The immense power...
Despite Tenrou Island being vast enough to hold tens of thousands of people without feeling crowded, it seemed ready to collapse under the dual magical pressure of Irene and Selene. The island, once sturdy, now swayed like a lone boat on an endless sea, at risk of being swallowed by the waves at any moment.
"Everyone, hold on tight..."
Makarov, having transformed into his giant form, held the children participating in the exam close to his chest. However, even he struggled to maintain his footing against the overwhelming magical force of Irene and Selene.
"Ice Lock..."
Thankfully, at the crucial moment, Silver used his ice magic to freeze Makarov's feet to the ground, helping him stabilize.
"Evan, stop them..."
With his stance stabilized, Makarov immediately looked up at Evan floating in the air, shouting desperately for him to intervene.
Makarov was now pinning all his hopes on Evan.
"Irene, Lady Selene!"
"If you continue fighting, you'll attract Acnologia!"
"We're not ready to face Acnologia yet."
Evan nodded at Makarov to indicate he understood, then flew into the air and called out to Irene and Selene.
"Hmm?!"
Hearing Acnologia's name, both Irene and Selene paused. The mention of Acnologia brought a flicker of fear to their eyes.
It was clear that Acnologia's reputation was quite effective.
"I'm sorry, Evan~"
"It was a miscalculation on our part~"
"We didn't mean to worry you..."
Irene, upon hearing Evan's words, swiftly appeared before him. She patted Evan's head gently with a soft look in her eyes.
"Yes, Evan, we didn't mean to cause you concern~"
Selene, suddenly behind Evan, whispered into his ear, her breath warm.
"Uh..."
Feeling the immense magical pressure from both Irene in front and Selene behind, even Evan, who had nearly reached the level of a Divine Dragon, felt the weight of their power.
Perhaps, with his current strength, Evan could hold his own against either Irene or Selene individually. But facing both at the same time made even him nervous.
Fortunately, he had managed to halt their conflict for now...
"So..."
"Shall we settle this in Elentear?"
Just as Evan breathed a sigh of relief, Selene's voice came from behind him.
"Huh?!"
Evan was stunned, realizing their battle had not truly ceased but was merely relocating.
At least they weren't continuing their destruction in Earthland...
Sorry, Elentear, you will bear a burden you shouldn't at such a young age.
"Evan, stay here with Erza~"
"Watch how I crush that vixen!"
Irene's gentle gaze softened as she patted Evan's head, then turned icy as she locked eyes with Selene.
"Boom!"
In an instant, both Irene and Selene soared into the sky, leaving Evan floating mid-air.
"Boom!!"
As soon as Irene and Selene ascended, the sky transformed. The blue sky tore open, revealing a star-filled cosmos, beautiful like a starry painting. A golden moon hung at the center, casting its soft light upon Tenrou Island.
Everyone gazed up, mesmerized by the celestial scene.
"So beautiful..."
This was the thought that crossed the minds of everyone standing on Tenrou Island.
"Boom!"
However, as they admired the beauty, the starry sky seemed to draw closer.
"The stars are falling!!"
Elfman, noticing the approaching stars, trembled and shouted in alarm, cold sweat dripping from his forehead.
"No, it's not the stars falling!"
"It's Tenrou Island rising towards the stars..."
In his giant form, Makarov saw more clearly. He noticed the sea receding and that they were getting closer to Evan without him moving.
"Everyone, hold tight!"
As Tenrou Island neared Evan, he turned and spoke softly to those cradled by Makarov.
"Buzz! Boom!!"
With Evan's words, Tenrou Island shot into the sky, straight towards the starry expanse revealed in the torn sky.
As they ascended, blinding light forced the Fairy Tail wizards to close their eyes.
Who knew how much time had passed...
When they reopened their eyes, they realized they were still on Tenrou Island, but the world around them had changed.
"This isn't our world?!"
Makarov looked around, sensing the difference. The night enveloped them, with countless dim stars and a prominent golden moon illuminating the land.
He sensed the magic around them, stronger and more abundant than in Earthland.
They had left Earthland and arrived in a new world, one filled with greater magical power: Elentear.
"Is this Elentear?!"
Recognizing the familiar surroundings, Mystogan realized they were no longer in Earthland but in Elentear.
