[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-comparing-two-fairies-this-natsu-is-actually-sla":3,"chapter-comparing-two-fairies-this-natsu-is-actually-sla-fairy-tail-a-tale-of-two-natsus-this-one-truly-s-chapter-286":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Fairy Tail: A Tale of Two Natsus, This One Truly Slays Dragons!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1994559,2878,"Chapter 286","fairy-tail-a-tale-of-two-natsus-this-one-truly-s-chapter-286",286,"\u003Cp>\"Ikaruga! Fukuro has failed, and Vidaldus is rushing to where you are. The two of you together, don't let me down again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tower of Paradise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the viewing room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fluttering cherry blossoms filled every corner of this space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of the huge indoor cherry tree was a bridge built of wooden planks leading to the exit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On both sides of the bridge were calmly flowing water currents, creating ripples as the cherry blossoms fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the bridge, Ikaruga, who was guarding here alone, frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fukuro... was taken out?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to the telepathy from Jellal in her mind, Ikaruga felt somewhat unbelievable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, she knew Fukuro’s capabilities; although his strength wasn't too strong, but... relying on the magic booster, that guy should have had enough chances to escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now... she had received news that he had been taken out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This proved that the enemy Fukuro encountered was capable of killing him instantly, even in the moment he tried to escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such an existence was indeed worthy of the name of a powerhouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ikaruga, who was hugging her blade, shook her head in disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems that even I have been underestimated, needing Vidaldus to help.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's not the case, Captain! We just need to join forces to clear out the fairies in this tower.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, accompanied by the sound of manic guitar music.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vidaldus, with his punk look, walked in from behind Ikaruga.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Jellal’s meaning is that we must be fast!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After clearing out the fairies in the Tower of Paradise, we still need to rush to Lord Jellal’s side.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He is under a lot of pressure right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vidaldus said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ikaruga smiled: \"If that's the case, then it doesn't matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then... let's go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vidaldus said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ikaruga shook her head: \"No need, someone is heading here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How do you know?\" Vidaldus asked suspiciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ikaruga tightened her grip on the blade in her arms: \"The sixth sense between swordsmen, you wouldn't understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as her words fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crisp footsteps echoed at the end of the wooden bridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ikaruga gripped the blade tightly: \"They're here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vidaldus raised his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, a figure wearing armor with long crimson hair appeared at the end of the bridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This guy...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Erza appeared, Vidaldus’s brows furrowed tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not simple.\" He said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ikaruga smiled slightly: \"That is inevitable, after all... she is the one with the reputation of the Fairy Queen!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Fairy Queen, Erza Belserion!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am Ikaruga, I have been waiting here for a long time.\" ===== CHAPTER 602 =====\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"It seems you have also sensed me.\" Erza came to stand opposite the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not the kind that relies on smell, but... the pure feeling between swordsmen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ikaruga, right?\" Erza also raised a smile simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My sword has already started to boil!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vidaldus looked at Ikaruga, then at Erza.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His brows furrowed: \"Hey! There's still someone here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erza glanced sideways at Vidaldus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She ignored him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, she spread her right hand, and a magic circle unfolded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then it enveloped her entire body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Requip: Heaven's Wheel Armor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the light, steel-like wings, steel armor, and dozens of blades emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blades rotated continuously behind Erza like a sword formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heaven's Wheel Armor, huh...\" Ikaruga slowly drew her blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erza narrowed her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her figure erupted instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The steel wings behind her flapped accordingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Starting the fight immediately upon meeting, without any wasted words!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heaven's Wheel: Blumenblatt!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flying blades, following Erza’s will, began to attack Ikaruga from various tricky angles!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ikaruga’s red lips parted slightly: \"Mujun-ryu: Yaksha Flash!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SWISH—!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Continuous flashes of sword light flickered, and all the blades shooting toward her following Erza’s will shattered in an instant, turning into steel fragments dancing in the sky!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erza’s pupils shrank slightly, clearly somewhat surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, that was it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking advantage of the steel covering the sky, Erza had already rushed in front of Ikaruga in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade held tightly in her hand swung down mercilessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ikaruga immediately raised her sword to block.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM————!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clash of sword against sword instantly ignited a terrifying roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The violent impact erupted from the center where the two touched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knocking both of them back simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The incoming wind made Vidaldus’s footing somewhat unstable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He crossed his arms to protect himself, his black hair reaching his ankles dancing wildly in the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the gale, he struggled to open his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Ikaruga, who was retreating, his eyes were filled with shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the first time he had seen Ikaruga retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, no matter how difficult the mission, no matter who she faced, Ikaruga had always crushed them with absolute strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But today...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His brows furrowed tightly, and Vidaldus looked at Erza, who was also retreating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fingers stroked his strings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is she that strong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let her become a sleeping demon!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the words fell, the strings were plucked!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A harsh noise rang out instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Erza’s direction, she was holding her blade and preparing to charge, but her pace stopped abruptly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manic notes poured into her ears continuously, attempting to subvert her will!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her brows furrowed fiercely!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get lost!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erza shouted in a low voice!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the manic notes shattered directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strings in Vidaldus’s hands snapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood sprayed wildly from his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uwah~~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He widened his eyes, staring fixedly at the broken strings in his hands, his pupils trembling wildly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That guy... what did she do?? My music... my music...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vidaldus was screaming in a breakdown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, his interference just now was not without effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just at the moment Erza paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blinding sword light flashed past!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLICK CLICK... CLICK CLICK CLICK...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fine cracks appeared on the Heaven's Wheel Armor, spreading until they covered the entire suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BANG!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accompanied by an abrupt sound, the Heaven's Wheel Armor on Erza shattered directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then it turned into light and disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ikaruga, who had swung this blow, looked at Vidaldus with displeasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So I ended up being the one taking advantage of the situation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, thinking of Jellal’s predicament, Ikaruga sighed lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it, although this is a bit of an unfair victory, there's no help for it, this is my job.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes looked at Erza: \"Let's continue, you shouldn't have lost your combat ability just like that, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erza looked at the broken blade in her hand with some surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Being able to shatter my armor, you really have some skills.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are indeed a very strong swordsman.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>HUM!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Terrifying magic power gradually began to erupt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's a pity, any sword in front of me must bow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crimson magic power shot straight into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's been a long time since I used this power, let's practice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accompanied by a soft murmur, on Erza’s cheeks, one piece of dragon scale after another began to erupt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this instant! Ikaruga keenly sensed something was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her startled eyes looked down at the blade in her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her pupils shrank violently!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's going on? The sword... is trembling?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No... it's the sword... that is afraid?!\" ===== CHAPTER 603 =====\u003C\u002Fp>",1180,"2026-06-15T13:52:21.191Z","2026-06-15T13:55:37.298Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","90d81454107ef3b0a21786a0790b50cb325c556e956cc366c3a4b91ed7835e2c","fairy-tail-a-tale-of-two-natsus-this-one-truly-s-chapter-287","fairy-tail-a-tale-of-two-natsus-this-one-truly-s-chapter-285",287,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffairy-tail-a-tale-of-two-natsus-this-one-truly-s-cover.jpg"]