"Then I'll go with you!"
Gildarts thought for a moment, and then made a decision.
Having witnessed the Acnologia's power, he had completely lost confidence in the mission to seal the Five God Dragons and planned to abandon the Hundred Year Quest and return to the guild.
But since George wanted to try it, he was willing to risk going with George, and if George was in danger, he could help take care of him.
They were all guildmates, and besides, they had just saved him; he couldn't just leave like that.
"Okay, if it's really too difficult, we'll go back to the guild together."
George nodded.
Although Gildarts was defeated by the Acnologia in one move, his strength was not weak; at least he felt that Laxus was stronger than Laxus.
Even if he went all out, it wouldn't be easy for him to defeat Gildarts.
With such an ally, if they can find a dragon that isn't too strong, the two of them might actually be able to take it down together.
As for the Five God Dragons, let's find out more about them first.
His goal wasn't really to complete the Hundred Year Quest of sealing the Five God Dragons; his goal was to become Dragon Slayer Mage.
If he could buy a Dragon Crystal like Ivan without fighting, he would naturally be more willing to avoid taking that risk.
If you really want to kill the dragon, you can wait until you are stronger and have a 100% certainty before coming.
The main reason was that the Acnologia left a very deep impression on him.
After a short rest, the man and the cat immediately set off for the Dragon of the Magic Array Guild.
Because George could fly, they were not delayed and arrived at their destination before dark.
"That is the Dragon of the Magic Array!"
Gildarts pointed to a castle below and said.
The castle looked to be at least a hundred years old, covered in cracks and moss, and above it was a giant dragon carved from stone.
"It is said to be the world's first Mage Guild, but all the mages in it are no longer here. There is only one old mage named Elefseria, who is also the one who issued the Hundred Year Quest."
With Gildarts's introduction, the two pushed open the door and entered the castle.
"Welcome to the Dragon of the Magic Array Guild. Hero number ninety-nine, I am the guild leader. Aren't you the hero number ninety-eight from three years ago?"
"I hadn't heard from you for so long, I thought you were dead."
As soon as they arrived at the castle hall, an old mage dressed in Mage's robe and holding a dragon-shaped magic wand appeared in front of Gildarts and George.
He was about to introduce himself when he stopped because he recognized Gildarts.
"Spatial True Magic".
George raised an eyebrow when he saw the old mage teleport to appear before him.
This world also has spatial True Magic, but it is extremely difficult to learn, and the teleportation distance is very limited, not as far as Apparition.
Jose, the former leader of the Phantom Lord, used teleportation True Magic.
He also conducted research, hoping to extract the advantages of teleportation True Magic in this world and then integrate it into Apparition.
The biggest drawback of Apparition is that it makes a sound like firecrackers when used, which is not conducive to combat.
"If I hadn't been lucky, I would have really died."
Gildarts recalled the battle with the Acnologia and took a deep breath, still feeling lingering fear.
Elefseria's eyes lit up:
"So, you've found a clue to the Five God Dragons?"
The mages who came to do the Hundred Year Quest in the past were all killed by the Five God Dragons, so he never had any clues about the Five God Dragons, which meant that the later ones could only start from scratch like blind men touching an elephant.
If this mage survived the Five God Dragons, then at least we have some clues.
Even if it doesn't work now, by accumulating clues and intelligence step by step, a mage will eventually be able to seal the Five God Dragons based on these clues and intelligence.
"No, I didn't find the Five God Dragons, but instead encountered an Acnologia. He was very strong, and I had almost no chance to fight back."
If he hadn't not intended to kill me, I would already be dead.
Didn't you say that the Five God Dragons are the most powerful dragons in the Northern Continent, and also the greatest scourge?
Does that mean the Five God Dragons are stronger than that Acnologia?
Gildarts shook his head and asked the question that had been bothering him.
Upon hearing Gildarts's words, Elefseria froze, her face showing disbelief.
"I never expected that you would actually run into him, and that you weren't killed after meeting him. It seems you're really lucky."
"You know that Acnologia?"
Gildarts and George, who was perched on his shoulders, exchanged a glance and pressed Elefseria for an answer.
Elefseria didn't hide anything and started talking about the Acnologia.
"His name is Acnologia. More than four hundred years ago, he was a Parademons. After his homeland was destroyed by dragons, he began to train in Dragon Slayer Magic in order to seek revenge."
Later, he killed almost all the dragons and transformed himself into a terrifying Acnologia, known by humans and the surviving dragons as the King of Dragons, the Black Feathers of the End, and the Source of Evil.
The Five God Dragons and some other dragons fled from the Eastern Continent to the Northern Continent to escape the Acnologia's pursuit.
"So strong!"
Upon hearing Elefseria's explanation, both Gildarts and George widened their eyes.
He wiped out almost all the dragons in the world. It turns out the disappearance of dragons was related to this guy. Dragon Slayer Mage really that strong?
"You said he was originally human, but transformed into a dragon after practicing Dragon Slayer Magic?"
George finally couldn't help but ask.
When George suddenly spoke, Elefseria was startled.
"Who are you?"
He thought George was just Gildarts's pet cat.
"I am the ninety-ninth hero you mentioned."
George unleashed his restrained magic, exuding an aura of the Ten Wizard Saints.
"A cat has such powerful magic!"
Seeing that George was also a mage planning to take on the Hundred Year Quest, Elefseria, after her initial surprise, continued to explain:
"The so-called Dragon Slayer Magic is actually a special High Enchantment Magic created by a mage named Irene Belserion. It can enhance the Dragon Power onto humans, allowing them to use the power of dragons."
If this power is developed to its fullest potential, it can lead to complete Dragonization.
But this is not a good thing for humans, because Jackie Chan completely would mean losing human taste and many other senses, as well as the pleasure of sleep.
Even if it uses True Magic to transform into human form, it's only a human form in appearance; in essence, it's still a dragon.
At this point, a bitter look appeared on Elefseria's face.
"Just like me."
His body rapidly expanded, transforming in the blink of an eye into a giant dragon with a jewel embedded in its forehead.
"I became Dragon Slayer Mage because I wanted to seal the Five God Dragons. I taught myself the Magic Book left by Irene Belserion and eventually transformed into a dragon."
That's why I'm the only one in the guild; all my companions have grown old and died.