The second assessment officially began.
"Ahhhhhh~"
A streak of smoke sped through the jungle, and the screams of both boys and girls echoed across the surrounding fields.
"As a man, how can you run and hide from enemies in such a panic!"
"You're so noisy, can't you be quiet for a bit!"
Elfman and Evergreen, according to the requirements of the second assessment, needed to be the first to find the First Master's grave. They hadn't expected to encounter such a huge Magical Beast on the way.
They hadn't even recovered when they encountered another such monster, so they could only run.
A strong gust of wind came from behind them.
"Danger~"
"Ahhhhh~"
Elfman turned his head and saw the Magical Beast's hooves about to strike them both. He quickly lunged forward, embraced Evergreen, and used himself as a cushion as they rolled through a hole to the other side of a mountain wall.
"You… what are you trying to do!" Evergreen felt the warmth of Elfman's skin in front of her and shyly pushed him away fiercely.
To emphasize that she had no such intentions, she clenched her fists, showing anger, and continued, "That battle plan was just nonsense to scare Mirajane and expose her weakness. You don't actually think I'm interested in you, do you!"
"I… I didn't think that at all, but I still have to thank you. It's amazing you came up with such a battle plan…" Elfman had an innocent expression, but his tone was very sincere, which instantly silenced the somewhat embarrassed Evergreen.
"You… you really are an idiot."
"Crack, crack" came the sound of leaves rubbing against clothes from a nearby bush.
"Someone?"
"There's actually someone on this island? Is it really a person?"
"I thought there was no one here…"
A black-haired man in white clothes, looking very dejected, walked staggeringly, muttering in disbelief.
Suddenly, he thought of something and stopped.
"Who are you!"
"Only those from our guild are qualified to enter this island!"
After scolding him, Elfman and Evergreen immediately used their limited Magic Power and assumed a defensive stance.
Although their Magic Power was slowly recovering due to being on Tenrou Island at the moment.
However, this man inexplicably gave them both an indescribable sense of fear, so they could only use Magic Power to defend against him.
"Guild… I see… managed by a guild…" The black-haired man continued to mumble, his expression as if his mind was elsewhere.
"You fellow…" Elfman took a step forward, his expression angry as he scolded, but before he could finish…
"No!!!"
"You two absolutely cannot come near me!"
The black-haired man suddenly screamed, his face full of fear, clutching his head as if something terrifying was about to happen.
Elfman and Evergreen exchanged glances, unsure of what to do.
However, they couldn't allow someone whose background they didn't know to remain on their island; it was very dangerous. Both confirmed this in each other's eyes.
They nodded, having made up their minds: to drive him off the island.
Just as they were about to act.
"Hey~ Elfman, Evergreen, what are you two doing standing here!"
"If you don't hurry, Happy and I will become S-Class Mages first, hahaha."
A cheerful voice suddenly broke the silence here. Natsu, with Happy, waved and greeted them from behind.
However, because the two of them were blocking his view, he didn't notice the black-haired man opposite them at all.
"Natsu?" Elfman and Evergreen both turned and exclaimed in surprise at the same time.
When the black-haired man heard the name Natsu, his expression froze. The black Magic Power, which had been difficult to suppress, suddenly seemed to burst out of his body.
The black-haired man, however, gritted his teeth, his expression pained, tears streaming down his face uncontrollably, as he stared blankly at Natsu, whom he had longed for in his heart.
"You've grown up… I… have been looking for you…"
The black-haired man looked at Natsu, tears flowing uncontrollably, his tone full of joy.
Natsu's heart also skipped a beat when he saw the black-haired man, and he asked with even more confusion, "You… who exactly are you?"
His fists clenched, and wisps of flame Magic Power appeared on his body, as if he would punch the other party if their answer was unsatisfactory.
In the previous exam, Natsu had already understood that facing an unknown enemy at this moment, he must not rashly attack directly.
"I see, Natsu, he doesn't have the power to destroy me yet…"
After feeling Natsu's Magic Power, the black-haired man suddenly understood. Natsu's strength was still too weak at this time, so he sadly shed tears again.
He clearly didn't want to harm any more lives, but the time hadn't come yet….
A gentle breeze brushed past.
"Bang~" The black-haired man's body stiffened, his eyes suddenly snapped open, and the black Magic Power, suppressed to its limit, suddenly surged out, swirling around his body. The black-haired man quickly clutched his head, trying to control it, but it had no effect whatsoever.
Only painful roars came from his mouth: "Quick… run."
On the other side.
Zorn, who was on top of a tree, suddenly paused, his expression instantly becoming serious.
"Found him…" After muttering, his figure immediately dissipated into the air.
...
The black Magic Power could no longer be suppressed. It suddenly formed a black sphere around the black-haired man, and the deep aura of death instantly pressed down on the three people.
Leaves floating down with the wind, as soon as they got close, turned into ashes and disappeared into the air.
The pupils of the three people and one cat contracted.
This aura, this Magic Power… it was the smell of death.
"Everyone, get out of here!" Natsu turned and shouted. Elfman immediately tried to pull Evergreen and run.
However, it was too late. The uncontrollable black Magic Power expanded rapidly, like a balloon about to burst.
The three people and one cat watched in panic as the black Magic Power got closer and closer to them, their expressions growing more frantic.
Seeing this, Natsu quickly condensed Armament Haki in his hand, forcefully pushed the two and Happy away, and was about to be hit by the black Magic Power himself.
In an instant.
A golden light filled the eyes of the three people and one cat, so dazzling they couldn't open their eyes.
One black and one golden Magic Power formed their respective domains, restraining and neutralizing each other.
Zorn suddenly whispered into Natsu's ear, "Don't worry, Natsu is fine. Your power is very important!"
"Zorn… what did you say…" Natsu mumbled, his eyes slowly opening. He didn't notice that his scarf was emitting bursts of red light, slowly flowing back into his body.
"Hmph~" A dragon's roar sounded in Zorn's mind.
Zorn said helplessly, "Nothing." He turned his head and looked at the two Magic Powers with a serious expression, realizing that although his Holy Light Magic Power could resist the erosion of the black Magic Power.
However, it was being consumed at an extremely fast rate.
…..
Zeref, on the other side, also stared blankly at this scene. It was the first time he knew that there was someone who could use Magic Power to resist the erosion of death.
"This… why does it feel familiar… another… goddess…" Zeref looked at Zorn, mumbling blankly.
The two looked at each other.
One was slightly serious, while the other had a hint of joy.
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