nucmednet Chapter 340 The Black Dragon Acnologia Descends Upon Tenrou Island in a Huge Crisis!
Chapter 340 The Black Dragon Acnologia Descends Upon Tenrou Island in a Huge Crisis!
Chapter 340 The Black Dragon Acnologia Descends Upon Tenrou Island in a Huge Crisis!
The area outside the bustling banquet.
Mebius sat on a small platform made of stacked wooden crates, while the diminutive Makarov stood beside her.
"Haha, you guys are all really interesting mages~" Mavis said with a laugh.
"Well, they're just a bunch of troublemakers who only cause trouble for others. First Generation, you can't praise them to their faces."
Despite this, the old man held his head high and his aged face was full of pride.
"Speaking of which, Third Generation, you're Yuri Dole's son, aren't you?" Mavis glanced at Makarov, her turquoise eyes gleaming.
Although he didn't know why the First Generation would suddenly ask this question, Makarov nodded and replied, "Yeah, that damn old man."
That annoyed tone was exactly like Laxus's.
"I knew it! I knew you looked exactly like that baby wrapped in naked clothes back then."
Mebius clasped her hands together, the glimmer in her eyes turning to joy, and exclaimed, "I used to hold you when you were little!"
In fact, it was she who gave him the name Makarov, which means "gentle king".
"Haha, exactly the same—?"
Makarov chuckled awkwardly and scratched his head, clearly unsure how to respond.
"Can you tell me about what happened to Yuri afterward, and also about Volod and Precito? You should know them too, right?"
Looking at the lively banquet, Mavis couldn't help but recall her former comrades-in-arms.
"That damn old man is alright, but Mr. Warlord was one of the Ten Wizard Saints of Ishgard, and he's retired now."
"As for President Precito, I can only say it's regrettable—"
After briefly organizing his thoughts, Makarov, with a solemn expression, began to recount the story of the devil's heart.
Meanwhile, on a plain some distance from the temporary camp.
boom!
A dull thud rang out, and the two figures separated instantly, standing on the already shattered ground.
It's Chess and Erza.
The fact that the two of them are fighting right now, at the start of the banquet, seems rather odd.
The specific reason was that Chase wanted Erza to help test the power of the newly acquired cards.
If it were a regular card, there would be no need to be in such a hurry; one could study it properly after the banquet. However, the new card that was dropped from Gildarts this time is very special.
As previously speculated, it was the final piece of the puzzle among the five components of the Dark Archmage, named [The Sealed Exodia]!
"Chess, how are you feeling?" Erza asked.
At this moment, she was wearing the Exodia Armor she had made herself, and her long crimson hair was fluttering in the wind.
The ancient runes engraved on the armor shimmered with light, perfectly complementing the vibrant crimson color and highlighting the fairy queen's majestic aura and alluring figure.
Opposite him, Chase was wearing bronze armor in the same style.
Unlike before when only his hands and feet were sealed, this time he was also equipped with a huge helmet with a distinctly Egyptian style.
【The Sealed Exodia】 combines the effects of the arms and legs, creating a more powerful and comprehensive strength, giving Chase an all-around boost.
From a distance, he looked like a miniature Exodia, exuding a profound and ancient aura that required thousands of years of accumulation, inspiring awe in those who looked upon him.
"Very good, the boost to overall combat power is even stronger than I imagined." Chase clenched his powerful bronze right fist. In addition to enhancing the most basic strength, speed, and reaction time like the God-Slaying Magic, the full set of Exodia equipment also has two powerful effects.
Firstly, it can continuously increase its magic power in battle, becoming stronger with each fight;
Secondly, it reduces the physical, magical, and mental damage one receives!
Although Chase's current magical power is not enough to break the seal and allow the fully-fledged Dark Archmage Exodia to descend, he was quite satisfied with the effects of the two, which correspond to infinite attack and infinite defense respectively, after a simple practical test.
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Under extreme conditions, it can increase (reduce) magic power (damage received) by about 50%!
This is quite terrifying, especially when combined with the "Heart" magic that allows for prolonged combat, which will elevate the overall combat power to another level!
"It seems to be more than just a little bit," Erza sighed softly, her expression somewhat dejected.
The replica of Exodia's Armor is the strongest armor she can currently use, but it is powerless against the "real" Chase.
"Speaking of which, Erza, you were originally planning to save this set of equipment to fight me, weren't you?" Chase asked with a smile.
"Well, that's true. It's a pity it was exposed back in Edolas."
Erza did not refute, defeating Chess was once one of her few pursuits, "but even if it hadn't been exposed beforehand, I wouldn't have had that thought anymore."
Even she herself couldn't figure out exactly when she started to give up.
Perhaps it was when she returned from Edolas that she gave up, or when Chase overcame all the pressure to defeat Hades, or perhaps it was after Lucy expressed her feelings to Chase and received a domineering response.
In conclusion, the strong-willed fairy queen felt that it was quite good to have less competition and more reliance on Chase.
She doesn't resist this mindset.
"Hahaha, sorry, sorry, it's all my fault for being too powerful." Chase laughed heartily.
"How can you praise yourself by apologizing like that!"
Erza was speechless for a moment, then urged, "The test is over, let's go back quickly."
"Indeed, if we're too slow, Natsu and the others will ruin the good stuff."
Chase nodded and raised his hand to remove the Exodia suit from his body.
"Wait, wait a minute!"
Erza, blushing, called out to stop him, her voice unusually weak, "At least for the journey back to camp..."
"Let's just keep the status quo."
