Chapter 511

Jelph's face broke into a confident smile, as if he had already won Lin Cheng's agreement.

"I can fulfill your request."

"But I reject your proposal. Sorry."

Lin Cheng snapped his fingers, and instantly a special transparent barrier enveloped the courtyard behind him.

At the same time, all powerful golems from every direction were summoned back by Lin Cheng.

As the mastermind behind it all, he admired Jelph for finally finding this place.

If anyone else had come, they likely wouldn't have had the courage to show up—and Lin Cheng knew this well.

Jelph's primary goal here was not to recover the fairy's heart.

Rather, after confirming the existence of Acnologia, he sought someone to end his eternal life.

He also wished to unravel the great secret surrounding Ishgar.

But this secret? Jelph had only just glimpsed its edge.

"Why? I was merely offering sound advice—after all, that girl's soul is deeply connected to something."

Perhaps because his time of death was near, Jelph spread his arms wide.

His expression grew increasingly relaxed, and at the same time, he gazed toward the many dolls nearby.

The Azure-Eyed Ultimate Dragon, the Five Emperor Dragons, the Monu Sect, the Death God, and the Dawn Organization on either side.

He wondered inwardly why so many powerful beings would serve Lin Cheng.

"Don't forget—I have the Death God, who controls souls."

Lin Cheng shook his head and walked back into the courtyard.

Eclair's problem had long been resolved by Lin Cheng using Ranshin Sōsuke's power.

Though they couldn't be fully severed, even if the Phoenix vanished now, it would cause Eclair no harm.

Moreover, Eclair's soul had already become a distinct, independent entity.

Lin Cheng felt nothing toward Jelph behind him—he simply pushed open the door and walked inside.

"What an... utterly meticulous mastermind..."

Jelph's lips curled slightly, and in the blink of an eye, a blade had pierced his chest.

It was Ranshin Sōsuke's Kensei: Zangetsu.

As a sword that severs souls, it was perfect for ending Jelph's life.

"Is this... what death feels like..."

"Natsu..."

Feeling the pain in his chest, Jelph Dragonne's dark eyes slowly lost their light.

As his gaze faded, his body collapsed onto the ground.

In the instant Jelph fell, Stardust Dragon flapped its wings and seized Jelph Dragonne.

Under Lin Cheng's control, it carried Jelph Dragonne toward the direction of Ten Dragon Island.

Jelph, whose soul had been shattered, stood in stark contrast to Mavis of Ten Dragon Island.

One's body is indestructible; the other's soul is indestructible.

But in the end, their fates were the same.

Five days later, barely three days remained until the Grand Magic Games began.

No one knew that Jelph Dragonne, Emperor of the Alberia Empire, had died without anyone's knowledge.

No one cared about events beyond Fiore.

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All guilds and the Fapingyi Society were excited over this rare, grand event.

Especially the Gedagong Society—they placed great importance on this day, when each guild's strength was tested.

After all, becoming the top magic guild would bring more work in the future.

More bounties, more gold—something every free mage cherished.

Meanwhile, inside Wang Gong, Princess Jade and Alcadios had not appeared in public for a long time.

The Seven Deadly Sins Knight Order also took no part in any Grand Magic Games preparations.

Instead, they rested in their own locations—this made Lin Cheng even more cautious.

He dispatched Marin to use instant teleportation and locate Princess Jade's position.

Beneath Wang Gong, near the Grand Magic Games arena, a massive gate made of special material appeared before Lin Cheng.

Through Marin's eyes, he gazed at the distant gate.

"So this is the Shi Zhi Sect..."

"Rogue the Dark has appeared early—he intends to open the Age of Ten Thousand Dragons..."

Lin Cheng's lips curled slightly as he directed Marin to move closer.

The handsome man with black-and-white hair now wore a sinister smile.

Though Princess Jade and Alcadios stood beside him, his expression remained twisted and cruel.

"Will opening this gate truly summon the Ten Thousand Dragons?"

"Or will it truly let me control them?"

Princess Jade lifted her head, staring at the gate—the immense power this mysterious gate could unleash.