Fairy Tail: You Call This Celestial Spirit Magic?!

Chapter 585 - 585

"To think you're actually dreaming of defeating the Black Dragon…"

Zeref found Marco's words hard to understand.

He admitted that Marco's abilities were unusual, unusual enough that even he had never seen anything like them, but that "Black Dragon" was not something that could be defeated with some novel magic.

"Hmph!"

Zeref's figure vanished, because the black speck on the horizon was already closing in, and the oppressive pressure brought by that terrifying aura was growing stronger and stronger.

This "founding father of Dark Mages" left quite decisively, without the slightest concern for appearances.

He had absolutely no intention of facing the "Black Dragon," nor any intention of opposing it.

"…"

Marco found it a little hard to process.

This "Zeref"… was truly nothing like he had imagined.

Sure enough, the passing of several hundred years really could distort a person's image to the point of total unrecognizability, especially for a legendary figure with hardly any detailed written records left behind.

And the fact that Zeref's legend had managed to spread while he himself remained in seclusion really was thanks to all the sins he had committed.

Marco had no intention of chasing after Zeref, because he had to protect Tenrou Island and fight that "Black Dragon" head-on.

"Zeref!"

Compared to Marco's disbelief, Hades was the one who was truly panicking.

He had never expected Zeref to just leave.

This was completely different from what he had imagined.

It was only the "Black Dragon," so why would Zeref be afraid?!

"It seems Zeref has no intention of helping you."

Looking at Hades' expression of utter disbelief, as well as the drastically changed faces of the dark mages of Grimoire Heart, Marco could not help but laugh.

It was simply too hard to hold back!

Precht, the second Master, seemed to have some sort of connection with Zeref.

They had clearly recognized each other earlier, but at the same time, he seemed to know almost nothing about him.

"Damn it! What the hell is going on?!"

Hades said nothing, but Ultear could not hold back her demand.

Hades, now in such a battered state, had already lost Ultear's reverence.

At this point, it could be said that everything had completely spiraled out of control.

The future Hades had promised, along with Ultear's own schemes, had all become empty talk.

Now they were like a troupe of clowns in a circus, reduced to objects of amusement for others.

The mockery in Marco's eyes stung Ultear deeply, and the sheer aura of the approaching "Black Dragon" made both her body and mind tremble.

That legendary "Black Dragon" was absolutely not an enemy they could deal with.

If Zeref looked somewhat ordinary, utterly lacking the terrifying majesty of the legends surrounding him, then this "Black Dragon" was the exact opposite.

It truly lived up to its name.

Its true body had not even arrived yet, yet its aura alone was already enough to make people struggle to breathe, forcing them to realize just how vast the gap between them truly was.

Ultear's questioning received no response at all. Hades had no intention of answering her.

The second Master of Fairy Tail was still immersed in shock, as though he still refused to believe that Zeref had simply left like that.

"We can't stay here any longer!"

Seeing this, Ultear immediately made her decision.

She had to leave.

She could not stay here and die alongside Hades!

"We have to go, Master!"

Ultear was not the only one who wanted to flee.

Grimoire Heart's Vice Master, Bluenote Stinger, also urgently called out to Hades.

At a time like this, plans no longer mattered. Escaping with their lives came first.

"You think you can run? What do you take Tenrou Island for?!"

Their words were cut off by a sharp shout.

Moving like a bolt of lightning, Laxus positioned himself together with Marco, front and rear, boxing in the entire group from Grimoire Heart.

Two men had surrounded an entire crowd.

"The Black Dragon is coming! Are you insane?!"

Zancrow roared at Laxus, seemingly unable to understand what he was doing.

The "Black Dragon" was about to arrive, and yet he was still insisting on tangling with them.

Did he really want everyone to die together?!

"I'm a Dragon Slayer Mage. Why the hell would I be afraid of some Black Dragon?"

Laxus wore a wildly arrogant expression.

He had never been afraid of anyone.

Some damn "Black Dragon"? If it dared to come, he'll beat it down!

"…"

Marco cast Laxus a strange look.

His cheap older brother had left the guild before Gildarts returned, so he had no direct understanding of just how powerful the "Black Dragon" really was.

With Laxus' personality, it was hardly surprising for him to say something like this.

The "Black Dragon's" aura was overwhelming, but Laxus was not someone who would be easily intimidated.

The stronger the enemy, the more excited he became.

In that respect, he was actually much the same as Natsu and the others. He was the kind of man who would stake his life in battle.

"They've gone mad… they've really gone mad…"

Looking at Marco and Laxus, the members of Grimoire Heart found them completely incomprehensible, and Hades finally snapped out of it as well.

"Go!"

Hades did not hesitate.

If even Zeref was unwilling to face the "Black Dragon," then there was no point in thinking they could defeat it.

At a time like this, the only sensible choice was immediate retreat.

"Too late. He's already here."

Marco repeated the same line Zeref had spoken earlier.

This time, there truly was no chance left. The silhouette of the "Black Dragon" had already appeared!

Bzzzzzz!!!

A terrifying gale swept in, and that enormous figure burst straight out of the clouds.

It was an immensely huge dragon, covered in black scales with mysterious blue patterns running across them.

Its wings resembled those of a bird rather than those of a traditional dragon.

Boom!!!

The "Black Dragon" dove directly onto the island with a thunderous impact, and a terrifying cyclonic shockwave blasted toward everyone.

Marco swung out a hand and slapped the shockwave aside.

His aura was already rising as he began pushing his Cosmo with all his might.

"The Black Dragon of the apocalypse…"

Only now did Hades understand the meaning behind that title.

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