The two of them finished the food on the table in silence, drained ten barrels of wine, and then ordered twenty more, drinking until the middle of the night.
Since they didn't use magic to dispel the alcohol, both of them looked quite drunk.
"Tell me... am I still human?"
The Black Dragon lay slumped on the table, a hint of confusion in his eyes. He felt the world was so lonely... His only goal was to slaughter the entire Dragon Race, but what came after that... destroying the world?
Acnologia said lazily, "Are you asking me, or are you asking yourself?"
Both of their hands were stained with the blood of humans and dragons alike; some things were indeed impossible to think about too deeply.
Acnologia talked to himself for a while before realizing the Black Dragon hadn't responded. Looking down, he saw that the other had fallen into a deep sleep at some point.
With a wave of his hand, a black light swept over, completely enveloping the Black Dragon.
This was Enhancer Magic, containing the majority of his memories.
Acnologia stood up and called over the owner, tossing him a coin pouch. "Help him to a room to rest. Please prepare a set of new clothes and bathwater for him as well."
"Don't worry, I'll make sure everything is arranged properly!"
"Mm, thanks for the trouble."
...The Fairy Tail Guild was brightly lit, still holding a lively celebration party, the sounds of clamor drifting out.
The two Natsus were fooling around with everyone, while Irene and Lucy were surrounded by a group of girls, asking them to tell stories about the Fairy Tail in the parallel world.
"Sister Irene, you were the Queen of the Dragnof Kingdom four hundred years ago? And Acnologia is the Black Dragon King?"
Levy had heard the name Irene Belserion; it existed in their history. As for Acnologia, that went without saying—they had even encountered that guy's Roar not too long ago.
"Eh... I didn't expect the Black Dragon King to be a comrade in another world."
"No wonder he's so strong. He took down nearly thirty dragons all by himself."
"If he's a comrade, then he's incredibly reliable!"
Everyone was amazed. It turned out the parallel world was quite similar to theirs, with the same Grand Magic Games, the same Eclipse Gate, and the dragon attack.
Irene said with a smile, "Since we can live for four hundred years, it's not surprising to have these identities."
Her gaze turned to Erza, and she reached out to pat her head, causing Erza's face to flush red instantly.
"My daughter is also named Erza, though she's much younger than you."
Erza was slightly stunned. "Erza Belserion?"
"No, just Erza..."
Irene explained, "Both Belserion and Acnologia are names belonging to dragons, representing the sins of the past. So, I didn't add them when I first named her, and there was no need for it later."
She chuckled and said, "However, that little girl was too annoying, so I sent her to Fairy Tail when she was young."
Thinking back to that time, she had used her Eye of Insight to watch over her every day. Little Erza had lived happily every day, even forgetting about her own mother.
Seeing the tenderness deep within Irene's eyes and the slight curve of her lips, Erza felt a pang of loss in her heart. Would her own mother be this gentle?
And where was she?
Irene could feel that this Erza was connected to her by blood, but she wasn't Acnologia's child. As for what her background actually was, Irene couldn't say for sure.
However, for Erza to have lived safely until four hundred years later, she must have still loved her daughter.
Number One Natsu suddenly leaned in and said, "That Erza is just as fierce as you."
The melancholy in Erza's heart instantly vanished, replaced by teeth-gritting anger. She felt her fists tightening; if this Natsu weren't from next door, she would definitely show him what for.
Happy raised a paw and said, "Actually, everyone is exactly the same."
Not only were their appearances the same, but even their personalities hadn't changed much. That Gray was still just as perverted, Juvia was still just as love-brained, and Sarusuk and Droy were still the same simps... Number One Lucy said worriedly, "If Acnologia is an enemy here, I honestly wouldn't know how to deal with it. Just imagining it is terrifying."
Moreover, he had sunk Tenrou Island with a single blow; that guy was just too vicious.
Mirajane smiled and said, "There will always be a way. Our guild's Super Magic, Fairy Glitter, blocked his Roar."
"That's right!"
"We are Fairy Tail, we are invincible!"
Everyone had carefree personalities; they'd worry about future matters in the future.
Number Two Natsu agreed wholeheartedly, "Of course! I'll become that strong in the future too!"
Everyone couldn't help but laugh. "Try beating Laxus first."
Although this guy wouldn't be insta-killed anymore, if they really fought, he still had no way to fight back.
Just then, Acnologia pushed open the door and walked in, smiling as he said, "I'm not late, am I?"
"You're just in time! We haven't had our fill of drinking yet!"
"Come on, let's have a drink together!"
Everyone greeted him with smiles. There was a beauty helping him off with his coat, someone pouring wine, someone bringing over a stool... "No need to be so polite..."
Acnologia felt a bit emotional. This was the first time he had received such attentive service. On the other side, it was always a matter of whether he sat or not, and if he wanted a stool, someone would just kick it over to him.
Number One Lucy asked curiously, "Where did you go? Do you have friends here that we don't know about?"
Acnologia clinked glasses with Cana and said, "What friends? I just went to see the me of this world."
Makarov said in surprise, "You went to see the Black Dragon King?"
"That guy is super terrifying. Didn't you two start fighting?"
"Is he especially vicious?"
Everyone was also very curious. What would happen when two Black Dragon Kings with completely different personalities met?
Acnologia shook his head with a smile. "It's not as complicated as you think. I just had a chat with him. Although he's always in his Black Dragon form, he can also transform into a human form, just like me."
"It seems communication isn't impossible then..."
Everyone was curious about what the two of them had talked about, but feeling it might be a bit intrusive, they didn't ask further.
That Black Dragon King probably only had interest in beings of the same level; in his eyes, they were likely just ants.
Acnologia raised a small wine barrel and laughed loudly, "Why think so much? I believe tomorrow will definitely be better."
"Come, cheers!"
"Cheers!"
Everyone cheered and raised their glasses, then drank to their heart's content.
Cana draped an arm over Acnologia's shoulder, her face flushed as she said, "Come on, Acnologia, let's drink some more."
Macao said excitedly, "I actually got to drink with the Black Dragon King. I'll have something to brag about for the rest of my life."
"That's right!"
Everyone poured glass after glass, and Acnologia accepted them all. He had erased the alcohol on his way back, so he could easily drink with them until dawn.
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