Chapter 167

【Igneel spoke softly.】

【"You know me?"】

【Although it was their first meeting, Irene had seen many dragons after all.】

【Therefore, she knew very well that the dragon in front of her... was very strong!】

【She could feel it from the almost suffocating dragon pressure.】

【Even when facing the Thunder Dragon, Douglas, or even that huge dragon group, Irene had never had this feeling.】

【It was countless times more powerful than Belserion!】

【Plus the identity of being Black Natsu's father, Irene's legs began to tremble.】

【Igneel just stared at Irene without moving.】

【It was very uncomfortable!】

【This was Irene's truest feeling at the moment.】

【Being watched by Igneel's scrutinizing gaze, Irene felt as if thousands of ants were crawling all over her.】

【She was dissatisfied with everything about herself.】

【Her head lowered involuntarily, and her fair hands couldn't help but fiddle with the corner of her clothes.】

【Sweat poured out like a tide on her forehead.】

【"Hahaha, what are you nervous about?"】

【Finally, with Igneel's hearty laughter, the pressure on Irene seemed to disappear completely in an instant.】

【Her whole body felt light, and she let out a long sigh of relief.】

【"I've been watching that brat all along, I didn't expect him to give me such a big surprise this time."】

【Igneel joked rarely, looking at Irene with a teasing gaze.】

【"Ah... that... that, I... I I..."】

【"Haha, alright, alright, you decide your own affairs, I'm not an unenlightened father."】

【Looking at Irene's incoherent appearance, Igneel smiled and shook his head.】

【Then he looked at Irene and said: "However, the reason I'm looking for you this time is indeed because of this."】

【"This matter? Is it... because of me?"】

【Irene pointed at herself in bewilderment.】

【"That's right." Igneel nodded.】

【Then he shifted his gaze and looked at the calm deep pool again, and Igneel's tone also calmed down.】

【He said in a deep voice: "Although I am very happy that Natsu, that brat, has someone who likes him, and for dragons, age is not a problem."】

【"But..."】

【Irene's heart skipped a beat!】

【Igneel didn't keep her in suspense and sighed: "But, you and that brat are impossible."】

【"Why?! Didn't you also say that age is not a problem?"】

【Irene was full of confusion, bit her lip, and asked...】

【Igneel paused, then slowly turned around.】

【Those eyes looked at Irene again.】

【"Child, believe me, I have my reasons. That brat carries a mission you cannot imagine, and even to say, after this parting, you will never meet again in this life."】

【"What do you mean?"】

【Irene frowned tightly.】

【From childhood to adulthood, Black Natsu was the first person to make Irene's heart flutter, and he was clearly different from everyone else.】

【A brave, kind, responsible, and powerful man, who wouldn't love him?】

【Although Black Natsu was not yet a man, this was only a matter of time.】

【Moreover, after these few months of getting along, Black Natsu's figure had already been imprinted in Irene's heart, which was unforgettable, so Irene didn't want to give up just like that.】

【Her persistent eyes met Igneel's without fear, completely losing her previous panicked expression.】

【Igneel was also stunned.】

【He blinked: "How much of a love potion did that brat give you? You're so persistent?"】

【"I have always believed that if you don't work hard, you won't get anything, so today I might offend you, but I still want to ask for the reason!"】

【"Why, impossible!"】

【"Sigh..."】

【Igneel was also in a bit of a dilemma.】

【He pondered for a moment, then said: "Then what if I say that Natsu will go to a place you cannot reach, what will you do?"】

【"There is nothing I cannot reach, it's just a matter of whether I want to or not."】

【Irene said without hesitation.】

【"Then, what if you never have a chance to meet again, what will you do?"】

【"There is no one I cannot meet, no matter where Natsu goes, I will follow, so I can meet him eventually, right?"】

【"You cannot follow!"】

【"Then I will wait!"】

【"You cannot afford to wait, child!"】

【"No matter how long, I can afford to wait."】

【Igneel's head was starting to ache, maybe it was simple for it to kill enemies.】

【But, dealing with a queen with excellent eloquence, Igneel was in a bit of a dilemma.】

【The dragon claw scratched its head irritably.】

【Then it looked at Irene and said: "Then what if I say, this time, it might even be decades, or even hundreds of years?!"】

【"Even if it's thousands of years, I will wait!"】

【Irene's gaze didn't dodge, and she said clearly.】

【Igneel rolled his eyes: "How will you wait?"】

【"Belserion said that I have started to dragonize, this is irreversible, but at the same time, I have also gained the lifespan of a giant dragon. I believe Natsu is the same, possessing the lifespan of a giant dragon."】

【"In this case, even if I wait for thousands of years, so what?"】

【Irene's words left Igneel speechless.】

【After a long while, it sighed, then straightened its expression and asked seriously.】

【"You... are you really willing to wait for hundreds, or even thousands of years?"】

【Irene nodded heavily: "I will never break my promise!"】

【Igneel nodded gently: "In that case, maybe it's really possible? But before that, I'm afraid you need to truly understand the person you have your eye on."】

【"Is it Natsu?"】

【Irene asked.】

【Igneel nodded: "Indeed, this is a story about him, and it is also what he will face next, and at the same time, it is also what you need to face."】

【"After listening, then decide, because the facts might exceed your imagination."】