Chapter 382

【The most eye-catching thing was the Fairy Tail mark on the golden sphere.】

【But, at this moment, the entire surface of the sphere was covered with dense cracks.】

Lucy: "This is... Fairy Sphere!!!"】

Erza: "The strongest absolute defense, Fairy Sphere!!"】

Mirajane: "Could it be... they relied on Fairy Sphere to forcibly withstand Acnologia's bombardment??"】

Makarov: "But... isn't the drawback of Fairy Sphere that it seals the flow of time? Just like we were on Tenrou Island."】

"But why did it appear now? And why is it covered with cracks?"】

Mavis: "No! Strictly speaking, Fairy Sphere does indeed carry the effect of freezing time within the magic."】

"However, how long this effect can last depends on when this magic is released."】

"Back then, I spent seven years because I only had a ghost body and couldn't have much impact on reality."】

"However, here, I have a physical body, I am a real person, so I don't need to wait seven years."】

Listening to Mavis's explanation, everyone present nodded in understanding.】

Juvia: "Then that means... Black Natsu-sama and the others are fine, right?"】

Regarding this, Mavis nodded gently.】

But, immediately, a bigger doubt began to fill her mind.】

"However... according to the rules, the Mavis of that world should also be under the time freeze of Fairy Sphere, right."】

"How could she have released Fairy Sphere so quickly?"】

Listening to Mavis's murmurs, everyone present was confused again.】

"Didn't you say... having a physical body could release Fairy Sphere faster? First Master, what exactly are you talking about?" Cana couldn't help but ask.】

Hearing this, Mavis furrowed her brows and thought for a long time.】

Then she continued: "Let's put it this way, Fairy Sphere is an absolute defense magic, but such a powerful effect must be accompanied by more intense side effects."】

"~For example, freezing the time of everything within the magic range until the magic is released, this is a side effect."】

"Think about it, the Mavis of the Black World, who is a real person, is also within Fairy Sphere, so will she also suffer the side effect of time freezing?"】

"The result of that would be everyone being sealed until the magic power of Fairy Sphere is completely exhausted before they can come out; this time might even be longer than seven years."】

"Unless... the Mavis of that world thought of this from the beginning."】

Seeming to have grasped something, Mavis's eyes became brighter.】

"Then, change the way the magic operates, ensuring the magic effect remains unchanged, but the side effects of the magic are sustained on herself alone."】

"After all, I wasn't a ghost at that time; I was truly able to do such a thing."】

As soon as these words came out, countless people suddenly realized.】

Makarov, as if thinking of something, looked at Mavis with some horror.】

"Then in this way... what consequences would such massive side effects cause?"】

Mavis was slightly stunned: "What consequences... I don't know either; it could be her own time stopping, or it could be her life being taken away; this kind of thing is unknown."】

Saying this, she looked at the sky screen.】

【At this moment, the huge golden sphere shattered suddenly.】】

【Several figures emerged out of thin air.】】

【Including Belserion.】】

【However, that massive body, the moment it appeared, fell toward the ground uncontrollably.】】

【Those already blurred eyes stared at Mavis: "Truly astonishing magic, even my magic power... can be drained in an instant??"】】

【Bang...】】

【Belserion fell to the ground and fell into a deep sleep due to the deep lack of magic power.】】

【On the battlefield, the others who appeared were the same.】】

【Erin, Seilah, Kyoka, and Yuri and others all fell into a coma due to the complete exhaustion of magic power.】】

【Only... Black Natsu!】】

【Perhaps it was the crazy evil thoughts that hadn't faded in his mind, so that at this moment, although he was already exhausted, he still couldn't fall into a coma.】】

【His eyes were already covered with bloodshot veins.】】

【His expression was incredibly twisted.】】

【His fists were smashing wildly against his own head, as if wanting to dispel all those evil thoughts.】】

【"Master..."】】

【Mavis, panting heavily, crawled to Black Natsu's side using her hands and feet.】】

【Looking at Black Natsu, who was on the verge of collapse.】】

【Her heart couldn't help but tremble.】】

【"The side effects of demon power... evil thoughts like the ocean..."】】

【Licking her lips, Mavis stepped forward again and hugged Black Natsu firmly, also restricting those rampaging hands.】】

【"Mavis..."】】

【Black Natsu, with tightly furrowed brows, stared at Mavis before him, just wanting to say something, but seemed to notice something immediately.】】

【He exclaimed in horror.】】

【"Your... body??"】】

【"It's okay." Mavis smiled.】】

【"Isn't it just that the time of my body is frozen? I don't care."】】

【Mavis smiled gently, staring at Black Natsu's scarlet eyes.】】

【"The most important thing now is to help you suppress the evil thoughts."】】

【"So... Master, don't blame me."】】

【Mavis said softly.】】

【"You..."】】

【Black Natsu hadn't even reacted when a gentle kiss was pressed upon him.】】

【Black Natsu's pupils widened instantly.】】

【The bloodshot veins also began to fade at a speed visible to the naked eye.】】

【"Ugh... you..."】】

【Mavis's hands held his head firmly.】】

【"Shh~ don't speak..."】】