Chapter 77

Makarov: "Sigh, who knows, why is the gap so big when they are clearly the same person?"

Mavis: "Maybe, it was just used in the wrong place?"

Gajeel: "Let's not talk about that idiot Natsu for now, can someone tell me what Irene and Igneel talked about in the celestial screen?"

Natsu: "Irene, come out and say something."

Irene: "Bastard, do you still dare to show up? Aren't you afraid I'll tear you apart?"

Irene was still angry because of herself in the celestial screen.

At this moment, seeing Natsu from this world, she was suddenly furious.

To be honest, Irene really had the urge to tear Natsu apart, what kind of thing is this?

Of course, Irene didn't deny Black Natsu.

Even, if it were herself at that time, if she had met Black Natsu, maybe she would have made the same choice.

It's just...

The preconceived notion troubled Irene; after all, Irene couldn't stand White Natsu from this world no matter what.

"Also, how would I know if you ask me about this kind of thing?"

"Please use your brain, okay? Igneel was talking to the other Irene in that world, what does it have to do with me? How could I possibly know?"

August: "Actually, I'm quite curious too, but since the celestial screen has transitioned, it proves that it shouldn't be something we can know right now."

"Just wait and see, all these mysteries will definitely be revealed gradually with Black Natsu's perspective."

In the image.

[After bidding farewell to Igneel, Irene let out a long sigh.]

[Her pace walking in the forest also quickened slightly.]

[Soon, she hurried back to the palace and arrived in her bedroom.]

[Her gaze quickly locked onto Black Natsu, who was still lying on the bed.]

[She breathed a sigh of relief, moved with light steps, and arrived at Natsu's bedside.]

[Her gentle gaze watched Black Natsu.]

[After a long while, Irene suddenly smiled.]

["I'm really curious, what will you look like when you grow up?"]

["By then, will you still remember me?"]

["Or, will I even exist by then?"]

[Recalling everything Igneel said earlier, Irene felt a sense of heaviness.]

[Unknown time, unknown future.]

[All of this made Irene feel somewhat panicked.]

[But, no matter what, Irene knew that her heart would not change, just like the promise she just made to Igneel.]

[No matter how many years have passed, no matter how much time has passed, she will always be here waiting for him.]

[Waiting for the day of reunion.]

[Seemingly thinking of something interesting.]

[Irene couldn't help but laugh out loud.]

["By then, you will definitely see an unprecedentedly powerful empire, and you will be the King of that empire!"]

["I'm really curious, what expression will you have then?"]

["What expression?"]

[The abrupt sound startled Irene!]

[She immediately lowered her head to look at Black Natsu at this moment.]

["You're awake?"]

[Irene asked in surprise.]

["Ah, my head still hurts a little, but it's no longer a big deal."]

[Black Natsu sat up from the bed, rubbing his head with one hand, his gaze beginning to look around.]

[Finally, it settled on Irene's somewhat ruddy cheeks.]

["What's wrong with you?" Black Natsu asked with a frown.]

["No... nothing..." Irene waved her hands quickly, her gaze carefully examining Black Natsu.]

["I didn't say anything."]

[Black Natsu could tell at a glance that there was a problem with Irene's appearance.]

[After all, if she didn't have a guilty conscience, would she have this expression?]

[However, Irene didn't want to say more, and Black Natsu didn't pursue it, after all, he believed that Irene wouldn't do anything detrimental to him.]

["By the way, how long have I been asleep?"]

["More than a month, are you hungry?"]

[Seeing that Black Natsu didn't dwell on it, Irene breathed a sigh of relief and then asked with concern.]

["After all, you haven't eaten for a month."]

["Now that you mention it... I think I'm really hungry."]

[Black Natsu rubbed his stomach and said helplessly.]

["Don't worry, I don't have much else here, but whatever you want to eat, I can satisfy you!"]

[Irene patted her chest and echoed.]

["That... there's something I don't know if I should say or not."]

[Who knew, Black Natsu looked at Irene with a strange expression.]

["Ah? What is it?"]

["Hmm... it's too big, it was shaking just now, it's better to pat it less next time."]

["GO TO HELL!!!"]

["Hahaha, let's eat, I'm starving."]

[Soon, countless delicacies were brought up.]

[Black Natsu pounced on them like a hungry wolf and began to eat frantically.]

[Irene just sat on the side, supporting her chin with one hand, her beautiful eyes watching Black Natsu quietly.]

[After all, now it can be said that every look is one less.]

["By the way, there is one thing you might need to know."]

[Black Natsu, who was eating, raised his head and said to Irene.]

["Tell me, I'm listening."]

["I might have to leave in two days."]

[Black Natsu said.]

["Leave..." Irene's expression dimmed a bit, then she forcibly suppressed the emotions in her heart.]

[She spoke as if nothing had happened: "Won't you stay for a few more days?"]

["No, I've been out for almost half a year, I must go back and take a look, and I have a premonition that my old man is definitely hiding in some corner watching me. If I don't go back, he might not be able to help but show up and take me away."]

[Listening to Black Natsu's explanation, Irene couldn't help but shake her head in her heart, sure enough... worthy of being father and son.]

[Igneel did indeed want to take Black Natsu away directly at the time, but it was for Irene's sake that he let Black Natsu stay for a few more days to accompany Irene.]

[I didn't expect Natsu to have calculated even this.]

[Irene smiled and didn't continue this topic, but asked about other aspects.]

["By the way, how do you feel now?"]

["How is your body and so on?"]

[Black Natsu heard this, put down the roast chicken in his hand, wiped the grease from the corners of his mouth, and then said.]

["As for the situation, it feels pretty good, and all aspects of my body's functions have returned to their peak."]

["However..."]

["However what?" Irene asked suspiciously.]

["However, my power is much smaller than it was then."]

[Listening to Black Natsu's answer, Irene also frowned tightly.]

["Much smaller? Are you talking about when you first devoured the Lightning Dragon's lightning?"]