Chapter 119

[The sun was high, and a new day had arrived.]

[Black Natsu and the others had already left the village at dawn.]

[After all, just as Black Natsu said yesterday.]

[Mirajane and the others could no longer stay in the village.]

[Even if it was understood that Mirajane herself was not possessed by a demon, it wouldn't work.]

[For the villagers in the village, they couldn't distinguish between possession and Take Over. A demon is a demon, regardless of whether Mirajane herself is good or bad.]

[These things didn't matter. As long as it's a demon, staying here will inevitably lead to being ostracized.]

[This is the result of ignorance.]

[Black Natsu had no interest in changing these villagers' thoughts.]

[It was better to just leave.]

[And, take this opportunity to complete Master Makarov's entrustment.]

[Recruit Mirajane, Lisanna, and Elfman to join the guild.]

[To this, Lisanna and Elfman were exceptionally excited.]

[A new life seemed to be beckoning to them.]

[As for Mirajane...]

[She was somewhat hesitant.]

[Hesitant because of her arm.]

[Even though Black Natsu had full confidence, Mirajane still worried about whether her arm could recover.]

[And... after going to a new place, whether she would still be looked at with strange eyes by others.]

[This was actually normal.]

[This experience had brought Mirajane great trauma.]

[Now she was like a bird startled by the mere twang of a bow, beginning to fall into deep self-doubt.]

[And wanting to break this doubt was actually very simple.]

[That was to let her turn this page completely herself.]

[Which was what Black Natsu said yesterday, to let Mirajane thoroughly master Take Over magic before arriving at Magnolia.]

[And this was the task for the few today.]

[Soon, they found a small stream and prepared to camp here.]

[After all, everyone had to wait until Mirajane learned Take Over magic before they could set off back to the guild.]

[Therefore, during the time she hadn't learned it, they still needed to live in this deep mountain for a while.]

["Listen up, Mira."]

["To master Take Over magic, the first step is to understand, what exactly is magic? And the basic principles of how to use magic."]

["The use of so-called magic, first of all, the most important point is magic power."]

[In the forest, Black Natsu stood in front of Mirajane, Lisanna, and Elfman.]

[He spoke in a serious tone.]

["And casting magic is to materialize the magic power in your body and then release it. This involves two factors."]

["One is the intensity of magic power output."]

["This determines how powerful the magic you release is, how strong the destructive power is, etc."]

["Secondly, it is the writing of the magic circle."]

["This is an important factor that determines what form your magic will take. Every magic has its own magic circle."]

["And the so-called magic circle is the trajectory of magic power. After studying these thoroughly, you will be able to use magic."]

["Question!"]

[Lisanna, who was sitting cross-legged on the ground, raised her small hand.]

["Um... what is magic power?"]

[Lisanna scratched her small head somewhat embarrassedly.]

[Black Natsu also provided an answer to this.]

["The essence of magic power is the magic micro-particles floating in the air, hidden in the earth, and in the ocean."]

["Magic micro-particles..."]

[Mirajane whispered softly.]

[Outside the sky screen.]

Natsu: "Um... by the way, what are magic micro-particles??"

Igneel: "Ah??"

Lucy: "Eh??!!"]

Erza: "??"

Mirajane: "No way??"

Makarov: "What kind of joke is this? You've reached this point... and you don't even know what magic micro-particles are??"]

Igneel: "How is that possible? I remember I taught you, right?"]

Hades: "Wait!!! You mean, Natsu of our world... doesn't even know what magic micro-particles are?"]

Brain: "Doesn't that mean... we were beaten like this by someone who doesn't even know the essence of magic power?"]

Ultear: "This must be a joke, this must be a joke. How could someone who doesn't even know what magic micro-particles are still be able to practice magic?"]

Natsu was somewhat innocent about this: "Did Igneel teach me?"]

Igneel: "What kind of joke are you playing?!! The first lesson I talked about was this, the essence of magic power! The essence of magic power!! Don't you know??"]

Natsu scratched his head: "I remember... at that time Igneel said a bunch of things I couldn't understand, and then told me to feel it."]

["Feeling something hot, that was magic power. I really don't know what magic micro-particles are..."]

Igneel: "..."

["Brat, watch the sky screen properly! See how Black Natsu explains it!"]

Natsu: "But, this feeling of giving myself a lecture is so strange?"]

Igneel: "You bastard, are you still thinking about whether it's strange? Black Natsu is already teaching others, and you're still in class. Don't you feel ashamed?"]

Natsu: "Oh... I know, Igneel..."]

Igneel: "Waaaaah!! I'm so angry!!"]

[In the screen.]

[Black Natsu's teaching continued.]

["And if you want to absorb these magic micro-particles into your body, you need an important step."]

["That is meditation, which is also what you will learn next."]

["However..."]

[Black Natsu paused here.]

["Apart from what I just said, there is one more very important thing for mages."]

["At the same time, it is also what Mira is currently lacking the most."]

[Mirajane's brows knitted slightly, and she couldn't help but ask.]

["What is it?"]

[Black Natsu straightened his expression and said in a deep voice: "That is the power of intent!"]

["Intent?"]

[Mirajane was full of confusion.]

["That's right! If there is no strong intent in your heart, then you won't be able to manipulate magic."]

[Black Natsu said.]

["Mirajane can perceive magic power and passively use it, forcibly taking over a demon. This is your talent."]

["But, if there is no corresponding intent, you won't be able to freely control magic. Think carefully about what magic means to you."]

["To me... what exactly does it mean?"]

[Mirajane lowered her head to look at her arm, then looked up at her brother and sister on the side.]

[Her heart seemed to have some thoughts, but she couldn't grasp them.]

["Alright."]