Chapter 190: Chapter 189: The God Knight
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At that moment, Irene looked at Erza and said, "I underestimated Fairy Tail. I didn't expect your strength to have reached a level close to that of the Spriggan 12. You are indeed my daughter."
"It is precisely because we are Fairy Tail that you will fall at our hands!" Erza had sustained some injuries, mostly from Irene's area-of-effect magic. However, her gaze was firmer than ever, and she remained just as proud.
Irene, too, had some injuries, inflicted by Erza's sword. However, her magical power remained immense. She had tried many times to use powerful magic to finish off Erza, but each time, Erza had evaded her. After fighting for so long, she realized a fact: she was unable to take down her own daughter!
"Although I don't particularly like my other form, to defeat you and put an end to your unrealistic fantasies, I'll let you taste true despair!" Irene cried out, a surge of powerful magic erupting from her body.
"This is... [Dragon Force]!" Erza instantly recognized this power. Irene's body began to change.
Dragon scales appeared on her face and body, and she quickly transformed. In moments, a giant red dragon!
"Aaaahhh!"
Erza screamed as she was swatted away by Irene's wing, crashing to the ground and creating a large crater.
Irene said, "No matter how skilled you are with a sword, you can't break my Sacred Dragon scales. Goodbye, my daughter..."
"Ugh, aaaahh!"
Just as Irene was about to strike, Natsu suddenly cried out in pain. He knelt on the ground, clutching his heart, his body burning up. His heart was beating rapidly, causing him immense discomfort.
"Roar!"
A dragon's roar resounded. A powerful flame erupted from Natsu's body, slowly taking form: a massive body, powerful limbs, and fiery red scales. A majestic dragon.
This figure was the one Natsu had been searching for all these years, his father!
"Igneel..." Seeing the father he had longed to find suddenly appear beside him, Natsu was at a loss. He had so many questions he wanted to ask Igneel, but he didn't know where to start.
He was stunned, having searched for so many years without giving up. He believed that dragons had long lifespans, and even though 400 years was a long time, it was equivalent to a dragon growing from a child to an adult.
He had always believed that Igneel was still alive. But when Igneel truly appeared before him, he was hesitant to believe it.
Then another voice spoke, "Your gaze is as fierce as ever."
Gajeel's body trembled. He couldn't believe it. He turned towards the source of the voice, and there stood a dragon, its body seemingly forged from iron.
"Metalicana!"
"Grandeeney!!"
At the same time, another Huge figure appeared.
Wendy, too, saw a familiar figure.
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"It's been a while, kid. You've grown a lot." Igneel said, poking Natsu's head with his finger. Irene noticed the three newcomers. She hadn't expected to see Dragon Slayers in this era.
In Irene's eyes, only first-generation Dragon Slayers could be considered true Dragon Slayers.
Dragon Slayers like Laxus and Cobra, who had Dragon Lacrimas implanted in them, were not true Dragon Slayers in her eyes.
"Long time no see. I'm glad to see old friends in this era." Igneel said to Irene. Natsu was confused, looking at Igneel. He didn't want to believe what Zeref had said, but he would definitely believe what his father, Igneel, said.
"She's the creator of Dragon Slayer magic, the first Dragon Slayer. Four hundred years ago, she fought alongside us."
"The first Dragon Slayer? So, Erza's mother is also a dragon. No wonder we always felt so close. And she was even fiercer than me when she got angry..." Natsu exclaimed, as if he had solved a long-standing mystery. But then he was punched hard in the face. How could he say such things about a girl?
"The creator of Dragon Slayer magic?" Wendy was also very surprised. Gajeel couldn't believe it. "But why did she turn into a dragon?"
Irene sneered. "Why did I turn into a dragon? It's because those who learn Dragon Slayer magic will eventually turn into dragons. The best example is Acnologia."
"Acnologia was a human who turned into a dragon. History records it as him being cursed by dragons after killing too many. But in reality, it was because of Dragon Slayer magic that he became the Black Dragon."
Wendy suddenly became a little scared.
Although Dragon Slayer magic's healing magic couldn't be used on oneself, Grandeeney was there for her.
Many of the guild members had gradually regained consciousness, thanks to Wendy's healing magic.
And with dragons' naturally tough bodies, as long as they weren't missing limbs or internal organs, they would be back to normal the next day.
"Are we going to turn into dragons, too?"
"Dragons... Will I also become a dragon, like Igneel, a Fire Dragon? Will I have a body as big as a dragon, with sharp claws and teeth?"
Natsu was excited.
"I should become an Iron Dragon, like Metalicana!" Gajeel grumbled.
Irene was stunned, then enraged. "You brats, are you even listening to me?!"
"Of course, we are. But no matter what we become, we are still mages of Fairy Tail." Natsu said nonchalantly.
"..."
