"Cana, what brings you here? Have you chosen your partner yet?"
Lucy looked up at Cana with a smile and asked.
Wendy, Lisanna, and the others on the other side were also looking at Cana with curiosity.
They also wanted to know who Cana had chosen to participate in the S-Class Exam with.
"I'd like to invite Lucy to be my partner, is that alright?"
"Ugh... I... I..."
When Lucy heard Cana's invitation, she was first taken aback, then panicked and waved her hands frantically.
She never imagined that someone would invite her to partner up and participate in the S-Class Exam.
Juvia stopped blowing, stood up, and, recalling the Unison Raid she and Lucy had used in sync, nodded deeply in praise, "Lucy is indeed a good partner! She's very strong."
"Yes, Lucy, you're very strong. Don't doubt your abilities! With your help, I'm determined to show them my strength this time."
Cana took Lucy's hands in both of hers, her tone very sincere and her expression very serious.
"In that case, I will definitely help you become S-Class Mage, Cana!!"
Lucy looked around and saw only the approval of her companions. A slight smile appeared on her lips, and her eyes sparkled, even becoming a little teary.
He clasped his hands tightly together and made a very serious promise to Cana.
She also possesses the Aquarius Celestial Spirit, Aquarius, who will definitely be able to help Cana.
The reason she was a little worried about her strength was because the Leo Celestial Spirit had told her that he needed to temporarily terminate the contract in the near future, saying that he had personal matters to attend to.
However, while she was still imagining it, a figure who hadn't appeared in the Fairy Tail for a long time was already walking towards them.
Long time no see, everyone!
Loke cut his hair short, straightened his bow tie, and greeted everyone with a smile.
"That voice..." Lucy paused, incredulous, and slowly turned her head.
"You... how did you get... here?" Lucy stammered to Loke, in her mind she thought she was going on a date with Aries!
So, without listening to what Leo had to say next, I closed the star gate and quickly urged Leo to make the arrangements.
However, Loke's arrival at the Fairy Tail made her uneasy.
Elfman also asked in confusion, "Loke?"
"Lucy, I'm sorry, but we'll have to terminate our contract during the exam period."
After Loke finished speaking, seeing Lucy's stunned expression, he assumed Lucy was worried about her own Magic Power, so he continued, "Don't worry, I used my own Magic Power to pass through the portal, so you can still use your Magic."
"Hey, where's Gray? We agreed yesterday he'd be training today!"
After comforting Lucy, Loke looked around the Fairy Tail but couldn't find Gray anywhere.
"Loke, you're here. I'm so glad you remembered. It hurts so much! What just happened? My head hurts so much..."
Gray clutched his head, and with Juvia's help, he stood up, completely dazed, not remembering what had just happened. He just kept rubbing his head and groaning.
"Well, never mind, let's focus on training first. Goodbye everyone, see you during the exams."
Gray thought for a moment, but couldn't remember, so he shook his head, thinking that training was important, and led Loke toward the back of the Fairy Tail Back Mountain.
The two left arm in arm.
"Lord Gray, could it be that you..."
This saddened Juvia, who covered her face and cried.
"How come I didn't know the two of them were such good friends!"
Lucy muttered angrily, feeling sorry for Aries.
"Smack~"
"In that case, I'll team up with Juvia and snatch Gray away!"
Lisanna clapped her hands on the seat, a gossipy look in her eyes, and immediately pulled up Juvia, who was still crying, and whispered something in Juvia's ear.
This gradually softened Juvia's expression, making it more resolute.
"Wait... wait, Lisanna, if that's the case, then I'm not without a partner." Upon hearing this, Elfman quickly stood up, looking at his sister Lisanna with teary eyes.
"How could that be, Brother Elfman? Over there, there's a very enthusiastic gaze fixed on you!"
Lisanna turned around and pointed to Evergreen sitting at the bar, but what she did unexpectedly made Elfman shudder.
"I heard that Freed chose Bickslow her partner, and she's a little unhappy about it!"
Lisanna explained further, then turned to see her brother still trembling, and suggested, "Brother Elfman, hurry up, don't keep them waiting."
"This..."
Elfman swallowed hard when he saw that petrifying gaze, but remembering that he hadn't actually decided on a partner yet, he mustered his courage and stepped forward to invite him.
The fact that he was walking in sync with his feet showed Elfman's tension.
"That's great! So everyone has found their partner, Levy has found a powerful partner too!"
Wendy, holding Carla, sat down and congratulated everyone with a smile.
As the voices rang out, everyone saw Levy Gajeel, and they could vaguely hear their conversation.
"Don't do this, put me down. I'm telling the truth. I have the skill; I'll definitely be defeated in the first round."
"Don't say discouraging things, Levy. I will definitely help you become stronger."
Gajeel's firm voice made Levy freeze, her face slightly flushed as she looked at Gajeel.
After the party.
Riverbank
Wendy was carrying Carla towards the dormitory.
"It seems everyone is really looking forward to the S-Class Exam. By the way, Carla, why have you been so quiet all day?"
Wendy asked worriedly.
"I've been thinking about something, and I have a bad feeling about it, and... Zorn..."
Carla spoke slowly, pausing slightly when she mentioned Zorn, before continuing, "However, Wendy, you'd better not participate in this exam."
"Don't worry, Carla, no one's asked me to be their partner..."
"That's not necessarily true, Sky Witch."
A strange boy's voice suddenly came from behind her, startling Wendy quickly turned around and asked, "Who are you...?"
"I am Mest, Mystogan's apprentice. I hope you can be my partner, Wendy. I need your help."
"Well... okay." Wendy had some doubts, but thinking of Mystogan, she agreed anyway.
However, before Carla could stop it, another voice suddenly appeared.
"Have you chosen your partners? In that case, gather at East Forest first thing tomorrow morning for the official start of a week-long intensive training program."
After conveying the training message to the two, Zorn turned into particles of light and disappeared from the spot.
However, Mest was drenched in sweat; just a moment ago, he had clearly felt Zorn lock onto him.
To be continued~