Kingdom of Doragunov
During the time Acnologia was away, Erin did not have a good time. She had fallen into deep anxiety, and scales had grown on her once smooth and tender face, making it look like a broken mirror and full of horror.
At first, she didn't pay attention to the dark red scales on her arms, but now she suddenly realized that she was about to turn into a monster.
At first, it could be covered with a veil, but now the scales are increasing day by day, and it can no longer be concealed.
Why is this happening?
Eileen collapsed to her knees, her eyes filled with confusion and fear about the future.
How can she still be the queen of the kingdom in this state? Can her people still accept her?
Would Acnologia like her like this?
"This is dragon transformation!"
She suddenly remembered that Acnologia could also transform into a dragon, and after transforming into a dragon, he could still turn back into a human, which meant that his situation was the same as hers.
Thinking of Acnologia's precedent, her fear subsided slightly, and she began to try to calm down and think things through.
"This must be due to Dragon Slayer Magic..."
"Acnologia, as the strongest Dragon Slayer Mage, became the first person to become a dragon, while I, as the founder of Dragon Slayer Magic and the second strongest Dragon Slayer Mage, also began to become a dragon as my magic power increased."
"If the logic is correct, becoming a dragon is inevitable..."
But the price is too heavy. Can a Dragon Slayer Magister still be considered human? Can the human race accept him?
"To defeat a dragon, one must become a Dragon Slayer Mage; becoming a Dragon Slayer Mage means transforming into a dragon, and so on..."
War will never end!
Thinking of this, intense fear flashed in her eyes; the future was filled with despair and darkness.
"The war will end!"
A cold voice came from behind. Eileen looked up and saw that Acnologia had appeared in the room at some point, his indifferent eyes quietly watching her.
"You're back!"
Eileen's face lit up with joy, but then she suddenly remembered her own face and instinctively reached out to cover it.
Acnologia strode over, grabbed Eileen's arm as she instinctively stepped back, removed her hand, and revealed half of her dragon-transformed face.
He reached out and touched it; it was as hard and smooth as a carapace. "It's not ugly in my eyes. You are still you! This is indeed dragon transformation. I've been through it too."
Eileen cautiously raised her head and saw Acnologia's serious yet gentle eyes, and the anxiety and fear in her heart gradually subsided.
Her beautiful eyes welled up with tears, and she reached out to hug him, whispering, "Thank you!"
If Acunorokia abandons her, she doesn't know if she can hold on.
Acnologia said earnestly, "No need to thank me, you're my woman, and that will never change!"
Having undergone revolutionary education, how could he possibly be like that scumbag Langu, starting something and then abandoning it?
"I will teach you how to transform into a dragon, but you can only use it after you have fully transformed into a dragon."
Eileen asked in confusion, "Why? Can't I become a half-dragon?"
Acnologia nodded: "Dragonification is a manifestation of your advancement in Dragon Slayer Magic, while humanification will hinder this process. Unless you completely abandon Dragon Slayer Magic and the pursuit of power, it's better to wait until you are fully dragonified."
"Another way is to change only your appearance, but the price is losing your sense of taste and never being able to fall asleep again. I don't recommend you take this path because I know you will regret it."
Zeref helped Irene become stronger out of good intentions, but his understanding of Dragon Slayer Magic was far from sufficient.
Irene cannot give up on becoming stronger. Although she will continue to transform into a dragon, with Acnologia by her side, she is not as afraid as before.
Her gaze hardened again: "I need to increase my magic power faster and accelerate my dragon transformation."
Acunorokia nodded slightly: "The right choice."
In this era of war, weakness means death. Even with one's own protection, accidents can still happen. After all, a single roar from the Dragon King is comparable to a nuclear explosion.
"Your Majesty, Lord Acnologia!"
Suddenly a soldier knocked on the door and reported from the doorway.
Acnologia asked, "What is it?"
"An envoy from a neighboring country has arrived, led by the Kingdom of Philos, hoping that all the kingdoms of Ishgar will unite for a decisive battle to slay the dragon."
Over the course of three years, since Eileen created Dragon Slayer Magic, the number of Dragon Slayer Mages has surged, with tens of thousands of highly talented individuals having mastered it.
Now, many people have been bathed in dragon blood, becoming more powerful, and some even possess the power to kill a dragon one-on-one.
Most importantly, the surrounding kingdoms, having heard that the terrifying being Acnologia had joined the Kingdom of Dorakunov, are basically on the side of the human race. Coupled with the benevolent dragons who are inclined towards the human race, their chances of winning are as high as 60%.
King Philos was a warmonger; he would go to war if he had a 30% chance of winning, let alone a 60% chance, when the war was practically a certainty.
If the war can be ended under his leadership, his achievements will surpass those of all the kings in history!
Acnologia also felt it was time to start a decisive battle, a good opportunity to test whether there was a dragon king stronger than the Fire Dragon King Igneel.
He replied, "I understand, you can go now!"
"Yes, sir!"
Then came the sound of footsteps fading into the distance.
Eileen thought for a moment and said, "This war is not necessarily going to be won."
Acunorokia laughed and said, "With me here, we're sure to win, but it will take a long time."
The original story doesn't specify how long the battle lasted, but he ultimately won. Now that he's on the side of humanity, he has one less opponent and one more ally, so it would be unreasonable for him not to win.
"But dragon transformation..."
Eileen hesitated. Combat is the most effective way to improve strength. If war breaks out, many dragon slayer mages will definitely break through and become stronger. What if they transform into dragons during the war?
Let it go?
Should we kill them along with Jackie Chan?
If a human dares to kill a dragon during a war, their morale will likely collapse, and a significant portion of them may even defect on the spot.
Acnologia also knew how troublesome this was. In fact, it wasn't just about dragonification; the bigger problem was that the Dragon Slayer Mages would go mad after bathing in dragon blood, their minds filled with anger and killing intent. You know, even he almost went insane back then. If it weren't for the soul fusion, he would have gone mad for four hundred years.
If it were the old him, he certainly wouldn't care. Whether it was a true dragon or a human-dragon, they were all within his hunting range. But now he was somewhat hesitant.
Of course, he wasn't someone who couldn't make up his mind. He would see what the dragon-transformation people chose. Anyone who stood against him or defied him would not live!
Pulling himself out of his thoughts, Acnologia reached out and picked up Erin, tossing her onto the bed. Then he tore open his clothes. Why think so much? As long as I'm the winner, that's all that matters.
Eileen blushed: "It's still daytime, the envoy is still waiting..."
"The messenger told him to wait!"
Acnologia snorted coldly. What a load of bullshit messenger. Could he be more important than what he has to do right now?
He violently tore open Eileen's clothes, revealing her half-dragon body, and pounced on her. Soon, shy, panting sounds filled the room.