Chapter 187

Erza's eyes were glowing with scarlet light.

Staring coldly at Natsu and Happy.

"I... this matter has nothing to do with me, I didn't say anything this time!"

Natsu raised his hands, trembling as he turned around to explain.

But what greeted him was Erza's iron fist, which smashed heavily onto his chin.

Natsu flew into the sky on the spot, crashing through the ceiling with a hysterical scream.

"And you, little kitty, don't think you'll be fine just by acting cute."

Erza grabbed Happy's body and threw him violently toward the pit where Natsu flew out.

"I was wrong, aye~~~"

Happy's voice became more and more distant until it disappeared.

【The screen of the sky screen is still continuing.】

【In the blink of an eye, two days have passed.】

【The group was transferred to the broken town, into a few rare houses, and one by one they fell on the bed, unconscious for nearly two days.】

【Even Black Natsu was like this.】

【Even, when everyone else woke up, Black Natsu was still in a deep sleep.】

【I can only say that the mental exhaustion at that time was simply too severe.】

【If it weren't for Mavis's final kiss, Black Natsu might really have had some difficulty suppressing those monstrous evil thoughts.】

【After that kiss, he fell directly into a coma.】

【Until four days later, Black Natsu woke up leisurely.】

【Just opening his eyes, he could see Irene sitting by his bed, already fast asleep.】

【It seemed that Black Natsu's movement also woke Irene up simultaneously.】

【Rubbing her eyes, Irene immediately focused her gaze on Black Natsu.】

【She said happily: "You finally woke up, Natsu."】

【"I... how long have I been unconscious?"】

【Black Natsu rubbed his head and sat up from the bed.】

【"Four days, you can really sleep, everyone is awake, even Belserion is awake."】

【Irene shook her head gently, teasing.】

【"During this time, Mavis and I have been taking turns taking care of you."】

【"Mavis..."】

【Listening to this name, Black Natsu gradually fell into silence.】

【His mind couldn't help but recall what happened that day.】

【Although he was still being tortured by evil thoughts at that time, it didn't mean he couldn't remember anything.】

【After a while, he sighed softly.】

【"How is she? I remember, at that time, I seemed to feel that something was wrong with her body."】

【To this, Irene also nodded seriously.】

【"I have to say, Mavis is really an amazing genius, even bug-level magic like absolute magic can be created."】

【"However, she also suffered a backlash, according to our observation..."】

【Speaking of this, Irene's voice couldn't help but pause.】

【Subsequently, her gaze stared straight at Black Natsu's pupils.】

【She said in a deep voice: "Her growth has completely stopped."】

【"It's as if... the sealing effect of Fairy Sphere has completely transferred to Mavis's body."】

【"Analyzing from this point, it can be understood that Mavis's body has been sealed."】

【"In other words... Mavis... might maintain her current state for the rest of her life!"】

【"A lifetime... maintaining the current state??"】

【Hearing Irene's words, Black Natsu stood frozen on the spot.】

【"That..."】

【Just as he wanted to say something more, Irene spoke up to interrupt him~.】

【"However, it's not without good news."】

【Her gaze fixed on Black Natsu.】

【"According to our calculations, there is a high probability that... Mavis can achieve eternal life in this state!"】

【"Eternal life?" Black Natsu raised his eyebrows slightly upon hearing this, pondered for a moment, and then muttered.】

【"Could it be... that because her body is sealed, time has ceased to flow for it, remaining frozen at this moment, thereby achieving a form of eternal life?"】

【Irene nodded gently: "This might be where the miracle of magic lies."】

【"According to Mavis, the probability of this happening is extremely low, so low that even a one-in-a-thousand chance might not guarantee success."】

【"It is more likely that Mavis would suffer a backlash; the terrifying backlash carried by the Fairy Sphere, which was able to withstand Acnologia's roar, would likely have snuffed out Mavis's life in an instant."】

【"But fortunately, Mavis bet on that one-in-a-thousand chance and successfully achieved an immortal body."】

【Irene felt a strange sense of emotion. Could this be considered... a blessing in disguise?】

【"Of course, aside from having to maintain the appearance of a little girl forever, everything else seems to be moving in a positive direction."】

Outside the sky screen, countless people widened their eyes.

Hades: "Good heavens, this is more than just a blessing in disguise; isn't this just immortality?"

Brain: "An immortal body... to think it could be created through such a method?"

Ur: "I think true immortality should be impossible. After all, even the most powerful magic has a day when it runs dry."

"The backlash of the Fairy Sphere was entirely transferred to Mavis, completely sealing her time, but this seal will likely fade gradually as time passes."

"In the end, Mavis should eventually break free from this self-seal, right?"

Yajima: "But, who can say for sure how long that will take?"

"It could be hundreds of years, or even thousands. For humans, this already counts as eternal life."

Makarov: "Eternal life... it makes me want to try it myself."

Bob: "Little Ma, you want to try? That's not bad, though with a one-in-a-thousand chance, I'm sure you'd drop dead on the spot."

Makarov: "Can't you wish me something good? You bastard!!"

Gao Gao Deman: "Haha, I agree. With Old Ma's luck, how could he possibly encounter such a good thing?"

"However, having said that, a miracle is called a miracle precisely because it is difficult to replicate, so you should give up that thought."

"Enjoying your twilight years is what you should be doing."

Makarov: "I know that without you telling me, okay? I was just sighing about it."

Mavis: "No, why do you all think this is a good thing?"

Erza: "First Master, no way, you're ageless and immortal! Isn't that a good thing?"

Mavis: "I know... the point is... the point is that I'm not growing anymore!"

"Height is secondary, the point is... that part isn't growing either, do you know how painful that is??"

Everyone: "???"

"Eh?!!"

【The scene on the sky screen continued.】

【"I see." Hearing Irene's explanation, Black Natsu also breathed a sigh of relief.】

【"So, does that mean this crisis has been completely resolved?"】

【"Yes," said Irene.】

【"The Empire investigated the direction Acnologia left in and discovered that he had headed overseas."】

【"Therefore, it can be considered that this crisis has been completely resolved."】

【Hearing this news, Black Natsu nodded gently, feeling an inexplicable sense of relief throughout his body.】

【He leaned back against the headboard, his gaze fixed on the chandelier above.】

【He murmured: "Finally... it's over."】