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Several golden lights shimmered around Mavis.

It then flew into Zera's body.

"What is this?" Gu Dian

"Her remaining soul in the world has always been protecting you," Ling Yuan explained.

"Zera ..."

Mavis was deeply moved.

"But why haven't I seen Zera?"

"You're not completely dead, how could you possibly see me?" Ling Yuan rolled his eyes at her.

Mavis: "Enmmm"

"Mavis, you're not dead!?"

Upon hearing the conversation, Zeref suddenly turned his head.

"Don't look!"

The next second, two fingers pierced Zeref's eyes.

"Ah! My eyes, I'm going blind!"

Zeref knelt on the ground and covered his eyes tightly.

Mavis was startled and quickly knelt down beside Zeref: "Zeref, are you alright?"

Ling Yuan: "..."

Do you think it would be okay to poke someone with your nails that haven't been cut in a hundred years?

Bacterial infection alone is a problem.

Ignoring the two big babies, Ling Yuan focused on reviving Zera.

The overall situation is good; now it's just a matter of details.

Ling Yuan, who had created Irisviel, said it was a piece of cake.

However, Ling Yuan still made some cuts in some places, such as White Tiger?

After finishing the details, Ling Yuan made another garment.

"Alright, all done, you two..."

Ling Yuan turned his head and saw Mavis holding Zeref's hand and pressing him to the ground.

He had an attitude of "let me see."

"What are you doing?" Ling Yuan asked speechlessly.

"Huh? I just wanted to blow a dart in Zeref's eyes, but he absolutely wouldn't let me," Mavis said.

"Because he's afraid you'll poke him again if he opens his eyes," Ling Yuan couldn't help but complain.

Mavis blushed and said, "I, I would never do such a thing!"

"It's over. Get up, don't get Zeref excited."

Mavis: "?"

With a bewildered expression, Mavis slowly got off Zeref.

Meanwhile, Zera, whose consciousness was gradually returning, slowly opened her eyes.

"Mavis?"

He paused for a moment after seeing the person in front of him.

"Zera!"

As soon as Zera woke up, Mavis happily pounced on her and tackled Zera to the ground.

"What on earth is going on? Wasn't I dead?"

Zera, lying on the ground, stared blankly at Mavis was rubbing against her chest.

His gaze shifted, and he saw the black-clad mage standing to the side. His expression changed. "Zeref?"

Zeref was taken aback.

What's going on? Logically speaking, Zera shouldn't have seen him before.

Zeref turned his gaze to Ling Yuan and saw the other man chuckle lightly.

In an instant, Zeref understood; Mavis must have noticed as well.

This Zera possesses the memories of Mavis's magic.

He immediately smiled slightly at Zera and said, "Long time no see, Zera."

"So, why are you here?"

"Zera, Zeref's curse has been lifted, and he's even joined Fairy Tail!" Mavis happily hugged Zera.

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After that, Mavis began to tell Zera about the events of the past few years.

Zera listened quietly, stroking Mavis was acting like a spoiled child.

Her eyes were full of tenderness. "If I could, I really hope this isn't a dream."

"This isn't a dream," Mavis laughed.

"Zera, you have been completely resurrected."

"Why?"

Zera was taken aback.

"Ling Yuan, thank you." Zeref looked at Mavis with a gentle expression.

"I'm just following the contract, don't worry about it." Ling Yuan said calmly, looking at the documents in his hand.

"Once we get back to the guild, let Mavis return to her original body."

"After the Ankseram God dies, the curse will be lifted. Without the protection of the curse, Mavis's body will not last long."

"Okay." Zeref nodded.

Chapter 416 Return to Fairy Tail

December 16, 784

Tenrou Island

"Roar!"

The jet-black Dragon of Apocalypse spread its wings of finality and flew away from Tenrou Island.

It roared, the sea trembled, proclaiming the king's majesty.

The Fairy Tail members were completely dumbfounded.

After Akunolokia was released, they were stunned, and then, in a daze, they sat on Akunolokia's lap.

Judging from Ling Yuan's words, he wants Akunolokia to send them back?!

No one expected that such a monster could actually be subdued!

The black dragon flew above the clouds, taking in the scenery below.

The distant sunset painted the azure ocean orange-red.

Those sitting on the black dragon witnessed this scene as if they were watching the sunrise.

His pupils were full of light.

The orange-red light shone on them, warm and without the slightest chill.

"Hey, Akunolokia, do you really not know where Igneel is?" Natsu asked loudly.

Akunolokia completely ignored Natsu's question.

He lost to Ling Yuan, not Natsu.

In his eyes, humanity is still an insignificant existence.

Seeing that Akunolokia ignored him, Natsu patted Akunolokia's body. "Why aren't you saying anything?"

An impatient Akunolokia let out a roar.

"Um, Mr. Black Dragon said Natsu is too annoying, can you be quiet?" Venti whispered.

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"What? You actually said I'm annoying?"

Natsu began to dance wildly, a flame burning in his throat.

"I challenge you to a one-on-one duel, and I'll show you what Natsu Dragneel is all about!"

"Disgraceful," Gajeel scoffed.

"Huh? What did you say? Say it again?"

"I said you're embarrassing, do you have a problem with that?"

With a "bang," their heads collided, and they glared at each other angrily.

"You two, don't be so childish."

Levy and Lucy each grabbed one of them and reconciled.

"Akunolokia, I'm actually sitting on the back of the black dragon from the Apocalypse..."

Makarov, who was sitting cross-legged, was completely bewildered.

His brain couldn't keep up with the speed at which he was getting dizzy.

Gildarts also looked like he was questioning his life.

What should be done about his injuries?

The black dragon swept across the sea at a terrifying speed, flying towards Magnolia.

On the dragon's back

Zera, Zeref, and Mavis were all present.

Looking at the two women nestled opposite him, Zeref smiled.

This is the life he desired.

"I wish it could last forever."

Maritime

The council's warships are sailing at top speed.

"..."

Mest stood alone on the deck, staring blankly at the sea behind her.

"Are you still thinking about those things?" Laharl came to Mest's side.

Seeing that Mest was silent, he comforted her, "This is not your fault."

"But we could have saved them!"

"Do you want to take them with you to die?" Laharl asked, pointing to the people around him.

Mest's pupils contracted, and she finally lowered her hand.

"The appearance of Akunolokia is too unpredictable; all we can do is minimize the losses," Laharl said.

"Alright, we'll be at Magnolia in an hour. I'll ask you for half a day off so you can get some rest." Looking at his friend, Laharl couldn't bear to see him like this.