Chapter 471

An expression of disbelief filled everyone's cheeks.

Lucy: "No way... that island... how is that possible?!!"

Erza: "Do you remember the group of native demons living on the island at that time?"

"They couldn't get close to the ruins either; I think... that's probably the reason."

Mirajane: "So... that temple is actually a temple dedicated to gods??"

Natsu: "Say, what exactly is this Black Heavenly Maiden? Why do you all look so surprised?"

Hades: "The Black Heavenly Maiden is a legend passed down from the primordial era."

"Legend has it that a fierce battle once broke out on the Spirit Peak Zonia."

"The two sides of the battle were the White Heavenly Maiden and the Black Heavenly Maiden."

"We can also understand these two existences from another angle."

Hades's tone gradually becomes solemn.

He slowly spits out that word.

"God!"

Ultear: "God?!"

Ur: "That kind of thing... does it really exist?"

Hades: "There is almost no need to question such things; after all, Zeref himself is a good example; gods do exist!"

"However, in my understanding, I am more inclined toward some kind of concept; even this Black Heavenly Maiden, I originally thought was just a legend."

Mavis: "I don't know much about this aspect; Precht, you continue."

Hades: "Actually, the whole story is very nonsensical; of course, it might also be because it was deliberately covered up."

"In the legend, the Black Heavenly Maiden and the White Heavenly Maiden had a great battle on Spirit Peak Zonia, and finally, the White Heavenly Maiden won; ever since then, Spirit Peak Zonia has been completely covered by white snow."

"You all know this, right?"

"On this basis, I also know some more things."

"The White Heavenly Maiden is called the Goddess of Ice and Snow! And the Black Heavenly Maiden is, in fact, the Goddess of the Dark Night."

"From a certain perspective, it can also be understood as the Goddess of the Moon. The Moon Goddess!"

"Diana! That is Her name."

Alvarez Empire.

The Spriggan 12 all fall silent.

Pairs of eyes cannot help but look at Dimaria on her seat.

August: "Dimaria... could this... really be a god?"

Ajeel: "Are there other gods like this? I thought..."

Brandish: "But didn't you once say that gods no longer exist in this world?"

Dimaria: "I'm not too clear about these things, but what I do know is that this Moon Temple is likely similar to the City of Time."

Brandish: "Is that where you inherited the God Soul?"

Dimaria: "Right, the meaning of the City of Time's existence was to worship the remnant soul of the God of Time, Chronos."

"Until I went to that place and took away the God Soul."

"Therefore, I think this Moon Temple is likely dedicated to an existence similar to a remnant soul; however, looking at the degree of destruction of this temple,"

"There probably won't be a god inside."

"As for the reason mentioned earlier that gods likely don't exist in this era, it was just told to me by the God of Time; I don't know the specifics."

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Lucy: "Moon Goddess... I remember now, Jiaernadao once had another name, Moon Island!"

Makarov: "So, looking at it this way, this Jiaernadao might... really be the resting place of the Black Heavenly Maiden?"

Brain: "Hiss!! This is... too exaggerated, right?"

"That inconspicuous little island... is actually the place where a god fell?"

Sting: "Damn! Is it this explosive? Then what are we waiting for?"

"Shouldn't we immediately go to Jiaernadao to find the traces of the Black Heavenly Maiden?"

Mavis: "Before that, I have a question: what exactly is the god that everyone understands?"

"Are gods good, or are they bad?"

"Of course, saying it this way might be a bit shallow, but my point is, what exactly is a god... to humans?"

"A higher-order creature? Or an existence that transcends everything? Or... are they two completely different, unrelated things?"

"Or... how exactly do gods view humans?"

Zeref: "Playthings..."

"That is what a god is; using the world as a chessboard, all living beings are playthings under their hands."

Mavis: "So... what will rashly approaching a god bring?"

Zeref: "I don't know, but I don't think it will be anything good."

In a nameless place, Zeref's eyes are fixed on the sky screen.

His expression is complex, and it is unknown what he is thinking.

At the same time.

【Inside the footage.】

【"I think I know what Mavis meant when she said Jiaernadao hides something incredible; it should be this, right?"】

【Black Natsu says in a deep voice, staring at the text on the mural.】

【"God... such an ethereal thing... does it really exist?"】

【Seilah's face is full of fear.】

【She looks at the narrow passage ahead and frowns: "Then... should we continue moving forward?"】

【Hearing this, Black Natsu also turns his gaze toward the passage.】

【The pitch-black passage seems to have no end in sight.】

【It is also like... a terrifying abyss that can swallow everything!】

【Attracting batch after batch of people to rush into the passage one after another.】

【Just at this moment, a faint sound comes from the corridor behind them.】

【Black Natsu and Seilah turn their heads abruptly!】

【The next moment, a crimson figure appears before the two.】

【"Erza?"】

【"Why are you here?"】

【"It really is you, and... Seilah!"】

【At the same moment, three voices ring out.】

【"You should speak first; why are you here, and where are Lucy and the others?"】

【Black Natsu asks.】

【Immediately, Erza recounts how they fell into a cave by accident and discovered Deliora underground.】

【"Originally, we were all waiting for nightfall to continue investigating the situation, but I smelled your scent, so I came to pick you up with Happy, and then..."】

【Speaking of this, Erza's face gradually becomes terrified!】

【"I followed your scent and found this passage."】

【"But... Happy couldn't see it!"】

【Cold sweat breaks out on Erza's cheeks.】

【"Couldn't see it?" Black Natsu and Seilah look at each other.】

【Clearly... when they came, such a large passage was standing right there. How could he not see it?】

【"I was just as puzzled." Erza smiles bitterly.】

【"But Happy's expression didn't look like he was lying, so I prepared to demonstrate it to Happy, and then..."】

【"The moment I stepped into the passage, I discovered... Happy couldn't see me anymore."】

【"It's very strange; I was standing at the entrance of the passage, less than a meter away from Happy."】

【"But he couldn't see me at all, and even... I couldn't get back out."】

【Black Natsu's brows furrow tightly.】 ===== CHAPTER 472 =====