The flow of magic power can be smoother…
There is still a lot of room for improvement in material strength…
The core dragon-slaying crystal should use a combination of multiple attributes…
…
In just a moment, Daphne listed a long list of improvements to the dragoons in her mind.
As a member of Silent Town, Daphne naturally also knows the magic of "hiding", and her attainments in this area are extremely high. Otherwise, how could she use such means to prevent everyone in the town from being able to lift their hidden state?
Even with such exquisite "hiding" magic, Daphne did not have the slightest thought of escaping when her partners were crushed and defeated.
She just stood blankly under the broken dragon rider, listening to the sparks flying from the malfunctioning artificial dragon, and remained speechless for a long time at her years of hard work.
For Daphne, the moment the Dragon Rider was easily defeated by Natsu, her dream was shattered, and she couldn't help but doubt her childhood self.
Is that huge black figure soaring in the sky, which is already a little blurry in my memory, really a dragon?
If it is true, will it be defeated as easily by the Dragon Slayer as the Dragon Rider was? If it is false, then what is the point of all my research over the years?
For a moment, Daphne was in a trance, mumbling to herself.
"Do dragons really still exist in this world?"
"There must be!"
It was a decisive answer filled with absolute confidence, and the firm tone of his voice made Daphne look up.
The cherry-haired boy stood on the remains of the artificial dragon, his eyes full of confidence. He touched the white scarf around his neck and said, "Dragons must exist in this world. Igneel and I will definitely meet again one day!"
So that's how it is. He has also seen a dragon.
Daphne slowly lowered her head, forced a bitter smile, and took the initiative to lift the restrictions imposed on the residents of the town, allowing the people who were forced to hide because of her to finally return to normal life.
After doing all this, Daphne sat down and prepared to accept the punishment she deserved.
Before the residents gathered around, Noah walked over to the girl with glasses whose dreams were shattered. He had previously learned the reason for Daphne's persistence from a note exchanged by a small town resident.
The existence of a creature that looks like a black dragon.
As it happens, 400 years ago, Noah's ancestor, King Edlas, used the magic "Anima" to observe the world of Aslant and discovered a terrifying black dragon, which led to the birth of the "Dragons" who imitated its power.
Legend has it that the dragon clan has a very strong vitality. The long-lived ones can live for eight or nine hundred years, or even a thousand years.
Could the black dragon that Daphne saw when she was a child be the same terrifying black dragon that her ancestor observed 400 years ago?
Noah suppressed his doubts and looked at the girl with glasses who had surrendered. "Can you give me your artificial life technology?"
Noah was so straightforward without any disguise, because Daphne was now discouraged and no longer had any interest in the research of magic technology.
Daphne pulled out a thick notebook from her pocket. All her research data over the years were recorded on it, including, of course, the "artificial life" technology that Noah had requested.
This technology was still in its embryonic stage, and due to the shortage of the specific energy source required, Daphne had intended to continue promoting this technology on the Dragon Riders only after capturing a fire-attributed Dragon Slayer.
Now that the Dragoon has been destroyed, Daphne doesn't want her hard work to remain unsung. Since someone is interested in her research, she generously gave the notebook to Noah.
"Thank you very much."
Although Noah could have robbed the item openly, since the other party was so straightforward, he naturally had to thank him verbally.
Gray used magic to create a pair of ice handcuffs and handcuffed Daphne. He glanced at the townspeople who were gradually gathering around him and pointed at the honest Daphne.
"Noah, how does she handle it?"
According to the regulations of the Magic Council, colluding with the Black Magic Cult is a serious crime, with a sentence of at least twenty years.
And what Daphne did to Silent Town was enough to keep her in the prison of Fiore Kingdom for ten or twenty years.
But as for how to deal with her, Noah left the choice to the local residents. It was up to them whether to send her to the Magic Council or to the Kingdom of Fiore.
"There's a guy here! He's badly injured!"
Lucy's voice was heard, and a humanoid cow carrying a double-edged axe was seen. Under Lucy's command, it carefully dug a bloody man out of the ruins.
Natsu and Gray immediately stepped forward to help, and together with Lucy's golden spirit "Taurus Talos" rescued the man.
As he got closer, he saw that the man's body was covered with horrific wounds left by torture. Noah also sensed the presence of many different types of magical erosion on his body.
Noah recalled the information given by the residents that the black magic members disguised as missionaries did bring such a person.
At that time, I didn't know whether he was an enemy or a friend, but now it is obvious that the man who was cruelly tortured like this is not a member of the black magic cult. The thick blood scabs on his body prove that he is a victim.
Even though he was seriously injured, the man still retained a trace of consciousness and managed to hold himself together without fainting. It really shows his strong willpower.
Waving his hand to push away Lucy's bandages, the man grabbed the corner of Natsu's clothes, his eyes widened, and he used up all the strength in his body, "Tell… Tell Laharl… The higher-ups… They have people…"
After finishing his words with difficulty, the man finally couldn't hold on and fainted.
I witnessed with my own eyes how Natsu smashed an artificial dragon as tall as a small building with one punch, and how he dared to openly oppose the Black Magic Cult. Such a righteous and powerful wizard is worthy of trust.
So the man regarded Natsu as his hope and entrusted him with important information.
But unfortunately, Natsu didn't understand a word he said.
Not only Natsu, but Gray, Lucy and even Happy were all confused.
Who is Lahar? Who are the top leaders? Who are "they"?
And most importantly, who are you?!
Natsu hated the Riddler who didn't speak clearly the most, but looking at the man's injuries, he still didn't wake him up.
Although his companions didn't know, Noah knew who the man was referring to.
It seems that Laharl's title as the captain of the Council's action force is not big enough. He is the head of a violent law enforcement department, but his companions in his own guild don't know who he is.
But it doesn't matter, even those high-ranking congressmen, Natsu and Gray don't know their names.
When Noah heard Lahar's name, he guessed the man's identity and that he was a member of the action team who went to the dark forces to collect intelligence.
That's really interesting.
Unexpectedly, someone from the dark forces infiltrated the upper echelons of the Council and became one of the ten most powerful figures in the magical world.
One Speaker, Nine Members…
Nine old guys who have held high positions for a long time, and a powerful young man, who could it be among them?
Noah's mouth corners slightly raised. It was really hard to guess, the youngest member in the history of the Council, Mr. Zeke Rein.
What would Lahar do if he knew that there was something wrong with his boss?
I feel like there's going to be some good show to watch.
But the most urgent thing is not to let this man die. After all, it's just my guess.
Noah looked at Cheese the snow cat lying on his shoulder and grabbed the hamster on its head.