Just as Natsu and the others were struggling to hold on, the pressure from above suddenly vanished, and their bodies instantly felt lighter.
Those who were still conscious were sent stumbling several steps forward when the oppressive force disappeared. Having overexerted themselves, they all collapsed to the ground.
"You're too weak. I only released one-tenth of my pressure, and you couldn't take it. I'm a little disappointed. Laxus, come over here. We're continuing."
The Dragon Emperor shook his head in disappointment as he looked at everyone lying on the ground, then told Laxus, who was standing nearby, to enter the Trial Magic Circle and continue their daily training.
Laxus nodded and walked into the Trial Magic Circle. The Dragon Emperor's figure vanished along with him.
The Dragon Slayer Mages—Natsu and the others—had performed slightly better. Even Kana was nearing her limit by then. Aside from the Dragon Slayer Mages, Sorano and Yukino had also performed somewhat better. Since they had spent a long time in contact with Tyrannomon and Garurumon, and Tyrannomon possessed a domain adapted to Dragon's Roar, the two of them could still resist it a little.
War Princess Dimaria and Desert King Agil were only a hair's breadth from passing out. Their physical and mental strength was still slightly inferior to Kana and the others. Invel, whose strength was at the level of the Spriggan Twelve, had barely been affected by this Dragon's Roar trial.
Natsu lay on the ground, breathing heavily. His clothes were already soaked through with sweat, and his mind was a complete mess. At the final moment of resisting the Dragon Emperor's pressure, he seemed to have felt Igneel helping him. But after the Dragon Emperor's pressure vanished, he could no longer sense Igneel at all.
Happy flew from Allen's side onto Natsu.