"Smack."
Caesar grasped Natsu's fist and looked at him, saying, "Natsu, calm down."
"Caesar, are you crazy! He's Acnologia!"
Natsu roared at Caesar, who frowned and punched Natsu on the head, creating a large bump. Natsu clutched his head and crouched down.
"Lance is dead. Acnologia is gone."
Caesar scanned the crowd and said, "From now on, there is no Black Dragon Acnologia. Only Lance, a mage of our Fairy Tail guild. Understand?"
"But!"
Natsu raised his head and looked at Lance with displeasure.
"Alright, Natsu, I know what I'm doing."
Caesar looked at Natsu and said, "If you're still unhappy, I'll give you a gift. Is that alright?"
"A gift? What gift?"
Natsu's attention was immediately drawn, but Laxus walked over and asked, "Are you sure everything's fine?"
Caesar nodded and pointed at Betty, saying, "Lance, my little sister."
Laxus's expression changed. "You're really something. Aren't you afraid Makarov will call you over for a lecture?"
Caesar smiled. "It's alright. I've already explained it."
The others understood. They relaxed slightly, knowing Lance wasn't a threat, and Caesar could handle any problem.
"You guys, ready?"
Caesar gestured. "It's about to begin."
He clapped his hands and pressed three people to the ground. A magical alchemy array appeared, enveloping them.
"This is…"
They were stunned. Their hearts pounded. Streams of magical power shot into the sky from their bodies.
"Natsu!"
"Wendy!"
"Gajeel!"
The three cats were about to rush forward when Mirajane stopped them, holding them close.
"Don't worry. Caesar is reliable. If it's a gift, it's wonderful."
Behind them, three giant dragon phantoms emerged from black liquid.
"Dragon…"
Lance tensed, instinctively ready to attack.
"Brother Lance, no!"
Betty grabbed his hand and shook her head. Lance relaxed slowly.
Caesar's ring shattered. Black liquid poured out. Three dragon phantoms gained form.
"Finish."
Caesar clapped his hands. "Grandine, Ignir, Medalicana."
The crowd gasped at the sight. Caesar clapped again, drawing attention.
"Alright, handle things here. Come find me at the guild after."
The dragons blocked Caesar. Their eyes fixed on Lance. They sensed his power.
"Smack!"
Caesar slapped Ignir's claw away.
"You Fire Dragon King, I gave you new bodies because Natsu and the others are guild members. But Lance isn't yet. Don't interfere, understand?"
Caesar's pupils shifted. Dragon power radiated from him.
Lance and the others were shocked. Could Caesar be as powerful as Acnologia?
The aura disappeared. Caesar smiled. "Talk to them about the current situation. We'll wait at the guild."
Everyone understood and left.
Once at the guild, Levy and Philid used a crystal ball to display the scene.
Caesar looked at Lance. "Come, I'll stamp your guild crest. Once it's done, you're a Fairy Tail mage. I'll teach you the rest. What color? Where?"
"Like Betty," Lance said immediately.
Caesar rolled his eyes. "You're a siscon!"