Happy felt truly unlucky.
Thanks to the timely arrival of Mira, Gray, and Erza, they had managed to rescue Natsu and Wendy.
However, before they could celebrate, Gray entrusted Happy with the task of taking Gajeel to the small island where the magic crystals were stored to free their trapped comrades.
At first, this didn't seem too bad.
But just as Gajeel was about to release the magic crystals, a suspected Exceed named Pantherlily, the captain of the Magic War Division, appeared and engaged Gajeel in battle.
If they didn't defeat him quickly, Gajeel wouldn't be able to free the magic crystals.
However, seeing Pantherlily's composed demeanor and Gajeel's excited expression as he enjoyed the fight…
Happy felt it was best not to have any unrealistic expectations.
"What should I do now?" Happy sighed helplessly.
Just as he was worrying, a deafening explosion suddenly erupted from the distance, as if hundreds of tons of explosives had detonated simultaneously.
The shockwave was so intense that Happy felt like his brain was about to burst.
Before he could recover from the dizziness caused by the blast, the island below suddenly shook violently, as if it had been struck by something massive.
"What's happening?!"
Even Gajeel and Pantherlily, who had been locked in battle, paused and turned their eyes toward the distant sky, which had been stained black.
Below them, the small island holding the magic crystals had been struck, leaving a gaping hole in its surface.
"Did something happen?"
"Something crashed into the island."
Pantherlily and Gajeel spoke in unison, then quickly shut their mouths upon realizing they had spoken at the same time.
They exchanged sharp glares at each other.
"What the hell? Are there even more people here? The guests from Earthland are getting a bit out of hand. Looks like Jellal-nii is really quite the troublemaker."
At that moment, a cold and impatient voice suddenly rang out.
Gajeel and Pantherlily looked up to see a golden-hair youth clad in black armor, with metallic wings spread out behind him, slowly descending from the darkened sky.
His icy gaze locked onto Gajeel.
"Prince Noel?" Pantherlily's eyes widened slightly in surprise before quickly bowing in respect.
Edolas Noel gave Pantherlily a small nod before shifting his sharp gaze toward Gajeel. "You still haven't dealt with this weakling, Pantherlily?"
"Weakling?" Hearing Edolas Noel's cold words, veins popped up on Gajeel's forehead.
He clenched his fists tightly, the sound of his knuckles cracking in frustration. "You bastard, do I need to shove some iron into your head to help you think straight?"
"Apologies, Your Highness. I will take care of the enemy shortly. However, why have you come here?" Compared to the enraged Gajeel, Pantherlily remained respectful as he spoke.
Edolas Noel scoffed lightly, ignoring Gajeel's rude outburst, and said indifferently, "I followed the Earthland version of myself after I blasted him away. Although he should be dead after taking my Star Shattered head-on, I came to confirm, just in case."
"Blasted away??" Hearing this, Happy was momentarily stunned.
Then, realization struck him, and he turned to look at the gaping hole beneath the floating island where the magic crystals were stored. "No way… Noel got sent flying!?"
Edolas Noel flapped his metallic wings and slowly descended onto the island, his gaze fixed on the hole below. "So he was blasted into the underground of the island? Fine, then I'll just finish it like this."
Muttering to himself, he raised his longsword, now surging with dark energy.
Without hesitation, a slash of black light cut straight down toward the island's surface.
Boom! Just as the black sword light was about to strike the ground, a golden radiance suddenly burst forth from below, deflecting Edolas Noel's descending attack to the side.
"What?" Edolas Noel instinctively stepped back a few paces, his blue pupils widening slightly in shock as he watched the unexpected turn of events.
"That was really close. If I hadn't reacted in time, I would've been done for. I never thought I'd be pushed to this extent."
A slightly hoarse yet indifferent voice echoed through the battlefield.
A figure slowly stood up amidst the swirling dust and debris—it was Noel.
However, his right eye had transformed, now bearing a six-pointed star in a glowing purple hue.
Behind him, six ethereal wings gently flapped, radiating an air of cold arrogance.
"That form…?" Happy stared at the transformed Noel, cold sweat forming on his forehead.
"No… no way. Noel, don't tell me you've…"
As someone who had witnessed that battle firsthand, Happy knew just how terrifying Noel in this state truly was.
Even when all of Fairy Tail fought with everything they had, and with an incredibly powerful Ishu joining in, none of them had been able to land even a single scratch on Noel.
If the second personality took over once again—especially now, with the Fairy Tail members still trapped in the magic crystals—this would be nothing short of a catastrophe.
"No, I haven't."
As if seeing through Happy's concerns, the silent Noel suddenly spoke.
His heterochromatic eyes—one purple, one blue—softened as they gazed at Happy. "Don't worry, Happy. I'm still in control of myself."
"Phew." Seeing that Noel's tone remained the same as usual, Happy finally breathed a sigh of relief. "That's a relief. The worst thing I feared didn't happen."
"Oh? This is quite a unique form. Could this be your trump card?" Edolas Noel's lips curled into an intrigued smile, as if he had just found an interesting new toy.
Noel ignored Edolas Noel and instead closed his eyes, carefully adjusting the divine power within him.
"Divine power level… The peak usable limit is 28%. Given my current physical condition, the most optimal usage should be around 5%. At this level, even after the battle, the aftereffects won't be too severe."
"Hey, what are you mumbling about all by yourself?" Edolas Noel frowned.
At last, Noel raised his face, his purple and blue eyes gazing indifferently at Edolas Noel.
To be honest, Edolas Noel was, without a doubt, the strongest opponent Noel had faced since joining Fairy Tail.
Compared to Edolas Noel, ordinary Saint Ten-ranked mages were insignificant.
Even Dylan, one of the Seven Throne of the Demon God's Soul, was far from being his equal.
That previous strike—its sheer power had already reached the Domain of Gods.
"You... That sword in your hand is definitely not an ordinary weapon. With that level of power just now... It's time for me to see what's really hidden beneath that bothersome wrapping."
Boom!
Before Edolas Noel could react, Noel had already appeared right in front of him in an instant.
Caught off guard, Edolas Noel barely managed to raise his sword in defense before a tremendous force sent him flying.
His entire body was launched backward, crashing into the rocky terrain of a nearby island.
Whoosh.
Noel held a strip of rune-inscribed cloth that he had just torn from the sword during his strike.
As his fingers slowly released it, the rune-marked fabric drifted away in the wind.
He paid it no mind, his focus locked instead on the spot where Edolas Noel had been blasted into.
The dust settled.
Edolas Noel stood atop the island, his deep blue eyes radiating an icy coldness as he glared at Noel.
The sword in his hand, now free from the binding cloth covered in symbols, was finally revealed in its true form.
It was a longsword infused with an abyssal darkness, exuding an aura of endless slaughter and destruction.
A single glance at it sent a chill coursing through the body, as if death itself loomed over those who beheld it.
Yet, there was one strange thing—the blade was covered in cracks.
Deep, intricate fissures spread across the entire length of the sword, as though it had suffered countless battles beyond its limits.
Noel stared blankly at the black sword, a faint, complicated smile forming at the corner of his lips—one mixed with countless emotions.
"Thirteen years… I never imagined that I would see this sword again in this lifetime. The sword that filthy family used against me thirteen years ago...
The Judgment Sword."
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