Fairy Tail, Tome 37

Fairy Tail has such a unique mix of comedy and tension. I wonder what goes into deciding when to lighten the mood and when to ramp up the stakes.

The tension was palpable, but I also loved the moments of camaraderie. How do others interpret the pacing of this arc?

The variety of magic feels so creative and detailed. I'm curious whether Mashima developed these from scratch or drew inspiration from existing mythologies.