Hiro Mashima's "Fairy Tail" is about to take a very emotional turn with upcoming chapter 518 titled "Extreme Addiction and Master Enchantment."

To recap, the drama started to escalate in chapter 517, titled "Wendy Belserion," of the ongoing Alvarez Empire arc. In the chapter, anime enthusiasts saw Erza Scarlet's mother Irene Belserion take over Wendy Marvell's body. The creator of the Dragon Slayer Magic went on a rampage against her daughter. Wendy, however, managed to possess the latter's body, thus urging Irene to return to her vessel. Erza's encounter with her mother only drained her, and made her resentful and revengeful.

Otaku or anime enthusiasts are expecting to see what Erza will do next in chapter 518. Perhaps Erza will be seeking revenge, after what her mother did to her friend. Reports suggest that the S Class Mage will be thrust into further battles against her mother. Rumor has it that she won't be able to save her friend the next time around.

With the strongest member of Spriggan 12 bent on killing her daughter, perhaps Irene will successfully get to Wendy the next time they meet. Reports suggest that Irene has a heartbreaking motive behind her attacks on her daughter, like how Silver simply wanted Gray Fullbuster to end his life when he no longer could take the guilt for his crimes. Some say that Irene actually feels guily about the Dragon Slayer Magic.

In the next chapter, Erza will reportedly acquire new abilities, which will allow her to turn herself into a dragon.

There is no official confirmation for the reports, just mere speculations. Hence, anime enthusiasts should wait for the next chapter to air next week to find out the actual details.

"Fairy Tail" chapter 517 is already out. Chapter 518, titled "Extreme Addiction and Master Enchantment," is expected to premiere on Jan. 24.