "Take this!"

His attack then fused with Ilos' storms and it caused a massive explosion. However, when the smoke cleared they found that the Face they attacked was completely unharmed.

"Didn't even scratch it," said Dash.

"We have to keep trying though, don't give up," said Vala.

Even Twilight Ogre were stepping up to the plate.

"Like troops, let's do this," said Agnar the Aggressive. "It's time Twilight Ogre to show the world what we're made of."

They immediately unleashed everything they had at one of the Faces, but their attempts were no better than anyone else.

At the ruins of Plutogrim, Zogrin had just transformed back into his Etherious Form.

"Once I've slain you, the mongrel is next!" Zogrin roared.

Hiccup immediately glared at him. "Ragnar is no demon!" Zogrin then immediately took to the air and suddenly black scales began to cover Hiccup's arms on the side of his face and his eyes began to turn into slits. "He is a human being!"

Then as Zogrin charge down towards him, Hiccup slammed a powerful blazing fist into his face. The attack was much stronger than it was and sent him flying right through the walls.

"Where did you counter obtain so much power?" said Zogrin.

Hiccup didn't waste any time following him and began jumping from the fallen rubble towards him. Then before Zogrin had time to react hiccup immediately slammed his knee right under his chin and suddenly he was consumed by golden flames.

Zogrin soon realise where all this power came from. "Could this be your Dragon Force?"

"Hidden Fire Form! Crimson Lotus: Dragon Greatsword!" Hiccup roared as he channelled all his magic into Inferno.

The golden flames then began to extend the sword until it was five times as large and then he immediately swung the blade towards Zogrin slamming him in the chest. He then kept on pushing his attack and the further they went into the sky and it had literally knocked the wind out of Zogrin.

They finally came to a stop when they collided into a piece of rubble and it looks like one instant that had finished Zogrin off. However, he quickly regained his composure and to make matters worse Hiccup for the power of his Dragon Force fading away as he reverted back to normal.

Now helpless, Zogrin then immediately grabbed the back of his neck and began to force him down as they flew down towards the ground. "Once I have vented all of my rage you will not have a corpse to burn!"

"That was all the magic I had and you were able to beat it," said Hiccup looking impressed. "Gotta say you are impressive… for a demon."

"Be gone!" Zogrin roared at the top of his voice.

Hiccup smiled. "The thing is I have faith too."

Zogrin then looked to the ground and realised that he had been tricked, Ragnar was now getting to his feet. He then witnessed as the Demon Slayer formed an icy bow in his hand.

"Ragnar now!" Hiccup roared.

Ragnar then channelled all the magic he had left it to one single ice arrow and he aimed directly at Zogrin and then fired. The arrow was moving so fast that Zogrin was unable to dodge in time and immediately pierced his chest.

"Ice Demon's Zero Destruction Bow!" Ragnar yelled.

The ice in the arrow then began to expand and Zogrin roared in pain as his insides were beginning to freeze from the inside out. Hiccup and Ragnar smiled, because they knew they had just won the battle. Zogrin then immediately released Hiccup and seconds later the ice expanded once again and he was forced to turn back to his normal form.

Both Hiccup and Zogrin crashed to the ground and Ragnar's black skin vanished as did his bow. He found himself completely exhausted and was secretly relieved that it was all over.

Hiccup felt the same way. "We did it."

"No, not yet we haven't," said Ratner regretfully. "This ain't over until I destroy Dragrach."

Hiccup began to pick himself up. "I forgot about that." He then looted Ragnar. "Rag, the truth is I was supposed to get the book and handed over to Ingeel."

Ragnar does remain silent and held Dragrach's book in his hand. "Sorry, but you're not getting."

Hiccup looked at him. "Ragnar, the last thing I want to do is fight my best friend, but I need that book."

"Sorry, Hiccup, but are not letting go of this tome," said Ragnar stubbornly. "I have Helheim's master in this thing and from what they say he's the most powerful demon out of Drago's Books. This might be the only chance we ever get to erase him."

