Fairy Tail vol. 31

The variety of magic in Fairy Tail is so creative and diverse. I'm curious what inspired the author to develop such unique powers for each guild member.

The tension and action scenes ramped up significantly — I loved the energy but also found myself holding my breath more than once. Was that intentional for this part of the story?

The world-building feels so rich and varied — I wonder if the author imagined these places from the start or developed them as the story progressed.