Chapter 169: Ch 169 : Noel vs Azuma
In the Dense Forest of Tenrou Island
Noel and Azuma, one of the Seven Kin of Purgatory, stood facing each other from a short distance away.
Powerful magical energy rippled through the air between them, creating an eerie and oppressive atmosphere.
"Noel Rutherford, one of the Ten Wizard Saints of Fairy Tail, is it?" Azuma exhaled slowly, his expression serious as he gazed at Noel.
"Grimoire Heart... Is your invasion really for Zeref? Then tell me—why are you so certain that Zeref is on Tenrou Island?"
Noel wasn't surprised that Azuma recognized him.
His name and reputation were well-known throughout the world, and if the enemy didn't recognize him, that would be more suspicious.
However, what intrigued him more was whether the information about Zeref's presence on the island was actually true.
"This is what Master Hades has told us. Hades knows Fairy Tail extremely well, so I don't believe he would be mistaken." Azuma's voice carried absolute certainty.
"Pursuing Zeref... Do you seek to obtain his power?"
"That's right. This is Master Hades' wish—to seek the origin of magic itself. However, personally, my own desire is different. I simply want to fight a true powerhouse like you, one of the legendary Ten Wizard Saints, Noel Rutherford." A faint, burning excitement flickered in Azuma's eyes.