Request: Recover the Demon Fragments Somebody has stolen the fragments of the Demon's maw guild Masters demon soul, held by the Magic Council, and has used them to make powerful demon to ravage the countryside. Beat the demon to reclaim the fragment. A special vessel is required to contain the fragments. Be warned, the demons will be powerful and cunning, extreme caution should be taken, even by S-class mages.

Magnolia Town - since Fairy Tails disbandment, they were left with no local guild to protect them/ thief wants to spread a strong message by attacking the former strongest guilds' territory? Clover Town - since the masters of legal guilds meet there, the thief wanted to destroy their meeting place? Cedar Town - the knights protecting it were wiped out by the demons and are now in their mercy? 

Do this mission. It might give Ren ideas and smooth transition to the next arc.