"So let's compromise and teach Selene a lesson if she encounters something like this again, instead of condemning her outright."
"As for Elevseria... I hope you can communicate with the council and pass laws to properly restrain some fools and self-righteous individuals, so that they don't go looking for dragons to die for no reason, lest the conflict be escalated again."
"Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could live together in peace from now on?"
Hope's gaze swept across the continent, encompassing the figures who could barely represent both humans and dragons.
"Now that I've finished speaking, who agrees and who disagrees?"
Chapter 334 Reconciliation
"I agree!"
Qilin was the first to raise his hand, to show his loyalty.
The other dragon devourers also raised their hands one after another. Although they were just called in to make up the numbers, they hadn't spoken at all during the entire peace talks. If they didn't do something, they would really have no presence at all.
Selene and Melkkobia agreed with Hope's suggestion. They were already living in harmony with the humans in their respective territories, and it would be even better if there were no more hot-blooded "heroes" in the future.
However, when it came to Erevseria...
"I object!"
Hearing the old man's powerful voice, Hope almost turned into Zhou Chaoxian and punched him, but he was a reasonable person after all and still wanted to hear what Erevseria had to say.
If we don't give him a proper explanation...
Then don't blame the abbot for being petty.
Elevseria clearly realized this as well, almost forgetting that Hope was a vengeful person. He had offended Hope, and the kid might already be plotting how to make fun of him, an old man.
"Ahem, let me explain beforehand."
Feeling uneasy, Erevseria said with a serious expression, "I have no dissatisfaction with Hope's proposal; on the contrary, I fully support his opinion."
"The reason I voted against it is because I have another request, and I wonder if the Moon Dragon and the Water Dragon can fulfill it?"
Selene nodded. "I'm fine."
Melkkobia was even more direct: "Please tell me, if I can do it, I will definitely do it."
Erevseria clenched her fists, took a deep breath, and her voice trembled slightly, "I demand that you apologize for all the people you have killed so far!"
"I apologize to my friends... my important companions!"
Everyone was shocked, not expecting that the usually rational Erevseria would drop such a bombshell, even though both sides had agreed to move on.
Elevseria lowered his head, slamming his fists on the table. His expression was obscured by his low-brimmed magic hat. "I understand. I know perfectly well that doing this makes no sense!"
“I know that Selene and Melkkobia killed people to survive, just like we humans kill other animals to survive!”
"I understand all of that!"
When she looked up again, Erevseria was in tears. "But I can't forget the faces of my comrades who were defeated and killed by dragons over the past 100 years!"
"I know my request is unreasonable, and I shouldn't do this, but I just... can't forget them!"
"Then I will apologize."
Selene stood up, ignoring Kurnuki's surprised expression, and said to Erevseria, "I'm sorry."
"Huh?" Erevseria looked completely bewildered.
Everyone was bursting with complaints: Was it really that hasty? What a frivolous apology...
Unable to understand the strange expressions on the faces of those around her, Selene turned to her eldest son, "Kurnuki, is there a problem with my apology?"
"Ah..." Kurnuki's lips twitched slightly, and his gaze unconsciously shifted to the other side.
Melkkobia was the most reliable one. He stood up and bowed deeply to Erevseria. "I am deeply sorry for the tragedies that have befallen your companions in the past, regardless of whether you are willing to forgive me... I sincerely apologize. I'm sorry."
Sensing the Water Dragon's utmost sincerity, a hint of surprise flashed across Elevseria's face. He had actually prepared himself for humiliation, but he hadn't expected...
“Hey, Melkkobia, Selene.”
Erevseria removed her hat, braced herself on the table with both hands, and pressed her head deeply into the surface. "I also want to apologize to you. Humans shouldn't have indiscriminately and unreasonably taken the lives of dragons..."
"Actually, we all behave the same way, I'm sorry..."
Thus, the two sides reached a reconciliation. This was a small step for the Water Dragon, the Moon Dragon, and Elevseria, but a giant leap for the entire continent of Kiltina toward peace.
Hope was pleased and took out a parchment scroll, spreading it out. "In that case, please leave your mark on this."
Looking at the contents of the scroll, Selene showed surprise. "This is... the Magna Carta?"
Hope nodded. More than 400 years ago, the Dragon Coexistence Faction signed a mutual assistance pact with humans, which is this Magna Carta of Peace.
The wise dragon Belserion was one of the initiators of the original contract, which is why Hope was able to bring this Magna Carta, representing peace and friendship, back to life thanks to his gift.
This agreement has no mandatory requirements for humans or dragons, and even if it is violated, there will be no magical backlash; it is maintained solely by "trust".
Leaving one's mark on the Magna Carta signifies unconditional trust in the other party.
Melkkobia did not hesitate to imprint his mark on the scroll, and seeing this, Selene and Elevseria also left their magical marks.
Hope put away the Magna Carta. After the banquet, he would make several copies and give them to the "Dragon of the Magic Circle," "Diabolos," the "White Magic Order," and the Council of Giltina.
While it's unrealistic to expect most people to get along with dragons all at once, this contract at least allows everyone to communicate based on mutual respect.
