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The Alvarez Empire, above the streets of Vesdalion.
Luo Xingchen walked alone in the center of the street full of people coming and going.
This street is the busiest street in the entire capital.
The flow of people is the most, and the army guards are also the most.
Just because, at the end of this street, is the towering palace!
It is the center of the entire Alvarez Empire and a symbol of royal power.
Luo Xingchen walked alone like this.
The body does not have any other personnel.
Surrounded by the aftermath of His Majesty's return, the laughter of the people kept pouring into his ears.
But he couldn't shake his determined heart.
Although what he is going to do next is not a good thing for these people.
Might take away their smile.
But there's no way, war... is never a good thing.
Wars have been cruel since ancient times.
When the Alvarez Empire first had ambitions for Ishgar, the outcome of the war was already doomed.
Magic power gradually burst out from Luo Xingchen's body.
And the appearance that has been changed by the illusion is gradually returning to his original appearance.
hum...
The sudden gust of wind shook the clothes of the surrounding people.
The heavy pressure gradually covered the conversation and laughter of the people.
"If you don't want to die... get out of here quickly!"
A deep voice came out of Luo Xingchen's mouth. It was obviously not loud, but under the effect of magic power, it was instantly transmitted to the ears of everyone on the street.
Like an early warning before a disaster strikes, everyone panicked at this moment.
[Dididididi——! ! 】
The control room inside the palace.
The dark room has been completely illuminated by the crimson on the magic crystal screen.
The shrill siren echoed throughout the room.
"What's the situation?!" Judge Val raised his head in astonishment.
Looking at the crimson magic crystal screen above.
[Vestalian detected large-scale magic power fluctuations, magic power analysis...]
[The magic power analysis is complete, the releaser is the [S]-level wanted criminal, Luo Xingchen! 】
"Luo Xingchen?!" Looking at the analysis results on the magic crystal screen, Val's pupils suddenly shrank.
"And... the magic power released last time in Leno City is many times stronger? Right at the main entrance of the palace?!"
"What does he want to do?!"
Val was stunned, or rather... he simply couldn't imagine how courageous this guy was.
Dare to be alone in the capital of the Alvarez Empire.
In the center of the entire empire, even at the time of His Majesty's return, to make such a bold act?
This is provocation!
For their Twelve Shields, and even for His Majesty the Great Emperor of the Alvarez Empire...
Naked provocation!
boom--!
"That bastard!" Val punched the instrument in front of him angrily.
"The Twelve Shields of the Guardians, except those who must stay behind, attack all!"
At this moment, Inber's suppressed anger voice came from outside the door.
Pushing open the door, Inber stepped into the control room.
His teeth were clenched tightly, and angry veins popped on his forehead.
His eyes were fixed on the warning prompt above the magic crystal screen.
"This time... this guy must not be allowed to leave alive!"
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On a high platform in the royal palace.
Only this Zeref and Makarov are standing here.
With no Twelve Shields around, Makarov also felt that the atmosphere was relatively relaxed.
Even though, standing in front of him was a figure more dangerous than the Twelve Shields of the Guardians.
Jeff was standing on the edge of the railing, staring into the distance.
Makarov also stood silently behind.
The two fell into silence like this.
boom boom...
The slight vibration from the ground seemed to be the key to the silence.
His eyes turned incredulously to the rear.
As a holy ten mage himself, he could clearly feel the extremely powerful magical power gradually rising from behind.
The intensity of the magic energy gathered together is shocking!
And similarly, Makarov also recognized the owner of one of the magical powers.
Luo Xingchen!
That's why he was so shocked.
"You should feel it too." Jeff spoke.
With his back to Makarov, he raised his head and looked up at the sky. The originally bright sunshine was gradually shrouded by dark clouds.
"This magical power, as expected, should come from Luo Xingchen."
"He's here to save you."
"That idiot..." Makarov frowned tightly, and the anxiety in his heart was raised to the extreme in an instant.
"But shouldn't you be happy about it?" Jeff asked back.
She smiled softly: "You always want to protect them, but they also want to protect you..."
Paused: "It's really enviable."
He said something that even Makarov couldn't figure out.
He turned his head and stared at Makarov: "Let's not talk about things over there, let's talk about us."
"Our conversations can decide the direction of everything."
"You have come to this empire since a year ago, and the reason is that you are not in a stalemate with me, right?"
Indeed, the conversation here is the factor that can determine everything.
Even now Makarov is extremely worried about Luo Xingchen who is facing many enemies alone outside the palace.
However, Makarov did have a lot of questions, but he just didn't know how to ask them.
Go ask whether this person in front of you is the emperor Superrigan or the black mage Zeref?
Strictly speaking, this kind of question has no meaning anymore.
"You know? At first Alvarez was just a small country." Jeff took a deep breath and said.
"For the past 400 years, I have been looking for the meaning of living in this world, but I have given Alvarez a little favor on the way."
"However, with the continuous annexation and development, unconsciously, it has grown into a huge organization called the empire."
"Looking at an organization like this made me suddenly have an idea for Akunologia, the Black Dragon King, and I've been putting it into action all these years."
"So far there have been some signs."
Speaking of this, he paused: "It shouldn't be called a sign, there are already two directions, but there are still a few things."
"Then why did you send troops to Ishgar many years ago?" Makarov asked.
"Is it for our guild's Lumen Xinghui?"
"There's no need to hide anything," said Jeff.
"I know the name of that magic, the top-secret big magic above the three super magics of Fairy Tail—Fairy's Heart!"
Suddenly... Makarov was stunned, and the horror in his eyes was clearly captured by Zeref.
Strictly speaking, only himself, Luo Xingchen, and Mebis who had turned into a soul body could know the real name of Lumen Xinghui.
He didn't know where Jeff learned of this magic.
But what is certain is that Jeff's purpose is for this magic.
"However, it was not my original intention to send troops to Ishgar many years ago. There are also war-loving guys in the Twelve Shields, and they will always start wars on their own." Zeref said.
"But because the time was not ripe, I stopped them, but not now."
"The current Alvarez Empire will not be at a disadvantage whether it is facing Ishgar or Akunologia. There are no 2.2 roadblocks in this battle of annihilation that can stop our horseshoes."
Jeff's words revealed an unprecedented certainty.
That is a manifestation of self-confidence, absolute confidence in the empire he is in.
There is no room for negotiation at all, and he is really like the black mage recorded in history.
Cold-blooded and ruthless!
"After four hundred years, I will soon remember the real Dragon King Festival!" Jeff spread his arms.
Scarlet stared directly at Makarov:
"Whether it's you humans, or the Dragon King, or my black mage!"
"Everyone will be involved!"
"Impossible!" Makarov widened his eyes, opened his mouth and roared.
"It is impossible for me to hand over the first generation to you!"
hum!
Jeref stretched out his hand abruptly, and Makarov was instantly enveloped in the dark magic power.
In front of Zeref, even a holy ten mage like Makarov has no ability to resist.
"As for the goblin's heart, I will go get it myself." Jeff smiled.
"As for you..."
"I'll release you right away. Luo Xingchen is outside, and even Naz may have come to this royal capital. They will probably be able to see your corpse soon."
"You said...will they be angry and want to kill me by then?"
Makarov couldn't breathe under the powerful magic power.
"Thank you for raising Natsu." Jeff said softly.
"So... Farewell!".