The Iron Mage (Book 1)

Battle Of Edolas Part 1

Ethan and his Edolas counterparts were locked in an aerial arm wrestle, yet it was evident that Ethan possessed superior raw power.

"I'm stronger than myself, and I'm going to kick my own ass," Ethan laughed. "Sounds fantastic without context."

"Getting your ass kicked by your counterpart also sounds appealing to me," Tenma remarked.

"Buddy, you're predicting an amazing future," Ethan said as his shoulder plate rose, and missiles were launched.

"For you," Tenma dodged all the missiles and swung his sword at Ethan, who sidestepped and evaded. From behind, Ethan fired a repulsor ray, sending Tenma flying.

Using his thrusters, Ethan charged at him. He summoned Ace and swung it. To Ethan's annoyance, Tenma blocked it with his own sword.

Tenma managed to push, but Ethan was about to fire the cannon on his arm. Tenma transformed his other sword into chains, wrapped it around Ethan's cannon arm, and slammed it to the ground.

"Sir, he's also adaptating to your moves"
JARVIS warned,"He might also have an AI"

Ethan quickly broke free and swung Ace, but to his surprise, Tenma jumped and landed on Ace.

"We've got ourselves a Mister Showoff," Ethan mocked.

"I'm literally you," Tenma delivered a kick, but Ethan grabbed and threw him away.

"We're nothing alike, buddy," Ethan said annoyed. "I didn't experiment on my mother."

"Ah, her?" Tenma asked. "Tell you what? I think I should have done more."

"If only you stay alive after this," Ethan countered.

With Jeanne, she blocked an attack from Jealter (Alternate Universe Jeanne). It seemed Jealter was a skilled swordsman.

"Prince always said you were pathetic for most of your life," Jealter stated. "Where did that confidence come from?"

"To repay my savior," Jeanne answered. "Many years I was a slave, but that man's words led me to the truth. Because of him, I grew stronger. Even though he was badly injured, he still helped me have a moment with my sister. He helped me with my revenge against Ivan and set me free. I can't thank him enough. That's why I decided to join Fairy Tail and stand by his side."

"So you're also a free slave to Tenma?" Jealter said. "Following him and abandoning everything because of him. We aren't so different."

"You're wrong about two things," Jeanne replied with confidence. "I was only a slave to Ivan. After I was free, I had no dreams or goals, but I decided to follow him of my own free will. I want to see what kind of man he's going to become in the near future. And also, his name isn't Tenma. His name is Ethan. Ethan Hawks."

"Do you also love him?" Jealter suddenly asked, making Jeanne blush.

"No, wait, I don't," Jeanne quickly answered. "I admire him, and I like him, but it's not love."

"I see," Jealter nodded. "I actually fell in love with him a year ago."

Flashback(A Years Ago)

A young Jealter was being mercilessly beaten by a fat man.

"You're worthless," the fat man snarled, poised to deliver a fatal blow, but his arm was suddenly severed, and he was pinned to the ground.

It was none other than young Tenma. Tenma glanced at Jealter and said, "Slave, do you want to be free?"

"Prince?" Jealter thought incredulously. "I can't believe it. The prince saved me?"