Hades?
Makarov was taken aback as he looked at the familiar, aged face that gradually emerged from the ship's deck.
Makarov's expression changed drastically, and he exclaimed, "You're Chairman Precht! How did you end up in the Grimoire Heart?"
Precht?
Erza and the others were momentarily stunned.
Seeing Makarov's unusually shocked expression, he clearly seemed completely bewildered.
"He was the previous guild master of Fairy Tail. Laxus and Gildarts should have some recollection of that," Bai Yu said casually, taking a sip of his drink.
"As for Grimoire Heart, it was one of the three major dark guilds that this guy single-handedly established after leaving Fairy Tail."
"Don't let his appearance fool you; he looks the same age as the old man. That's the secret to immortality he gained after merging with the Demon Eye."
"His strength has probably surpassed that of the old man, and he can now rival the Four Heavenly Kings of Ishgar."
Seeing Bai Yu recount his details as if they were his own treasures, Erza and the others stood there dumbfounded.
Gildarts and Laxus, who were standing nearby, were also taken aback, but when Erza and the others looked at them questioningly, they nodded blankly in agreement.
"He was indeed the previous guild leader, but I never expected him to become the leader of the dark guild Grimoire Heart."
"Judging from the dark magical energy emanating from him, he has probably truly fallen completely into darkness."
Erza and the others were completely bewildered.
Listening to this long-forgotten story felt like a dream.
If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, who would believe that such a person could exist within Fairy Tail?
Moreover, this person was once the president of a association.
"President Precht, is there something troubling you? When you entrusted Fairy Tail to me, you told me to always believe in the light and never fall into darkness. Why are you doing this now?"
Makarov pressed for an answer.
All eyes immediately fell on Hades.
Sensing the change in the atmosphere around him, Hades visibly put aside his anger towards Bai Yu for the time being, and gave a rare cold laugh, looking at Makarov and saying, " Makarov, you're still as naive as ever."
"It's precisely because you're so naive that I feel comfortable entrusting Fairy Tail to you. Everything within Fairy Tail will remain under my control."
"I can get my things back whenever I want them back."
"As for why I fell into darkness?"
"Isn't this question ridiculous? I've been in the dark from the very beginning; it's never been as good as you imagine."
"By the way, didn't that brat say that the Black Dragon King Acnologia would appear? I'll give you a chance. Do you believe him?"
"If you say you don't believe me, I might consider letting you go."
The rolling voices echoed like thunder throughout the heavens and earth.
Erza and the others paused for a moment, realizing that they had initially considered backing out when faced with this question.
However, considering that these words came from Bai Yu's mouth, their meaning is completely different now.
For a moment, Erza and the others instinctively looked at Makarov.
Makarov's expression shifted repeatedly as he stared intently at Hades in the sky. After a full three to five seconds, he let out a soft sigh.
" Precht, as the previous guild master of Fairy Tail, I have always respected and trusted you. This time, you have let down the younger generation's hopes, which has truly disappointed me."
"However, this doesn't mean I doubt what Bai Yu said."
"I can say that Bai Yu would believe me even if he said he wanted to slay the dragon, let alone if the Black Dragon King Acnologia came."
"Yes, we believe in Bai Yu too!" Lucy and the others couldn't help but chime in with firm smiles.
Seeing the situation turn so one-sided in an instant, Hades ' face darkened to an extreme, and he said.
"Good, very good. I didn't expect that after so many years away from Fairy Tail, Fairy Tail would be so ignorant."
"Since you're courting death, don't blame me for being ruthless."
"As for the idea that the Black Dragon King Acnologia will appear, only a fool would believe that."
"Beep beep!"
A sudden, urgent alarm sounded without warning.
Doranbalt quickly looked at the magic bracelet in his hand, and a magic map quickly appeared on it.
" Acnologia has arrived." Bai Yu suddenly looked up and couldn't help but smile bloodthirstyly.
Faced with this dungeon quest that has yet to be completed.
Bai Yu knew perfectly well that the best way to untangle this knot was probably to look for the answer in Acnologia.
Hopefully, its arrival won't disappoint.
Acnologia has appeared?
Those present were taken aback, clearly caught off guard by Bai Yu's words.
However, before they could even speak, the alarm sounding from Doranbalt's magic map grew louder and louder.
The giant point of light that had been detected grew brighter and brighter on the map, eventually completely filling the entire map. Before anyone could react, the magic bracelet shattered.
The bizarre scene caused everyone's expression to change abruptly.
Before anyone could react, the black, leaden clouds that had been pressing down in the sky were torn apart as if by a sharp blade.
The massive hurricane it unleashed seemed as if an invisible hand was parting the leaden clouds in the sky.
The briefly lost light instantly returned to Tenrou Island.
A massive body was the first thing that caught everyone's eye.
Its body was as black as ink, and its entire body was covered with mysterious patterns.
It gives off an eerie feeling, like a cursed brand.
His scarlet eyes gave him an air of indifference towards everything.
The enormous black dragon's body swept through the void in an instant.
Its jet-black wings suddenly unfurled, like a sharp blade, and crashed straight into the airship at the Grimoire Heart.
The sudden turn of events caused Hades and the others to widen their pupils to their maximum, their eyes nearly bursting out of their sockets.
His face was filled with disbelief.
They never imagined that what they had been so unwilling to admit from the beginning would actually happen.
Most importantly, the Black Dragon King set his sights on their Grimoire Heart as soon as he appeared.
This was a huge slap in the face to the Black Dragon King Acnologia, the so-called Black Despair of the End, whom they had been boasting about.
"Activate the magic shield immediately."
Hades roared the Roar fury.
The dormant magic within him exploded with a roar, and a dazzling magic circle immediately bloomed beneath his feet, connecting with the entire airship.
In an instant, the magic stored on the spaceship unleashed a layer of black and red protective shield, which enveloped the airship.