Laxus Implants the Lightning Dragon Slayer Crystal!

Laxus lifted his head, his gaze locked tightly onto Allen as he approached. At this moment, Allen appeared before him in the form of LordKnightmon, exuding an awe-inspiring aura from head to toe.

Unable to contain his curiosity, Laxus slowly reached out a hand and carefully touched the incredibly hard armor on Allen's leg. The moment his fingertip made contact with the Chrono-Adamantium, a cold, rigid sensation shot through him, making his eyes widen in surprise.

After feeling the hardness of the armor, Laxus's face was full of envy, and he sincerely praised Allen, "Big brother, you look so cool like this! Grandpa, I want to learn Receiving Magic too, okay?"

Makarov, standing nearby, heard Laxus's request and immediately grew irritated. He raised his hand and gave Laxus's head a light smack, scolding, "Learn Receiving Magic? You're about to have Lightning Dragon Slayer Magic, aren't you satisfied with that?"

Stung by the hit, Laxus couldn't help but yelp, quickly covering his head with both hands. After a moment, he lowered them, rubbing his head while muttering under his breath, "But... Lightning Dragon Slayer Magic can't compare to such cool armor." He pouted reluctantly.

At that, Allen smiled and comforted Laxus, "Don't worry, Laxus. Trust me, as you keep growing and training, your Dragon Slayer Magic will become just as awesome in the future. Think about it—if your speed is as fast as lightning, your power is astonishing, and you add some flashy energy effects, who wouldn't be jealous of your Dragon Slayer Magic then?"

Yet, despite Allen's encouragement, Laxus still wore a dissatisfied expression. Clearly, for him at this moment, LordKnightmon's design was far too captivating to let go of.

Just then, Polyushika hurried into the spacious training ground. She had sensed an unusual surge of magical energy from the training ground back at home, stirring up a wave of worry in her heart, so she decided to come check.

When Polyushika stepped into the training ground, her gaze was immediately drawn to LordKnightmon inside. However, what struck her as strange was that, in this vast training area, she couldn't spot Allen anywhere at first. But when she shifted her attention to the three people chatting harmoniously, her confusion instantly cleared up.

At the same time, Allen noticed Polyushika entering. He quickly strode forward, his face brimming with excitement and joy: "Grandma, look! This is the standard form of LordKnightmon that's always been in my consciousness space. And it has other, stronger forms too, but with my current strength, I can't fully receive and control them yet—I need to get stronger first."

Hearing this, Polyushika simply said to Allen, "Receiving LordKnightmon must be a heavy burden, right? Cancel it now. Grandma knows you'll definitely grow stronger—there's no need to rush. You still have plenty of time ahead."

Allen nodded, then canceled the reception of LordKnightmon. After all, maintaining that form was still a bit of a strain for now.

A few days later, Makarov brought exciting news: Ivan had successfully retrieved the precious Lightning Dragon Slayer Crystal! This news thrilled Laxus, and Polyushika immediately began preparing intensively for the procedure to implant the Dragon Slayer Crystal into Laxus.

After several days of careful preparation, the most critical moment finally arrived.

Laxus lay quietly on the hospital bed, his heart a mix of excitement and anxiety, even a little at a loss. Allen, standing nearby, keenly sensed Laxus's complicated mood and gently reassured him, "Don't be too nervous, Laxus. In a little while, you just need to get a good sleep. When you wake up, the Dragon Slayer Crystal will be safely inside you. Trust your own abilities, and trust Grandma's medical skills." Hearing his big brother's encouragement, Laxus nodded firmly, as if it gave him more courage. Then, he took a few deep breaths, trying to calm himself down.

At that moment, the door slowly opened, and Polyushika walked in. She smiled at Allen first and said gently, "Alright, Allen, I don't need your help here for now. Go outside first. When everything's done, I'll call you." Allen stepped forward and gave Polyushika a hug. "Grandma, you've worked so hard during this time."

Outside the door, Makarov and Ivan were already waiting anxiously. For Allen, this was his first time meeting Ivan. Previously, due to various reasons, they had never had the chance to cross paths. Now, on this special occasion, the three of them exchanged glances. Though there wasn't much talk, their solemn and expectant expressions said it all.

As they waited, the atmosphere fell silent. Ivan looked at Makarov, then at Allen, and spoke up, "So you're the young man Allen, right? I've heard about you from my father and Laxus. This is our first meeting. Uncle wants to thank you for looking after Laxus."

Allen waved his hand at Ivan. "Uncle, no need for that. I'm just growing up alongside Laxus—it's not really looking after him, just helping each other out."

Ivan smiled at Allen and didn't continue the conversation.

Right now, Ivan's behavior showed no sign that he would later try to drain his own son's magic power. He was still a good father, which is why it made sense that Laxus's personality would change drastically after Ivan betrayed the guild. But now, with Allen around, even if Ivan still betrayed the guild like in the original story, Allen wouldn't let Laxus's character become so twisted.

After an unknown amount of time, the door they had been staring at finally opened. Polyushika walked out, looking a bit tired, and said to the three, "Alright, it's done. Let Laxus rest here for a while. The crystal was just implanted, so his magic control might still have some issues, but training will fix that."

Allen noticed Polyushika's fatigue and quickly stepped forward to support her as she went to rest. Makarov and Ivan entered the room to check on Laxus's condition. Seeing that Laxus hadn't woken up yet, Makarov used his magic to sense the Dragon Slayer Crystal inside Laxus, then nodded to Ivan. The two of them quietly left the room, treading lightly.