Chapter 169

Makarov: "Sigh, who knows, why is the gap so big when it's clearly the same person?"】

Mavis: "Maybe, it was just used in the wrong place?"】

Gajeel: "Let's not talk about that idiot Natsu first, who can tell me what Irene and Igneel talked about in the screen?"】

Natsu: "Irene, come out and say something."】

Irene: "Bastard, do you still dare to show up? Aren't you afraid I'll tear you apart?"】

Irene was still angry because of herself on the screen.

At this moment, seeing Natsu from this world, she was suddenly furious.

To be honest, Irene really had the urge to tear Natsu apart, what kind of thing is this?

Of course, Irene didn't deny Black Natsu.

Even, if it were herself at the time, if she met Black Natsu, maybe she would have made such a choice.

It's just...

The preconceived notion troubled Irene; after all, Irene couldn't stand White Natsu from this world no matter what.

"Also, how would I know if you ask me about this kind of thing?"】

"Please use your brain, okay? Igneel was talking to the other Irene in that world, what does it have to do with me? How could I possibly know?"】

August: "Actually, I'm quite curious too, but since the screen has switched, it proves that it shouldn't be something we can know now."】

"Just wait and see, all these mysteries will definitely be revealed gradually with Black Natsu's perspective."】

In the screen.

【After saying goodbye to Igneel, Irene let out a long sigh.】

【Her pace walking in the forest also accelerated a little.】

【Soon, she hurried back to the palace and arrived in her bedroom.】

【Her gaze quickly locked onto Black Natsu, who was still lying on the bed.】

【She breathed a sigh of relief, moved with light steps, and arrived at Natsu's bedside.】

【Her soft gaze stared at Black Natsu.】

【After a long while, Irene suddenly laughed.】

【"I'm really curious, what will you look like when you grow up?"】

【"By then, will you still remember me?"】

【"Or, will I really still exist by then?"】

【Recalling everything Igneel said earlier, Irene felt a sense of heaviness.】

【Unknown time, unknown future.】

【All of this made Irene feel a bit terrified.】

【But, no matter what, Irene knew that her heart would not change, just like the promise she made to Igneel just now.】

【No matter how many years have passed, no matter how much time has passed, she will always be here waiting for him.】

【Waiting for the day of reunion.】

【Seeming to have thought of something interesting.】

【Irene couldn't help but laugh out loud.】

【"By then, you will definitely see an unprecedentedly powerful empire, and you will be the king of that empire!"】

【"I'm really curious, what kind of expression will you have then?"】

【"What expression?"】

【The abrupt sound startled Irene!】

【She immediately lowered her head to look at Black Natsu at this moment.】

【"You're awake?"】

【Irene asked in surprise.】

【"Ah, my head still hurts a bit, but it's no longer a big deal."】

【Black Natsu sat up from the bed, rubbing his head with one hand, his gaze scanning the surroundings.】

【Finally settling on Irene's somewhat rosy cheeks.】

【"What's wrong with you?" Black Natsu asked with a frown.】

【"No... nothing..." Irene waved her hands quickly, her gaze carefully examining Black Natsu.】

【"I didn't say anything."】

【Black Natsu could see at a glance that there was a problem with Irene's appearance.】

【After all, if she wasn't feeling guilty, would she have this expression?】

【However, Irene didn't want to say more, and Black Natsu didn't pursue it further; after all, he believed that she wouldn't do anything unfavorable to him.】

【"By the way, how long have I been asleep?"】

【"Over a month, are you hungry?"】

【Seeing that Black Natsu didn't dwell on it, Irene breathed a sigh of relief and then asked with some worry.】

【"After all, you haven't eaten for a month."】

【"Now that you mention it... I think I'm really hungry."】

【Black Natsu rubbed his stomach and said helplessly.】

【"Don't worry, I don't have much else here, but whatever you want to eat, I can satisfy you!"】

【Irene patted her chest and agreed.】

【"That... there's something I don't know if I should say or not."】

【Who knew, Black Natsu looked at Irene with a strange expression.】

【"Ah? What is it?"】

【"Well... it's too big, it was shaking just now, it's better to pat it less next time."】

【"Go to hell!!!"】

【"Hahaha, let's eat quickly, I'm starving."】

【Soon, countless delicacies were served.】

【Black Natsu, like a hungry wolf, immediately pounced in and began to eat frantically.】

【Irene just sat on the side, supporting her chin with one hand, her beautiful eyes watching Black Natsu quietly.】

【After all, now it can be said that every look is one less look.】

【"By the way, there is one thing that you might need to know."】

【Black Natsu, who was eating, raised his head and said to Irene.】

【"You say, I'm listening."】

【"I might have to leave in two days."】

【Black Natsu said.】

【"Leave..." Irene's expression dimmed a bit, then she forcibly suppressed the emotions in her heart.】

【She said as if nothing happened: "Won't you stay for a few more days?"】

【"No, I've been out for nearly half a year, I have to go back and take a look, and I have a premonition that my old man is definitely hiding in some corner watching me. If I don't go back, he might not be able to help but force himself to appear and take me away."】

【Listening to Black Natsu's explanation, Irene couldn't help but shake her head, sure enough... worthy of being father and son.】

【Igneel did indeed want to take Black Natsu away directly at the time, but it was for Irene's sake that he let Black Natsu stay for a few more days to accompany Irene.】

【I didn't expect Natsu to have calculated even this.】

【Irene smiled and didn't continue this topic, but asked about other aspects.】

【"By the way, how do you feel now?"】

【"How is your body and everything?"】

【Black Natsu, upon hearing this, put down the roast chicken in his hand, wiped the grease from the corner of his mouth, and then said.】

【"As for the situation, it feels pretty good, and all aspects of my body's functions have returned to their peak."】

【"However..."】

【"However what?" Irene asked in confusion.】

【"However, the power is much smaller than it was at the time."】

【Listening to Black Natsu's answer, Irene also frowned tightly.】

【"Much smaller? You mean, when you first swallowed the Lightning Dragon's lightning?"】