Leave it to Hiro to make a character wage her life, play out the last 2 Zodiac Spirits, even call out a 13th one and at the end, make her lose. But oh well, she isn't really a character for whom we'll feel bad that Kishi trolled her
Kagura is really badass; despite her kawaii face. It's a bit of a squash victory by her though. Definitely awaiting to see more of her.
Also, ST does not seem a bad group; just one that's high on pride and ego.
I'm getting bored by Arcadios's scheme though. The weekly 2 pages teasers by Hiro is more irritating than tempting. I don't know why but I just can't take Arcadios seriously as a villain. His plan seems bound to fail. Zeref retuning won't be such a bad turn - it could bring some required spice.
Anyways at the end of this Arc, Lucy will not only be alive but in possession of all 12 - perhaps 13 - Zodiac Spirits. And my prediction won't be an irony compared to Charles's bad premonition.