Chapter 13: Ch 13 : Battle Against Lullaby
Holy white light shot straight into the sky, then scattered like fireworks, illuminating the entire night as if it were daylight.
However, the demon Lullaby, being the first to bear the brunt of the holy radiance, let out a miserable, piercing scream as if it were being burned by fire.
The vast light shone upon its body, causing its form to melt away like snow meeting warmth, dealing it immense damage.
"Ohhh! That's incredible! As expected of Noel, who stands alongside Jellal as one of the youngest members of the Ten Wizard Saints!" From a distance, the various guild masters exclaimed in awe.
With their experience, they could easily see that this move wasn't just meant for direct attack but rather to draw Lullaby's attention, create opportunities for others, and enhance Noel's follow-up attack.
"[Requip]!" Seizing the moment when Lullaby was distracted by the white light, Erza immediately switched to Knight Armor, appearing right before Lullaby.
With two gleaming swords in hand, she slashed at Lullaby, leaving two massive wounds, causing the demon to cry out in agony once more.
Not giving Lullaby any chance to counterattack, Gray seized the brief opening and unleashed his signature Ice-Make magic—"Ice Lance!" Several gleaming, frost-coated ice spears shot forth from Gray's hands, piercing straight into Lullaby's body. This also covered Erza's retreat after her attack.
Nearby, Natsu, unwilling to be outdone, activated his Dragon Slayer Magic. "Take this!" A massive, crimson flame continuously compressed in his right hand.
After a few quick strides, Natsu stomped down forcefully, launching himself into the air with a powerful recoil.
"Fire Dragon's Iron Fist!"
With a fierce punch, he struck Lullaby's face, sending its massive form shaking violently.
"Oof, that fire attack looked painful!"
"And that one's an Ice Mage!"
"And then there's the Requip armor!"
The guild masters stood at a safe distance, completely unconcerned, casually commenting on the battle with occasional exclamations of admiration.
"Fire Dragon's Wing Attack!"
Without pause, Natsu continued his assault.
Seeing this, Gray used his Ice-Make magic to create a barrage of ice shards, providing cover for Natsu's offense.
Despite their usual rivalry, whenever they fought side by side, their teamwork was flawless.
Having suffered repeated blows, Lullaby finally erupted in fury.
A massive purple magic circle began to form in its mouth, preparing to unleash its ultimate move—[Cursed Killing Magic].
Seeing this, Noel's brow furrowed slightly. (Curse Magic is far too dangerous. I must stop it from activating!)
"Don't even think about it!"
Though countless thoughts raced through Noel's mind, his hands moved without hesitation, once again gathering magic power.
"[Holy Light Magic—Sacred Arrow of Radiance]!"
White light rapidly converged from all directions, condensing into an elegant, radiant bow and arrow in Noel's hands.
He swiftly drew the bow, aimed, and released—an arrow with a long, gleaming tail of light shot forth at blinding speed, piercing straight through Lullaby's throat, cutting off its sonic curse before it could be fully unleashed.
Lullaby's three eyes flashed with a sinister purple glow, filled with rage.
Its ultimate move had been silenced before it could even begin, leaving it furious.
"Are you kidding me?!" Lullaby roared, its eyes releasing multiple energy beams, hurtling toward the group.
Seeing the incoming attack, Noel immediately realized the danger.
Even among the guild masters, not everyone possessed strong combat abilities.
If they got caught in the attack, there was no guarantee they wouldn't be seriously injured.
With this in mind, Noel quickly pressed his palms together—
"[Light's Protection]!"
A shimmering barrier of light materialized, blocking Lullaby's deadly beams from reaching their targets.
Meanwhile, Natsu opened his mouth wide and inhaled all the flames created by Lullaby's earlier attacks, devouring them completely.
"Alright! Eating fire just powers me up!" Natsu wiped the corner of his mouth, a grin spreading across his face.
Lullaby stared in shock, unable to comprehend what had just happened.
"What the hell?! Are you a monster?!"
"What did you just say?" Natsu grumbled before unleashing his counterattack.
"[Fire Dragon's Roar]!"
A massive fireball erupted from Natsu's mouth, slamming into Lullaby's abdomen with explosive force.
"[Requip]!"
Seizing the moment, Erza swapped into her Black Feather Armor, a set designed for enhancing lethal strikes.
At the same time, Gray unleashed another powerful attack.
"[Ice-Make: Knights]!"
A spinning sphere of ice rapidly formed behind Erza, following right on her heels as they both charged at Lullaby together.
BOOM!
With Gray and Erza's devastating combined strike, Lullaby's massive body finally began to crack apart, fractures rapidly spreading across its form.
From midair, Erza turned her head and shouted—
"Now's your chance, Noel!"
Noel did not respond, merely nodding slightly.
At some point, a massive magic circle with a fifty-meter diameter had silently formed beneath his feet.
Countless streams of white light continuously poured into the formation, filling it with radiant energy.
Noel suddenly lifted his head, his eyes locking onto Lullaby, and he uttered his spell word by word—
"[Eternal Light]!"
BOOM!
As Noel's voice fell, a colossal pillar of light erupted skyward, engulfing everything in its radiance.
The sheer brilliance turned the entire landscape into a sea of white, piercing through the sky and shattering clouds into fragments.
Bathed in the holy light, Lullaby's body cracked apart like a shattered mirror, disintegrating into tiny particles of dust.
In the end, only Lullaby's original form—the cursed flute—remained, falling to the ground with a dull thud.
"Incredible!"
"That was amazing!"
"To think they could defeat one of Zeref's demons so easily!"
The guild masters, their faces filled with astonishment and admiration, turned their gazes toward the four warriors.
"As expected of the strongest team!"
"So cool! Aye, sir!" Lucy and Happy cheered excitedly.
"Everyone did a great job, and nothing even got destroyed."
Makarov looked around at the undamaged surroundings, tears nearly welling up in his eyes.
Usually, aside from Noel, who knew how to control his strength, the other three were walking disasters once they entered battle.
It was a miracle that a fight this intense hadn't left total destruction in its wake.
If things always ended this cleanly, maybe he wouldn't have to deal with constant complaints from the Magic Council!
Makarov couldn't help but feel immensely relieved—maybe, just maybe, his luck was finally turning around.
"It was nothing! Too easy!"
On the side, Natsu puffed out his chest, grinning smugly.
Noel, however, stood motionless, staring at the fallen flute with a distant expression.
"Master, what will the Council do with Lullaby?"
Makarov blinked at the sudden question before answering, "Of course, they'll seal it away again. It's too dangerous otherwise. Why do you ask, Noel?"
"It's crying."
Noel's soft voice made the air grow heavy.
"Huh?"
Makarov frowned, confused by Noel's words.
"The souls that Lullaby devoured… they're crying."
Noel pointed to the cursed flute, his voice low and solemn.
"They're trapped within its magic, unable to move on, unable to be reborn. That's why they weep… lost, helpless, and bound to eternal suffering."
Makarov fell silent, his expression darkening as he processed the revelation.
After a brief pause, he asked, "Noel, do you have a way to save them?"
Noel hesitated for a moment, then took a deep breath, closing his eyes as if gathering his resolve.
When he opened them again, determination burned within his gaze.
"If possible… may I give it a try?"
Makarov hesitated, but after a few seconds, he nodded slowly.
"Do as you see fit."
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