"You all..."
The people performing the ritual took off their heavy clothes, and everyone saw what they looked like.
"Children!"
"Women, and old people?!"
Lucy and Natsu were surprised. They had originally thought these black-robed people were some kind of cultists, but their true appearance showed men, women, and children, and they didn't look like bad people at all.
"What's going on?" Happy asked in confusion.
"Our families were all killed by Deliora. We heard that Lyon-sama could defeat Deliora, so we came to assist him. As long as Deliora is revived, and Lyon-sama defeats it, we can avenge ourselves. So we will not allow you to harm Lyon-sama."
Takeshi said, "I've said it before, I'm not interested in who you revive. The only reason I acted was because he was trying to attack my client. Since he's been taught a lesson, it's over."
"Wait! Takeshi! They're trying to revive Deliora!" Gray quickly said when he heard Takeshi's words.
Takeshi looked at Gray and said, "Gray, Deliora was sealed by your master, Ur, at the cost of her life. Logically, you have the right to decide, but they do too. Their families were also killed by Deliora. Reviving Deliora and then killing it to avenge their families, they have their own justice."
"No! They don't understand how terrifying Deliora is! Lyon is no match for Deliora at all. Do you know how terrifying a disaster Deliora's revival will bring?" Gray said, his panicked expression showing how much fear he felt inside.
"You are very afraid."
"..."
Gray didn't deny it, just bit his lip. Deliora had killed his relatives, and because of him, Ur also died. His fear of Deliora had deeply penetrated his bones.
Takeshi looked at Lyon and the others and said, "Go and revive Deliora."
"What?!"
Everyone was stunned when they heard Takeshi's words.
Lucy stammered, "Ta... Takeshi... What did you say?"
"I said let them revive Deliora."
"Wh-why?! Wasn't it frozen? And that monster looks really scary."
Takeshi said, "Because this is Gray's psychological shadow. If Deliora isn't completely killed, he will live in fear of Deliora his whole life. Since that's the case, I'll take care of it."
"No! Takeshi! You don't know how terrifying Deliora is..."
Takeshi interrupted Gray and said, "No, you don't know how terrifying I am."
Buzz!
Crack!
Takeshi released powerful Conqueror's Haki, and terrifying black-red lightning burst forth from it. The clouds in the sky dispersed, and the seawater around the island churned. The entire ruin seemed to tremble continuously.
Many people couldn't withstand the powerful pressure and fainted.
Natsu and the others all looked at Takeshi in horror, their eyes filled with fear, their bodies trembling uncontrollably.
"So... so terrifying!"
Lucy slumped to the ground. It was her first time experiencing such a soul-deep fear.
Natsu and Gray were much the same, they had never felt this way before. It was only now that they realized how powerful Takeshi was.
There was no need to mention Lyon and the others. If Takeshi had initially exuded such a terrifying aura, they might not have even had the courage to make a move.
Just then—
"Roar!"
An earth-shattering roar echoed through the entire ruin.
"So loud!"
Natsu quickly covered his ears when he heard the sound. Not only was his nose sensitive, but his ears were also very sharp.
Gray's expression changed drastically, his body trembling uncontrollably. "This... this sound... I can't forget it..."
"Deliora..."
Lyon also recognized whose voice it was, and his expression became excited.
Everyone immediately rushed to the underground cave.
When they arrived, the ice on Deliora's body had already begun to melt, and large chunks of ice were falling off Deliora's body.
"Is it... revived... Deliora..."
Gray stared blankly at the revived Deliora.
"At this point, we can only act. Take down that demon!!" Natsu's hands burst into flames, preparing to fight Deliora.
"You... you can't defeat it... That's mine... To surpass Ur... I finally see you again... Deliora..."
"The only monster Ur didn't defeat, I will defeat it now. I will surpass you now..."
Lyon stumbled towards them.
Bang!
Gray delivered a chop to Lyon's neck.
"Enough, Lyon, leave the rest to me. I will seal Deliora."
Gray assumed the stance for Iced Shell, emitting a large amount of cold air.
Seeing Gray's stance, Lyon immediately shouted anxiously, "St-stop! Gray! Do you know how long it took me to melt this ice?! Don't waste your efforts! No matter what, I will melt the ice and challenge Deliora again!"
"I'm sorry about Ur. I'm destroying your dream, but this monster absolutely cannot be revived. Right now, this is the only way to stop it..."
Bang!
Before Gray could finish speaking, he was kicked away.
Bang!
"Ugh!"
Gray crashed into Natsu.
"Takeshi, what are you doing?!"
Takeshi said exasperatedly, "You're getting in the way, get out of here. Look at your pathetic selves. It's just a demon from Zeref's book, is it really worth you acting like you're going to die?"
"Roar!"
Deliora opened its mouth wide, and a ball of energy condensed within, aimed at Takeshi.
"Get out of the way!" Gray shouted anxiously.
Whoosh!
The energy shot towards the back of Takeshi's head. Takeshi didn't even turn his head, he just casually flicked his hand.
Boom!!!
Takeshi knocked away the energy blast, piercing a large hole through the ruin. The energy blast landed on a distant mountain, shattering it.
Everyone was terrified by this horrifying power. This monster was indeed incredibly powerful.
Of course, what was even more terrifying was that Takeshi had casually deflected such a terrifying attack.
Takeshi gripped Murakumogiri tightly, wrapping Armament Haki and Conqueror's Haki around it, causing black-red lightning to coil around it.
"Hah!"
He let out a loud shout, forcefully swinging Murakumogiri, and unleashed a massive slash.