LordKnightmon's First Appearance!

After an extended period of relentless training under Makarov, Allen could clearly feel a marked improvement in both his physical condition and magical power, and he believed he could now withstand the sustained integration of Chaosdramon X's power.

Filled with anticipation and confidence in his own growth, Allen walked up to Makarov with a self-assured expression and said, "Grandpa, through this period of training, I feel that both my physical endurance and magical reserves are now sufficient to support a full-body takeover. So, please keep watch over me!"

Hearing Allen's words, Makarov was momentarily taken aback, then focused his attention on probing the magical intensity within Allen. After a brief moment, a look of surprise crossed Makarov's face as he fixed his gaze on the eight-year-old child before him. In that short span of perception, he discovered that Allen's current magical strength had already reached B-rank even by the guild's standards.

Thinking this over, Makarov recalled Allen's usual demeanor—a composure and way of doing things far beyond his years—and figured that Allen must have given this proposal some serious thought. After a moment's deliberation, Makarov nodded at Allen, giving his consent to proceed.

With Makarov's approval, Allen slowly closed his eyes, stood still in place, and gathered all his focus into his consciousness space. There, he began using his magical power to attempt establishing a connection with Chaosdramon X.

As Allen concentrated fully on manipulating his magic, the previously calm air around him seemed to be drawn by some mysterious force and began to flow on its own. At the same time, a powerful pressure radiated outward from Allen as the center. Then, with a faint hum, a magic circle flickering with dazzling red light suddenly appeared above Allen's head. The moment it manifested, it rapidly spun and expanded until it occupied several meters of space before stopping.

Laxus was jolted backward several steps by the pressure emanating from the suddenly appearing magic circle. If not for Makarov's quick reflexes in reaching out to steady him and swiftly pulling him to a safe distance, Laxus would likely have ended up sprawled on the ground.

At this moment, Makarov's expression was exceptionally grave. He stared intently at the magic circle that exuded a heart-stopping aura, and at Allen standing beneath it, his body trembling slightly. As time passed, the pressure released by the magic circle surged like a raging tide, relentlessly battering Allen's body.

Despite this, Allen gritted his teeth and refused to retreat a single step. He could clearly feel the power of Chaosdramon X churning wildly within the magic circle, like a beast long caged, struggling to break free and regain its liberty. Yet this power was far too violent, placing an unimaginably heavy burden on Allen's body and mind.

The crushing pressure bore down on Allen like an invisible mountain, trying to force him to submit. But Allen knew that only by steadfastly enduring this trial could he truly master Chaosdramon X's power. So, no matter the pain or torment, he would never give up easily.

Meanwhile, the red light within the magic circle grew increasingly intense, coiling around Allen like countless agile crimson serpents. In an instant, Allen felt as if he were plunged into a blazing sea of fire. The scorching flames not only mercilessly seared his skin but also invaded his spiritual world without restraint. The bone-deep agony was nearly unbearable, yet Allen clung on with sheer willpower.

"Ah!" Allen couldn't help but let out a pained cry. Laxus, not far away, wanted to rush over to help, but Makarov stopped him. "You can't go over now. Allen is at a critical moment. Once he gets past this, he'll be fine."

Hearing this, Laxus could only stand there, watching Allen with worry.

By now, Allen's consciousness was growing hazy, but the power of Chaosdramon X shone like a bright lamp, clearly visible before his eyes.

He could truly feel Chaosdramon X's will—a will as blazing and resolute as burning fire, imbued with an indomitable spirit that pressed forward no matter the obstacles. It was fearless in the face of tyranny, never yielding to any pressure or threat. Most importantly, this will steadfastly upheld the justice within its heart, unwavering.

Allen refused to let himself fall just one step short of success. Summoning every ounce of his strength, he let out a deafening roar, channeling all his power to fully sense and accept the energy Chaosdramon X transmitted to him.

In the next second, Allen suddenly felt his body become incredibly light. The overwhelming pressure that had weighed on him vanished in an instant, dissipating without a trace. Then, before his eyes, a tall and imposing Chaosdramon X appeared, striding steadily toward him. As it drew closer, it walked straight into Allen's body.

In that instant, Allen and Chaosdramon X's body and mind fused completely. At that very moment, the power of Chaosdramon X and Allen's own original strength began to merge slowly into one.

From Makarov and Laxus's perspective, this is what they saw: they watched anxiously as Allen, who seemed on the verge of collapsing at any moment, suddenly let out a roar. Then, Allen's entire body was enveloped in red light. When the light faded, the two stared in shock at the Allen before them.

Allen, who had originally stood at only 1.4 meters, now had a height that had doubled, reaching nearly three meters, exuding an innate sense of pressure. Most striking of all was the armor on Allen's body. The white armor covering his entire body complemented the red armor at the joints perfectly. The patterns on his chest looked far from ordinary. The cape on his back fluttered without any wind, radiating an imposing aura. In his right hand, he held Gram, and in his left, Aegis—both appearing before the two for the first time. The helmet revealed only a pair of eyes, with a single streamer atop his head.

Laxus looked at Allen's new form with envy practically dripping from his mouth. What kid wouldn't love a full suit of Gundam-style armor like that!

After sensing the newfound power within him, Allen opened his eyes. Seeing the two standing there dumbfounded, he stepped forward and said, "What's wrong? Don't recognize me?"