NCCnovel Chapter 422 "Naval Battle", Lucy volunteers for the battle!
Chapter 422 "Naval Battle", Lucy volunteers for the battle!
Chapter 422 "Naval Battle", Lucy volunteers for the battle!
The next day.
"Sorry to keep you all waiting. Today, Mr. Yajima and I will still be in charge of the on-site explanation and magic commentary."
Perhaps spurred on by Wendy's battle with Sherria yesterday, Chabadi put on a bright pink wig today, which looked completely out of place with his formal suit.
"And today's special guest is Mr. Rabian, the director of the Sherazado Theatre Company!"
"Thank you so much, thank you so much!"
Rabian was still the same as always, no matter the situation, he would start by thanking everyone profusely.
Iodine's humble demeanor made Nazgre and the others on the bench feel uncomfortable, recalling the painful memories of being exploited by this guy and forced to perform wildly.
"That play was so masculine!" Elfman, one of the audience members, seemed quite excited.
"What a pity, I hadn't joined a guild back then—" Wendy said with a regretful expression.
"Finally, I can be with Lord Gray~" Juvia next to him said with hearts in her eyes, her gaze fixed on Gray.
After the teams were merged, these reserve players naturally gathered together, and the distinction between Team A and Team B was eliminated.
"Before the competition officially begins, there is something I need to explain to everyone."
"Due to Raven's Tail's serious foul and disqualification, in order to avoid Fairy Tail receiving a bye in the battle rounds, we have decided to merge Fairy Tail into one team!"
Amidst the murmurs and murmurs of the audience, Chabadi began announcing the entry of the participating teams.
"First up are the four puppies in sixth place, with a total score of only 11. Can they pull off a comeback?"
Similar to the process of the previous days, each guild entered the venue in order of their ranking based on points, from lowest to highest.
However, compared to the first day, the cheers from each team were noticeably weaker, even for the previous champions Sabertooth and Boa Hancock, who had Jura in the future.
The reason for this difference is simple: after yesterday's battle between the Demon Palace and the Sky Mage, the attention, or more accurately, the passion of a large number of passersby and spectators were all diverted.
"So, after the reorganization, they will undoubtedly become even stronger."
Chabadi stood up excitedly, grabbed the microphone, and shouted, "Let's give a warm round of applause to the guild that has been ranked first for three consecutive days in this Grand Magic Games!"
"A completely new Fairy Tail!"
"Ooooooo!!!"
During the fog, cheers were deafening, and all eyes were focused on the end of the dark passage.
There, rousing music resounded, various capes fluttered, and five figures slowly stepped into the arena, completely igniting the atmosphere!
"Awesome! The Fairy Queen and the Demon Mirajane are both here!"
"And Chase, who defeated Jura, if I could see that incredibly cool, gigantic form again, it would be worth dying for!"
"Laxus, who single-handedly took on the entire Raventail, is incredibly strong! I really want to touch his muscles~"
The audience was excited, but the contestants and leaders from the other guilds were anything but happy.
"That's really true—"
Jura's lips twitched, and a few drops of cold sweat appeared on his shiny forehead.
Didn't they say that Mr. Chase, that monster, was banned from the competition?
"Everyone's S-rank, I feel like I've lost all hope—." The three male models of the Blue Pegasus saga hung their heads in despair.
"That's what makes it interesting! Your awareness is far from sufficient!"
Future Night brushed aside her shimmering hair, pointed at Lucy with a raised hand, and said, "Besides, not all of them are S-rank."
The rabbit doll standing behind him mimicked the same movements, creating an air of mystery.
"We're sorry, big brother! We shouldn't have been so cowardly!" The three male models bowed ninety degrees in apology.
Their conversation successfully reminded the other contestants, who all looked at Lucy with hopeful eyes, as if to say, "Luckily, there's still someone we can beat."
Lucy, who was feeling smug and basking in the cheers of the audience, instantly changed her expression: "Hey! I'm talking to you guys!"
No matter what, I am still a legitimate S-class mage who has passed the S-class assessment!
The future Lucy in the card sheds tears of self-pity: I'm so sorry, it's just that Wadashi is so disappointing.
"Oh dear, it seems we're being watched, Lucy~" Mira said slyly.
"You have to do well today," Erza said earnestly, patting Lucy on the shoulder.
Chess and Future Laxus walked over and greeted Future Jura and Future One Night, who were acquaintances.
"Then let's not delay any longer and begin today's competition."
"The name is 'Naval Battle,' and as in the past few days, please select your participants first, and then we will announce the detailed rules."
As Chabadi's voice faded, the six teams returned to their respective areas to discuss their strategies.
Probably spurred on by the special treatment she'd received earlier, Lucy clenched her fists angrily: "Let me go this time!"
"It's quite rare to see Lucy so full of fighting spirit, just like Natsu," Mira laughed.
"Naval battles sound like Aquaria's home turf, which definitely gives them a significant advantage," Erza nodded emphatically.
In the future, Laxus waved his hand dismissively, indicating that he had no objection either.
Seeing this, Lucy looked at Chess with Zhixin's gaze on him.
"Don't look at me, your brother is just here to go through the motions, he hasn't been released from Old Ma's little dark room yet."
After a helpless sigh, Chess glanced at the area where Saberbite Tiger was located. Sure enough, in order to return to the number one guild, they sent out Future Minerva.
"Listen up, Lucy, I only have one request, and that is—"
"Let everyone witness the true power of a Celestial Spirit Mage!"
As the strongest magic-based mage in Saberbite, Minerva's future strength is beyond doubt.
If Lucy from this world were to face her, she would be absolutely brutally defeated.
But Chase has plenty of confidence in Lucy in his own world.
He watched his silly little sister grow up step by step!
Today's competition is the perfect stage for her to test her results and shine!
With her silly brother's affirmation, Lucy's confidence soared, and a bright smile appeared on her lips.
"Yes! Of course!!"
Soon, the contestants, who had all changed into sexy swimsuits, jumped one after another into the giant water sphere that was suspended above the arena.
The detailed rules for "naval warfare" were subsequently announced.
The rules are not complicated: the six participants need to maintain their positions, and anyone who falls out of the water balloon, regardless of the method, is eliminated.
Ranked in order of priority.
The only thing to be careful about is that when only two people are left inside the water sphere, a special "five-minute" rule will be triggered.
The person who gets hit by the water balloon within five minutes will become last place instead of the normal second place.
Boom!
With the sound of the gong, the fourth day of the Grand Magic Games' competitive event, "Naval Battle," officially begins!
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