The underground church was engulfed in raging flames, a series of magic blasts shattering all the tables and chairs to splinters.
As time passed, Natsu's latent potential began to erupt. The flames continuously rose in temperature, reaching even greater heights. Weaker magic could no longer get close, melting away mid-air.
Seeing that Laxus Dreyar no longer dared to approach Natsu's body recklessly, Erik frowned slightly. "Transforming emotions into flames... he actually possesses such magic."
He could hear the voice in Natsu's heart. As his fury surged, the flames would grow even stronger.
Midnight's gaze lowered, his mind racing. He was already considering how to retreat. If even those two bald guys were no match, continuing would only mean waiting for death.
His gaze shifted to the infinite clock... "Fire Dragon's Roar!"
Natsu opened his mouth, gathering magical power. Black-red flames transformed into a tornado-like storm and roared forth, the scorching heat instantly melting all obstacles ahead.
Erik swiftly gathered his own magical power and roared out: "Poison Dragon's Roar!"
Two Roars, one red and one crimson, collided, instantly erupting into a terrifying shockwave. The destructive force obliterated all structures.
The figures of Natsu and Erik transformed into a red and a crimson sphere respectively, clashing multiple times. Wave after wave of shockwaves spread, the intense heat distorting the surrounding air.
"Fire Dragon Mode!"
Natsu threw his head back and roared, burning with volcanic intensity as if breaking through his limits. His nearly depleted magical power condensed once more, and his entire body turned fiery red.
"What kind of magic is this?"
Erik watched in slight surprise as the magical power he released was completely burned away by the flames. Was this also the power of a Dragon Slayer Mage?
BOOM!
The two clashed again. This time, Natsu, who had been suppressed, finally sounded the horn for a counterattack. Fists and feet collided, flames and poison intertwined, instantly turning into steam.
Looking at the burn marks on his palm, Erik roared angrily: "Poison Dragon's Slaying Fangs!"
He swung both hands, two streams of crimson poison transforming into snake-like bites, twisting and striking out.
"Fire Dragon's Iron Fist!"
Natsu transformed into a blazing fireball, charging forward without hesitation. He directly incinerated all the poison and landed a solid punch on Erik's face, sending him flying and crashing into the ground.
"It worked!"
Excitement showed on his face. This was the first time in the entire fight he had managed to injure this guy.
Erik wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his gaze icy. His opponent had found a way to deal with him.
He could hear the other's sounds, learning anything in advance. But Natsu, enveloping his entire body in flames, created a roaring inferno whose sound began to disrupt his hearing.
"If that's the case, then let's see whose Dragon Slaying Magic is stronger!"
Erik's eyes narrowed slightly as he charged forward rapidly. His hands formed claws, and terrifying crimson magical power transformed into sharp talons that slashed out viciously.
"Suits me fine! I can brawl with Gray all day without a break!!!"
Natsu squeezed out all his remaining magical power, spreading and swinging his arms. Two fiery tornadoes merged into one, the temperature rising another level: "Fire Dragon's Brilliant Flame!"
BOOM!!!
The clash between the two erupted into a storm of destruction, instantly collapsing the entire church and revealing the original, dilapidated ancient ruins beneath.
In the end, Natsu came out slightly on top, punching Erik to the ground, unable to get up again.
The flames that broke through the limit could turn Erik's magic to ashes. That alone meant he had won!
On the other side, Lucy and Happy had already defeated Angel. Although the current Angel, Sorano, possessed powerful magic, with all her celestial spirit keys gone, her strength was greatly reduced, unable to offer any effective resistance.
Suddenly engulfed by the firestorm, Lucy's clothes were almost completely burned away, leaving only a few scraps of cloth to cover the important parts.
Seeing Lucy's sorry state, Irene waved her hand, a wave of crimson magical power sweeping over her, instantly changing her into a brand new outfit: a white short-sleeved shirt and a sexy miniskirt.
Lucy walked back, pressing down on the back of her miniskirt, saying somewhat shyly, "It feels a bit... revealing."
Irene gave her a sidelong glance: "Who told you to have such a big butt!"
Lucy hurriedly retorted, blushing furiously: "My butt is not big at all!"
"Then give the clothes back to me!"
"No way!"
... Acnologia looked towards the last two members of the Oración Seis, Laxus Dreyar and Midnight MacBeth. His figure flashed, appearing beside them. He raised a hand and sent the two, who tried to resist, flying dozens of meters away.
He looked at the giant infinite clock nearby and, after noticing the names of the Oración Seis engraved on it, reached out and wiped them off, replacing them with his own name.
At the same time, he channeled his magical power into the infinite clock, grabbed a corner, and instantly shrunk it to the size of his palm.
"The infinite clock..."
Acnologia looked at the analytical text on the infinite clock, which contained its method of use and abilities.
The first ability: Real Nightmare. Simply put, it's a power similar to 'Kyōka Suigetsu,' making it impossible to distinguish day from night, past from future, falsehood from reality.
Apart from the master of the infinite clock, or those with special magical power, it is difficult to resist.
In the original story, Makarov was able to resist the power of the infinite clock. Fairy Tail's Hogoku Magic, using light to dispel evil forces, protects the entire guild.
The second ability: Time Restart.
This ability requires extremely terrifying magical power to activate, stepping across the river of time to change the future.
"Similar to Ultear's 'Last Ages'..."
"Last Ages" rewinds time for the entire world, while the infinite clock's ability specifically rewinds the user's own time, returning to a certain point in the past.
If the magical power is vast enough, Acnologia could even return to four hundred years ago when he was still wearing open-crotch pants. However, the further back in time, the greater the magical power consumption.
Returning to the past again and again, figuring out all of an enemy's methods... it's practically invincible.
Acnologia directly tossed the infinite clock into his mouth. Keeping it in his stomach was safer and didn't hinder its use.
Irene had already used her magical power to create ropes, tying up all four members of the Oración Seis. Seeing Acnologia's expression, she asked curiously, "What's got you so Happy? Is that infinite clock very powerful?"
Acnologia nodded and said, "A bit more powerful than expected."
He muttered to himself, "Lucy, look! I defeated two members of the Oración Seis all by myself. Aren't I amazing!"
Lucy looked at him speechlessly: "Why are you talking like Natsu?"
The next moment, Natsu ran over excitedly: "Lucy, look! I defeated two members of the Oración Seis all by myself. Aren't I amazing!"
Lucy's eyes widened in disbelief: "This is... what's going on with you guys..."
Irene asked, puzzled, "Precognition? Or time reversal?"
Acnologia explained with a smile, "'Time Restart' is more fitting. As long as the magical power is strong enough, there are almost no restrictions."
Seeing the confused looks on everyone's faces, he carefully explained Real Nightmare and Time Restart again.
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