As long as communication is possible, one day humans and dragons will live in harmony on this land.
"Alright, alright, now that we've talked it out, let's eat first, or the food will get cold."
"Yes, yes, let's eat!" Natsu was the first to respond, grabbing a huge piece of roasted meat and stuffing it into his mouth. Happy also picked up a roasted fish that was even bigger than him and started gnawing on it.
Lucy looked helplessly at the human and cat who had been drooling for so long and were finally able to feast. "Can't you two have some decorum...?"
"What is the image? Is it edible?"
"..."
Hope raised his glass to the crowd, "A toast to peace in Giltina."
"cheers--!"
The atmosphere at the banquet finally eased. Hope leaned back in his chair, took a sip of wine, and looked at the mess of people and dragons in the room, a satisfied smile curving his lips.
Everything is going in a good direction.
This is all thanks to his wise and powerful (and tough) leadership; otherwise, it would have been a long time before Erefseria and Selene could have understood each other.
However, on the equally peaceful road of Giltina, there are two huge stumbling blocks in the way.
Flame God Dragon Ignia.
Golden Dragon Vernes.
At this thought, Hope recalled the information he had gathered from the Earth Dragon's memories the previous night and said to everyone, "There's something I forgot to tell you. The Flame Dragon and the Earth Dragon plan to turn all the humans on this continent into dragons, thus creating a dragon kingdom."
Chapter 335 The Bankrupt Dragon Kingdom
Upon hearing this, the once lively banquet hall instantly fell silent.
With his mouth full of roasted meat, Natsu mumbled, "Dragon Transformation? Isn't that something only extremely powerful Dragon Slayer Mages can do?"
"Wait, wait, wait..." Lucy suddenly stood up, her face filled with disbelief. "Turn all humans into dragons? This... is that even possible?"
Elevseria shook her head. A Dragon Slayer Mage can only transform themselves into dragons; to transform all of humanity in Giltina into dragons is simply impossible...
At least he doesn't have that ability.
Melkkobia frowned slightly. Let alone Dragon Slayer Mages, even dragons don't have the ability to transform the entire continent's population.
Selene rarely showed a serious expression. "Has that Ignia guy... gone mad? Isn't he afraid of the black dragon?"
"He's not crazy, just paranoid."
Hope swirled his wine glass, his eyes deep. “Ignia believes that humans are weak, short-lived, and full of conflict. Rather than letting them kill each other, it would be better for them all to ‘evolve’ into a higher level of life—that is, dragons.”
"He wanted to create a world like it was more than 400 years ago... where dragons soared."
Elevseria slammed her fist on the table, her calm replaced by rage. "That bastard! What right does he have to decide our future for the humans of Giltina?!"
"Calm down, calm down."
"Anyone can talk big. Did Acnologia agree to that? He just wants dragon people running all over the place."
Cana leaned back in her chair. "I also said that Laxus wanted to defeat Hope and become the strongest mage, but you all know he doesn't have the ability."
Don't bring up things you shouldn't talk about, you drunkard!
Laxus, who wasn't in a good mood, couldn't refute the facts, but that didn't stop him from giving Cana a death stare.
The effect was outstanding, and Kana was terrified!
Looking at Cana, who had shrunk behind her, Mirajane gave her a look of disappointment. Now you know fear? Why didn't you dare to fight Laxus when you were so brave?
Kana, looking aggrieved, said: "I can't do it..."
Erza didn't care how many times Laxus had slashed Cana with his eyes. "So what does the Fire Dragon plan to do? Transforming the humans of an entire continent is no small undertaking."
“I saw it in the Earth Dragon’s memories; their scheme was indeed very time-consuming and laborious,” Hope said calmly, as if he were commenting on the nice weather.
This is a terrifying plan orchestrated by the Flame Dragon.
The earth god Dracula Magma was defeated by Elevseria 100 years ago, and his body transformed into the Dracula Labyrinth, but this was actually just a decoy.
Their true purpose was to use the stolen Dragon Heart to explore the entire continent, so that the Earth Dragon's magic could spread throughout the continent of Giltina, thereby setting up the ultimate earth magic 'Heaven and Earth, All Things, Universe'.
This magic can transform the entire continent of Giltina into a dragon kingdom, that is, to transform all living beings on this continent, including humans, into dragons.
To this end, the Flame Dragon contacted the Wood Dragon, instructing it to secretly condense a magic crystal that could cause the dragons to go berserk, in order to restrain the Water Dragon and Moon Dragon, who had already developed feelings for humans.
Hearing Hope's calm narration, everyone gasped.
Selene only wanted to eliminate the other dragons, thus ending the age of dragons, and then she could live a good life as a human and enjoy human life.
Compared to the grand plan of the Flame Dragon, Selene's little scheme seemed like child's play.
"What a madman!" Melkkobia's anger surged. That guy Ignia actually wanted to turn his Haki into Haki dragons.
How can this be allowed!
Elevseria was also shocked by the madness of the Flame Dragon and the Earth Dragon, never expecting that his heart would almost become a boost to the dragonification of the human group.
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