Hiccup looked at him. "If the circumstances were different I would agree, but my master once that book and you understand that I must respect his orders. If you're all master told you to get your hands on that book and give it to her would you?"

"I would," Ragnar admitted. "However, my master is not here to tell me to do otherwise."

The two of them just stood there at an impasse when suddenly the ground began to shake.

"Now what?" Hiccup groaned.

Ragnar's eyes widened. "You don't think…"

"It can't be, the Faces," said Hiccup stunned.

Astrid and the others looked at the countdown clock which was at zero.

"So close, but still too late," said Astrid cursing herself.

"This is not good, there's no way we can stop the activation now," Toothless panicked.

"The screens changed," Skullcrusher pointed.

A screen suddenly appeared with a map of the continent in front of them and light began to flicker on.

"Those must be the active Faces," Hookfang concluded. "This isn't going to be good."

"That's putting it mildly," said Skull.

Adelaide just stood there stunned. "The age of magic is over, there's nothing we can do."

"We won every last battle, but still we lost the war," said Minerva.

All over the continent the Faces were beginning to glow and columns of light reached the sky.

"What's going on?" Vala asked as she and the rest of Sabretooth stared at the Faces. "They have been enveloped in light."

"I don't get these things," said Obra. "First the indestructible and now they're starting to glow?"

"I have no memory to base this upon, but it is my belief that they're beginning to detonate," said Ilos.

"I think you're right," Vala agreed.

Stoick was deep underneath Dragon Tail and closed his eyes.

"We gave it our all, but we were just too late," he said solemnly. "What a tragic end."

Ruby and the others were making their way to the Guildhall when suddenly Ruby collapsed.

"You all right?" Merrill asked.

"I don't know, I just got week all of a sudden," said Ruby.

Helga looked at her hands. "Hey, do any of you guys feel as if something is missing?"

"Yeah, my telepathy is gone," said Speedfist.

"You don't think this means…" Ingrid stared.

Valka and the others were starting to feel the effects of a massive magic depletion.

"What's wrong with me? I can barely move," said Gustav, who had fallen to the ground.

"Stay strong, lad," said Gobber.

Spitleout then fell down onto one knee. "Damn, what is wrong with me?"

Valka was wincing and she looked towards the horizon. "Don't tell me they've been unleashed."

Eret looked at Fishlegs, who had fallen down onto his back. "You all right?"

"I don't know, but I'm feeling week all of a sudden," he said. "It's as if all my magic has vanished in one go."

Eret shook his head in disbelief. "This can't be happening, it just can't."

Gothi closed her eyes. "It would seem as if the time has finally come."

Ruby and the others were still panicking over everything that was happening.

"You mean I can't make stuff explode anymore?" Tuffnut moaned.

"If this is some kind of Loki trick it's in bad taste," said Ruffnut.

"I just don't understand what's wrong," said Ruby. "I'm scared, I can barely even move."

Alron just stood there. "Our air is being drained on Ethernano, that is how the Faces do their work."

Merrill just stood there. "What a strange feeling."

They weren't the only ones being affected, but everyone over the continent. Everything that used magic was collapsing or breaking down. Trains that operated on magical tracks collapsed, lights that used lacrimas were going dark, even the basic fires that used magic were being distinguished.

To make matters worse they were unable to contact for any help as the communication lacrimas were being drained as well. Riots in the streets were becoming inevitable, far too many for the local authorities to quell.

The Christina Advance was also beginning to lose altitude as they approached one of the Faces.

"Target acquired," said Feralan.

"Trajectory set," said Arvin.

"Better make this quick, we're losing energy," Cavin warned.

"The Christina Advance won't be fazed by minuscule drain on her magic power," Olatrand assured. Soon they were close enough to attack. "Aim and fire!"

They then fired a powerful magical beam directly at one of the Faces and seconds later there was a massive explosion. However, when the smoke cleared the structure was still standing in the world in even a scratch on it.

