"Water Flow Slash!"
"Water Flow Slash!"
Jubia and Lisana struck simultaneously, their poses identical, which slightly intrigued their companions.
But everyone had no time to pay much attention as they each began to cast their signature magic:
"3D Text · FIRE!"
"Purple-Red Heaven Net!"
"Smoke Assault!"
"Sand Rebellion!"
"Painting Magic · Wolf Pack!"
"Lucy—Flying Kick!"
Lucy complained to Rhode about not wanting to participate in such a dangerous battle, but ended up unable to resist joining the fray.
...
The Black Magic Sect originally planned to use tactics to overwhelm their enemies by numbers, spreading their forces to both wings in an attempt to encircle them.
But before the formation could be completed, they were shocked to discover the encirclement was somehow already finished.
Because Fairy Tail's dozens of mages—had actively charged into the crowd.
The members of the Black Magic Sect had never seen such a foolish approach.
Any slight awe they held for Fairy Tail's reputation quickly vanished.
The division leaders commanding them shouted orders to tighten the encirclement, aiming to swiftly annihilate Fairy Tail.
But a few minutes later, they realized something was amiss.
This was no encirclement tactic; instead, it was a blossoming from the center.
They were like hundreds of sheep surrounding dozens of fierce tigers.
The so-called encirclement was easily pierced by Fairy Tail.
The front had just completed formation, and the rear was already falling apart!
"What's with these people?!"
"Stop them, stop them!"
"So terrifying, the Fairy Queen is so terrifying!"
The divine officer observed the pierced ranks, leaning on the scepter and coldly scoffed.
D-6 immediately said, "It seems they are not ordinary enemies; we have to handle them ourselves."
Briaya stepped forward, "Let's eliminate them now."
The ordinary soldiers immediately lifted their spirits, yelling, "The officers are here, hold the line!"
They regrouped, trying to close the encirclement again.
But the fastest few had already burst forth.
"This ends here!" D-6 and Briaya blocked their path, "You won't advance another step."
Natsu and Gajeel were at the forefront, their eyes fixed only on the divine officer behind.
So they didn't halt their stride and simultaneously swung their fists, "Stop being a nuisance!"
A fire fist and an iron fist smashed on both sides of D-6's head—like a coordinated version of a double punch to the ears.
D-6's faceplate shattered instantly, his body swayed slightly a couple of times, and he fell to the ground without making a sound.
"Those guys, they move so fast," Gray said, "Then the other one's mine!"
"Don't think so!" Elfman suddenly sped up, punching toward Briaya, "Manly spirit!"
Elfman's powerful punch swung wide.
Because Briaya suddenly split into four upon impact, Elfman rushed past them all.
"Such a brutish man, I'm pissed!"
"But the big guy looks pretty funny though."
"So sad, a handsome guy without a shirt is teaming up against me."
"Hey...you're Gray, right, I think I liked you a bit when watching the Great Demon Fighting Martial Arts broadcast..."
Angry, smiling, sad, affectionate, the four Briayas each wore different expressions, speaking out among the chatter, making Elfman's head spin.
"Turning into four, what a hassle."
'Just right, two each' Gray was about to say.
But two water blades suddenly crossed over him, slashing the loving Briaya's chest.
"Love rival!"
The loving Briaya fell instantly, Jubia's angry voice sounded, "Dare to compete with Jubia for Lord Gray, I won't forgive you!"
"..." Gray watched his supposed opponent scream and get sent sky-high by a giant fountain appearing out of nowhere.
When she fell back down, only one was left, unconscious.
The members of the Black Magic Sect showed expressions of horror, "Lord Briaya!"
"Wiped out in an instant!"
"What is with that woman?!"
As the culprit, Jubia instantly returned to her gentle, watery demeanor, rubbing against Gray's side:
"Lord Gray, this is a magic Jubia recently created—Fountain of Love~"
Gray rubbed his forehead, "Please change the name."
Jubia drooped, "Jubia~"
"Manly spirit!" Elfman couldn't stand it anymore, transformed into the Beast King, charging left and right among the crowd.
Kana threw a handful of cards, knocking down enemies near Gray and Jubia, reprimanding with a breath of alcohol:
"You two, save the flirting till after the battle ends!"
Jubia turned back, "Kana, are you a love rival too?"
Lisana used water magic similar to Jubia to knock down three enemies, helplessly said, "Jubia, be serious!"
Once serious, Fairy Tail became unstoppable.
Even though the Black Magic Sect had sheer numbers, they couldn't stop the charge of just dozens of them.
The black sea of people was pierced by colorful lights, and the supposed encirclement became a joke.
A cultist rushed back in panic to report:
"Lord Yaloke! All the officers...have been defeated!"
In fact, he didn't need to say it, Yaloke could see it himself.
Directly ahead, a flame and an iron mass had broken away from the group, rampaging toward him.
The group's morale was shaken, no one had expected the officers to lose so quickly, or Fairy Tail to be this formidable.
"Lord Yaloke, the front is completely broken!"
"Lord Yaloke, the rear also shows signs of collapse!"
"Lord Yaloke..."
Facing the urgent reports, Yaloke stood firmly with his staff, unmoved.
The iron mask on his face showed no expression, giving an enigmatic impression.
"No worries." Yaloke's voice remained authoritative, "The situation is still under control.
"Ikusazunaki will shake the earth, then the purification will truly begin!"
Seeing his calm demeanor, those coming to report regained some confidence.
Yet, this confidence couldn't turn the tide of battle.
"Fire Dragon's Roar!"
"Roar of the Iron Dragon!"
Scarlet flame breath and gray-black iron blade storm each enveloped five or six people, spiraling toward Yaloke.
"Whoa!"
"Quick, dodge!"
"Lord Yaloke, watch out!"
Some screamed, some avoided in panic, others shouted in warning.
Yaloke stood firm, waving his staff as layers of barriers erected before him.
Those flying toward him struck the first barrier, eyes rolling back, losing consciousness.
But the flames and iron blade storm smashed through the barriers like breaking glass, layer by layer.
Surging all the way to the last layer, where they finally came to a halt.