The girl with glasses stepped back in shock. She looked at Caesar with strong vigilance.
Caesar scratched his head. He sighed helplessly. I am not an intruder. I just came to look around. I have no bad intentions.
You will never touch Lord Water Dragon.
Even though the girl was a normal human, she did not back down. Caesar found it admirable.
Kalamir, do not be so nervous. They mean no harm.
The person in charge finally arrived.
A long haired man in a coat and trousers walked over. He had two horns on his head and a tattoo over his right eye. He called out to the girl.
You are Mercphobia.
Sensing the dragon power inside him, Caesar knew he had found the real water dragon.
Yes. Who are you.
Mercphobia looked at Caesar. Caesar looked ordinary, but Mercphobia sensed danger coming from him.
If they fought, he might not win.
Thinking this, Mercphobia suddenly laughed.
After waiting so long, someone finally came.
Caesar. Fairy Tail mage.
Caesar smiled. I accepted Elevseria's request. I am here to seal the Five Divine Dragons.
So you are the one Elevseria sent.
Kalamir pushed up his glasses. Hostility filled his eyes. If you want to fight then fight. You are no match for Lord Water Dragon.
Wait a moment, Kalamir.
Mercphobia stopped him. He is communicable. We can talk.
Go ahead.
Kalamir's fierce look instantly became blank and expressionless. He stared at Mercphobia.
I meant please step outside for a moment.
Mercphobia looked awkward.
Hmph. Then deal with this guy yourself.
Kalamir snorted and left in annoyance.
They are having an affair.
Caesar clicked his tongue and looked at Mercphobia.
Do not misunderstand. He is human.
Mercphobia smiled. He was in danger at sea. I saved him. So he stayed here. He is not a bad kid. Hahaha.
Caesar stared silently. Mercphobia's laughter slowly faded away.
If they had no feelings for each other, Caesar would have walked away and abandoned the mission.
Mercphobia coughed and changed the topic. Come with me. I will show you around.
Caesar nodded.
Mercphobia laughed proudly as he gave the tour.
This is my water farm. The vegetables and fruits grown here are sent to the people of Elmina.
This is a medical area. It treats injured sea creatures.
Lookout towers are built here to spot people in danger, like Kalamir.
Caesar leaned on the railing of the observation deck. He looked at the vast sea. The sea breeze felt comfortable.
Are you really the Water Dragon. You look more like a human.
Caesar said softly. Compared to you, the four dragons in my guild still have a lot to learn.
Achoo. Achoo. Achoo. Achoo.
In Fairy Tail, the four dragons sat in a row. Levy tapped the board with her pointer, explaining basic common sense. All four sneezed at the same time.
Do not get distracted. Pay attention in class.
Levy poked the board and all four nodded sadly.
Do not look at it that way.
Mercphobia rested his hands on the railing. I have killed many humans easily, as if crushing insects.
Caesar looked at him quietly.
It is only natural that Elevseria hunts me. Maybe I killed someone close to him. I do not want excuses.
Mercphobia spoke calmly. At that time, it felt normal. The world was ruled by strength. That was how it was.
But you changed.
Caesar smiled. Because of Kalamir.
Yes. Kalamir was the reason.
Mercphobia sighed. At first, I did not want to save her. I found her in the sea and wanted to use her as bait. But things changed. We understood each other. Before I knew it, we were living in coexistence.
Caesar nodded. There was no need to defeat this water dragon.
Although I want this to continue.
Mercphobia suddenly looked helpless. But the time has come for me to disappear from this world.
Because of Elmina.
Caesar spoke. When I arrived I saw the seaweed and moss everywhere. The city must have been flooded many times.
Correct. You are sharp.
Mercphobia nodded. This sinking effect comes from my magic. I cannot control my power. I cast a spell on the people so they can turn into fish, but that is not a long term answer.
Wait. You lost your power.
Caesar was shocked.
In the original story, Mercphobia lost his power because of the White Mage Faris. That caused this same effect.
Why is the timeline so different, yet the outcome the same.
Did the plot move earlier.
Or is the world pushing events back on track.
Losing my power.
Mercphobia paused. He shook his head. Losing power would cause a similar effect. But this is different. My power is growing. It keeps increasing. It is exceeding my limits. The overflowing magic is causing this disaster.
Caesar froze. This was different from the original story.
So.
Mercphobia looked at Caesar. I want you to kill me. End this disaster that I can no longer control.
Caesar fell silent.
Good heavens. This is really good heavens.
In the original story, Mercphobia wanted to live. He wanted his power back. He wanted to control it.
Now he wants to die.
Same problem. Opposite solution.
How did the plot twist this much.