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The troublesome enemy was cleanly dealt with by Mira, ending the battle without any hitches.
"As expected of Mira, so strong!"
"I'm all fired up!"
Watching Natsu suddenly get hyped up, Minerva, as a newcomer to the guild, couldn't understand what he was getting fired up about... Lucy immediately saw the newcomer's confusion, and as someone who had been through it, she also took some time to adapt to Natsu's personality. "Don't mind him, he'll calm down once his excitement wears off."
"Yeah, Big Brother Natsu gets like this when something good happens," Wendy chimed in, but Carla, in her arms, clearly disagreed with that statement.
Gray and Sorano did not relax their guard, approaching the silent Boss from left and right. After all, he was from the Black Magic Cult, who knew if he still had some trump card up his sleeve? It was better to be careful.
Gray created an Ice-Make long spear and thrust it towards the Black Priest, who was lying motionless on the ground. However, the spear missed, and Gray's expression changed.
"Oh no! It's an illusion!"
When the ice spear pierced through Boss's illusion, Sorano quickly activated her Magic, summoning an angel to help locate the enemy. The angel did not disappoint, swiftly pinpointing the heavily injured Boss hidden behind the iceberg.
Gray was about to step forward, but Sorano stopped him. "Boss using an illusion to confuse us is clearly to buy time. Severely injured, he knows he can't escape, yet he's still doing something so meaningless. There must be a reason."
He can hide for a while, but not forever.
Gray understood Sorano's meaning. From Boss's actions, it was not difficult to see that he was a smart man. Such a person should not place hope on vague luck.
Seeing the two of them watching him warily, Boss, spitting blood, let out a laugh. "Hahaha, I've been seen through, huh? As expected of the rising stars of Oración Seis. I do indeed have one last trump card."
"It's a pity, little girl, your knowledge is still too limited. If you hadn't stopped that ice boy just now, my last Magic might have been interrupted."
Boss's words made Sorano feel uneasy.
Despite being severely injured, he could still maintain a confident demeanor. With Mira present, could that guy's final Magic really cause any trouble?
Wait... Looking at the giant iceberg, Sorano instantly understood. Boss had a massive amount of Moon Drip in his possession.
"Oh no! Stop him quickly!"
"Understood now? It's too late! Hahaha!"
Amidst Boss's triumphant laughter, a piercing shattering sound rang out. A large amount of Moon Drip gushed from the Magic circle Boss had completed, instantly merging into the giant iceberg.
These were the energies that were nominally used to trick Lyon into thinking they would unseal the demon Deliora, but due to Boss's defeat, he had no choice but to fulfill his promise.
Under the onslaught of a large amount of Moon Drip, the sturdy ice, which had not melted even a bit for nearly a decade, now gradually receded, and the frost turned into water droplets falling to the ground.
A huge crack appeared in the iceberg, running through its entire structure.
Dark energy frantically spewed from the crack. In an instant, this power grew heavier and larger, and finally... a pair of dead, huge eyes suddenly rolled, glowing with a crimson light.
Thick arms burst through the ice that sealed it from within. The gigantic, evil humanoid creature opened its foul, blood-reeking maw and roared to the sky.
"Damned humans! I'm back!"
After nearly a decade, Deliora, who had caused countless deaths and broken homes, reappeared on the continent of Ishgar.
Looking at the giant demon that was identical to the one in his nightmares, Gray's body couldn't help but tremble.
Was it fear? Was it dread?
No, it was anger!
It was the blood debt of his village and loved ones, the self-reproach of his master Ur sacrificing her life to save him. Gray was no longer afraid; he only had endless rage towards his enemy.
"De-li-o-ra!!!"
Each word was filled with killing intent, but Deliora looked down at Gray indifferently. "Oh... you're that human's disciple. Where is she? I want to take terrible revenge for her sealing me."
"Hmph, you don't need Ur to deal with you!"
Lyon shouted excitedly, quickly leaping past Gray. "Ur! Watch me, I'll defeat Deliora right now!"
Is this guy crazy? Didn't he already realize his limits after being beaten by this thing before...? Gray muttered to himself, but his body followed Lyon's actions closely, attacking Deliora together.
Ice-Make: Ice Dragon!
Ice-Make: Lance!
The senior and junior brothers cooperated tacitly, with two types of modeling, dynamic and static, intertwining. The two Magic spells, originating from the same source, underwent a huge transformation, forming a powerful combination Magic.
The Dragon Lance accurately hit Deliora's chest. The demon's huge body merely trembled, and the Magic was shattered by the recoil.
This scene greatly surprised Gray and Lyon. It wasn't that they weren't mentally prepared, but their combined Magic couldn't even break the enemy's defense.
This was truly disheartening.
Natsu and the others' subsequent attacks were also casually dispersed by Deliora. He slammed his huge arms onto the ground, and the enormous shockwave instantly sent everyone flying.
"Hahaha, Lord Deliora is invincible!"
Boss moved with difficulty to the foot of Deliora, speaking respectfully. "Lord Deliora, I am a priest of the Black Magic Cult, ordered to break your seal. Although the process was a bit convoluted, I have completed my mission."
"Oh, the Black Magic Cult? Then you're one of us. You've worked hard." Deliora had been in contact with the Black Magic Cult before Ur sealed him, so he didn't step on the ant at his feet as he used to.
Gray climbed out of the rubble, his gaze fixed on Deliora, full of determination. The only Magic he had that could harm it was that one move, right...? His arms crossed straight in front of him, and the biting cold made his companions shiver. It was a Magic Natsu had never even seen Gray use.
Freeze everything! Forbidden Magic: Iced Shell!
"Hmph! It's not your turn to use that move yet!"
Lyon suddenly pushed Gray away, forcibly interrupting his Magic, then performed the same casting motion, and a cold light rose around him.
Most forbidden Magic comes with a price or has extremely strict requirements, and Iced Shell is the former.
Gray knew that his master Ur had used Iced Shell, which caused her body to turn into ice elements, thereby sealing Deliora.
"No! My parents... and Ur, this time it has to be me!"
"Gray, get out of my way! I'm your senior brother!"
"A senior brother who's been defeated?!"
...
Watching the two suddenly argue over "dying," everyone else had a black line over their heads.
Please, we still have a powerful enemy to deal with. Can you two not suddenly put on a show of brotherly affection at this time...? Lucy's mind was full of complaints, but her gaze turned to the graceful figure standing in the sky, who not only allowed Boss to break the seal but also did not intervene when her companions were in danger.
Mira, why are you just watching?!!