Irene was furious. She had suffered so much because of her dragon transformation, and their optimistic attitude felt like a mockery of her pain, making her past life seem meaningless.
Natsu excitedly asked, "But Igneel, where have you been all these years? What's going on? What's your relationship with Zeref? Why were you inside my body?"
"So many questions. It's making my head spin." Igneel said, feeling a headache coming on. This son of his was too dense.
"What? You disappeared without a word, and now you dare to say I'm a hassle?"
Natsu was instantly annoyed at Igneel's attitude, and the joy of their reunion after more than a decade completely vanished.
"Everything Zeref said is true. You are indeed Zeref's younger brother, and also the strongest demon created by Zeref, E.N.D." Igneel said seriously. Natsu was stunned. He had suspected it before, as many things Zeref had said added up.
"But it's not entirely true. Your memories don't have Zeref, nor do they have the strongest demon, E.N.D. In this life, you are just you, a human, Natsu, a mage of the Fairy Tail guild."
"Then where have you been all these years?" Grandeeney spoke. "We've been inside your bodies all this time, using a special technique."
"Why would you do that?"
Metalicana pointed at Irene. "One reason is because of her. Dragon Slayers will eventually turn into dragons like her and Acnologia. To prevent you from turning into dragons, we have been creating antibodies inside your bodies all these years. If we stopped, the antibodies would become ineffective. We couldn't just appear."
"Long time no see, Dragon Queen. I didn't expect to see you in this situation." Grandeeney said to Irene.
All five dragons belonged to the pro-human faction, and their representative was the Dragon Queen, Irene. So, the three dragons present had all met Irene before.
However, Irene was focused on something else. She widened her eyes and asked, "Dragons entering Dragon Slayers' bodies can create antibodies?"
"Yes, it's the only way. And it takes a long time." Igneel said.
"There was actually a way to stop dragonification!"
she had tried everything to solve her dragonification, as that was the power of dragons, not humans.
Even with powerful magic, it was impossible to understand the essence of dragon power.
The one who had enchanted dragon power onto her, Belselion, was long dead. Now there was no chance. Irene was stunned.
"Grandeeney, is that you?" Wendy asked. Grandeeney replied, "It's me. I've watched you grow all these years. You've done well and made many friends. I'm relieved."
"Grandeeney, you're not going to disappear again, are you?" Wendy hugged Grandeeney's neck tightly.
"I'm sorry. We were taken by Acnologia 400 years ago. We were already dead then. We entered your bodies to create antibodies and to prolong our lives. If we come out, we can't go back in. Our time is limited."
"How could this be..." Wendy's head drooped. They had just met, and now they had to part.
"Don't be sad. Don't be upset. We were already dead. Leaving this world is also a form of release. Now that you've grown up, I can leave in peace."
"No, I don't want you to leave!"
"You're a big girl now. Don't act like a spoiled child. Remember what I'm about to tell you. Although there are many of us, we are no match for Acnologia. His power has exceeded our imagination. All we can do is buy you some time."
"Forget it. It's been more than a decade. It's the same with or without you. So, what's the second reason?" Gajeel said arrogantly, causing Metalicana to get angry. "Is that how you talk to your father after just meeting him?"
"The second reason is to defeat Acnologia. Our time is limited. I can sense that guy is even stronger now. He's also coming... Farewell, kids."
"Igneel..."
"Grandeeney!"
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The three dragons parted ways in front of everyone, leaving Gajeel to scoff, as a man shouldn't cry!
"Wendy, heal Erza. I'll take care of this dragon." Natsu said excitedly to Wendy.
Gajeel was dissatisfied. "Fire Dragon, don't steal my prey. I'll be the one to defeat this dragon."
"I said it first!"
"I got here first!"
"Let's do it together. She hurt everyone in the guild. She may be Erza's mother, and that's pitiful, but she hurt them, and that's that..."
At this time, many of the guild members were regaining consciousness. Gray walked to the front.
"Devil Slayer's Magic..."
The black seal on his right hand spread rapidly, soon covering half his body. Everyone could feel Gray's aura rising, the intense cold magic almost freezing the surroundings.
"Amazing... Is this Gray's new power?" Natsu said excitedly. After all, his opponent being too weak wouldn't be any fun.
Gray nodded. "I don't know why, but Ice Devil Slayer Magic is prepared for the Flame Demon E.N.D. But now that it's you, Natsu, I can only use it on this dragon lady."
"You brats, saying you want to defeat me. Then die!" Irene flapped her wings, creating powerful gusts of wind that blew Natsu, Gajeel, and Gray away.
Irene flew into the air, then raised her neck high. Natsu, Gajeel, and Gray knew that Irene was about to use her roar. They took a deep breath.
....
"Ice Devil's Rage!"
"Fire Dragon's Roar!"
"Iron Dragon's Roar!"
