"Alright! All the Fairy Tail have successfully passed the qualifiers!"
"The Sky Labyrinth portion of the [Grand Magic Games] preliminary rounds has now come to a successful conclusion~" The phantom of the Pumpkin host gradually appeared in mid-air, clearly having fully recovered, with a warm smile once again on his face.
After all, no dangerous situations occurred, and we witnessed a series of spectacular and extremely intense battles, which was truly exhilarating.
However, the Fairy Tail members who were eliminated were all dejected, their faces so gloomy they looked like they could drip water.
With dejected expressions, they slowly walked out of the gradually dissipating maze, gazing at the path that was slowly returning to its original state, their hearts filled with an unconcealable sorrow.
On Zorn and Jiemma's side.
Zorn stared coldly at Jiemma was stuck in the pit.
At this moment, the pit was still collapsing, which was enough to prove that Zorn not only did not restrain his power in the slightest, but was even continuing to exert greater pressure.
"Damn it... damn it... damn it! You... you Monster..." At this moment, the Magic Power in Jiemma's body was surging wildly, and under the pressure of the strong gravity, blood seeped uncontrollably from every pore of his body.
Jiemma struggled to lift his head, barely reaching the height of a fist. His face was devoid of any other expression, only filled with boundless fear.
Trembling, he stared at Zorn in terror. This Magic Power was something he had never seen before in his life, and it even transcended the realm of humanity.
"What a pity!" Zorn sighed softly, looking at Jiemma with regret. "Since your Sabertooth has been recognized as a legitimate Fairy Tail by the Magic Council and hasn't been kicked out yet, I can't easily kill you!"
"Consider yourself lucky. If you can withstand this attack, then your scheming against Fairy Tail will be considered a thing of the past! How about it?" Zorn's lips curled up slightly, revealing a mocking smile.
He then used Gravity Magic to slowly lift Jiemma into the air.
Suddenly, a dazzling golden light emanated from Zorn's right foot, and a mysterious, jet-black substance shimmered at the toe.
Jiemma's heart clenched, and the hairs on his body stood on end. A powerful aura of death instantly enveloped his entire being.
"I..." He managed to utter just one word when he felt a sudden burst of light before his eyes. Before his consciousness faded, he heard his last words echo in his ears:
Have you ever been kicked by light?
Immediately afterwards, a sharp pain shot through my abdomen.
Jiemma's body flew backward like a kite with a broken string, tearing a huge gash in the sky as he passed, violently churning the surrounding air. The night sky was illuminated by the light generated by the friction.
The hotel was brightly lit.
"Wow~ Natsu, look, it's a shooting star!" Lucy had just returned to the hotel when she was drawn to a bright light outside the window.
She exclaimed in surprise and immediately grabbed Natsu, wanting to make a wish together. Natsu reluctantly followed Lucy to the balcony, his mind still preoccupied with his battle with Sabertooth.
Especially that guy named Erik, who was always distracted during the fight, and his ears kept twitching, as if he was eavesdropping on something. This made Natsu feel very uncomfortable fighting him.
"Um... Natsu," a slightly hesitant female voice came from behind them just as Lucy was excitedly preparing to make a wish.
Natsu turned around and saw Kinana looking completely bewildered.
"Oh, Kinana! Come quick, come quick, look, there's a shooting star!" Lucy ran up enthusiastically, pulled Kinana to the balcony, and excitedly told her the legend that wishes made on shooting stars are very effective.
Kinana raised her head, gazing at the shooting star gradually disappearing into the night sky, clasped her hands together, and silently made a wish buried deep in her heart:
"Shooting star, please tell me, is the voice I've been calling out in my heart really him?" Her eyes were filled with expectation and confusion, as if she were seeking an answer from the shooting star.
In the hotel on the other side
Erik's ears twitched, and he abruptly stood up, looking towards the Fairy Tail hotel with a look of longing and joy on his face.
"What's wrong, Erik!"
Runa downed the drink in one gulp and asked in surprise.
This was the first time she had ever seen Erik with such an expression; his ecstatic and expectant look was truly unlike anything she had ever seen before.
Furthermore, Sabertooth will likely face severe punishment afterward!
To make matters worse, the Guild Master has never returned since he left.
Before leaving, he vowed that when he returned, he would make them all learn a lesson and understand what the honor of the Fairy Tail really meant!
"It's alright, I'll go out for a bit. I'll leave the Fairy Tail to you for now!" Erik said quickly without turning around, then sped off towards the Fairy Tail Hotel.
There's no mistake, during the incredibly intense match just now, a familiar voice kept echoing in his mind!
It was only because of the powerful Magic Power interference in the surrounding area that he had not dared to confirm it easily.
But now he was absolutely certain that his most important family members were in this hotel.
"What are we going to do with the Fairy Tail from now on!" Yukino muttered worriedly, her brows furrowed and her lips pouting so much that it looked like a large oil can could be hung on them.
Runa heard her sister's whisper and gently shook her head.
She chuckled, reached out and poked her younger sister's round, adorable cheek, teasingly saying, "Hehe, Yukino, don't worry, your older sister's here! Whose lips are pouting so high? You could hang a big oil lamp on them!"
"Elder sister!"
However, Runa did not notice that Sting and Rogue, who were not far from her, were silently watching the Sabertooth Fairy Tail emblem, their eyes revealing a hint of determination and resolve.
They slowly clenched their fists, as if silently vowing to fight for the future of the Fairy Tail.
As Zorn watched his 'football' trace a beautiful arc in the air, a sense of pride welled up within him.
"That was a fantastic kick!"
However, just as he was basking in his Pleasure, he caught a glimpse of a cloaked figure flashing by on the distant street.
The familiar golden hair made Zorn freeze for a moment; his pupils contracted sharply, as if he had remembered something important.
"Impossible..." Zorn muttered to himself, "There are still seven years until that event, and even if the Eclipse Plan is underway, the accumulation of Magic Power has not yet begun."
Even if someone traveled through time, it's impossible for them to jump directly back seven years!
Besides, even if they were here, they couldn't change that tragic future...
What exactly happened in the future?
Zorn's mood grew heavier; he frowned deeply, his heart filled with doubt and unease.
An ominous premonition welled up in his heart, making him tense all over.
What will their future hold? Are there even more unknown crises awaiting them?
After a moment's thought, Zorn decided to uncover the mystery himself.
He took a deep breath, and his figure quickly transformed into a shimmering point of light, rushing towards the direction where the cloaked man had disappeared.
He wanted to catch up with that Mysterious Figure and find out the truth behind it all.
To be continued~