In a vast main venue, a grand and unprecedented Grand Magic Games competition is about to begin.
Countless colorful balloons slowly rose into the azure sky;
Countless colorful ribbons drifted slowly down from the sky, dancing gently in mid-air.
The audience poured into the venue like a surging tide. Everywhere you looked, there were dense crowds of people and bustling figures. The scene was spectacular and lively!
They waved their flags excitedly or shouted slogans, cheering for their idols in the most enthusiastic way.
Various vendors were scattered throughout the stadium, enthusiastically hawking their wares and selling a dazzling array of goods.
"Hey everyone, how about a beer?"
"There's also delicious popcorn here! And a variety of pretty decorations for you to choose from!"
Groups of innocent and adorable Children danced and sang with great joy, each clutching a colorful balloon tightly in their hands. They chased and played among the crowd, having a wonderful time and adding to the cheerful and lively atmosphere of the entire scene.
Meanwhile, the contestants from various Fairy Tail were confident and looking forward to standing in their respective team's passage.
"Hello everyone, the annual Grand Magic Games are now officially beginning!"
"Oh ho!"
As soon as the host, Pumpkin, announced the start of the competition, the entire arena erupted in cheers.
Zorn was sitting in the uppermost explanation room of a conference hall.
In the guided tour room, there was an elderly man, a male guide, and a female guide—the standard staff configuration.
The only difference is that there's another one, Zorn.
He was specially invited to serve as the safety officer during the competition, ensuring the safety of tens of thousands of spectators in the venue.
It was all due to unexpected circumstances that occurred during the qualifiers.
Because no one knows which Fairy Tail will use Defensive Magic that exceeds the defensive capabilities of the venue's existing Magic.
As for the players participating in the competition, they do not need to take action.
"Yoshi, we must defeat Erza this time!"
Natsu shouted confidently from inside the tunnel, silently cheering himself on amidst the deafening cheers. His heart was surging with excitement.
"Hmph, this championship will definitely belong to me, hahaha!" Gajeel was even more arrogant. After letting out a domineering snort, he stood firmly at the front, put his hands on his hips, and laughed loudly.
"Hey, you two, do you even understand? We're a team!" Compared to them, Gray was quite clear-headed. He raised his voice and loudly corrected their erroneous competitive mindset.
"Gray, put your clothes on quickly!" Elfman kindly reminded him, and reached out to hand Gray clothes.
"Huh? When...?" Gray was startled and screamed reflexively.
Meanwhile, Laxus leaned quietly against the wall, his gaze fixed firmly and intently on the high-up information platform.
His mind kept replaying the words Future Lucy had said in the future, "From the beginning of the story until now, there has never been a character Zorn in that world."
Considering Zorn's seemingly omniscient and unpredictable behavior, Laxus began to have some guesses... Was Zorn... similar to the Future Lucy...? Or perhaps different...?
"Hello everyone! The long-awaited opening ceremony of the Grand Magic Games is about to begin! All you brave and fearless contestants, are you all fully prepared?"
The atmosphere at the scene was incredibly lively, with people cheering and jumping for joy, their excitement overflowing.
"Here, I, Jabadirola, will bring you a fantastic live report! We are also honored to have the highly respected former Magic Council, Council Member. Yajima, as our commentator for this competition!"
Jabadirola gave a passionate presentation.
"Mr. Yajima, please take good care of me! I believe that with your professional and insightful commentary, this match will become even more exciting!" Jabadirola expressed his sincere gratitude to Mr. Yajima.
Mr. Yajima nodded slightly, his expression calm and composed, and replied in a calm tone, "Please give me your guidance."
However, the moment that truly made the entire audience erupt in cheers arrived—"
More importantly, we have specially invited that legendary figure, Zorn, one of the youngest Ten Wizard Saints in history and ranked fifth! He will personally oversee the event, providing unparalleled and powerful protection for the safety of the entire competition!
