User blog comment:IamJakuhoRaikoben/Chapter 484: The Monstrous Six, Review./@comment-25111584-20160509184650/@comment-5894890-20160511235159

@CNBA Yes, that could have been an outcome. Again, however that isn't the point. Ur could have gave the same power up to Gray, and perhaps things would have been different. That being said, I much rather have him try and lose, than let two people weaker than him handle the strongest opponent there. Considering his strength and position, the question is why wasn't he looking out for the Spriggan there? Dimaria's ability shouldn't have even been factored in your argument. Until Wendy and Sherria actually fought against her, her ability was unknown. Bottom line is, since he is (one of) the strongest one there, he should be dealing with the biggest threat/ or at least be on the look out for them. A single panel of him analyzing the situation and trying to find the Spriggan, or questioning where they are (despite not finding them) would have enough. I'm actually blaming Mashima and not thinking ahead here. This detail is so minuscule, yet so important too writing in a logical, and well thought-out war. You can't just have them fight at whatever that comes, there has to be some plan.