Chapter 67

【This is the lightning exclusive to the Thunder-Descending Dragon, and also a mutated species of lightning inherited from the legendary Thunder Dragon King.】

【Possessing power and intimidation far exceeding normal lightning!】

【The moment the legendary red-black lightning resounded, even creatures with high intelligence would feel fear and even be on the verge of dizziness under this lightning strike!】

【This is also the reason why Augustine was able to be titled Thunder-Descending Dragon in such a short time.】

【At this moment, the instant the red-black lightning resounded in the sky!】

【Countless people whose minds were not firm rolled their eyes at this moment and fell directly to the ground.】.

Sting: "Black lightning?"

Rogue: "Just like Orga."

Natsu: "Orga? Is Orga also a Dragon Slayer?"

Gajeel: "And a Lightning Dragon Slayer at that? Doesn't that make him the same as Laxus?"

Laxus: "My lightning isn't black."

Orga: "It's not Dragon Slayer magic! It’s God Slayer magic, which is even more powerful than Dragon Slayer magic! Lightning God Slayer magic!"

Laxus: "God Slayer? Which idiot came up with such a brain-dead name?"

Natsu: "God Slayer? I remember the guy I defeated on Tenrou Island also used God Slayer magic."

Laxus: "In that case, I’m starting to get a little itchy for a fight. That guy, Orga-something, let’s have a match sometime."

"Let's see whose magic is stronger, your God Slayer or my Dragon Slayer!"

Orga: "Better not. You couldn't possibly beat me right now, seeing as you’ve been asleep for seven years."

Laxus: "You never know until you fight. What’s the matter, are you scared?"

Orga: "Scared? The word 'scared' doesn't exist in the strongest guild."

"If you’ve got the guts, come participate in the Grand Magic Games. If you can make it to the finals, you might just run into me. Otherwise, not just anyone can challenge me."

Laxus: "Grand Magic Games? I don't know what kind of nonsense that is, but since you’ve said so, don't go crying when the time comes."

Orga: "We'll see."

The brief, petty argument quickly faded, and everyone’s gaze returned to the sky screen.

【An incredibly explosive crimson-black lightning crackled across the entire horizon.】

【Under the roar of that thunder, countless soldiers felt a sense of dread rising from the depths of their hearts; even everything within their line of sight began to spin.】

【Then, their eyes rolled back, and they collapsed straight to the ground, falling into a complete coma.】

【Watching this scene, Irene’s brows furrowed tightly.】

【Her gaze locked onto August.】

【"Is all of this because of it?"】

【Clenching her fists tightly, Irene lowered her head and checked the height.】

【She stepped onto the edge of the wall and leaped downward!】

【Whoosh————】

【Irene, speeding downward, landed straight into a patch of ruins.】

【Beside her was Natsu, who had just been blown away.】

【"Irene? Why did you come here too?"】

【Natsu climbed up from the ground, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and stared fixedly at the giant dragon wrapped in crimson-black lightning.】

【"To help you. That guy’s strength is stronger than I expected."】

【Irene brushed the dust off Natsu’s body and then spoke.】

【Hearing Irene’s words, Natsu did not refute them.】

【Indeed, the strength of the dragon before them was beyond expectations, even for one that had just reached the level of a titled dragon.】

【Compared to a conventional dragon, or even the Nickel that Natsu had fought last time, the difference was massive.】

【It was hard to imagine just how terrifying the Dragon King level, which stood at the pinnacle of dragons, truly was.】

【Although Igneel was a dragon of that level, even Natsu had never seen Igneel get truly serious.】

【Presumably... if a monster of that level fought seriously, it would be a scene of heaven collapsing and earth shattering, right?】

【Truly, to the extent of tearing the sky and shattering the earth!】

【Pushing the chaotic thoughts out of his mind, Natsu stared intently at the dragon before him.】

【After a moment of contemplation, he nodded slightly.】

【After all, having spent several months together, Natsu was very clear about Irene’s capabilities.】

【Even before she met him, Irene had been able to help Belserion defeat one enemy after another through Enchantment magic.】

【Not to mention now, after several months of devilish special training, she had already begun to master Dragon Force.】

【If Irene were to fight a dragon alone, even an ordinary one, she would be helpless.】

【But when it came to support, no one was stronger than Irene.】

【"Be careful, don't get yourself killed."】

【Natsu warned her, worried.】

【"You should be the one saying that. You have a much brighter future ahead, don't lose your life here."】

【Irene stepped forward and stood side-by-side with Natsu.】

【Directly in front was the terrifying dragon shrouded in crimson-black lightning.】

【At her side was the Dragon Slayer boy she could rely on.】

【The corners of Irene’s mouth slowly curled upward.】

【In a voice only she could hear, she whispered:】

【"This is the partner I’ve always been looking forward to fighting alongside!"】

【"Are you ready?"】

【Irene asked softly.】

【"I can't wait!"】

【Natsu clenched his fists, and brilliant golden flames surged wildly.】

【Scales unique to a dragon appeared frantically on both sides of Natsu’s cheeks, then spread along his neck toward his arms.】

【Until both arms were wrapped in crimson scales, completely transformed into dragon claws!】

Watching this scene,

Zeref couldn't help but narrow his eyes slightly: "Both palms covered in dragon scales... Black Natsu’s dragonification has deepened again..."

"If that’s the case, the other power sleeping within him shouldn't be willing to be suppressed by the dragon power."

Seemingly thinking of something, Zeref’s expression became quite intriguing.

"The development of things is becoming more and more beyond imagination. Black Natsu... what kind of form will he evolve into?"

In the footage.

【Irene did not hesitate, and the magic power within her erupted completely.】

【Aiming at Natsu, a huge magic circle unfolded.】

【"Enchantment: God Knight! God’s Crown!"】

【God Knight: Can increase all attribute abilities of oneself or a target.】

【God’s Crown: Can increase the damage tolerance of oneself or a target.】

【The light of two high-level Enchantment magics flickered on Natsu’s body.】

【This was the embodiment of Irene’s further progress in Enchantment magic over these past few months.】

【An ultra-high-difficulty Enchantment magic that comprehensively improves a person’s attack, speed, and defense.】

【Two colors of light intertwined on Natsu’s body.】

【It was as if an endless stream of power was pouring into Natsu’s body.】

【Even the flames beside him surged by more than double!】

【Feeling everything within his body, Natsu clenched his fists.】

【"Power is surging up continuously. Thanks, Irene!"】

【Raising his head, Natsu stared directly at the terrifying creature in front of him, the Dragon Slayer power within him boiling to the extreme at this moment.】

【"Let’s go!"】