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then that would mean that Igneel still wanted to protect Natsu. That could be the case. Or maybe he had something else he wanted to do. When you see how Minerva transformed into a demon 'Neo Minverva', it never said if she still is a demon or a regular mage. Maybe Igneel knew a way to undo his demonification. Although if that was the case, would Natsu still die becuase being a demon was what had kept him alive?