Once Zeref's violently surging emotions gradually settled down...
He suddenly raised both hands, palms turned inward and held flat before him.
[Buzz—]
Along with a low, resonant hum of magic, a black magical light as deep as an abyss bloomed out of thin air between his palms.
That magic slowly flowed and wove through the air, gradually sketching the outline of a book.
A moment later, the light drew inward.
A thick magic book, pitch-black from cover to cover and exuding an ancient aura, hovered quietly in front of Zeref.
The surface of its cover was covered in mysterious, profound purple patterns and designs.
And along the spine, there were striking crimson letters engraved like fresh blood—"Dragneel."
The gazes of everyone present were instantly drawn to the magic book.
Aizen's eyes flickered slightly.
Natsuki Subaru and Joseph were full of curiosity.
Perona could not help leaning forward even more.
Under their gazes, Zeref faced the Lord of Stars and said respectfully, "Lord of Stars, recorded within this are all the magical knowledge and research Heart Blood I have devoted my life to over the past four hundred years."
"Though in the eyes of a great being such as yourself, it may perhaps not amount to anything remarkable."
"But this is the only gift of thanks I can presently offer."
Zeref's voice trembled slightly, yet it was extremely sincere. "I wish to present it to you as an expression of the gratitude in my heart. I hope you will accept it."
Imu was shrouded in starlight and thin mist.
Outwardly, he still maintained that unruffled, inscrutable bearing.
But with a flash of thought, that magic book appeared instantly in his hand.
He began flipping through it casually.
He knew that in the "Fairy Tail world," people collectively referred to all the