Explosive flames, razor-sharp iron fragments, and countless ice shards, all forming the shape of a dragon's head, all rushed towards Irene's Holy Dragon's Breath.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The three roars collided in mid-air, unleashing a terrifying shockwave of energy that illuminated the sky as if a miniature nuke had detonated.
After a while, the shockwaves subsided, revealing a massive crater. The Dragon form of Irene's powerful Dragon Breath could easily destroy a large mountain.
"Are they dead now?" But before Irene could turn away, she suddenly stopped, looking towards the center of the crater.
There, the four, Natsu, Gajeel, Gray and Mirajane, were still alive, though worse for wear.
Natsu and Gajeel's clothes were tattered. Natsu's body was covered in a thin layer of glowing flames, while Gajeel's skin had turned a dark gray.
Wendy's hair had turned pink, and Mirajane, who had transformed into her Satan Soul form, now resembled a demon with white hair, bat wings and a tail.
"Although it was a little late, our allies have been moved away from here. Now we can fight properly!" Mirajane said, her voice cool. Natsu, Gajeel, and Gray then launched their attacks.
"Fire Dragon's Wing Attack!"
Natsu leaped into the air, his hands outstretched, two whips of flame striking Irene's dragon scales. Gajeel's arm transformed into a lance, and Gray's hand held an ice blade, as they thrust at Irene.
"Iron Dragon's Lance: Demon Logs!"
"Ice Devil's Longsword!"
"Ugh, you damn brats!"
Although Dragon Slayer magic could harm dragons, whether they were real dragons or transformed Dragon Slayers, and the lance and sword pierced Irene's dragon scales, the damage to Irene's massive body was negligible.
"Aaaahhh!"
Irene angrily swiped her tail at Natsu and the others, sending them flying. Compared to Irene's dragon form, their power was still lacking. However, after being knocked down, they immediately launched another attack.
"Fire Dragon's Brilliant Flame!"
"Ice Devil's Zeroth Long Sword!"
Natsu combined the flames in his left and right hands, forming a giant fireball that he hurled at Irene. Gray's sword transformed into a bow, and Irene immediately used her claws to defend herself.
"Aaaahhh!"
The Fire Dragon's Brilliant Flame exploded, injuring Irene's claws. Irene slammed her claws into the ground.
Boom!
With a loud bang, the ground exploded. This was Irene's enchantment magic. In her dragon form, her high-level enchantment became an ultimate enchantment. She had just enchanted the ground with an explosion, causing it to detonate. Gajeel and the others were all caught in the massive explosion.
"Is it over now?"
"Fire Dragon's Roar!"
"Iron Dragon's Roar!"
"Ice Devil's Rage!"
"Super Absorption Soul"
From within the dust of the explosion, three roars shot out, striking Irene. Irene cried out in pain as Mirajane, in her demon form -which was somewhat similar to Ian's second release form, delivered a powerful blow to Irene.
Erza had also been healed by Wendy and wanted to help fight Irene. But other than Dragon Slayer magic, other magic was practically useless against dragons, no matter how powerful.
Dragon scales were incredibly resistant to magic. Mirajane was a demon, and Gray had Devil Slayer magic, which was why they could fight.
She had even tried to attack Irene, but her weapons broke before they could even pierce Irene's scales. "My attacks are useless against her."
Wendy spoke up. "I can enchant your weapon with Dragon Slayer attributes, Erza."
"Really? That's great!"
"Enchant: Dragon Slayer!"
"Enchant: Speed!"
"Enchant: Strength!"
"Enchant: Armor!"
"Enchant: Holy Knight!"
"Enchant: Holy King!"
"Enchant: Magic Power Boost!"
Wendy cast seven enchantment spells on Erza in one go. After she was done, she was out of breath, clearly exhausted from using so much magic at once.
"This is...?" Erza clenched her fist. She felt better than she ever had before, brimming with power, strength, and magic.
Wendy smiled weakly. "Because my offensive power isn't very strong, and everyone in the guild is so powerful, I've been working hard to practice sky magic and enchantment magic, hoping to be of more help to everyone."
"That's more than enough. I'll take her down!" Erza stomped her foot, rushing towards Irene with incredible speed.
Irene noticed Erza and swiped at her with her right hand. "My daughter, have you forgotten that your attacks are useless against your mother?!"
Clang!
Irene's palm was suddenly cut by Erza's sword, blood spilling out. Erza didn't stop because of Irene's surprise. She quickly appeared by Irene's leg. "What??"
Clang!
Irene's leg was also cut by Erza. The five of them continued to attack Irene, and her injuries started to accumulate. While the five were a bit slippery, and their vitality was annoyingly resilient, like cockroaches.
Their constant, coordinated attacks were irritating her, and her injuries were starting to get to her. At this rate, she might actually die... She would die at the hands of humans, even in her dragon form.
her pride wouldn't allow such a thing to happen.
Boom!
Irene enchanted the air with an impact, sending the five flying.
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