Their current outfits look like matching couple outfits, but she was too shy to say the last sentence.
"Huh? I don't really care, but piloting the Exodia Armor must be quite a burden for you, right?" Chase asked with a worried look.
"Mind your own business! I enjoy exercising!"
Without saying a word, Erza grabbed Chess's arm and started walking back, her hands and feet moving in unison with nervousness.
Seeing her like this, the card player, whose mind was entirely focused on developing the Exodia set, finally understood the current situation and gently grasped her cold, sweaty hand.
"What a coincidence, I also like exercising!"
By the time the two returned to their temporary camp, the banquet had already progressed to the second half, which involved a brawl.
Pots and pans flew everywhere, and even Mavis, who had run over to join the fun, was hit twice and lay flat on the ground, with her little soul figure emerging from her mouth.
"It's only been a short while since I left, and it's already like this. You guys better stop this now!"
Erza, who was blushing just a second ago, instantly transformed into a disciplinary committee member and stormed into the scene, shouting, "And Lucy, what are you doing here, being an S-rank rank?!"
Outside the chaotic scene, Lucy, who was being scolded, tearfully said, "I can't do it!"
At the same time, Chase was also met with a deadly stare from Miran, a smile that was actually filled with murderous intent: "Pretty impressive, Chase. You even ended up holding hands while testing the effects of the new cards?"
Having made the bold statement that he wanted both, Chase naturally wouldn't hide Mira and Erza's little schemes from them, and he was mentally prepared to face Gale.
However, the expected storm did not occur; Mira simply extended her pale hand to him with a stiff face.
"Hold my hand, and the duration must be at least one second longer than Erza's!"
Chess obediently did as instructed.
So the two of them stood there in the sunset, shoulder to shoulder, hand in hand, silently watching Erza swiftly and decisively restore discipline.
How should I put it? It seems a bit stupid.
"Wow, how daring!" Little Wendy, standing nearby, blushed furiously.
"The relationship between the three of them is really quite peculiar," Xia Lulu sighed helplessly.
Just then, Lili suddenly walked over and asked with a serious expression, "Wendy, why haven't I seen Mester since just now?"
As Kana's partner, he was busy with the assessment the whole time, so he didn't notice the suspicious things about Mester.
It wasn't until I thought about it repeatedly just now that I finally realized something was wrong: given the prince's (Mistgang's) solitary nature, there was no way he would go out of his way to take on any disciples!
"Mr. Mester said he wanted to wander around Sirius Island by himself. Reminded by Lily, Wendy suddenly remembered Mester, and her expression immediately turned tense. 'I haven't seen him for so long, could something have happened?'"
"It might be even more serious than that. We need to report to the chairman quickly. I suspect that guy—"
Wendy's answer heightened Riley's wariness. "She's not a member of the guild at all!"
On the sea far from Tenrou Island, several magical warships with the Council Cross emblem printed on their sails were anchored.
On the deck of the lead warship, rows of council guards stood in unison, their serious gazes fixed on the distant Sirius Island.
At the forefront, Lahar of the forced detention unit was discussing matters with Meester, who had sneaked back.
"This is a rare opportunity, Lahar. Don't hesitate any longer. Let's launch a full investigation into Sirius Island!" Mester suggested anxiously.
After being eliminated in the second round of assessments, he took the opportunity of taking a stroll to clear his head and began searching throughout Tenrou Island for something that could expose Fairy Tail's conspiracy.
As a result, by the end of the assessment, they still hadn't found a single hair, as if they had simply come there for an assessment.
As Makarov said, Mester was too ruthless to herself in order to avoid exposing her undercover identity. Under the influence of memory-altering magic, she completely turned into an opponent of the Council of the Gods who had an extreme prejudice against Fairy Tail.
Therefore, he was absolutely unwilling to return empty-handed!
"Doranbalt, it is not permissible to trespass into the sacred grounds of the Mage Guild without conclusive evidence."
Lahari, who had several encounters with Fairy Tail, saw things more clearly: "Moreover, Fairy Tail is not an ordinary guild. They are the strongest guild, having defeated Oración Seis and Fiore Heart, and they even indirectly saved the Council of Fairies."
"Evidence will definitely come out after a full investigation. Don't you understand the principle of special measures for special cases?!"
Mester stubbornly stuck to her opinion: "This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to bring down Fairy Tail; if we miss it, it's truly gone!"
"Your opinion doesn't matter to me. At least until we get permission from the lawmakers, staying put is the best option."
"You rigid fellow, what is it—"
Meester grabbed Lahart by the collar in a fit of rage, but abruptly stopped mid-sentence.
As if he had seen something utterly terrifying, his pupils widened suddenly, his face turned deathly pale, and his voice trembled: "What—what was that?"
Lahar frowned and followed his terrified gaze toward the rear of the warship.
Then, he froze on the spot.
boom!!
The next second, a sonic boom, like a giant magic cannon exploding, resounded throughout the entire arena, as a colossal, jet-black creature swept across the low sky.
The air blast generated by the rapid flight alone crushed the warship, which was made of high-quality steel, into dust, sending up a sky full of debris on the sea!
Struck by this heavy blow, Lahar, Meester, and a group of soldiers on the warship all coughed up blood and fell into the sea like dumplings being dropped into a pot.
Those who remained conscious were filled with horror, too preoccupied to even check their own injuries or understand the casualties, simply staring blankly at the massive, dark shadow approaching Sirius Island.
The final monster recorded in the Apocalypse, the nature of evil that the Council is currently investigating...
Black Dragon Acnologia
Why are you here?!