The gem-encrusted Dragon Slayer Greatsword glinted coldly. The battle robe fluttered in the fierce wind.
Attack-enhanced Dark Paladin gripped his greatsword with both hands, charging straight at Acnologia at high speed!
The anti-dragon suppression effect emanating from the blade even made Acnologia feel a momentary shock.
It let out a roar, vibrating its tattered dragon wings to forcibly steady its unbalanced body, and struck down with its sharp dragon claws from above.
CLANG!
The crisp sound of colliding blades rang out. Sparks flew amidst the falling rocks and collapsing beasts.
This dragon (ant) could actually block my attack?
Dark Paladin and Acnologia both showed surprised expressions, each astonished by the other's power.
Then, Acnologia furiously raised its bloody right claw, swiping from the side at Dark Paladin's neck.
Inheriting Buster Blader's rich dragon-hunting experience, Dark Paladin calmly responded. He flicked his blade to deflect the Black Dragon's left claw and quickly crouched low.
Dodging the incoming right claw, he reversed his grip on the Dragon Slayer Greatsword and turned to attack the other's severely wounded chest.
His attacks were sharp and swift. Acnologia couldn't even react—or perhaps it never expected the Dragon Slayer Greatsword to actually break through its defenses and carve out a chunk of flesh!
The splattering blood only made Acnologia more furious. It twisted and swung its powerful tail.
Though Dark Paladin sensed the danger and quickly brought his greatsword up to block, he was still sent flying, man and blade, by the terrifying impact.
With Chase's current magic power supply, the attack power boosted by one dragon wasn't enough to withstand Acnologia's terrifying strength.
"God Slayer Secret Art—"
Chase, bathed in Slifer's phantom, appeared in midair, catching the spinning Dragon Slayer Greatsword. He poured the god's aura into the blade, coating it in a crimson glow.
"That magic?!" The all-too-familiar dragon phantom startled Acnologia. It sensed a rich and dangerous aura.
It was genuinely a bit afraid of Slifer now.
In that brief daze, a cold gleam flashed. Erza, in her chest-wrap attire, seized this perfect opportunity and appeared at high speed on Acnologia's right side.
Her goal was clear: Acnologia's bloody, bone-exposed right arm!
A full-powered slash probably couldn't even break through its scales. But if it was this arm, without scales or muscle protecting it...
Erza gripped her twin blades, her sharp gaze locking the exposed joint connection point.
CLANG!!
The twin blades struck precisely—and then snapped on impact!
Even the weakest joint connection point was this tough?!
The shattered blades shocked Erza.
Her S-Class mage adaptability kicked in instantly. "Requip: Giant Armor!"
The Evil-Crushing Spear, with its power to break all evil, wedged into the bone gap, firmly pinning Acnologia's right claw to the ground!
If she couldn't cut off the arm, at the very least—
She would restrict Acnologia's movement, creating an advantage for Chase's attack!
"How foolish, ant. Coming to die on your own."
Acnologia disdainfully glanced at Erza on its right claw. Then it raised its left claw, ready to tear her apart.
"Don't think so! Don't underestimate a human's limits, you monster!!"
Giant Makarov circled around from behind, roaring. He used a rear naked choke to desperately suppress Acnologia's massive body.
Though it lasted only a brief second, it was extremely crucial. Chase in the air had already completed the power output for his God Slayer Secret Art.
"God Slash!!!"
The crimson dragon phantom flashed by in an instant.
Chase's target was Acnologia's exposed chest, also lacking scale protection.
Or, to be more precise, the most vulnerable area of any creature—the heart!
This single slash tore through Acnologia's magical defense, cutting through its solid chest muscle, drawing a spray of dragon blood.
Deep within the broken bones, the beating heart was faintly visible!
"Even a full-powered attack can only do this much..." Chase landed steadily, gasping for breath. "But... it's enough!"
Amidst Acnologia's enraged roar of pain, he spun around to look in another direction.
There, Demon King Mira and Gildarts, one on each side, grabbed Lucy and hurled her with all their might!
"GO, LUCY!!!" x5
"AAAAHHH! Dual Celestial Spirit Dress: Lucy Kick!!"
Golden light streaked across the sky like a meteor. Lucy, legs together, aimed at Acnologia's heart and delivered the most valuable kick of all time!
BAM!!
The impact of her monstrous strength exploded on Acnologia's chest. The incredibly heavy blow made the strong, beating heart stop on the spot!
"D-did we do it?"
Lucy, having collapsed to the ground from exhaustion, struggling to her feet, staring fearfully up at Acnologia, whose pupils were gradually losing focus.
"I... am the Dragon King... ACNOLOGIA!!!"
The despair-inducing heartbeat resumed. Acnologia slowly lowered its massive head. Its bloodshot eyes flickered with red light.
It was like the ultimate evil beast crawling out of hell.
"H-how... even after all that... it's still..." The shadow fell. Lucy was frozen in terror, her face pale.
The next second, Acnologia's attack arrived. The black dragon claw, carried by a howling wind, slammed down, shattering her and the surrounding ground!
"Lucy!" Erza and Makarov, nearest to her, cried out in alarm.
In that moment of distraction, the brutal killing intent had locked onto them.
Erza was pierced by the freed dragon claw, sent flying hard into a distant mountain.
Makarov was sent flying by the sweeping tail, the impact penetrating his internal organs.
Mira and Gildarts, farther away, tried to support but were caught by a desperate roar from Acnologia, annihilated in the exploding flames!
The situation turned sharply. The S-Class mages were nearly wiped out. The scene fell into dead, desperate silence!
"Come forth! Gandora the Dragon of Destruction!"
Just as Acnologia grinned maniacally, ready to declare victory, a pitch-black chain fell from the sky.
Destruction flames burned away the despair. Gandora's figure emerged from within.
Another dragon?! Again?!
After the shock, Acnologia could no longer care about anything else. It went completely insane, directly clashing with Gandora.
Seizing this opening, Chase turned into a dark golden streak of light, weaving between the two dragons. He carried Lucy and Makarov away from the dangerous center of the battlefield, reuniting with Mira and Gildarts on the barren plain left by the Black Dragon's roar.
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