Makarov's body swelled, transforming into a giant nearly as tall as the Black Dragon, taking the initiative to grab the dragon's neck: "Now's the time!"
Kildas immediately acted, his fist striking directly at the Black Dragon's head: "Exorcism and Righteousness·One Day!"
Erza and Mira attacked from left and right, the Fairy Sword and Devil's Claw targeting the Black Dragon's forearms at the elbows.
Elfman and Lisana followed, each receiving the Beast King and Mountain Cat, striking the wrists with all their might.
Gray and Jubia combined forces, the water forming into ice crystals, coalescing into a giant rotating long spear aimed at the Black Dragon's chest.
Ultear used Ice-Make: Rose Garden, and Melty shot dozens of pink Magic Swords, joining the attack on the Black Dragon's front chest.
Ibarglin and Biguslo focused on the Black Dragon's eyes, attempting to use the Petrifying Eye and Styling Eye. Finding them ineffective, they switched to magic attacks on the wounds on the dragon's wings.
Reby and Fried collaborated, one writing three-dimensional characters with fingers, the other inscribing words of darkness with a sword, aimed at the Black Dragon's other wing.
Kana threw all the remaining cards from her bag, a variety of magic colors striking the Black Dragon's left rib.
Lucy summoned Scorpio of the Scorpio Constellation, the Sand Tornado aimed at the Black Dragon's right rib.
Hapi carried Natsu, Carla carried Wendy, and Li Li transformed, carrying Gajeel and Laxus, as the four Dragon Slayer Mages began to gather power:
"Fire Dragon's—"
"Sky Dragon's—"
"Iron Dragon's—"
"Thunder Dragon's—"
"—Roar!" ×4
Red, white, black, and gold, four different attributes of magic miraculously fused together, forming a single blast toward the Black Dragon's back.
Various magical attacks struck the Black Dragon, brilliant light nearly obscuring him and Makarov from view.
However, when the light faded, the Black Dragon was almost unscathed.
Except for the attack on the wound that caused slight pain, others couldn't even dislodge a single Dragon Scale.
Makarov tightened his arms, trying with all his might to restrain the Black Dragon's actions.
Yet, with just a shove forward, he overturned Makarov, and with a lunge, repelled everyone in front of him.
Dozens crashed to the ground with cries of pain, Makarov, transformed into a giant, was directly pinned to the ground by the Black Dragon's forepaw.
"President!"
"Old man!"
Everyone struggled to get up to rescue him, but the Black Dragon paid them no mind, instead fixing its gaze on the Dragon Slayer Mages soaring in the sky.
He opened his arms and clapped forcefully, sending the four Dragon Slayer Mages and three Transcenders crashing into the ground like cannonballs!
Another round of magic attacks fell on the Black Dragon; he neither dodged nor avoided, merely watching as the Dragon Slayer Mages rose and charged at him.
The Black Dragon's eyes seemed to show a hint of disappointment—none of them could transform into dragons, so he decided to snuff them out as they were.
Pinned by the Black Dragon, Makarov endured the pain, striking at the wound on the dragon's neck.
The Black Dragon, whose attention wasn't on him, snapped back to awareness from the stinging pain, applying more pressure with his forepaw, causing Makarov to cough up blood.
Still not enough, the Black Dragon lowered his head to crush Makarov's skull with a bite.
"Gather here, River of Light guided by Fairies! Shine here! Vanquish the evil minions!"
Rhode chanted the incantation he had recently mastered, golden light flickering along the patterns on his arm as he aimed his fist at the Black Dragon, "Fairy Radiance!"
The brilliance of the sun, moon, and stars gathered above Celestial Wolf Island, forming a giant, shimmering golden ring.
The ring descended from the sky and gradually contracted, finally landing around the Black Dragon, tightening like a noose, binding him securely!
The Black Dragon involuntarily released his forepaw, allowing Makarov to shrink back to normal size, swiftly urging the children to retreat.
In fact, there was no need for his reminder—the immense Magic Power, dazzling brilliance, and exaggerated whirlwinds already warned everyone of the attack's danger.
If they didn't stand firm, they would likely be overturned.
When did Rhode learn such an overwhelming magic?
Shocked by this, everyone momentarily forgot about their own Magic Power depletion.
Rather than summoning a Giant Dragon or something else, the magic Rhode personally unleashed had a greater impact on everyone.
Only upon hearing the name Fairy Radiance did those who had encountered Bruno realize that this was one of the guild's three great magics that he sought.
Right, he said this magic was sealed in the First Generation's tomb, and Rhode was the one who passed the test...
This explanation made sense.
The golden light bound tightly to the Black Dragon, exploding just as he attempted to struggle.
The blinding golden light shot straight to the sky, momentarily blinding everyone present.
Rumble...
The sound of the explosion echoed across Celestial Wolf Island, the palpable tremors allowing everyone to clearly feel it.
Hope shone in everyone's eyes: "Such Power must have..."
Soon, everyone's eyesight returned.
The ground was deeply gouged, but at the center of the explosion, the Black Dragon...
Roared to the sky, seemingly unharmed.
"You've got to be kidding?"
"Even that kind of attack..."
Rhode didn't look well: "No, it did have an effect, just smaller than expected."
As the magic user, he observed more than the others. When Fairy Radiance exploded, Rhode saw the Black Dragon making a devouring motion.