This news was like a bombshell, instantly igniting the enthusiasm of the entire audience. People were amazed and filled with awe and anticipation for Zorn Zorn's arrival.
"Come on, brave contestants! Unleash your potential and show your true strength on this stage!"
Jabadirola stood up excitedly and earnestly called on the contestants.
Finally, he turned back to Zorn with utmost solemnity and said, "I entrust this to you, Zorn!" His eyes revealed deep trust and reliance.
Zorn smiled and nodded confidently, "Rest assured, everything will proceed smoothly. Let us witness the glory of this grand event together!"
His words conveyed a sense of composure and confidence, as if everything was under control.
" Lord Zorn! Zorn!!"
"Look over here! Wow~ He's so handsome!!"
A group of enthusiastic fans screamed below, their eyes sparkling with love as they stared intently at the dashing man on the platform— Zorn.
After all, he was the most outstanding, youngest, and most powerful Mage in the entire Fiore Kingdom!
"Sigh... Youth is so wonderful! I'm so envious..." Yajima, who had been squinting, couldn't help but open his eyes now, staring at Zorn on the stage with envy.
To be honest, hearing the cheers from below made Zorn feel quite smug, which was a very good feeling.
"This guy is really having a good time!"
"Bang!" A puff of smoke billowed out from a passageway.
"Cana, haha, calm down!" Wendy quickly grabbed Cana's arm when she saw this.
"Now let's welcome all the Fairy Tail that made it through the qualifiers!!"
First Place: [Fairy Tail Team B]
Second place: [Lamia Scale]
Third place: [Mermaid Heel]
Fourth place: [Blue Pegasus]
Fifth place: [Quatro Cerberus]
Sixth place: [Snake Ghost's Fang]
Seventh place: [Kingdom Guard]
8th Place: [Fairy Tail Team A]
When the third-place guild, an all-female Fairy Tail, took the stage, the entire venue erupted in even louder cheers, and the eyes of all the male members of the Fairy Tail practically lit up with excitement.
Zorn looked at the sixth and seventh ranked teams, two teams he had never heard of before.
Especially Bruno, who was standing in front of the team in sixth place—wasn't that the vice Guild Master of Grimoire Heart?
I never expected the Magic Council to approve such an application!
More importantly, neither team was even seen in the qualifiers.
Standing on the platform, the Third Generation Makarov also looked puzzled, as he couldn't figure out Magic Council and the Kingdom were up to.
"That's actually the vice Guild Master of Grimoire Heart?" Standing on the platform, Future Lucy, wearing a black cloak, pointed in surprise at the team below, her expression showing concern.
After all, she had personally experienced the formidable strength of that opponent.
However, Lisanna, standing nearby, held Future Lucy's hand tightly and comforted her, saying, "Don't worry, Fairy Tail is now strong enough to handle any challenge!"
Just then, Ultear and Éclair came over carrying a large plate of freshly baked, steaming hot snacks, and they distributed these delicacies to everyone in the Fairy Tail.
"Lucy, look, this is your favorite!" Meredy smiled and handed Lucy a delicate Strawberry Cake.
Looking at Ultear, Meredy, Éclair, and the others who had become her close companions, Future Lucy felt a deep Pleasure in her heart.
She truly felt that Zorn had indeed changed many things that might have otherwise happened.
In this way, the future will surely be full of hope.
As Future Lucy, her mood grew increasingly cheerful.
When she tasted the sweet and delicious cake, a feeling of happiness welled up inside her, and she couldn't help but exclaim, "Delicious!"
This sweetness comes not only from the food itself, but also from the wonderful time spent with friends and the anticipation for the future.
Meanwhile, August, gazing at the Strawberry Cake in his hand, also fell into deep thought.
This cake was cut by his mother herself. He turned his head, looked at his mother who was happily eating, and tried to take a bite.
Mmm, it really is delicious!
To be continued~