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

[Igneel spoke softly.]

"You know me?"

Although it was their first meeting, Eileen had seen many dragons before.

Therefore, it is very clear that the dragon before us... is very strong!

[It could be felt from that almost suffocating dragon's might.]

Even when facing the Thunder Dragon, Douglas, or even the massive dragon herd, Eileen had never felt this way.

It is countless times more powerful than Belserion!

[Furthermore, given her identity as Honez's father, Irene's legs began to tremble slightly.]

Igneel stared at Eileen without moving.

[It's so upsetting!]

This is Eileen's truest feeling at this moment.

Under Igner's scrutinizing gaze, Eileen felt as if a million ants were crawling all over her body.

I'm dissatisfied with everything about myself.

Her head involuntarily lowered, and her fair hands unconsciously fiddled with the hem of her clothes.

Sweat poured down his forehead like a tidal wave.

"Haha, what are you so nervous about?"

Finally, with Igneel's hearty laughter, the pressure on Eileen seemed to vanish completely in an instant.

My whole body suddenly felt light, and I let out a long sigh of relief.

"I've been keeping an eye on that brat, and I never expected him to give me such a big surprise this time."

Igneel, unusually, cracked a joke, looking at Eileen with a teasing gaze.

"Ah... um... um, I... I... I..."

"Haha, alright, alright, you can decide your own affairs. I'm not some kind of unenlightened father."

Seeing Eileen's incoherent ramblings, Igneel smiled and shook his head.

He then looked at Eileen and said, "However, the reason I've come to see you this time is indeed because of this matter."

"This matter? Is it... because of me?"

Eileen pointed to herself in surprise.

"That's right," Igneel nodded.

[Then he shifted his gaze back to the calm, deep pool, and Igneel's tone became calm as well.]

[He said in a deep voice, "Although I'm very happy that even that brat Natsu has someone who likes him, and besides, age isn't a problem for dragons."]

【"but……"】

Eileen's heart leaped into her throat!

Igneru didn't keep them in suspense, and sighed as he spoke.

"But you and that brat are impossible."

"Why?! Didn't you say that age isn't a problem?"

Eileen looked puzzled, bit her lip, and asked a question...

Igniru paused, then slowly turned around.

Those eyes turned to Eileen again.

"Child, believe me, I have my reasons. That brat is carrying a mission you can't even imagine. In fact, this parting might be the last time you ever see each other."

"What do you mean by that?" Eileen asked, her brow furrowed.

From childhood to adulthood, Honez was the first person to make Irene's heart flutter; he was clearly different from everyone else.

Who wouldn't love a brave, kind, responsible, and strong man?

Although Henna isn't a man yet, it's only a matter of time.

Besides, after spending these past few months together, Haku's image has already been etched into Irene's heart, and she can't forget it. Therefore, Irene doesn't want to give up now.

Her determined eyes met Igneel's without fear, her previous panic completely gone.

Igneru was also stunned.

[Blinking her eyes: "Just how much of that brat's sweet talk did he give you? Why are you so persistent?"]

"I've always firmly believed that you can't achieve anything without effort. Therefore, I may be offending you today, but I still want to ask you why!"

"Why? That's impossible!"

【"Harmful……"】

Igneru was also somewhat troubled.

After a moment of contemplation, he said, "What if I told you that Natsu is going to a place you can't reach? What would you do then?"

"Nothing is unreachable; it's just a matter of wanting to or not wanting to."

[Eileen replied without hesitation.]

"So, what will you do if you never have the chance to meet again?"

"There's no one I can't meet. Wherever Natsu goes, I'll follow. I'll finally see him, right?"

"You can't keep up!"

"Then I'll wait!"

"You can't wait that long, child!"

"No matter how long it takes, I can wait."

[Igneru's head is starting to swell; perhaps sending it to kill enemies would be a piece of cake.]

However, dealing with a queen with exceptional eloquence proved to be a challenge for Igneel.

Dragon Claw scratched his head in frustration.

Then, looking at Eileen, he said, "What if I say in point 3.1 that this timeframe could be decades, or even centuries?!"

"Even if it takes a thousand years, I'll wait!"

Eileen's gaze remained unwavering as she spoke clearly and articulately.

Igneel rolled her eyes: "How are you going to wait?"

"Belserion said that I have begun to transform into a dragon, and this is irreversible. But at the same time, I have also gained the lifespan of a dragon. I believe that Natsu is the same, possessing the lifespan of a dragon."

"In this situation, what if we have to wait for thousands of years?"

Irene's words left Igneru speechless.

After a long pause, it sighed, then straightened its expression and asked seriously.

"You...are you really willing to wait for hundreds, even thousands of years?"

Eileen nodded emphatically: "I absolutely will not break my promise!"

Igneel nodded slightly: "In that case, perhaps it really is possible, who knows? But before that, you probably need to truly understand the person you've chosen."

"Is that Natsu?"

[Eileen asked.]

Igneru nodded: "Indeed, this is his story, what he will face next, and what you will face as well."

"Listen to what's going on before you decide, because the truth may exceed your expectations."

Chapter 87 Black Natsu's Genius Conjecture, Irene is Stunned!

Just when everyone was looking forward to Igneel telling the story of Honatsu.

The entire screen suddenly went completely white.

Then, when the scene reappeared, Irene had already said goodbye to Igneel.

He walked back towards his palace.

Makarov: "Huh? What's going on? This... is it over already?"

Natsu: "Whoa! How could this be? What exactly is this about me?"

Gajeel: "Friendly reminder, that's about Honez."

Natsu: "It's all the same. Anyway, it's very likely to lead to information about Igneel's whereabouts, or even Metaricana. Aren't you curious?"

Gajeel: "Yeah! How come I didn't think of that?"

Wendy: "It seems that Natsuko is quite quick to react in some things he cares about, not as stupid as he usually is."

Xia Lulu: "Of course, just look at Black Natsu from that world. He's actually pretty good in every way, but I don't know why he used such top-notch talent in this way."