"My apologies, it seems I was still a bit off."
Zorn's faint voice suddenly came from behind him, but Ultear quickly looked up to confirm the other Zorn in the giant ice spike.
"No need to look, that's just a light illusion."
After Zorn finished speaking, he snapped his right fingers, and the Zorn in the ice spike suddenly glowed. With a bang, he, along with the ice crystals, turned into specks of light and scattered into the air.
"Damn it, even combining two types of magic isn't enough to deal with you? It seems the Ten Wizard Saints' strength is not to be underestimated, or perhaps your current strength has already reached the level of the Four Heavenly Kings."
Ultear slowly stood up and turned to look at Zorn, who at this moment only had some dust on him. She became deeply wary of Zorn, as she couldn't inflict even a tiny bit of damage on him despite her best efforts.
"While I'm Happy to hear you say that, you'd better not try any tricks!"
"Rumble~"
Immediately after Zorn spoke, a light sword appeared behind him. With a horizontal slash, it cut down the ice cone that was swiftly darting towards his back, severing the forest behind him at waist height, leaving only bare tree stumps.
Without even looking back, the light sword instantly turned and slashed towards Ultear, but she merely shattered into an ice person. So, without losing speed, it rushed directly towards an inconspicuous stone on the other side of the beach, turning into a chain to trap it.
"You still found me. As long as I finally get Zeref, I can complete the Great Magic World. Then I, I will definitely be able to travel through time and see… is it impossible now?" Ultear completely gave up resistance at this moment, transforming into her true form, allowing the chains to bind her.
It turned out that during the fight, she had already created a clone, and her true body took the opportunity to hide by transforming into a stone amidst the flying rubble. She wanted to use one last attack to make Zorn think she had already escaped, and then sneak away after Zorn left.
But how could such a trick deceive Zorn? He had sensed her the moment she transformed.
"I think what happens next will involve you, so you can't leave until it's done."
Zorn said with a smile, looking at Ultear, who was now bound hand and foot and looked dejected.
Ultear had no reaction to these words. She knew that now that she was in Zorn's hands, there was no possibility of escape.
"Don't you want to see your mother, Ur, again, and ask her yourself why she abandoned you?" Zorn directly revealed her identity.
"What? How do you know? How is that possible?"
Ultear looked at Zorn in disbelief. Her previously dispirited face was now filled only with surprise.
"Could it be, could it really, really be possible to see her again…"
Ultear's silent and withered heart at this moment trembled slightly and began to beat slowly upon hearing Zorn's words.
"I only said it's possible, but with you, the chances of success will be much greater."
"Let's go now, they must be getting anxious."
A golden magic circle rose beneath their feet. After a burst of light, Zorn and Ultear had already arrived inside the cave.
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Inside the cave, Gray was sitting lifelessly on the ground, staring blankly at the demon that had caused him a lifetime of pain and the ice block encasing it outside. His mind was filled with memories of the Happy times he had spent training with Ur and Lyon.
Natsu was no longer as boisterous as before, remaining quiet like everyone else, all looking at Gray with concerned eyes. They had just heard about what happened between Gray, Lyon, and their master Ur, so it was better to give Gray some time alone. After all, it would probably be difficult to see her again later.
When Zorn and Ultear emerged from the magic circle, this was the scene they saw.
"Cough, cough."
"I'm back, and I brought an old friend."
Zorn turned sideways to reveal Ultear behind him, then walked over to Cana and stood beside her, putting his arm around her shoulder.
Gray and Lyon, one turning around and the other looking up, gazed at Ultear's figure. They seemed to see Ur's figure in her, and couldn't help but murmur, "Ur?"
"Ultear, why don't you introduce yourself?"
Zorn stood aside, reminding Ultear, who was a bit dazed at the moment. He saw a somewhat complex expression in Ultear's eyes, likely unsure how to face her mother's two disciples, who were indirectly responsible for her mother's death.
"I, I am Ur's daughter." Ultear said briefly, then turned her head to look at the giant frozen demon in front of her, no longer paying attention to the surprised crowd.
"According to your relationship, you could also be considered their older sister!" Zorn suddenly interjected. This sentence immediately left Lyon, Gray, and Ultear a bit flustered.
Especially Gray, who was now overjoyed to know that his master's daughter was still alive.
"By the way, Zorn, was that enemy dealt with?" Happy suddenly raised his hand and asked.
Zorn immediately replied without a pause, "Yes, it was very easy!"
"Oh! Zorn is indeed the strongest."
Ultear seemed a bit fed up with their teasing at this moment, especially Gray's fervent gaze (a familial affection for his sister, no other feelings, specifically noted here). She turned to Zorn and said, "Didn't you say you could let me see my mother again? Why haven't you started yet?"
"What?!"
"Zorn, you…"
Everyone looked at Zorn in surprise at this moment. Gray and Lyon also looked at Zorn with hopeful eyes, observing his every move, hoping to see a definite expression and action from him.
"It is possible," Zorn nodded, confirming.
"But I still need your help, Ultear. Let the Moon Drip ritual continue. I need to gather the Moon Drip's magic power."
"Okay, no problem."
Under Zorn's magic transfer, Deliora was also transferred to the open ground outside. The Moon Drip ritual was activated by Ultear, but it did not shine on the ice block.
Instead, Zorn used his magic to gather the Moonlight into one place, condensing it into a purple-white magic source, emitting a soft aura.
At this time, Zorn, Ultear, Gray, and Lyon surrounded the magic light source, holding hands. The others stood on the outer perimeter, also holding hands. Finally, Happy and Natsu placed their hands on Zorn's shoulders.
"Are you ready? The magic is about to activate!"
"Mm."
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