Chapter 251: Lahar and Doranbolt
The enemy had finally retreated.
No one knew exactly why, but ever since a black flare burst into the sky, the attacks suddenly stopped. Not a single enemy had shown up to bother them since.
Mira had regained consciousness and was busy removing the rough bandages from Elfman and Rhodes, carefully treating their wounds with healing magic and a mother's touch. She even tended to Vina's injuries.
Rhodes, feeling a bit sheepish, didn't say much. He couldn't help but feel guilty. He'd only taken Elfman out for a "simple mission," and now his friend looked like he'd been mummified in battle bandages.
Natsu and Happy returned from scouting, dragging back a burning branch. Or rather, a stick still flickering with eerie black fire.
"Rhodes! Is this that God Slayer Magic you were talking about? Ugh, I can't eat it!" Natsu winced.
Cana raised a brow. "Wait, even you can't eat it?"
Rhodes nodded. "That's right. God Slayer Magic is like Dragon Slayer Magic. Both are Lost Magics. That guy claimed his was a step above dragons."
"Tch! What God Slayer Magic!" Natsu scowled. "I'll eat it anyway!"
"Do your best, Natsu!" Happy cheered, flapping beside him.
Natsu took a bite of the black flame. "Aaaagh—it's hot! Like, actually hot! It's been forever since fire burned me!"