"Wendy? That's amazing!" Future Lucy's eyes widened as she stared in amazement at Wendy's phantom-like figure.
Wendy moved nimbly among her opponents, her movements fluid and effortless.
"Drink~"
Each raised hand was accompanied by a sharp Magic attack, accurately striking the opponent and scoring a point.
The rules of the game are very simple and clear: you get a point if you successfully hit your opponent with Magic.
At this moment, the entire battlefield seemed to have become a stage for Wendy and Gray, who easily gained air superiority with their unique Moonwalk technique.
"Incredible! Is this the power of Gray and Wendy?!" Exclamations of surprise rang out from the crowd.
"That's what makes Fairy Tail so amazing!!" the audience exclaimed in admiration.
"Such agile movements, could this be the legendary fairy..." Jabadirola stared intently at the intense battle on the field, once again shocked by the powerful strength displayed by the two.
The players below couldn't get even a single point from these two masters.
"She actually uses the same Magic as Sherria... that's amazing..."
"I really want to have a good, exhilarating battle with her!"
Sherria, in her Lamia Scale, gazed at Wendy on the big screen, her eyes filled with joy and longing.
There's nothing more delightful than meeting a Magic girl who's also skilled in sky Magic.
The world of Magic is truly wonderful!
Ringing~
A loud bell echoed throughout the stadium, and Jabadirola's voice rang out. "Time's up..."
The playing field immediately transformed into a beam of light, then returned to its original state.
The teams in this competition are ranked as follows:
[First Place: Fairy Tail Team B, 20th Place]
[Second Place: Fairy Tail Team A, 17]
[Third Place: Lamia Scale 10]
[Fourth Place: Blue Pegasus 7]
[Fifth Place: Kingdom Guard 5]
[Sixth Place: Quatro Cerberus 4]
[7th Place: Mermaid Heel 3]
[7th Place: Snake Ghost's Fang 1]
"Hmm~ I guess Lyon did his best, and this ranking is acceptable!" Grandma Oba Barbasoma looked up at the rankings on the screen and sighed deeply.
The members of the Blue Pegasus exclaimed, "This ranking is truly a testament to Eve' hard work!"
"This ranking isn't good at all, second to last!" Arania said with a serious expression. Risley, however, laughed and encouraged her in a lighthearted tone, "Hehe~ Beth has already tried her best!"
"Idiot!" Bruno roared angrily. This shout startled the people next to him, who silently took several steps back.
Wendy, who won first place, was as happy as a little bird. She waved cheerfully to her friends and then ran happily back to the group.
"Well done, Wendy!"
Erza, Mirajane, Lucy, and Cana hugged each other tightly, celebrating enthusiastically.
"How about it, Natsu ~ Haha!" Gray boasted to Natsu with even more pride. "Don't be so smug~ I'll definitely win next time!" Natsu's eyes turned red with jealousy, he was practically spitting fire with envy.
Next up is the first match mode.
"The first match of the first day, the list confirmed by the organizers is..."
"Fairy Tail Team B's Lucy Heartfilia VS Battle Kingdom Guard - Cosmos"
"It's me!" Lucy exclaimed in surprise, then immediately turned around to look at Cosmos, the Kingdom Guard who had already come out.
"Let me show you my beautiful dance moves!" Cosmos's top hat obscured the meaning in his eyes.
"Be careful, Lucy! Those people are not ordinary!" Gray stepped forward and warned.
Although he successfully evaded the Magic of Gyosuke, who was also in the same group, he sensed that the Magic was extremely dangerous.
The terrain Magic shown later, though somewhat toned down, was clearly a form of murderous Magic.
The Magic used by Cosmos, who was also on the same team, was definitely not ordinary.
"Lucy, here, here!!" Levy suddenly shouted excitedly from the platform.
"Father...!" Lucy's eyes widened in shock as she stared at the familiar figure, her body trembling involuntarily.
She never expected that her father would appear at the competition venue.
She had originally planned to visit her father, but she never expected him to come in person to cheer her on.
At that moment, Lucy was filled with surprise and emotion.
However, at the same time, Future Lucy was even more intense.
Her body trembled violently, her hands tightly covering her mouth, tears streaming down her face as she stared incredulously at the familiar figure before her.
Since she left last time, she has never had the chance to see her father properly again.
Seeing her father again was like a dream come true for her. But how could she reunite with him under these circumstances?
Jude, who was next to Levy, gave Lucy a big smile, encouraging her.
However, when he suddenly heard sobbing behind him, he couldn't help but feel puzzled. He turned around and glanced at the sound, but he froze on the spot.
Then, he turned his gaze back to Lucy, who had already taken the stage below, before turning back to look at another Lucy in front of him, this one wearing a cloak.
In that instant, he seemed to understand something, and a relieved smile appeared on his face.
Then, with steady and firm steps, he slowly walked towards the Future Lucy.
Every step seemed to carry the weight of time and a deep longing for his daughter.
He walked up to Future Lucy and gently embraced her, as if holding a priceless pearl.
"It seems you've suffered a lot in the future, Lucy ~" His voice was full of concern and tenderness, as if he wanted to pass on all his warmth to the person in his arms.
"It's okay, it's okay, don't cry, Daddy's here!" Simple words, yet like a spring breeze, warmed the broken heart of Future Lucy.
However, it was this short sentence that, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, stirred up a thousand ripples.
In the future, Lucy burst into tears, the tears flowing like a flood.
"I... I miss you so much... I... I... should have gone back to see you sooner... I... I... love." She sobbed uncontrollably, choking back tears and barely able to utter a complete sentence. She could only bury her head in her father's broad embrace, nuzzling against him and greedily savoring the warmth she had longed for.
Since receiving that last letter seven years ago, her world has collapsed, losing half of its support.
Without the support and companionship of the Fairy Tail family, she truly wouldn't know how to face this cruel reality.
At this moment, in her father's arms, she finally found the support and comfort she had long lost.
This time, I can finally heal the wounds buried deep in my heart.
"I know, Lucy. Daddy loves you too! Seeing you like this, Daddy no longer has to worry about you. You have found the most precious companion and family in your life!" Jude gently lifted the Future Lucy's head and carefully wiped the tears from her cheeks with a handkerchief.
He gently tapped Lucy's nose with his finger and said with a smile, "You will always be the pride of me and Layla."
The Fairy Tail members standing nearby couldn't help but wipe away tears from their eyes. Éclair was deeply moved, which also stirred up her deep longing for her father.
They were genuinely happy for Lucy's future.
To be continued~