"Yes, this is Elentear..."
Evan nodded, confirming Mystogan's thoughts.
"Elentear?!"
Hearing the name for the first time, the Fairy Tail wizards looked at Evan in confusion.
"As you can see, just like the countless stars in the night sky, our world is just one among many."
"Besides Earthland, there are countless worlds inhabited by humans. There's Edolas, where magic is nearly exhausted, and Elentear, where there's so much magic that it needs to be transported to other worlds to maintain balance..."
Evan briefly explained their new surroundings to the group.
"Evan, why are we in this world?"
Makarov, shrinking back to his normal size, set down the guild members he was holding and asked Evan.
"Well~"
Evan scratched his cheek, pondering how to explain.
"Boom!!"
Before he could respond, Selene, glowing with immense power, flew into the sky and began transforming. Her pale skin became covered in dragon scales, sprouting white fur, her elegant form becoming a powerful beast with nine large, fluffy tails waving under the golden moonlight.
Selene, now a divine fox-dragon hybrid, danced elegantly yet wildly under the moon.
"What is that..."
The Fairy Tail wizards, seeing Selene's transformation, were stunned.
A being covered in scales, capable of flight, and the undisputed ruler of the skies, land, and sea, even in a world of magic—a dragon!
"A dragon! It's a dragon!!"
Natsu trembled, overwhelmed with excitement at seeing a dragon once more.
"Roar!!"
As Selene roared, a blast of dragon fire shot towards her, which she narrowly dodged.
Looking up, they saw a beautiful scarlet dragon in the sky, breathing dragon flames in an attack called Roar in Dragon Slayer magic.
"Roar!!"
Not to be outdone, Selene retaliated with her own dragon fire, clashing with the scarlet dragon's flames in a spectacular display of power.
"Boom!!"
As the two fiery beams collided, the ground shook, filling everyone with dread.
"Hey, if that nine-tailed fox is Selene transformed into a dragon, then the other scarlet dragon must be..."
Silver glanced at Evan, realization dawning on him.
Laxus, Natsu, Ur, Ultear, and the others turned to Evan, waiting for confirmation.
"Heh..."
Evan merely smiled.
"Boom!"
Just as they guessed the truth, the scarlet dragon transformed into a beautiful woman with long scarlet hair—none other than Irene Belserion!
Though now in human form, Irene still bore dragon scales and traces of her dragon form, her delicate body wrapped in a scarlet flame cloud.
"Of course, it's Irene."
Seeing the transformation, everyone murmured in understanding.
"Wait, if Selene and Irene are dragons, then that means Kurnugi, Evan, and Erza are also dragons?!"
Realizing the implications, Gray looked at Evan, Kurnugi, and Erza in shock.
"Could it be..."
Ur, recalling Evan's transformation during the Deliora mission, realized he hadn't just used Take Over magic but had transformed into a dragon.
"Gulp..."
Laxus, Natsu, Mirajane, Elfman, and others swallowed nervously, eyes wide as they awaited confirmation from Evan, Kurnugi, and Erza.
Even Gildarts, knowing Kurnugi was a dragon, was surprised to learn that Evan and Erza were also dragons.
"Master?!"
Kurnugi looked to Evan for permission to transform.
"Go ahead."
Evan nodded, allowing Kurnugi to reveal the truth.
"Roar!!"
With a roar, Kurnugi's body glowed, covered in scales, transforming into a dragon over ten meters long.
"Yes, I am a dragon!!"
Kurnugi declared proudly to Laxus and the others.
"Such a small dragon!!"
Natsu, Gray, and others having seen Selene and Irene's forms, couldn't help but remark on Kurnugi's smaller size.
"Now, Evan..."
After teasing Kurnugi, they turned to Evan, anticipation in their eyes.
"Sigh..."
Evan sighed, his body covered in scales as the sky filled with clouds.
"Roar!!!"
He soared into the clouds, lightning flashing as a massive azure dragon emerged, its head alone as large as Kurnugi.
"Evan, is that you?"
Natsu and the others looked up at the enormous dragon, swallowing hard.
"Yes."
The azure dragon nodded, confirming his identity.
Indeed, the truth was out: they were all dragons.