Feeling the surge of magic energy and physical strength within him, Natsu clenched his fists.
He muttered softly, “So that’s how it is!” The main advantage of this transmigration was that the Demon and Dragon powers within his body could perfectly fuse without altering his original form.
Previously, he hadn’t felt any changes in his new body at all.
That was until he felt incredibly hungry and weak, and Cana force-fed him three kegs of beer.
Only then did he realize the extraordinary perk of this soul transfer!
The fusion of the Demon and Dragon seeds released a massive amount of magic energy, and Natsu’s current body couldn’t withstand that much magic all at once.
If all that magic energy were released, Natsu would lose his sanity and completely transform into the Demon Dragon!
He could only maintain his human form if his body continued to strengthen and adapt to that magic capacity.
Right now, there was a mechanism inside his body locking away and suppressing the magic from both the Demon and Dragon seeds!
He needed to strengthen his physique by eating as much as possible, letting his dragon stomach digest all the nutrients from the food.
Once his body grew stronger, the locked magic would be released into his bloodstream bit by bit!
Looking at the dragon scales slowly appearing on his hands, Natsu let out a breath of awe.
“Incredible!
Only a tiny fraction of the magic was released, but I can already use Dragon Force freely!” For the original Natsu, Dragon Force was always a power that was difficult to control.
It appeared by chance when he fought Jellal at the Tower of Heaven.
The mode awakened again when he faced the Oración Seis.
Even during the final battle against Acnologia, Natsu still couldn’t control Dragon Force at will!
Meanwhile, Wendy could activate the mode whenever she wanted.
As the main character of the magic world, Natsu’s Dragon Force practically relied entirely on the miracle of background music (BGM)!
With just a single thought, the scales on his hands faded quickly.
And when he willed it again, the dragon scales reappeared.
Perfect!
Natsu glanced at his guildmates around him, a faint smile touching his lips.
Without the slightest hesitation…
he rested his head back onto the table!
“Huh?!” The entire guild, who had been watching him closely, immediately dropped their jaws at Natsu’s behavior.
Lucy stared in disbelief at Natsu—who was now back to lounging lazily with a lifeless expression.
“Didn’t you guys just say this was incredibly dangerous?” “Didn’t you say Natsu would destroy Magnolia if he got drunk?” “Then what in the world is this situation?!” That massive surge of power earlier had created such terrifying heat and pressure, but the result…
was just this?!
After waiting anxiously and staying on high alert, it ended up like this?
This was absolutely not the epic spectacle they had expected!
Mirajane looked at Makarov with a worried expression.
“Master!
The situation is actually worse now!” “Natsu isn’t causing trouble or challenging anyone to a fight.
There must be something seriously wrong with his body!” the silver-haired girl continued.
Lucy couldn’t help but protest, “Mira-san, exactly how much are you hoping to see Natsu fight and destroy the guild?!” Gray’s expression turned dead serious.
“Mira’s right!
A Natsu who doesn’t pick fights or cause trouble is definitely not normal.” “Don’t tell me Lucy is the one who broke his body!” Gray accused suddenly.
“Ever since coming back to the guild with Lucy, Natsu has been acting like Cana!” Lucy frowned and glared at the ice wizard.
“Why am I getting the blame?!
Besides, what you’re saying is super misleading, you know!” Cana narrowed her eyes at Gray.
“Gray!
What do you mean Natsu turned out like me?
Do you want a taste of my card magic, huh?!” Gray’s fighting spirit was instantly ignited.
He tossed aside the clothes he had somehow put back on.
“A fight?
Good thing I wasn’t satisfied earlier.
It’s no fun fighting without Natsu around.
This is the perfect time!” “Bring it on!
Let’s see if you can even make me warm up!” Gray challenged, taking up his ice magic stance.
“SILENCE, ALL OF YOU!!” Makarov’s thunderous roar brought everyone in the guild to an immediate halt.
No one dared to speak up when the Master yelled like that.
“My, my…
Master, don’t be so angry,” Mirajane chimed in, becoming the only person brave enough to break the silence.
As the only S-Class wizard currently in the guild, she was the only one who could casually brush off Makarov’s wrath.
Of course, that was heavily aided by her inherently gentle yet fearless personality.
Makarov jumped down from the bar counter, walked over to Natsu, and placed the back of his hand against the young man’s forehead to check his temperature.
“Hot!” The second their skin made contact, Makarov instantly pulled his hand back as if he had just been electrocuted.
“This isn’t normal.
A temperature this high…
but the table isn’t burning at all!” the Master muttered in confusion.
Lucy, unable to hold back anymore, protested, “That’s not the point!” “Besides!
If his body temperature could burn a table, why does Natsu himself look completely fine?!” the blonde girl added.
“I have no idea!” Makarov’s brief answer successfully sent Lucy into deep shock.
“Huh?!
How is that possible?!” she exclaimed with a look of despair.
As the guild Master, it seemed Makarov wasn’t as great and wise as she had imagined.
Aside from being able to calm down massive brawls in the guild, the old man seemingly knew nothing.
In Lucy’s imagination, a guild Master should be omniscient and understand all sorts of magic or bizarre illnesses.
That was the image of a great guild Master.
But in reality, there was a massive gap between Makarov and the ideal guild Master in Lucy’s mind.
“Fool!
No human knows everything.” Makarov’s sudden rebuke made Lucy jump in shock.
She grumbled internally, “He says he doesn’t know everything, but how did he just read my mind?!” Makarov then spoke with utmost sincerity and authority, “Human capabilities are limited.
No human can be omniscient and master everything in this world.
What wizards should pursue is pushing their unique abilities to their absolute limits!” “Focus on your own abilities, study your magic specialty deeply, and do whatever it takes to draw out the greatest power from that magic!” “That is the path a true wizard should tread!” Makarov concluded firmly.
“Any wizard who has the greedy ambition to master everything is destined to never reach the pinnacle of anything in their entire life!”