Lucy and Eclair hid in an alleyway, watching the Phoenix wreak havoc in the distance. Their faces were filled with helplessness; who could stop such a terrifying monster?
"Veronica... I remember now..."
Eclair said softly, "This place was built after the Fire Village was destroyed. Our old village used to be right here."
"Actually, I have already obtained eternal life..."
Lucy was surprised. "Eternal life?"
Memory flickered in Eclair's eyes. "It was a night four hundred years ago. The elders of my tribe gave me Phoenix blood to drink, telling me to dispel the magic. If I couldn't dispel it, I had to destroy the phoenix stone."
"Preventing the Phoenix's resurrection—that is the mission I lived for."
"Perhaps affected by the Phoenix blood, I lost those memories. I just wandered aimlessly, carrying the stone with me."
"Throughout these long years, the precious friends I made died one by one."
Lucy asked in confusion, "You once said that magic brings misfortune. Could it be..."
Tears shimmered in Eclair's eyes. "Because eternal life is just like magic; it only makes one experience sorrow. This time has truly been too long. I really can't hold on much longer..."
Lucy hugged Eclair tightly. "Let's go, Eclair!"
Eclair shook her head. "You go on your own. I already have an immortal body..."
She looked at Momon and whispered, "You go with Lucy too. I believe she will take good care of you."
Momon hugged her with all its strength, wailing loudly, "I don't want to leave Eclair!"
Lucy reached out, her eyes filled with determination. "In our Fairy Tail Guild, we never abandon a comrade!"
Eclair was about to say something more, but Lucy had already grabbed her hand and pointed toward the distance, her eyes full of hope. "Look, our guild's strongest man has already made his move. He will definitely win!"
On the other side, Acnologia descended from the sky, turning into a meteor that crashed onto the Phoenix's body. The terrifying force instantly slammed its legs into the ground, causing a violent explosion.
"Black Dragons Crushing Fist!"
His figure appeared above the Phoenix's head. He clenched his right hand into a fist and threw a domineering punch. That massive head was instantly blown apart, turning into a burst of fire.
Rumble!
After losing its head, the Phoenix could no longer move. Its massive body collapsed helplessly to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.
Acnologia looked on with disdain. In the end, it wasn't a complete resurrection; it couldn't even compare to an ordinary dragon.
"So strong!"
Natsu and Gray's eyes nearly popped out of their heads in shock.
They had fought together for a long time without dealing any damage, yet Acnologia had broken the Phoenix's legs just by landing from the sky and then blew its head apart with a single punch... This victory felt way too easy!
Erza showed a smile. "As expected of Dad!"
No flashy tricks, just domineering power that was simply invincible!
Watching this from afar, Eclair's expression was complex, then she smiled. "He really defeated the Phoenix. It seems you have a wonderful group of comrades."
A Happy smile appeared on Lucy's face. "Didn't I say? You are my comrade too!"
A gentle look appeared in Eclair's eyes as she whispered, "So this feeling is called happiness. I had forgotten."
"Lucy, I'm very Happy to have met you..."
Hearing these words that sounded like a final testament, Lucy suddenly had a bad premonition and hugged her tightly. "Eclair, what are you saying..."
She felt Eclair's body growing weaker and weaker, and she couldn't help but shed tears. "What's happening to you?"
Eclair smiled and said, "Those who drink Phoenix blood will die along with the Phoenix when it dies. I don't have much time left."
Seeing Lucy crying, she comforted her softly, "Don't be sad. This has been my long-held wish. Now that the Phoenix is dead, I can finally rest."
"Whether it's Fairy Tail or Lucy, I will never forget."
"Thank you!"
Eclair looked at the grieving Momon beside her and said softly, "Momon, I can't walk with you anymore. Lucy will accompany you from now on."
Seeing Eclair's body gradually becoming transparent, Lucy looked up and wailed, her voice choked with sobs. "Someone, please save her!"
Her body wouldn't stop trembling, and her voice was full of despair and helplessness.
Irene stepped forward. Looking at the fading Eclair, she said, "If you want to live, I can save you!"
Lucy snapped her head up and looked over with great anticipation. "Irene, you can save Eclair?"
Irene nodded. "My Enchantment Magic can perform Personality Enchantment, which is Soul Enchantment. I can transfer her personality into a new body, provided she has the will to live."
"If she no longer has the will to survive, even in a new body, it would be meaningless."
"I..."
Eclair shook her head gently, but in the next moment, Lucy gripped her hand tightly. Feeling the trembling of those hands and seeing the crying Momon, a flicker of emotion stirred in her heart.
Irene slowly crouched down, looked into Eclair's eyes, and said warmly, "There are still people in this world who care about you and whom you care about. Don't give up so easily."
Eclair looked at Lucy, Momon, Erza, Gray, Natsu, Wendy, Happy, and Carla. Everyone's faces were filled with encouragement and expectation.
Light returned to her eyes, and she said seriously, "I want to live!"
"Good!"
Irene smiled. After standing up, she waved her magic staff, and a red light covered Eclair!
Personality Detachment!
The mysterious magic extracted Eclair in the form of a soul, while her physical body dissipated in an instant.
Acnologia walked over and placed a body identical to Eclair's on the ground, saying, "Use this body."
This was a body he had forged using the Phoenix's flesh. It was certainly sturdy, but it lacked the immortal body, since the Phoenix was already dead.
Irene nodded slightly and enchanted Eclair's soul onto it, making them fit together perfectly.
Under the tense and expectant gazes of everyone, Eclair moved her fingers and then slowly opened her eyes.
Momon hugged her with all its might. "Eclair!"
Lucy said nervously and excitedly, "How do you feel?"
Eclair slowly stood up, stretched her body, and said with a smile, "I feel great, just like my original body."
She looked at Acnologia and Irene and bowed in thanks. "Thank you!"
Acnologia laughed indifferently. "No need for thanks. We just can't stand seeing life-and-death separations."
Irene put her arm around Lucy's waist and said with a grin, "I just didn't want to see little Lucy's distressed face. If you want to thank someone, thank her."
If it weren't for Lucy, Eclair would have just been a stranger to her; she wouldn't have been so kind-hearted.
Lucy hugged Irene, her face full of gratitude. "Thank you, Sister Irene!"
"Then I'll go to your house tonight and hold you while we sleep!"
"No way!"
Lucy let go in a fright and turned to hug Erza, only to be ambushed by Erza in the next moment.
Irene leaned in and asked, "How does it feel?"
"So soft!"
Erza had a face full of envy; Lucy was really well-developed.
"You two!"
Lucy's eyes widened as she looked at Irene and Erza. This mother and daughter were both up to no good.
Natsu ran over excitedly. "I want to try too!"
"Get lost!"
Lucy's face turned red, and she kicked him flying.
Seeing this scene, everyone burst into Happy laughter. Indeed, this was Lucy's style.
Eclair and Momon looked at each other and couldn't help but laugh. It really was a wonderful guild.
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