บท 133: Chapter 106.2 : Zero!!
"It's over," Gray sighed in relief.
"Over?" At that moment, Brain, still clutching his staff, spoke, "This is just the beginning. He is about to awaken."
"What did you say?" Everyone frowned, a sense of dread filling their hearts.
"Leader," the staff's voice quivered with fear. "You only defeated the outer persona. The outer persona loves knowledge, but the one truly skilled in combat and destruction is the inner persona!"
"To control the inner persona, Brain used six locks to seal it!"
"Could it be…" Gray was shocked, realizing something.
"Yes, the Oración Seis Guild members!"
"Once all are defeated, the leader's inner persona will break free!"
The staff explained.
Boom
An overwhelming magical power, far surpassing the previous, erupted.
"Damn it!" Erza tried to stand using her sword for support but couldn't manage.
"Welcome back, Lord Zero," the staff said fearfully.
This persona was entirely different. In comparison, the previous one seemed kind and approachable.
"Hah," Zero glanced in a particular direction, his eyes sweeping over Natsu and the others. "You're all worthless. There's no point in fighting you."
"Lord Zero, do you mean…" The staff was astonished.
"There are others truly worth my effort," Zero took a step forward.
At this moment.
In the cell over there.
Everit raised her head and cast an indifferent glance at him.
Zero halted in his tracks, a bead of sweat forming on his forehead.
"How can this be?!"
At that instant, a wave of intense fear surged through his heart.
This emotion overwhelmed him, much like a person facing a tsunami—small and powerless.
There was no resistance whatsoever, not even a hint of defiance!
"Damn it!"
"I refuse to believe this!"
Zero gritted his teeth and took a step forward.
Boom
Another wave of terror crashed down upon him.
This time, it was—
regret.
"How could you treat me like this?"
Zero raised his foot, about to take a third step.
But he could never complete it.
Two seconds later.
Zero turned around, walked briskly towards Erza, and crushed her sword underfoot.
Zero spoke darkly: "As expected, we'll deal with you trash first."
Threatened!
He! He—
He has no dignity!
The true leader of the Oración Seis, possessing strength far beyond that of an ordinary guild leader, was being threatened!
The figure said to him: "Take another step, and I'll make you experience the agony of being a human pig!"
Zero wanted to disregard the threat, but the panic he felt was nearly turning him into a wreck of a mental patient.
He didn't hesitate. If he took that step, he would choose to end his own life rather than endure the dread before the pain of being transformed into a human pig.
Unable to resist.
That guy's magic.
A terrifying presence beyond what the Deception Magic could conceive! Compared to the irritable person from earlier, this figure now seemed like a god controlling emotions!
Even the devil can make people want to resist! But in the face of God, they dare not even try!
Zero, Brian, and the others all knew they were being used as test subjects for these people this time.
But he didn't understand why, despite these people clearly being on the brink of collapse, they forced themselves to keep fighting.
Aren't they comrades? How did things end up like this?
"It turns out it's not over yet." Natsu supported himself on his knees and slowly stood up. He looked at Zero with a smile and said, "Then let's continue."
Gray also rose, leaning against the wall. "I won't stop until Everit is rescued, even if my magic power is completely depleted, my muscles disintegrate, or my bones break."
Erza, having dropped her sword, also stood up. "Let's begin!"
As soon as Erza finished speaking, Zero casually waved his hand, sending her flying.
"Ah—" An ice blade appeared on Gray's arm.
Boom
Zero waved his hand nonchalantly, knocking Gray out once more.
"So fragile. Is there any point in fighting?" Zero remarked.
These words weren't meant for Erza and the others, but for Everit.
"Fire Dragon—" Before Natsu could charge in or unleash his magic, Zero knocked him away.
[Combat magicians are like this; they must push their bodies to their limits to unlock their full potential.]
Everit adjusted his glasses with a calm expression.
Natsu, Gray, Erza.
You can still fight.
Boom
A fierce determination ignited within everyone, and Everit provided them with a minor boost.
"Ah—"
Gray roared and lunged at Zero.
"Futile." Zero deflected him effortlessly.
Boom
Erza crashed into Zero's back, causing him to stagger.
"Too weak."
Zero grabbed Erza by her armor.
"Fire Dragon's—Iron Fist!"
Natsu threw a powerful punch at Zero's face.
"Powerless."
Zero caught both of them with one hand and tossed them aside.
[This guy seems to have some real magic power. He's hurt me badly. I need to deal with him!]
A surge of anger towards Natsu boiled up in Zero's heart.
He advanced on Natsu.
"Natsu—" Lucy cried out in concern, running towards him.
Boom
Zero casually cast a spell, sending her flying.
He then approached Natsu.
"The Fire Dragon's—"
Before Natsu could cast any magic, Zero's punch landed hard.
Boom
Natsu was thrown backwards and crashed into the wall.
"Dark Gravity!"
Boom
The tremendous force was unleashed, causing the wall behind Natsu to crumble.
"Natsu!" Erza, Gray, and Lucy cried out in concern.
"You bastard, let Natsu go!" Happy flew towards them, but Zero knocked him away.
"Are you not going to admit defeat?" Zero scowled.
Boom boom boom
Waves of magic relentlessly pummeled Natsu.
"Stop!" Lucy broke down in tears. She had never despised her own weakness so much!
Zero halted his attack, and Natsu fell to the ground.
"No, don't get up again, Mr. Natsu," Hoteye urged, unable to hold back.
Pah.
A scarred hand emerged from the debris, pushing aside the rubble to reveal Natsu's cherry-pink hair and a pair of tired but resolute eyes.
At this moment, Zero's fury reached its zenith.
"Die!!!"
"Genesis · Zero!"
Countless dark phantoms engulfed Natsu completely!
"Natsu!!!" everyone shouted in panic.
"It's over," Zero said, turning his gaze towards Everit.
Is this the outcome you desired?
"Oh!!!!"
Suddenly, a dragon's roar echoed through the darkness.
A colossal roar that resonated throughout the entire city!
Then, a terrifying magical power erupted from the shadows!
[This is the result I wanted.]
Everit set down his chopsticks and smiled.
Boom
The raging flames dispelled the darkness.
Dragon scales, reminiscent of Laxus', appeared on Natsu's face.
Natsu emerged from the flames, like a phoenix reborn from the ashes!
"Although that guy has a terrible personality."
"Always using magic to play pranks on everyone."
"Fishing is always a scam."
"Nine out of ten statements are lies."
"Opinionated."
"Cheats everyone, including himself."
"In short, he's an extremely nasty guy!"
"If I had met Nirvana Everit at the beginning, maybe I would like that Everit more!"
"But."
"That bastard Everit is still a family!"
"I just want the original Everit!"
"Oración Seis!"
"Zero!"
"Nirvana!"
"Give my family and Everit back to us!!!"
Boom
Natsu punched Zero.
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