The Fire Dragon King had been hidden inside Natsu, watching the outside world all along. If Natsu had not faced unavoidable danger, he would never have come out!
After all, the secret art that kept the Fire Dragon King inside Natsu had left him as good as dead. Once he appeared, he would soon fade away. His greatest goal was to kill the Black Dragon, so if he ever emerged, it was supposed to be for that fight. But for Natsu's safety, he had no choice!
Of course, the Fire Dragon King knew that with Zeref around, he might still survive. Zeref was a genius. In four hundred years, perhaps he had created magic that could save them!
But now Zeref had ignored him and taken Natsu away. The Fire Dragon King could not help finding it strange!
Then again, the Fire Dragon King's impression of Zeref was still rooted in four hundred years ago. Back then, Zeref had been a kind young man, tormented day and night by regret after falling under the Death God's Curse.
Four hundred years had passed, and Zeref had changed far too much.
For a moment, the Fire Dragon King felt the sting of abandonment.
Then furious flames engulfed him, and he roared, "Zeref..."
The searing heat sent the seawater churning!
Feeling that heat, Ren said calmly, "Such intense flames. Just what I'd expect from the Fire Dragon King of four hundred years ago. That's exactly the fire I need. Be a good dragon and become fuel for me!"
As Ren spoke, he raised a hand, and the Four Zhu Xian Swords flew out!
Razor-sharp flashes of sword light split the sky and shot toward the distant Fire Dragon King!
"Roar!" The Fire Dragon King threw back his head in fury. "Human! You think