Drake absolutely confirmed that the woman who suddenly appeared before him was not human but a dragon extinct in Ishgar.
Her immense magic power, unattainable by humans, already explained everything.
Furthermore, the magic she used, appearing so close without Drake or Elefseria noticing, couldn't be achieved by simple spatial magic.
Drake aside, Elefseria was a Dragon Slayer whose Dragon Seed had taken root, allowing him to fully transform into a dragon. His strength was certainly not to be underestimated.
And Elefseria also recognized the newcomer's identity at a glance.
"Selene, how dare you appear before me!"
Facing the enraged Elefseria, the woman merely offered a contemptuous smile.
Elefseria had already revealed her identity. She was Selene, the Moon Dragon, one of the five dragons on the continent of Guiltina considered gods.
Selene said, "I don't think seeing you requires any courage!"
Elefseria's hand, gripping the staff, began to tremble, veins bulging on the back of his hand from the exertion.
Drake placed a hand on Elefseria's shoulder and said, "Calm down first. I believe she must have a reason for being here!"
Selene looked at Drake and said, "You are Drake, the strongest Dragon Slayer in Ishgar, Igneel's child, the one who defeated the Black Dragon, is that right?"
Selene's eyes showed a hint of eagerness. Drake, feeling bewildered, still replied, "I don't know where the title 'strongest' comes from, but I was indeed raised by Igneel as a Dragon Slayer."
Under Drake's wary and Elefseria's hostile gazes, Selene strode towards Drake with her long legs, meeting his gaze unflinchingly.
Selene, in her human form, was undoubtedly a great beauty, with flawless features and figure.
However, for Drake, what he felt most strongly now was not her beauty but the oppressive aura that intensified as she approached.
This was due to her immense life force and magic power. Even Elefseria, who had reached the Dragon Form level, took a slight step back.
Although he had gained the power of a dragon, his damaged state was still far inferior to a dragon bearing the name of a god.
But Drake's current life level and magic power intensity were not inferior to Selene's, so he stepped forward, releasing his own aura.
Black lightning crackled, accompanied by faint dragon roars. Selene's oppressive aura was directly torn apart.
Possessing the power of multiple worlds, Drake was undoubtedly a well-rounded warrior. Especially in this clash of auras, Drake, who had mastered Haoshoku Haki, directly suppressed the Moon Dragon Selene.
Clearly at a disadvantage, Selene's eyes, however, grew brighter, even showing a hint of a smile.
Selene said, "Igneel was an anomaly among us. Many of our kin didn't understand why he was so gentle towards humans.
But if they saw you, they might understand Igneel!"
Drake raised an eyebrow and said, "Then you truly don't understand Igneel, but he doesn't need your understanding!
Enough talk, what is your objective?"
Selene waved her hand, and a low table and three cushions appeared out of thin air between them.
She sat down gracefully on a cushion in a very relaxed posture and said, "I know why you've come to Guiltina. In a sense, our goals are the same!"
As soon as she said this, before Drake could respond, Elefseria couldn't contain himself and shouted angrily, "What nonsense! Our goal is to defeat all five Dragon Gods, including you!
How many innocent people have died by your hand until now? I will never forgive you!"
Selene narrowed her eyes, her tone revealing coldness, "Your attitude is irrelevant. I have no intention of regretting killing those who intended to kill me.
However, since you brought it up, let me ask you, how many innocent dragons have you killed?
Whether human or dragon, I simply eliminate enemies who stand in the way of my goals. The other four Dragon Gods are enemies, which is why I said our goals are the same."
Drake sat opposite Selene and said, "I was raised by a dragon, so to me, dragons and humans are no different.
Like humans, dragons have those who are arrogant and disregard life. And there's no shortage of selfish and greedy villains among humans. But both dragons and humans also possess emotions and dreams, pursuing a better life.
Therefore, I understand you, and I don't find your actions excessive.
However, as a mage of Fairy Tail, I am here to complete the Century Quest. Ultimately, what happens next depends on the thoughts of the quest giver."
With that, Drake looked at Elefseria, leaving the choice to him.
Elefseria posted the quest to defeat the Five Dragon Gods to avenge his friends and companions who had died in the war against dragons. Selene's actions to protect herself by defeating enemies could not be called wrong.
If Elefseria insisted on defeating Selene, Drake would still do his utmost to complete the quest.
After hearing Drake's words, Selene looked at him deeply, then a bright smile appeared on her face.
Drake's perspective made Selene recognize Igneel's son anew. It was precisely because of people like him that she wanted to continue living as a human after the age of dragons ended.
Elefseria also had a complex expression. He also agreed with Drake's view from the bottom of his heart, but…!
"I simply cannot forget the faces of my companions killed by dragons over the past hundred years! How could I possibly forget!"
Drake said nothing. If it were him, he also wouldn't be able to forgive those who harmed his companions, even if they had valid reasons.
Selene suddenly spoke, "In that case, let's make a bet! The stake is my life. If I lose, you can do as you please. Conversely, you will act according to my commands!"
Elefseria looked up at Selene, whose expression was serious, and said, "Then let's do it. So, what shall we bet on?"
Selene gestured, drawing a circle in the air, and a mirror appeared in mid-air, followed by a clear image.
"The bet is: which of us Dragon Slayers will stand until the end!"
In the image, one side showed a group of mages with imposing auras, including several familiar faces to Drake. They were the Diabolos guild, composed of dragon-eaters from Guiltina.
On the other side were the Dragon Slayers of Fairy Tail.
These two groups were gathered on the same stage by Selene's magic to participate in this bet.
Drake pointed to himself and said, "Dragon Slayers, aren't I one too?"
Selene couldn't help but roll her eyes at Drake. With Drake's strength, if he participated, it wouldn't be a bet; what other outcome would there be?
Besides… her magic also had its limits. If she could transfer Drake arbitrarily, she wouldn't have to go through all this trouble; she could just fight the other Four Dragon Gods directly!
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