User blog comment:FairyRaven/Fairy Tail Chapter 397: Steel, Review and Commentary/@comment-25111584-20140826105558/@comment-5268982-20140826123852

I actually think that Levy is not really so good with analyzing situations and choosing the rational choice in the heat of the battle. That's not necessarily bad, it just goes to show that not all characters can be like Erza or Laxus in battle, some are just bad at decision-making under pressure. It makes it even more realistic this way. I also think that the Demons have their own sense of honor, so Tempesta not joining is not necessarily a plot hole for me. You are right about 3 though as I see it.