Chapter 46 : Deliora!!

The power that Kyros mentioned is not uncommon in the magical world. For instance, Mystogan's sleep magic can incapacitate numerous individuals over a wide area, exhibiting effects similar to Conqueror's Haki.

Effect of Armament Haki is also a common feat; many forms of hardening magic can achieve it. When a Mage envelops their body in magical energy, they can also attain a similar defensive prowess. 

Consider Natsu's Fire Dragon's Fist, where his defense and attack capabilities soar. Likewise, Erza's magical armor bestows her with formidable abilities, enabling her to employ a plethora of powerful magics.

A person's strength largely hinges on individual prowess. In the New World of One Piece, individuals wield diverse manifestations of Haki ; some exhibit mastery in the three types of haki, while others possess devil fruit abilities akin to magic.

The reason behind Roger's attainment of the title of Pirate King and Red Hair's ascension to the status of one of the Four Emperors lies in their unique interpretations and applications of their Haki abilities.

They recognize that it's the amalgamation of seemingly ordinary magic with Kyros's robust physique that renders him so formidable. Despite Kyros's physique currently being only half of Kaido's, he is confident in his superiority over Kaido in terms of strength.

In the realm of One Piece, Haki cannot be bolstered through training alone; they are cultivated through the user's personal growth.

Although Red Hair is deemed the most powerful figure in the world of One Piece with his Haki, Kyros believes he surpasses Red Hair by a considerable margin.

"Hey, look! There's a building over there! Let's check it out!" Lucy exclaimed, pointing towards a structure nestled against the mountainside ahead.

Venturing along the jungle trail, the group stumbled upon a relic—a massive one at that. Despite its current state of disrepair, remnants of its former grandeur were evident.

"Wow, it's enormous."

"It's in shambles!"

"How ancient is this?"

Inside the main hall, numerous pillars lay toppled, with vegetation sprouting from the cracks in the stone slabs. Such dilapidation suggested abandonment for centuries.

Natsu pointed to some lunar patterns adorning the walls, remarking, "Look, there are moon-like patterns here."

Gray observed, "Wasn't this small island formerly known as Moon Island?"

"Moon Island, Curse of the Moon, Chapter of the Moon...I've always found this relic suspicious," Kyros mused, his memory stirring.

Natsu, noticing a flaw in the floor, frowned and questioned, "Is the ground really stable here?"

Before anyone could respond, he began stomping forcefully.

"Wait, don't step there, it looks unstable!" Lucy warned urgently.

"Crack!"

Natsu's blow shattered the floor, creating a gaping hole through which several individuals plummeted.

"You idiot!"

"This floor is as brittle as it gets!"

"How can a floor have backbone?!"

"Boom boom boom!"

"Whoa!" Kyros emerged from the rubble, bewildered by the sudden turn of events, having fallen without even realizing it.

Kyros scolded Natsu, "You fool! You never think before acting!"

Lucy sighed, "If Natsu used his brain, he wouldn't be Natsu."

"Nyah~!"

Suddenly, Natsu squinted, trying to discern the expression behind Kyros's shocked face, and exclaimed, "What...that's a gigantic monster frozen over there!"

Natsu and the others immediately turned their gazes to where he was pointing. True enough, there was a colossal demon encased in a block of ice.

Gray's face drained of color as he yelled, "Deliora!!"

"What?"

Natsu and Lucy exchanged puzzled glances. Gray seemed to be referring to the monster, but they had no idea who this Deliora was.

"How could Deliora's presence be here?!" Gray exclaimed, his emotions escalating.

"Deliora...you know this creature?" Lucy inquired, trying to understand the situation.

"It's impossible! This can't be happening here!!" Gray's agitation was palpable.

Kyros intervened, "Calm down, Gray." Seeing the monster and hearing Gray's reaction, Kyros finally recalled the tale and understood how to break the curse.

Gray's emotions slightly subdued upon hearing Kyros's voice.

Seeing Gray calm down, Lucy asked, "What is that thing, exactly?"

Gray looked at Lyon's form, his expression filled with fear and animosity. Through gritted teeth, he explained, "Deliora, a demon that brings calamity."

"A demon bringing calamity?" Natsu questioned, still uncertain.

"How did it end up here at the same time...?"

Kyros furrowed her brow and warned, "Someone's approaching, two individuals."

Her keen perception and commanding presence allowed her to sense the impending danger.

"That's right! Let's go after them!" Natsu exclaimed eagerly, itching for a fight.

"Shh! Let's observe first and see what they're up to," Kyros hushed him.

Soon enough, just as Kyros predicted, two figures approached. One of them was shirtless, bearing a striking resemblance to a canine with decorative ears atop their head.

Another figure appeared, slightly shorter with thick eyebrows.

Yuka, with his thick eyebrows, remarked, "Looks like we have a talker here."

"Ooo!" Toby replied, scratching his belly lazily.

"There are some loose stones here, seems like they might fall from the top. I hope they don't collapse before we finish our task," Yuka expressed concern.

"Ooh!"

"...Are you guys barking?"

"Of course not!!"

"Then why do you have dog ears?"

"It's just a fashion statement!! Understand?!"

"I was just kidding!"

At that moment, a heavily made-up girl approached and said, "Yuka, Toby, I have some sad news to share."

"Sherry."

"Angelica is terrified of something and has hidden herself in a cave, refusing to come out."

Toby complained, "It's just a mouse, of course she's hiding in a cave!!"

Sherry countered, "No, Anjelica is a mouse. She's kind-hearted and brave, out there hunting in the darkness. That's love~~!!"

Lucy shivered upon hearing this, "We've got some strange company here!"

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