Chapter 118

["What... is going on??"]

["My body... is so strange... I feel like I suddenly have endless strength."]

["Ah??"]

[Lisanna, Erza, and Elfman were all collectively confused.]

[They looked at the two people holding hands in disbelief.]

[Erza even began to notice the magic power gradually starting to stir within Black Natsu, and... the magic power within Mirajane also seemed to be ignited at this moment. Such a discovery made Erza realize... things were not simple!]

[At the same time, she seemed to recall a shocking secret she had learned once in the Galactic Empire.]

[A secret about Black Natsu, and also a secret about the strongest demon, E.N.D.!]

["Is this the resonance triggered by the strongest demon?"]

[Erza whispered, not heard by anyone.]

[She waved her hand to stop Lisanna and Elfman.]

[Then she shook her head.]

["Don't worry, they should be fine."]

[And the facts were indeed as Erza said. Not long after, Black Natsu forcibly let go of Mirajane's palm.]

[Then he opened his eyes.]

[At this moment, Mirajane's body went soft, and she involuntarily supported herself with her hands behind her back, avoiding the embarrassment of falling down.]

[Sweat covered her smooth forehead,]

[Her slightly parted mouth was panting heavily.]

[Her scarlet eyes gradually returned to the appearance of a normal person, but the flush on her cheeks did not immediately dissipate, only fading slightly.]

["Sister Mira? Are you okay?"]

["What exactly happened??"]

[Looking at her younger brother and sister who had gathered around, Mirajane shook her head lightly.]

["I'm fine, it's just..."]

[Her beautiful eyes looked at Black Natsu.]

["What exactly do you want to say?"]

[Black Natsu gradually calmed his agitated magic power, then raised his head.]

[He shook his head lightly: "Just to confirm your condition, and to verify some of my guesses."]

["Then... what exactly is Sister Mira's situation?"]

[Lisanna couldn't help but ask.]

["Take Over."]

[Black Natsu responded,]

["It's a type of magic. You actually aren't possessed by a demon at all."]

["It's just that you passively accepted the demon's power, and it's residing in your body."]

["Demon's power..."]

[Mirajane raised her demon arm and pursed her lips.]

["That's right, this is indeed the power of a demon."]

[Black Natsu nodded lightly.]

["We went to the church before and checked it out."]

["Residing in the church should have been a demon's soul. After you entered the church, you awakened magic and received its soul, transforming it into your own power."]

[Listening to Black Natsu's words.]

[Staring at her own arm.]

[Mirajane was lost in thought.]

[Not long ago, the insults from the villagers still echoed in Mirajane's mind.]

[She had never thought that the kind and amiable villagers would show such a side.]

[And she had never thought that she would end up being spurned by everyone because of this demonic power.]

[All of this... in the final analysis, was because of this arm.]

[Because of this demonic power.]

[Mirajane gradually lowered her head.]

["I don't need this kind of thing... I don't need it at all..."]

[Sobs gradually sounded.]

[Lisanna seemed to notice her sister's abnormality and leaned forward.]

[Her hands gently wrapped around Mirajane's waist.]

[She leaned her little head against Mirajane.]

[Attempting to use her embrace to comfort her sister.]

[Mirajane looked at Lisanna leaning in her arms and just raised her left hand, which had turned into a demon arm.]

[But, as if remembering something, the arm stiffened in mid-air.]

[She was somewhat at a loss.]

[Abruptly, a small, tender hand gripped Mirajane's demon arm.]

[Lisanna gently used force to place Mirajane's arm on top of her own head.]

["It's okay."]

[Lisanna raised her head, tear stains still on her cheeks, but a smile bloomed on her lips.]

["I won't be afraid of Sister Mira! No matter what Sister turns into."]

["I won't!"]

[Young Lisanna spoke solemnly, as if announcing a vow.]

[Another figure also leaned in, his palm resting gently on the back of Mirajane's hand.]

[Elfman also took a deep breath and smiled.]

["Yes, no matter what Sister turns into, you are still our sister!"]

["This point will absolutely never change!"]

["You guys..."]

[Mirajane covered her mouth with her other hand, tears pouring out like a broken dam, unable to stop...]

[Black Natsu and Erza watched this scene and looked at each other.]

[Black Natsu said helplessly: "By the way, you guys must have misunderstood something, right?"]

["Take Over magic doesn't mean you will turn into the object you take over. You just possess that power, but you are still human in essence!"]

[Saying this, Black Natsu looked at Mirajane's left hand.]

["As for why your left hand turned into a demon claw now, it's just because you are completely unfamiliar with magic."]

["As long as you master Take Over magic proficiently, you will be able to change back."]

["Can change back!"] [Light immediately bloomed in Lisanna's eyes.]

[She quickly looked at Black Natsu: "Then, can Brother help my sister change back?!"]

[At this moment, Elfman and Mirajane also looked at Black Natsu.]

[Their eyes filled with hope.]

[Even Erza looked at Black Natsu.]

["I can, but it's not me helping you undo it, it's you undoing it yourself."]

[Black Natsu said.]

["Myself... but I have no idea how to do it?"]

[Mirajane tightened her palm.]

["That's simple, I can teach you."]

[Black Natsu said.]

[Hearing this, Erza blinked in confusion, as if seeing Black Natsu for the first time.]

["You can also use Take Over magic?"]

[Black Natsu turned his head and shook it as a matter of course.]

["No, but I can learn."]

["Ah?!"]

[Erza was completely confused.]

[Outside the sky screen.]

[Everyone watching the screen was also confused.]

