Chapter 27

Although separated by the sky screen.

But Zeref really exists!

In the world channel, dense flattering words and excited words appeared again. Of course, there were also angry rebukes and terrified sounds from the righteous people.

It was very lively.

Hades: "Zeref..."

Until today, Hades had not forgotten the reason for his death.

That was this Zeref!

He claimed that Hades awakened the demon in his heart, and his anger wiped Hades out.

Mard Geer: "Zeref... you really appeared?!"

The demons of Tartaros also became excited.

Their existence was to one day be able to return to Zeref's side.

This had almost become the obsession of every demon. Now seeing Zeref appear.

These demons all fell into madness.

August: "Your Majesty, you finally decided to speak."

On an uninhabited island.

Zeref looked at the full screen of discussions, his expression a bit uncomfortable.

He furrowed his brows slightly, then ignored the other words and continued to speak in the world channel.

Zeref: "August, long time no see."

August: "Long time no see, Your Majesty, how... have you been lately?"

Zeref: "It's okay. I originally planned to travel for a while and then go back, but I have a new goal now."

August: "Is it... Kagura's Soul of the Extinguishing Blade?"

August knew very well what Zeref had been troubled by for so many years.

Now that an existence suspected of being able to kill Zeref had finally appeared.

It was impossible for Zeref not to go and check it out.

Zeref: "That's right, so, wish me luck, August."

Meanwhile.

Inside the seaside restaurant.

Accompanied by the distribution of rewards, a brilliant golden radiance descended from the sky, merging into the katana Kagura was currently holding.

An indescribable, wondrous feeling surged into Kagura’s heart.

She stared quietly at the katana in this moment, or rather, the cursed blade Fudaitaiten.

This was a cursed blade sealed within a scabbard.

It possessed a powerful resentment; without a firm will, one could not control this cursed blade.

It was precisely because of that indescribable resentment that even someone with a firm will like Kagura—

Every single day, her sanity was being eroded by the blade’s resentment.

Therefore, every day Kagura needed to spend a great deal of energy to suppress the cursed blade’s resentment.

However, ever since the distribution of the reward, or rather, after the Soul of Extinction attached itself to the cursed blade Fudaitaiten—

That resentment which constantly disturbed her consciousness vanished completely in an instant!

Even her mind recovered a clarity she had never known before.

Taking a deep breath, Kagura opened her eyes.

When she looked at the cursed blade Fudaitaiten again, only shock remained in her eyes.

"This Soul of Extinction, it can actually help me suppress the cursed blade's resentment?"

Moreover, Kagura had a feeling at this moment.

When she drew this blade, her strength would reach an unprecedented height.

This was a feeling from the depths of her soul.

A feeling of being able to sever everything in the world.

"Little Kagura? What exactly happened?"

Millianna, who was at her side, as well as the other members of the guild, watched Kagura with some concern.

Tightening her grip on Fudaitaiten.

Kagura raised her head: "I'm fine, better than ever!"

At this moment, in the World Channel.

The public opinion sparked by Zeref had still not been quelled.

Even more people began discussing matters related to Zeref.

For instance, the Alvarez Empire was actually an empire created by Zeref?

And Zeref was the emperor of this empire?

Or another example, the Tartaros guild was actually composed entirely of demons created by Zeref?

And the goal was to return to Zeref's side?

Finally, there was Zeref's objective.

This guy, knowing full well that Kagura possessed the power of one strike from the Sky Screen reward—

Was still thinking about going to fight Kagura?

Did he want to die?

One had to know, that was a strike capable of slaying even gods.

Of course, most people did not understand Zeref.

If they truly understood him, they would know that Zeref actually really did want to seek death.

Therefore, Zeref would never let this opportunity pass.

However, Kagura's statement soon shattered Zeref's beautiful dream.

Kagura: "I'm not interested in Zeref or whatever, and I don't want to do any good deeds like ridding the people of a scourge. I only have one goal."

"And that is revenge!"

Having said that, she ignored the other comments in the World Channel and fell silent.

Inside the seaside restaurant.

Kagura carefully hung the cursed blade Fudaitaiten back on the wall.

Her gaze lingered for a long time, unwilling to look away.

"Little Kagura, your goal... won't change, will it?"

Millianna's voice came from behind.

Hearing this, Kagura turned her head, her gaze fixed on Millianna, and then she shook her head gently.

"Don't worry, Millianna. I must kill Jellal, and I will use this Fudaitaiten to do it!"

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Kagura's silence also made the onlookers feel bored.

They turned their gazes back to the Sky Screen image one after another.

At this moment, the Sky Screen image had also begun to play again.

[The drill ended perfectly, and the three giant dragons gathered together.]

[At the same time, the three little Dragon Slayer mages gathered together for the first time.]

[Regarding Natsu's performance just now, Metalicana was full of praise.]

[Likewise, the smile on Igneel's rugged face had not stopped for a single moment.]

[So promising, truly too promising.]

[Originally, he had only intended to let these little brats see the terror of dragons in advance, so that they would have some confidence in their future lives.]

[As a result, he didn't expect to have some unexpected gains.]

[Who could have imagined that an eight-year-old child could actually learn a Dragon Slayer Secret Art?] ===== CHAPTER 167 =====

[Such a thing had never happened since the birth of Dragon Slayer Magic.]

[Looking toward the future, it would also be difficult for anyone to surpass it.]

[Therefore, the more Igneel watched, the more satisfied he became.]

[In fact, after Natsu finished cleaning up and returned, he even quietly asked where this guy had learned the Secret Art of the Dragon Slayer.]

[As a result, the answer he received left Igneel quite astonished.]

[This guy had actually derived it from an advanced question Natsu had casually asked during one of Igneel’s teaching sessions.]

[The final form of Dragon Slayer Magic.]

[At this current stage, Dragon Slayer Magic had only just emerged; therefore, even Igneel himself did not know to what extent the final form of Dragon Slayer Magic would eventually develop.]

[As for the dragonification phenomenon of a certain Dragon Slayer, that was actually a side effect and could not be considered a final form.]

[In the development of Dragon Slayer Magic, dragonification was something that had to be overcome, or even resolved.]

[Thus, he had just casually mentioned the existence of the Dragon Slayer Secret Art that he knew of.]

[It was just such a conversation that planted a seed in Natsu’s heart.]

[During the months of cultivation that followed, Natsu would still occasionally ponder the words Igneel had once spoken regarding the Dragon Slayer Secret Art.]

[Furthermore, he kept practicing, pondering, and thinking.]

[This diligent attitude made Igneel’s heart bloom with joy.]

[After all, a genius who possessed great talent and was also self-disciplined and hardworking was not so common.]