The next day arrived. Master Makarov had already submitted the rosters for the two teams to the Kingdom of Fiore. To prepare for the Grand Magic Games, everyone began preparing for a month of training.
Makarov looked at Wendy and said, "You can go find Porlyusica. She said she has something to give you that can help increase your strength."
Wendy looked puzzled. "Me?"
She didn't remember having much interaction with Granny Porlyusica, so why her?
Juvia looked at Gray on the first team opposite her, her eyes welling with tears. "Master Gray..."
Gajeel patted her shoulder and laughed. "When you meet Gray on the battlefield, don't you dare go easy on him!"
He was worried that this lovestruck girl might backstab her teammates on the field; that would be a nightmare.
Laxus looked at Acnologia and said arrogantly, "Once I return from training, I will settle the score with you at the Grand Magic Games!"
Ever since his last defeat, he had been waiting to wash away the disgrace. He would never lose again!
Acnologia chuckled. "I'll be waiting. Just make sure you don't get beaten by someone else before you even reach me."
Natsu, who had already packed his bags and was ready to go, heard their exchange and said with full confidence, "Let me be the one to defeat Laxus!"
Laxus glanced at him and said indifferently, "Stop dreaming. If you can last three moves against me, I'll consider it your win!"
"Damn it! Don't look down on me!"
Enraged, Natsu charged forward, only to be struck on the head by a lightning-infused punch the next moment, leaving him face-down on the ground in a daze.
"A one-shot kill!"
"Honestly, at least last more than two moves!"
Everyone burst into laughter. This guy really never learns; doesn't he know how fast Laxus's fists are?
Happy poked Natsu's face. "Are you okay?"
Natsu scrambled up, grabbed Happy, and bolted out, shouting without looking back, "Just wait until I get back!"
"I really don't know what to say."
Gray watched him disappear, filled with exasperation. That guy was always so reckless.
Erza smiled. "That's just Natsu for you!"
This kind of high-spirited energy was worth learning from—never say die, never give up!
"I'm going to find Ur for training. See you at the Grand Magic Games."
Gray waved his hand and walked outside.
Back then, he had studied Ice-Make Magic under Ur, but he hadn't mastered everything before encountering Deliora. He couldn't afford to waste this month.
"We're heading out too! See you all in a month!"
Mirajane gave a gentle smile and then left with Lisanna and Elfman.
"We're off!"
Gajeel left with Lilly. He was going to find a place to train his resistance to lightning; otherwise, he would definitely suffer another crushing defeat if he faced Laxus.
"Do you want to come train with us?"
He suddenly thought of something and looked toward Juvia, only to find that she had disappeared at some point, nowhere to be seen.
Gajeel looked helpless. He didn't even need to think to know where that lovestruck girl had gone.
"Let's go, Lilly!"
"Let's head out!"
The two of them grabbed their luggage and turned to leave.
Cana looked at Gildarts and said, "Help me with some special training this month."
Although she possessed the Hogoku Magic, Fairy Glitter, excluding that, she could be considered the weakest S-Class Mage. She didn't want to keep carrying that title forever.
Gildarts happily put his arm around Cana's shoulder. A chance to spend time alone with his daughter was rare, so he said with full confidence, "Leave it to me. When we get back, we'll definitely give everyone a big surprise."
"Stop grinning! I'm being super serious!"
"Don't worry, I'll definitely give you the strictest special training!"
Lucy watched everyone leave one after another, looking bewildered. How was she supposed to train?
Should she go look for other celestial spirit keys?
Erza reached out and put an arm around her shoulder, saying full of energy, "Train with me!"
Lucy immediately refused with a troubled expression. "I think I'll pass!"
She knew all too well how serious Erza could be; it would definitely be hellish training, and she didn't want to risk her life.
Irene chuckled. "How about I conduct your special training from now on?"
Erza nodded without hesitation. "Okay!"
She had never sparred with her mom before; this time, she'd see just how big the gap was.
"Alright then."
Lucy looked helpless. She always felt that Irene's gaze was a bit mischievous, as if something bad was about to happen.
She looked at Acnologia nearby and asked, "Are you going to train too?"
With his ceiling-level strength, it should be hard to make any more breakthroughs, right?
Acnologia nodded. "Naturally. While Irene accompanies you in your training, I need to find a place to practice an ultimate move."
Everyone was a bit shocked. "An ultimate move?"
Erza asked curiously, "Is it also Dragon Slaying Magic?"
If someone with her dad's strength calls it an ultimate move, it must be absolutely terrifying. What could it be?
Acnologia thought for a moment and said, "Are you aware of Natsu's Fire Dragon Mode?"
Makarov was somewhat surprised. "You're going to develop a Black Dragon Mode?"
Could it be that Acnologia doesn't know how to do that yet?
That should be impossible, right?
Acnologia explained, "Natsu's Fire Dragon Mode can be strengthened into Fire Dragon King Mode, and I am enhancing that aspect."
"Dragon King Mode?"
Everyone was surprised. They thought Fire Dragon Mode using Dragon Power was strong enough, but they didn't expect a higher form above that.
In that case, Dragon Slayer Mages really are monsters.
Macao praised, "That's really something to look forward to."
Natsu's Fire Dragon Mode already boosts his strength significantly. Once he unlocks Fire Dragon King Mode, his power will probably reach the level of the Ten Wizard Saints.
In his normal state, Acnologia can already easily suppress Laxus. How strong would he be once he activates Black Dragon King Mode?
Just thinking about it is terrifying!
Acnologia said with a smile, "You'll see it when the opportunity arises."
"Since four hundred years ago, I have devoured the power of countless dragons. As long as I have devoured them, I can use their power now—whether it's Fire Dragon Mode, Sky Dragon Mode, Water Dragon Mode, or even King of Red Dragons Mode... I can activate any of them."
"But none of these are as powerful as my own Black Dragon's non-attribute mode, which nullifies all magic. Activating them doesn't serve much purpose. Now, I want to fuse all attributes of Dragon Power to develop another invincible form."
"That will be the manifestation of my full power, a form that stands above the non-attribute Black Dragon King Mode, gathering all attributes... the World Destruction Dragon King Mode!"
He had tried before, but the various attributes were too chaotic and difficult to fuse; there was even a risk of self-destruction.
"But now that I have the infinite clock, as long as I activate it when I'm about to lose control of my power, I can start over."
He believed his luck wouldn't be so bad that he'd drop dead before even getting the chance to activate it.
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