Hades: "He... what did he just say??"

August: "So, he wants to learn Take Over magic himself, and then teach Mirajane how to change back into a human?"]

Brain: "Hey, hey, hey, is this a method a normal person could think of?"]

Mard Geer: "That's not the key point. The key point is... that Black Natsu seems very confident that he can learn Take Over magic in a short time."]

["Otherwise, why learn it himself before teaching others?"]

Irene: "This confidence is indeed a bit surprising."]

Dimaria: "Don't you understand yet? This Black Natsu always manages to do things that ordinary people can't understand. He really is a monster."]

Ur: "The key is, can he really learn it? Also, how will he learn it? Where will he learn it?"]

Ultear: "Yeah, if Black Natsu knows where he can learn it, why not take them there himself?"]

["If he can't learn it later, wouldn't that be a joke?"]

Makarov: "Hey, you guys, don't forget what Black Natsu relied on to get to where he is today."]

["Back then, he was a ruthless guy who could learn a roar after watching it once!"]

[Makarov's words seemed to make everyone recall the scenes played before.]

[On that mountain peak, Black Natsu only watched Igneel once, listened to the teaching once, and learned how to release a roar.]

[It caused countless people to be shocked at the time.]

[This is Black Natsu's talent, a talent so powerful it makes people despair!]

[In the screen.]

[Under the expectant gazes of everyone, Black Natsu walked to the side.]

[And took out a communication magic crystal used for communication.]

[After a call, soon, Makarov's avatar appeared on the magic crystal.]

["Yo! That's really rare, you actually took the initiative to contact me?"]

[On the other end of the magic crystal, Makarov was holding a wine glass, looking at Black Natsu with a smile in his eyes.]

[Black Natsu didn't have much small talk.]

[He went straight to the point and told Makarov everything about the situation he had encountered.]

[And asked Makarov to tell him how to practice Take Over magic, such as the trajectory of magic power, precautions during practice, and various requirements, etc...]

[After listening to Black Natsu's account, Makarov on the other side also frowned tightly.]

[After pondering for a moment, he stared fixedly at Black Natsu.]

["You mean... a young girl who can awaken magic innately and used magic to take over a demon?"]

[Black Natsu nodded.]

[Makarov's pupils on the other side shrank sharply!]

[He himself became excited.]

[Watching this scene, Black Natsu understood in his heart that this guy's occupational disease had flared up again.]

[Now he's probably thinking about how to trick Mirajane into the guild or something, right?]

[Sure enough, soon, Makarov's voice came from the other end of the magic crystal.]

["A genius! This is truly a genius!!!"]

["Brat, I can teach you, but you must bring that girl to the guild. This is a rare good seedling!"]

["Must! You must bring this girl to our guild!!!"]

[Black Natsu rubbed his ears and nodded helplessly.]

["Alright, I know, teach me quickly."]

[Makarov on the other side seemed to be in a very good mood and nodded.]

[Then he ran toward the guild library in a hurry.]

[Soon, he found a book about Take Over.]

[And, according to what was written in it, he stated it to Black Natsu on the other side.]

Bob: "No way? He's really teaching him?"]

Goldmine: "Really, I remember Makarov himself doesn't know Take Over magic, right?"]

Yajima: "That's for sure, otherwise why would old Mak run to the library to check information?"]

Jellal: "This is really, one dares to learn, one dares to teach. Aren't they afraid of something going wrong?"]

[In the screen.]

[Due to the difficulty of remote teaching, the teaching about Take Over magic lasted for nearly half an hour.]

[During this process, Black Natsu fully demonstrated to everyone what a terrifying genius is!]

[Under the confused gazes of Erza, Mirajane, Lisanna, and Elfman.]

[Black Natsu even drew inferences and argued with Makarov.]

[Finally, after half an hour passed, when Black Natsu felt it was about enough, he nodded lightly.]

["Thanks, Master."]

[On the other side, Makarov wiped the sweat from his forehead.]

[Heaven knows how torturous it is to argue about magic principles with a genius.]

[In short, Makarov decided that the next time Black Natsu asks something,]

[He'll just tell him to go to the library and study it himself.]

[Anyway, with this guy's comprehension, it doesn't matter if he's there or not.]

["By the way, remember, you must bring the three Mirajane siblings to the guild, don't forget."]

[At the end, Makarov didn't forget the matter of recruiting people.]

[He emphasized it heavily.]

[Then, the communication magic crystal closed.]

[Black Natsu looked up at the few people in front of him.]

["How is it? Should have learned enough, right?"]

[The confused Mirajane siblings, as well as Erza and the others, looked at each other.]

["How could this be learned?!!"]

["It's not one plus one arithmetic, how could it be that simple?"]

[Black Natsu frowned slightly upon hearing this.]

["It should have been explained very clearly just now."]

[Lisanna held her head in terror.]

["Ugh... I only heard one sentence. Am I trash?"]

[Elfman patted Lisanna's shoulder in despair.]

["Lisanna, believe me, you aren't trash, I am!!"]

["I didn't understand a single word, I even felt like sleeping..."]

[Mirajane blinked: "I probably understood a part... but looking at it as a whole, I was completely confused. What is all this?"]

[Erza took a deep breath: "I can only say... Take Over magic doesn't suit me, I can't learn it, I really can't learn it..."]

[Listening to their complaints, Black Natsu didn't get annoyed.]

[He stood up directly and clapped his hands.]

["Forget it, anyway I've already learned it, next I will teach you."]

["Strive to thoroughly master Take Over magic before arriving at Magnolia, and let your arm return to normal."]