After extracting all useful information from the two thieves, Gemini used the same method to learn the assassin's identity.
Similar to the two thieves, he was also hired for an assassination.
There are always people in this world who believe that even though a Magician's magic is powerful, it doesn't mean they are invincible.
Even a Ten Wizard Saints can be easily killed if caught off guard and stabbed.
So, with the thought of 'just trying it out,' this assassin accepted the commission, hoping to make a name for himself in the assassin world.
As for the true identity of the client, he naturally didn't know.
At this point in time, with both thieves and an assassin, it's highly likely that someone thought Rhodes and Lucy would be in the way.
There's also a slight possibility that they gained too much attention at the Grand Magic Games and incurred resentment, but if that were the case, it shouldn't have targeted only Rhodes and Lucy.
After a discussion, Natsu and the others woke up, inevitably causing a commotion.
Rhodes asked Erza and Lucy to explain to them, while he took the three individuals directly to Lahar and Doranbalt's residence.
These two were ostensibly there to watch the Grand Magic Games, but in reality, the Council seemed to be worried that so many Magicians gathered in the capital could lead to trouble, so they approved their "vacation."
Because they didn't come alone, but with a team.
It was fitting that both the thieves and the assassin this time were Magicians, so it was reasonable to hand them over for processing.
And also to subtly earn some good impression points for the guild.
We, Fairy Tail, are law-abiding and report everything to the Council as soon as it happens.
"Someone actually hired an assassin to attack a Ten Wizard Saints and steal personal magical items?" Lahar first questioned the security of the capital before realizing that the matter might not be simple.
Normally, who would rashly provoke a Ten Wizard Saints? Especially a Ten Wizard Saints who had already displayed monstrous strength in the first day's competition.
"I can't figure it out either. Anyway, I'm handing them over to you. I still have a match, so I'll see you later." Rhodes waved his hand and left for the arena.
Who would have thought that as soon as he reunited with his teammates, he saw their serious expressions.
Rhodes asked, "What's wrong?"
Laxus said, "Grandpa sent a message saying that someone tried to assassinate Future Lucy last night, but Evergreen and Elfman caught him. He told us to be extra careful too."
"Future Lucy?" Rhodes knew from Laxus's tone that Future Lucy was fine, and he asked, "Besides ourselves, only the King and Princess know about Future Lucy's existence, right?"
Laxus said, "No, although the one who was assassinated was Future Lucy, the person's target was Lucy herself. They just didn't expect there to be two Lucys and made a mistake in tracking."
Mistook the person? Rhodes frowned. It seems the setup against me and Lucy is the same; they want to steal items and kill.
Yukino probably received the same treatment.
In that case, the most suspicious ones are those who want to implement the Eclipse Plan.
Another person from the future?
Rhodes pondered these questions, temporarily ignoring why Evergreen and Elfman were catching people together in the middle of the night.
The hubbub from the arena gradually drifted into the waiting room, and Rhodes and his teammates soon heard the announcer calling for the contestants to enter.
As the current top-ranked team, Fairy Tail Team B was naturally the last to appear.
They were greeted by a thunderous applause and cheers from the audience, as well as the determined gazes of some of the contestants.
As for the others, Rhodes looked around and felt that some people didn't quite dare to look at him; he needed to pay attention.
"Welcome to the final day of the Grand Magic Games! Today's host and commentator are still I, Chapati, and Mr. Yajima, with special guest, the official mascot, Mr. Mato!"
"Pumpkin!" Pumpkin Man waved lightly.
Gajeel couldn't help but say, "So that guy actually has a name."
Rhodes said helplessly, "Isn't it just King Toma's name spelled backward?"
He even had the leisure to be a guest. I wonder if that matter has been decided yet.
Wendy was startled, "The King? Is that Pumpkin Man Mr. Mato played by the King?"
Rhodes asked, somewhat uncertainly, "Hmm? Didn't I tell you all the day before yesterday?"
They all shook their heads.
"Then I might have forgotten. Anyway, it's not important."
The others were speechless.
Thinking about it, Mr. Pumpkin Man was almost hit by magic several times, right? Is it really okay for the King to do such dangerous things?
The commentators chatted casually for a few moments as an opening, and then the current point rankings were displayed on the big screen.
Chapati said, "Fairy Tail Team B and Team A are too far ahead in points. Will this lock in the victory early?"
"No, Pumpkin," Pumpkin Man said, "Because the rules for the final day's competition are different from before. If a team can get all the points, even Sabertooth, currently in 8th place, can still win!"
Chapati very sensibly asked, "Oh? So what are the specific rules?"
Pumpkin Man said, "The final day's competition is a survival game requiring all members of each team to participate! This round tests each team's magic, strategy, combat ability, and teamwork!"
"Next, the eight teams will be sent to eight different locations in the capital. As long as you find and defeat members of other teams, you will get 1 point. If you can defeat the captain, you will get 5 points."
"The points obtained during the match will be directly added to the total score. The match ends when only members of the same team remain on the field. The total score at that time will be the final result of the Grand Magic Games!"
Chapati calculated, "1 point per member, 5 points for the captain. So, completely defeating one team can earn 9 points. If you can defeat all other teams, you can earn 63 points!"
Yajima said, "Theoretically, yes, but in practice, it's much more complex."
Pumpkin Man said, "Indeed, with the entire city as the battlefield, it's a considerable test of mobility, reconnaissance, stamina management, and even tactical abilities like ambushes and counter-ambushes. The actual situation will be very complex."
"It's very complex for the contestants, but for us, the audience, it should be very exciting!" Chapati then asked with some concern:
"But if they fight inside the city, will it cause damage to buildings, and will it injure citizens?"
Pumpkin Man replied, "Please don't worry about that. All damages caused during the competition will be borne by the organizers for repair.
"All ordinary citizens in the capital have also been evacuated outside the city. So, all contestants do not need to worry about accidental injuries; please fight to your heart's content!"
Hearing such an almost absurd arrangement, Rhodes was somewhat shocked: "What a grand gesture, what a chaotic evacuation operation."
He suspected that the rules were just set these two days, using the competition as an excuse to evacuate the populace, in preparation for the approaching dragon group (dragon horde).
The most ridiculous thing was that the citizens of the capital were so obedient; they just left the city because of a competition?
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