*Well this is the longest chapter and in my opinion it's the best. I didn't bother to research some of the names i used so if you guys reading happen to know you message me leave a review. Thanks

P.S Gray doesn't use any demon slaying magic in this chapter.

In an unknown area four companions are heading to Deliora. "We're very lucky that we have a dragon slayer with us, this should make tracking them simple" one of the females said. Another one of the four said "Thanks but I'm just glad to lend a hand, but I think we need to hurry the winds are being disturbed." Two of the female companions gave her a worried expression. They were reassured by the last of their companions as he said "No need to be scared when you have a REAL MAN! With you!" The man then let out a hearty berth of laughter.

Forest Clearing Outside of Deliora

The raven and the blond stared at each other. If someone were to see them they would think that they were witnessing two friends in a staring contest but they would be ignorant to the motionless battle unfolding between them, each looking for the opportunity to strike. It was Arthur that broke the stalemate. He suddenly vanished and then reappeared a few feet in front of Gray then he swung his sword with a speed that should be possible. The blade made contact with Gray's neck, a blow that should've sent his head rolling. Unfortunately what the blade came in contact with what felt like a steel wall. The place on his neck where the blade touched was coated in ice. Not his everyday ice but a special ice of his own creation that had even greater density and hardness than diamond.

Arthur vanished and reappeared at a safe distance. "You really are a monster if I didn't retreat there you would've killed me. Tell me are all the fairy tail wizards such monsters. I think once I'm finished killing you I'll have to pay them a vi-"He didn't get to finish his sentence be this time it was Gray who suddenly materialize in front of him and delivered a sucker punch to his jaw. This was no ordinary punch, Gray used his magic to freeze his arm and turn it into a practical wrecking ball. He wasn't done there either. The knight who was currently sailing through the woods leaving a trail of collapsed trees in his wake. Before he could recover Gray was on the assault again. His hand had defrosted almost instantly and his lower leg was frozen this time. He caught the knight with his foot by planting it under his chin, releasing a huge shock-wave. He didn't let up there next he gave dealt him a blow to the gut with his elbow, then he unleashed a salvo of punches. To the untrained eye his attacks wouldn't even be visible. In the few seconds that had passed by Gray had delivered over one hundred successive blows.

It wasn't over yet. Using his signature stance he used 'Ice Impact'. A huge ornate hammer appeared over Arthur's head and was about to crash into him. The hammer then suddenly disappeared after being cut in half. "I must praise it's been such a long time since I was overwhelmed by an opponent", Gray responded "Enough talk I won't let anyone who threatens my loved ones get away." Before Arthur could respond Gray was on the attack again, 'Ice Bringer'. Gray was behind the hulking man who was sent into the air by the force of the duel slashes he received on his chest. Had it not been for his high grade medical armour his chest would be open. Once back on land Arthur went on the assault this time he swung his sword in Gray's direction and a white lunar shaped wave shot out. Gray easily dodged but before he could fully recover another forty or so such attacks were launched at him from all angles. In midair it shouldn't have been possible to dodge but by create several mini ice platforms he was able to propel himself out of the way by leaping from one to the other.

As soon as he touched the ground the mighty bastard sword was being swung at him from the left. Gray caught the blade with his left hand that was encased in his diamond ice. A punch was thrown at him from the right which he caught in much the same way. The force of the punch was abnormally strong and almost shattered the bones in his arm despite his reinforcements. His chest now exposed was vulnerable a fact that did not go unnoticed by the knight. He launched a kick for Gray's gut but this was no ordinary attack the magic energy embedded in this attack was far beyond any of his other attacks. Gray had to take drastic measures.

He froze his feet to the ground so as not to be sent flying and froze his chest to absorb the impact. He was right to be cautious as the ice on his chest had cracked. The blunt force had done serious damage and Gray coughed up blood. But he wasn't the only one injured by the attack he tried to hide it but Gray could tell, by the fact that he didn't immediately follow up his attack and that the stance he made favour his right leg, he could tell Arthurs leg wasn't ok. His ice was a solid defence but it couldn't compare to his opponents magical armour. He knew he had to end the battle. His magic hadn't fully recovered and exhaustion was setting in. He placed his fist o his palm and cast 'Unlimited Ice Caliber'. The spell produced ornate swords made from Gray's most malleable ice. The swords flew in Arthur's direction wild driving themselves into the earth sending shrapnel flying in all directions. The swords that were on course for Arthur's body were either parried or left to harmlessly shatter on his high level armour.

Gray went into a full sprint picking up two of the stray swords that were lodged in the ground as he headed for Arthur. This resulted in a clash of swordplay. Unfortunately Gray's sword couldn't compete with Arthur's each blade could only last a few bouts and when they did shatter he replaced them with another blade from his surroundings. This went on for a while until Gray exhausted his supply of blades. He jumped backwards to a safe distance. "You won't get anywhere like that Gray. Come now you're Boring ME!" Arthur closed the gap in an instant and was about to deliver another super powered attack with his fist.

However it was intercepted by Gray's left hand coated in ice but this was on a different level than before. This time his entire left arm and his shoulder was covered and the ice took the form of jagged armour. There were sharp jagged spears jutting out of the demon like gauntlet. At his shoulder where the shoulder pad/grieves would be there seemed to be the likeness of a demon dragon or serpent it was difficult to read. There seemed to be eyeholes on the shoulder and a threatening dark blue light was being emitted. "Look what you did you woke up Lavaeathen" At the sight of the demonic arm Arthur became alarmed and used a downward slash that produced and explosive blast of energy that caused a massive explosion that cleared trees and left a huge crater. When the smoke cleared at the centre was a totally unfazed Gray who had brushed of the attack with the wave of his hand. "Demon Dance" those words were the beginning of the end for Arthur. From behind Gray emerged a giant Demon made of ice.

The humungous beast was humanoid but for the claws and deadly fangs (Deliora). "Do you really think something that big could catch me?" it was more of a statement than a question. Gray merely responded "This battle was decided by our little sword clash." The giant demon raised his arm and clenched it fist in preparation to strike. Arthur was about to easily avoid the attack but then the meaning of Gray's words were made clear. Ice began to grow out of all the tiny crevices in his armour including the armours joints thus sealing his movement.

Or so it seemed mustering all his might he gained movement in his arm and raised his arm to fend off the eminent blow that never came. The giant arm stopped mere inches from him. "Got ya" Gray used that as a distraction and was right in front of Arthur his left hand outstretched to Arthur's chest. He flicked his finger which shocking sent Arthur hurtling backwards his chest plate shattering at the impact. "Don't you know Iron becomes fragile when frozen" Gray said with a smug smirk on his face. His plan to destroy the armour worked out perfectly.