Chapter 510

The Princess's words caused Alcadios and the Luo Ge before him to display two different expressions.

Luo Ge, either triumphant or having long anticipated this outcome, took two steps forward.

Yet Alcadios's vigilance remained undiminished; the sharp blade in his hand, gleaming with cold light, was already aimed at Luo Ge.

As if any further step forward would see him pierced through instantly.

"Don't be so agitated, Knight Captain."

"Your master hasn't spoken, yet you're acting far too disobedient."

Luo Ge's eyes held a hint of mockery as he gazed at Alcadios.

Just as Alcadios, more like a knight than a mage, was about to erupt—

The Princess seized him at once and stepped before him.

Facing Luo Ge directly, she said: "Stop doing meaningless things. Speak quickly."

The courage that had grown in the Princess, rooted in great ambition, made the Luo Ge before her seem less terrifying.

"My plan is this..."

Three days later, Ishgall had passed three calm days.

Efforts to heal the war's wounds were underway, and mages across nations had lost much of their vigor.

Every guild had suffered wounds of varying severity, including Fairy Tail, one of the strongest guilds.

And just as all were recovering their strength—

The Fiore Kingdom suddenly revived a long-forgotten event: the Grand Magic Games.

It was promptly endorsed by the Fapingyi Society.

Mages, whose spirits had been crushed by the incursions of otherworlders, greatly needed such an event to dispel their gloom.

All guilds began to grow eager.

Many mages had already begun looking forward to the event.

It was a fine opportunity to prove each guild's strength.

When Lin Cheng, far from Fiore, learned of this news, he felt nothing special.

After all, the Grand Magic Games were an annual event.

Each year, Fiore Kingdom typically organized it, as per routine, initiated by the Fapingyi Society.

Then the host would be decided, but this year was different.

Fiore Kingdom had proactively proposed it, which made Lin Cheng wary.

He ordered the Seven Sins dolls to prepare thoroughly within the Fiore capital.

At this moment, Lin Cheng's mind had not yet grasped anything significant, since, given the current timeline, years still remained before the opening of the Shi Zhi Sect.

Yet out of caution, Lin Cheng arranged for the dolls to prepare everything in advance within the capital.

"Lin Cheng, someone is here to see you."

Just after Lin Cheng had assigned duties in the capital, Mengmeng's voice came from outside.

A familiar aura immediately made Lin Cheng frown.

He opened the door and stepped out into the courtyard, where beneath a large tree sat a figure in the shade.

Short black hair, a white cloak, and a smile as warm as spring breeze.

Yet this only made Lin Cheng's brow tighten slightly.

"Zerof Dorgnir..."

The man before him was Zerof Dorgnir, who had twice been defeated by Lin Cheng.

Now, Zerof Dorgnir had found him here—without needing to think further, Lin Cheng understood: it was Fairy Heart.

"Did you tamper with Fairy Heart?"

No sooner had Lin Cheng spoken than Zerof Dorgnir's face broke into a look of admiration.

"No wonder you lead those otherworlders."

"I sense strength in you that rivals theirs."

Zerof rose from beneath the tree and walked slowly toward Lin Cheng.

There was no malice in him; instead, Lin Cheng grew curious about his purpose.

"Don't be so cautious. I came to make a deal with you."

"A deal you cannot refuse."

Zerof lifted his head to look at Lin Cheng, his smile now tinged with sorrow.

Lin Cheng instantly understood: Zerof wanted Fairy Heart—or perhaps, a far slimmer possibility.

That Lin Cheng end him, end his cursed, eternal life.

But what Zerof could offer in return left Lin Cheng puzzled.

"I'm curious—what deal could you possibly offer that I couldn't refuse?"

Lin Cheng's lips curled slightly, yet his vigilance did not waver despite Zerof's words.

Around him, the Monu Sect dolls and the Xiao Organization dolls had already been recalled.

His own strength far surpassed Zerof's by more than a little.

So Lin Cheng was not particularly worried.

"Your friend—no, perhaps you should call her your lover."

"Her soul's problem is surely the only thing that troubles you, isn't it?"

"If I told you I could fully help you, by separating her soul entirely, what would you say?"