Chapter 73: The Dark One Appears

The air grew tense as a dark figure emerged from the shadows. Zeref, a powerful foe from the past, stood at the entrance of the temple. His dark eyes glowed with a malicious energy, and his presence radiated pure malevolence.

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“I knew you’d be here, Issei.” Zeref’s voice was cold and mocking. “You think you can control the Oppai Gear, don’t you? You think you can return to the Isekai world. But you’re wrong.”

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Issei took a step forward, ready to face the darkness. “Zeref, you won’t stop me. I’ll get back to the Isekai world, no matter what it takes.”

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Zeref smirked. “I don’t think you understand. I’m not here to stop you. I’m here to take what’s mine.”

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Simba stepped forward, ready to fight. “You think you can take the power of the Oppai Gear?”

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Zeref’s grin widened. “Oh, I know I can.”

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With a snap of his fingers, a wave of dark magic surged forward, threatening to overwhelm them all.

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“Issei, focus!” Simba shouted. “Use the Oppai Gear’s power! Now!”

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Issei’s heart raced as the Oppai Gear pulsed with energy, but he didn’t know if he could harness it in time. The pressure from Zeref’s magic was overwhelming, and the world seemed to warp around him.

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“You think you can control this power? You’re nothing!” Zeref laughed, raising his hand to unleash a devastating attack.

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But just before the attack could hit, Makama stepped in front of Issei, her eyes glowing with power. “I won’t let you take him, Zeref.”

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With a flick of her wrist, a shockwave of energy erupted, pushing back Zeref’s attack.

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“Issei, now’s your chance!” Makama called. “Use everything you’ve got! Become the true Oppai Dragon!”

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🔥 TO BE CONTINUED IN VOLUME 17: THE OPPOSING DRAGONS 🔥