"What are you planning to do?"
After hearing Allen's ill-intentioned question, Natsu began to break out in a cold sweat.
"I... I was just taking a stroll. I accidentally wandered here, and I was planning to rest here for a while before heading back. I didn't expect you to come looking for me, Brother Allen."
As Natsu continued speaking, he somehow sounded a little more confident.
Allen was instantly amused. He swung back the hand gripping Natsu's neck and sent Natsu flying.
"This isn't a place you can come to yet. We'll talk after you become an S-Class Mage. For now, come back to camp with me."
Natsu adjusted his posture in midair and landed smoothly. After hearing Allen's words, his face immediately fell.
This place had been incredibly difficult for him to find, and from what Allen had said, it clearly held some huge secrets. With his overflowing curiosity, Natsu could barely hold himself back. However, he didn't dare argue with Allen. Allen had always meant what he said, and Natsu didn't dare disobey him. Still, he had already wanted to become an S-Class Mage for a long time. Now that Allen had said he could learn the secrets of this place once he became one, Natsu instantly burst into flames with excitement, practically itching to start training right away.
When Gajeel and the others saw Allen bring Natsu back, they were surprised to find that Natsu didn't look disappointed at all. Instead, he looked fired up, so they immediately gathered around him curiously.
As soon as Natsu saw them crowding around to ask what had happened, he began showing off.
"Happy and I ran straight to Fairy Tree. I had a feeling there had to be a ton of secrets above Fairy Tree. Unfortunately, Brother Allen caught me