Dragon Graveyard

"What the hell is up ahead?"

Natsu followed behind Gajeel and asked in confusion.

Not long after Qian Guang left, Gajeel returned. He had discovered something beneath the Grand Magic Games arena.

At first, everyone had been worried about Qian Guang and Little Mir, so they had no interest in what Gajeel had to say.

Only after Meari brought news of Qian Guang did everyone finally relax a little.

Meari had also passed on Qian Guang's message to Lucy and the others: "Don't open the Eclipse Gate."

Although Lucy did not know what the Eclipse Gate was, she trusted Qian Guang unconditionally and silently kept those words in mind.

Gajeel guessed that the thing beneath the Grand Magic Games arena might be related to dragons, which was why Natsu and the others had agreed to come investigate with him. Perhaps Qian Guang's sudden departure was also connected to whatever lay underground.

Wendy, Lucy, Gray, and the three cats came along as well.

"We're here!"

Gajeel stopped walking. Before them lay countless enormous skeletons, the remains of some gigantic creatures.

"Animal bones?"

"Dragon bones."

Gajeel added, and they could clearly sense the scent of dragons lingering on the bones.

"A dragon graveyard..."

Natsu stared ahead in shock.

Everyone slowly walked forward, wanting to see where it ended.

But as far as the eye could see, there were nothing but dragon skeletons.

"What the hell happened here?"

Gray found the sight somewhat chilling. Why was there a dragon graveyard beneath the Grand Magic Games arena?

"Who knows..."

"What happened? So many dragons..."

"Could Igneel be among them too?"

Happy looked around as he spoke, but immediately regretted it and nervously covered his mouth.

He had only just realized that if Igneel were here, it would mean he was dead!

"No, he