Everyone felt overwhelmed by Bisca and Alzak's sudden affection.Bisca and Alzak both insisted that they were being controlled.They said that Mirajane was the murderer.
Mirajane replied."You pair of scoundrels."
Then Mirajane used take over magic.She became the demon Mirajane and stood behind them.She used a little force.Both of them knelt and apologized.They admitted they were wrong.
Mirajane nodded.She looked at Caesar.She thought about how Caesar was correct sometimes.You can reason with people.If they refuse reason, you can persuade them with virtue.You can treat them with courtesy.
Left hand courtesy.Right hand virtue.Hold both tightly.Beat them until they submit.
She was a little annoyed with them.But since they were truly together now, she still wished them well.
When she learned the wedding would be held during the New Year, Caesar rolled his eyes.He grabbed Betty's hand and left.
New Year.It was only July.
He had planned to leave after the wedding.But with so much time left, he decided to complete the century quest first.He would return in time for the ceremony.
The scene shifted in a moment.Betty suddenly found herself at the entrance of a rocky cave.
"Master, are we training here?"Betty looked around.She saw nothing but barren land.Her eyes lit up.A place like this would not harm flowers or plants.
"No.I brought you here to meet someone.There is someone who has wanted to see you for a very long time."
Caesar smiled.He rubbed Betty's head.
"See me?"Betty tilted her head.She looked confused.
"Acnologia.Stop hiding.Come out."
Caesar shouted into the cave.His voice echoed.
A roar burst out.A black dragon rushed from the cave.Its body was still wounded.It opened its jaws and tried to tear Caesar apart.
Caesar stayed calm.He lifted his hand.A barrier appeared.
The dragon bit the barrier.No matter how hard it bit, it could not break through.Its teeth hurt.It almost broke them.
"Master brother…"Betty hid behind Caesar in fear.She clung to his clothes.She felt safer that way.
She was strong.Her power was already equal to Dorell.But she was still a five year old girl.
The Grand Magic Games had been more like a playful event.No one dared harm her.This was the first real danger she had ever faced.
The scene brought back memories.A raging dragon.A destroyed home.Her parents lying in blood.Nothing she did could save them.
"Brother…"Her voice was tiny.
But Acnologia heard it.He froze.Four hundred years had passed.He still remembered this voice.
"Betty…"Acnologia whispered.Even a whisper from a dragon sounded like a roar.
A giant dragon roaring her name would terrify any child.Betty shook.She closed her eyes.She trembled.
Acnologia noticed something was wrong.He transformed immediately.He became a dark skinned, blue haired man.His body was wounded.His eyes were fierce.
"I heard Betty's voice.It was her.I will never forget her voice.What have you done to Betty.What have you done to my Betty."
Caesar smiled slightly.He lifted Betty into his arms.He stroked her head gently.
"Betty.Do not be afraid.I will protect you."
"Master brother…"Betty cried.She was truly scared.
"You rift.Put Betty down.She is my Betty.Do not touch her with your filthy hands."
Acnologia went mad.He slammed the barrier with bleeding hands.He stared only at Betty.
Yes.It was her.He recognized her by her back alone.This was Betty.His sister.
After Caesar comforted her, Betty looked up.She saw the man outside the barrier.She was frightened again.
But then she noticed something.His face looked familiar.Her memories matched the image.
"Lance… brother?"
Acnologia shook.He stared in shock."Betty.Betty.It is me.It is your brother Lance."
"You rift.Put my sister down.Put my Betty down.I will kill you."
He could not stand seeing Caesar touch her.That was his sister.Someone only he could hug.
"You are not allowed to hurt the Master."
Betty broke free from Caesar's arms.She stood in front of him.She spread her arms wide.She glared at her former brother.
Acnologia froze.His face twisted.He was stunned.
He never expected this.His most beloved sister was choosing an outsider over him.
His killing intent surged.He wanted to tear Caesar apart.
Caesar looked amused.His eyes told Acnologia everything.Try to kill me.But if you touch me, Betty might hate you forever.
Acnologia became afraid.He backed down inside his heart.He chickened out.
If Betty hated him forever, then everything he had done was meaningless.He would give up anything for one more hug from his sister.