"Target was unaffected, sir," said Arvin.

"We've only just begun, ready and another!" Olatrand ordered. "Now fire!"

They find another beam, but it was just as effective as the last.

Hiccup and Ragnar were feeling the tremors and Zogrin, who was unable to move, smiled victoriously.

"You do realise, that this is only the beginning," said Zogrin looking at them triumphantly. "Once all of your beloved magic has been rendered obsolete, the seal that binds my master will finally break. The moment that the mightiest of Etherious has been restored your species will find itself devoid of magic and any means of opposing us."

Hiccup then slammed his fist into the ground. "I won't allow it!"

Then suddenly crashing into the ground was Acnologia much to everyone's surprise, even Zogrin's.

"It's Acnologia," Ragnar gasped.

He just laid there back against the ground and no one was certain whether he was unconscious or dead. Then directly landed on top of him was none other than Ingeel.

"We haven't lost yet, land crawlers!" Ingeel announced. "Do not despair!"

Olatrand and his crew had ingrained kept on firing more magical blasts that the Face, but nothing they did even left a scratch.

"We fired five volleys, why won't they break?" Feralan yelled in frustration.

"Christina's cannons are the pride of Blue Pegasus and they didn't even leave a mark," said Cavin.

Olatrand looked deeply troubled.

Ase looked at him with concern. "Should we abort the mission, sir?"

"Between the cannon shots and the draining ethernano, we've lost too much power," said Arvin looking at them. "We are about to fall!"

Olatrand closes eyes. "So this is how it ends."

"You need to move!" said a strange female voice.

Ase turned and looked out of the window. "Who was that?" Then she saw something heading straight towards them at an unbelievable fast speed. "Hey, look at that!"

"Evasive manoeuvres!" Olatrand yelled.

Then suddenly shooting right them and destroying the Face completely was a greened reptilian flying beast. Everyone on board just stared as they couldn't just believe what had happened.

"What was that?" Olatrand gasped.

"I don't know," said Ase.

Merrill immediately came to a stop when she sensed something familiar in the air. "I sense, Grandeeney."

Grandeeney was a Scauldron, which was an amphibious like Dragon with green scales and a very long neck with webbed feet and a short thin mouth with a horn sticking out of its snout.

Jellal and the rest of Crime Sorcière had just witness this magnificent event.

"Now there's a site, a dragon," said Jellal. "I thought they all died out." He then turned to the others ingested them to move on. "Come, we need a hurry."

They began walking in the same direction as Grandeeney. "Berk needs us."

In the control room, Astra and the others just saw a massive X appearing on one of the darts that represented one of the Faces and that was quickly followed by three more and then three more after that and the process continued.

"I don't believe it, the Faces are being taken out one by one," Toothless gasped.

"But how?" said Astrid stunned.

Eret felt a presence he hadn't felt a long time. "Metalicana, is back."

Metalicana was a Skullcrusher that had a thick hide and resembled a rhino, but with the head that resembled a beetle, his tail also resembled that of a club. Then just like Grandeeney he smashed through one of the Faces as if it was nothing.

Sting and Rogue also have the same feeling.

"I know that Weisslogia is dead, but somehow I'm picking up on his energy," he said.

Rogue nodded. "And I can feel Skiadrum as well."

Smashing their way through more of the Faces were Weisslogia and Skiadrum. Weisslogia was a Flightmare, a dragon who scales glowed like the night sky and moved in the most brutal beautiful manner. Skiadrum was a Night Terror, which scales was as black as night and moved through the shadows flawlessly.

Ingeel looked down at them. "My kindred are free at last, we sore through the skies of Septem once again!"

"It's a miracle," Merrill gasped.

Everyone then immediately felt their magic restoring and Zogrin eyes widened as he could believe that his perfect plan was now in ruins.

Hiccup just smiled at his old master. "Incredible."