Compared to the two fairies, Natsu is truly slaying a dragon!

"Yes, it's over..." Eileen pursed her lips, her gaze shifting to Black Natsu.

Although she really didn't want to bring it up, she still asked anyway:

"So... you're planning to leave?"

"Leave..." Hanetsu's gaze lingered on Irene, hesitating for a moment.

He nodded silently.

With one hand resting on his chest, he spoke in a deep voice:

"The world is rejecting me more and more; even if I wanted to stay... it's impossible now."

Eileen bit her lip tightly and nodded silently in return.

"Before that, I want to know, what are your plans next?"

Seemingly finding the topic somewhat heavy, Henna chose to change the subject.

"What else can we do but rebuild the capital, especially your statue? It's been standing for over three hundred years; it's time for some repairs. This time, I'll have a full gold sculpture of it for you."

[Speaking of this, Eileen's face lit up with a smile again.]

"Gold engraving? How much would that cost?" Henatsu replied with a smile.

"What does money mean to you?"

"Besides, this is the Galactic Empire! Don't underestimate this vast empire that has lasted for hundreds of years. What's a little gold compared to that?"

Eileen smiled and shook her head, then, as if remembering something, said...

"However, this time, I might want to seal off the Galactic Empire."

[Eileen said softly.]

"This war has taught me something."

"Human greed can never be satisfied, even if we completely terrify those guys today."

"But no one can guarantee that they will still hold the Galactic Empire in awe years, decades, or even centuries from now."

"As long as greed exists in people's hearts, war can never end."

"So, I'm too lazy to waste time with these guys. We need peaceful development, and besides, we have Acnologia weighing us down."

"As long as this guy isn't destroyed, our dragons will never be able to soar freely."

"For a series of reasons, I feel that the Galactic Empire should no longer show its face in public, but should become even more secretive than before, and ideally... disappear from this world."

"When the day comes in the future, when your era arrives, the Galactic Empire will be your greatest asset."

[Eileen looked into Hazen's mind, seemingly recalling her conversation with Igneel three hundred years ago, took a deep breath, and spoke.]

"I also believe that at that time, it will be the moment for us to launch our revenge against Acnologia!"

"This humiliation won't just end like this, will it?"

"Acnologia, huh..." Henna's fist clenched instantly.

His eyes flickered, and he nodded emphatically.

"It definitely will!"

Looking at Henna, Irene smiled and said, "I believe you!"

As she spoke, Eileen got up and took out an old-fashioned book from the bedside table drawer.

"The memories have been repaired down to the last word. If you've made up your mind, then I'll leave it to you."

"Once you complete the last word, you'll only have six hours left."

Looking at the book, Henna reached out and took it.

But looking at Eileen now, he hesitated.

Seeing this, Eileen couldn't help but force a smile: "Why are you looking at me! Hurry up and finish the last word."

"After all... no matter what, you ultimately don't belong to this era, nor to the present."

"Yes, I don't belong to this era, but I've left my mark on it. I don't know what kind of storm this will unleash, but..."

[Henaz put down the book, his eyes fixed on Irene.]

"We'll meet again!"

【"Um……"】

【"I trust you!"】

Their eyes were slightly closed, and their heads drew closer together.

When love runs deep, a kiss is all it takes to say goodbye...

[After a long while, only Eileen's soft sobs remained in the room...]

【…】

The riverbank, bathed in the glow of the setting sun, reflects the shimmering afterglow of the passing water.

Mebius sat alone by the river, gazing at his reflection in the water.

[Silence.]

"So you were here after all."

[Honatsu's voice came from behind, startling Mavis awake.]

【"master!!!"】

Seeing Black Natsu standing behind her, Mavis couldn't help but feel a surge of joy.

But then, as if remembering something, her face flushed red, and she immediately turned away.

Crouching on the ground, looking at her flushed face through the water, steam began to rise from Mavis's little head.

Just then, a pair of large hands covered her head and ruffled it.

"Thank you so much back then."

"Um... Master, please stop talking..."

Thinking back to what happened, Mavis's face turned even redder.

[He was like a volcano about to erupt.]

Countless plumes of steam rose from above, even more densely than before.

[The sight made Black Natsu's lips twitch uncontrollably.]

Finally, he shook his head helplessly and looked at the shimmering surface of the river.

"Mavis, I...I'm leaving."

[Hena's words immediately drew Mavis's attention to him.]

"They...they've left...?"

She seemed somewhat taken aback, but more than that, she looked helpless.

"You know?" Hanaz turned to look at Mavis.

Mavis nodded slightly: "Sera told me, she just felt...it was a bit fantastical."

"A member of Fairy Tail from the future has become our master, teaching us the ways of magic."

"This is just like... the female protagonist in the fantasy novels I used to read."

[Mavis cupped her face in her hands and spoke softly.]

"So, now you're the main character?"

[Henazu laughed.]

"Of course! After all, even the female protagonists in fantasy novels don't have as many fantastical experiences as me; she's never fought a black dragon."

"Yes..." Henna said softly.

"And what happens in the end?"

["At the end of the story... the master returned to the future, and the girl chose to wait, waiting until the future arrived. When the master appeared, he guided her to the past."]

"To complete this beautiful and dreamlike encounter that transcends time."

Mavis looked at Henaz: "Therefore, I will also choose to wait, until the future, to complete this time loop."

"Master, see you in the future!"

Hyunaz paused, smiled, and nodded slightly.

"Okay! See you in the future!"

Chapter 171 In 784, Harugion met...

Countless orbs of light flashed before my eyes.

[The moment Henna's vision returned.]