"This guy..." Elfman looked at the seemingly lazy fellow in front of him, and couldn't help but recall what Zorn had said to him before.
Zorn told him, "Never underestimate any opponent. Always imagine your enemy to be stronger than yourself, and use every means to defeat them. And you must ensure that your opponent is completely incapacitated."
Therefore, Elfman's muscles were taut, and he was fully focused on the battle.
"Your older and younger sisters are really beautiful... If I beat you... then... they'll be mine." Bacchus slowly sat up, his tone still flippant, a wicked smile on his face.
He hadn't finished speaking.
With a loud bang, a plume of thick smoke billowed up.
Bacchus deftly tumbled and leaped through the air, wielding the flask, easily dodging Elfman's attack.
"You're not a real man at all! Since that's the case, then let me teach you what a real man is!"
Elfman slowly rose from the crater, his hands clenched tightly, making a crisp sound, and his eyes fixed on Bacchus with a determined and spirited look.
"Oh, so you're already angry! Not bad, my soul is trembling too!" Bacchus's eyes regained their focus, and he assumed a fighting stance.
That attack was truly dangerous; even this big guy had such speed, and his attack power was extremely effective.
Fairy Tail is truly a place where hidden talents abound.
This was Bacchus's true feeling, a recognition of Elfman's strength, and he could finally have a good fight.
Thinking of this, Bacchus tilted his head back and drank all the wine in the jug. His cheeks flushed slightly, and his steps became unsteady, accompanied by a drunken gait.
He staggered forward, as if he might fall at any moment, but just when everyone thought he was really going to fall, he suddenly darted forward and was in front of Elfman in the blink of an eye.
Elfman was startled, but instead of flinching, he took a deep breath and tensed his muscles.
Seeing this, Bacchus's lips curled up slightly, revealing a smile. At the same time, he clenched his right fist, which shone brightly, and slammed it hard towards Elfman's abdomen.
With a muffled thud, Elfman was sent flying, tumbling several times in the air.
However, he did not give up. Instead, he stuck his hands into the ground and stopped his body.
"That's far from enough!" Elfman shouted, his eyes gleaming with confidence. He took a deep breath, gathering Magic Power in his palms, and then spreading it throughout his body.
"Take Over Magic - Beast Soul - Tiger Man!" As the incantation was uttered, Elfman's body began to change.
His muscles swelled, his body was covered with a layer of hard fur, his fingers turned into sharp claws, and he became stronger and more ferocious.
Elfman stomped his foot, causing the ground to tremble slightly, and his figure rushed forward like lightning.
The power of the Tiger's Soul allowed him to unleash his speed in an instant, like a shooting star streaking across the sky.
Bacchus sensed Elfman's powerful aura and quickly adjusted his posture to nimbly dodge the attack.
However, Elfman continued to accelerate as he sprinted towards them, his speed was so great that Bacchus had to go all out.
Immediately afterward, Bacchus launched a counterattack, raising his leg and delivering a powerful kick. His leg muscles were taut, containing immense power, like a mammoth.
Without hesitation, Elfman raised his hand to block, throwing a powerful right hook. His fist carried the force of a tiger descending a mountain, incredibly fierce.
Seeing this, Bacchus crossed his arms to defend himself. The two forces collided, producing a dull thud that seemed to shake the entire space.
Their speeds were evenly matched, and each attack was incredibly swift, leaving the onlookers breathless. Elfman, having undergone Zorn's special training, had made rapid progress in his abilities, reaching new heights in both attack power and speed.
As an S-Class Mage once rivaled Erza, Bacchus was naturally no ordinary opponent. His speed was as fast as the wind, and coupled with his unique Physical Arts Magic, he was like a fish in water in battle.
The two players traded blows on the field, neither giving an inch, and for a time it was difficult to determine a winner.
Every clash between them stirred up waves of excitement, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats.
"Wow, the two sides are really evenly matched! Who will win? It's really something to look forward to." Jabdirola watched with a big smile, passionately commentating into the microphone.
"Brother Elfman, beat him to a pulp!!" Lisanna shouted angrily from the side, her eyes filled with anticipation for Elfman.
She clearly heard Bacchus's frivolous words and wished Elfman would beat him black and blue to vent her anger.
She had witnessed Elfman's strength firsthand, so she was sure there wouldn't be any problems this time either.
"Elfman, that guy, isn't bad at all!" Gajeel said with a smile, his tone carrying a hint of admiration.
"Go! Well done, Elfman!!" Happy jumped up excitedly, waving his hands and cheering loudly.
Bacchus's technique is called "Drunken Chopping Palm," a unique Physical Arts Magic.
It combines a strong physique, powerful strength, Magic Power, and martial arts, belonging to the category of traditional Magic, but emphasizing the perfect combination of Physical Arts and Magic.
And when he's drunk, he can unleash even more astonishing power.
At this moment, Bacchus was using all his strength to deal with Elfman's attacks. His expression became serious and earnest, clearly realizing that the opponent before him was not to be underestimated.
"It seems that Bacchus has used his full strength!!" Zorn stood aside, quietly watching the fierce battle on the field, while explaining Bacchus's Magic in detail, with a look of great interest on his face.
The attacks were indistinct and unclear, the footwork was unsteady due to intoxication, and the powerful chopping palm strike was devastating.
It's not bad.
Although his words were full of recognition of Bacchus's strength, they also revealed his confidence in Elfman.
"Wow, this is amazing! I knew I made the right choice coming here! It's the first time I've seen something like this, and it's really good!! COOL!!"
Reporter Jason was engrossed in the explanation from the platform, cheering enthusiastically.
"Bang~"
A loud crash echoed across the arena, and the two players were sent flying backward, crashing directly into the ground.
"That's really impressive! Fairy Tail lives up to its name!"
"But I'm not one to be trifled with either, bring the wine!!"
"Fill it up~"
Glug glug
Bacchus conjured a wine jug in his hand, Magic Power emanating from it, and he tilted his head back and gulped down the wine with gusto.
To be continued~