User blog comment:IamJakuhoRaikoben/Chapter 412: Dance Unto Ishgar, Review./@comment-7418318-20141208143333/@comment-25111584-20141208152526


 * 1) Igneel knowing or not knowing more than Gray doesn't really matter. The basic fact that he doesn't know about Gray being a Devil Slayer and Silver having worked for 17 years with a Magic designed to destroy Demons as well as with Demons closest to E.N.D. to get info out of them is all that matters.
 * 2) Again, Natsu hasn't told Gray that the book shouldn't be destroyed, nor that it shouldn't be opened. The opening line he went with is 'I promised Igneel'. In a normal conversation, that implies that there is no other reason. So why would Gray question any further? Also, you might want to look at the convo again. Gray clearly explains his reasons for wanting to destroy the book, not once mentioning revenge (I know that doesn't mean a thing though, but it at least shows that he's thinking clearly), then says, "We should destroy it while we can," to which Natsu replies, "I made a promise with Igneel." Shouldn't Natsu be telling him about Igneel's warnings instead? Because his reply makes it seem as if that's the only reason there is to keep the book safe for the moment. Why? Because Gray stated his reasons to want to destroy the book, then waits for Natsu to explain his reasons. And that's the one Natsu comes up with. So isn't Natsu the stubborn one here?
 * 3) Silver has studied Devil Slaying for 17 years and has been in contact with Demons close to E.N.D. for most of that time. I would hardly say that doesn't count.
 * 4) Also, Gray knows that Face is going to activate soon. Igneel is in the sky, fighting Acnologia, a truly fearsome opponent by any standards. They might not even be able to give it to Igneel in time, E.N.D. might awaken before that. Why not destroy it before things come to that point? Is there any reason not to? Gray gave Natsu a chance to explain, Natsu chose to go with the promise thing. Yeah, Gray has already seen how stupid Natsu can get when it comes to things concerning Igneel. Of course, this particular argument doesn't make sense if Gray continues to say that he'll destroy E.N.D. in the next Chapter too.

In the end, I'm pretty sure that Gray will prove me entirely wrong in the next Chapter and do something idiotic. My only point is that, atm, with all the facts that he has, after listening to Natsu's explanation, Gray's decision is hardly stupid.