Chapter 56: Ch 56 : True heart
(Time Rewinds to a Few Minutes Ago)
Passing through the corridor leading to the top of the Tower of Heaven, Noel finally arrived at the tower's summit.
As soon as he stepped in, he saw Erza pressing down on Jellal's shoulder.
(What's going on? Has the battle already ended?)
Unclear about the situation, Noel chose to observe, hiding behind the wall at the entrance.
However, due to the distance between them, he couldn't hear their conversation clearly.
Then, as he watched Erza and Jellal exchange words before embracing each other, an inexplicable stabbing pain suddenly rose in Noel's heart.
It felt as if something sharp had pierced directly into his chest—uncomfortable, painful.
(What... is this? Why am I feeling this way?)
Noel clutched his chest in confusion.
The pain was so real, so vivid, that he instinctively clenched his fist.