"Today is another battle between two beauties! How cool is that!" Jason was practically bursting with excitement after the host announced it.
His eyes gleamed, and he waved his hands as if to release all the excitement in his heart.
Amid cheers from their respective Fairy Tail, Cana from Fairy Tail and Kagura from Mermaid Heel slowly walked towards the center of the venue.
Cana's steps were firm and confident.
"I have seen my path, it lies just ahead of the sword tip!" Kagura looked at the Fairy Tail members in front of her, then glanced at Erza on the platform.
His resolute gaze was filled with a deep fighting spirit.
"I never expected that I'd actually have to make an appearance!" Cana put one hand on her hip, a slight smile playing on her lips, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.
She gazed at Kagura, a strange sense of anticipation welling up within her.
After all, Fairy Tail sent out the strongest fighters in the Fairy Tail. She originally thought she might not have a chance to play, but now it seems that fate has given her a stage to show her strength.
Zorn's gaze was fixed intently on Kagura.
Seven years ago, Kagura was still wearing a platinum-gold suit.
However, her brows revealed a deep aloofness and a trace of indelible hatred.
A long sword, radiating resentment, hung at his waist.
Named "Fearless Under Heaven," this sword contains endless resentment. When this resentment is infused into the blade, it will unleash astonishing power.
Even when unsheathed, it is incredibly powerful; once drawn, it can split a mountain in two.
"Yosh! These two beautiful Mages are going to give us a spectacular battle. Just thinking about it is incredibly exciting! Now, I officially declare the final match open!"
"Clang clang~"
The sound of gongs and drums echoed throughout the venue, crisp and loud, drawing everyone's attention to the arena.
"Erza, do you know that woman down there? She looked at you just now," Lucy asked curiously.
Erza followed Lucy's gaze, her brow furrowing slightly. "This... I... it feels somewhat familiar, but I can't quite place it."
She stared at Kagura's figure, something seemed to slowly emerge in her mind, yet it was all blurry and indistinct.
"For the Fairy Tail, and for the hatred in my heart! I have long been prepared." Kagura's voice was calm and firm, as if it contained endless power.
Her body slumped slightly, her hands resting on the hilt of the sword, her eyes sharp as an eagle's.
Black Magic Power surged from the sword, swirling around like smoke, and a sharp Sword Intent emanated from the sword at Kagura's waist, leaving everyone in awe.
"Hatred?" Cana murmured to herself, a hint of surprise and sympathy flashing in her eyes.
She could sense the pain and determination in Kagura's words, as if she were carrying a heavy past.
However, as a Magic, she understood that a competition is a competition, and she couldn't let personal feelings influence her decision to throw the game.
Cana took a deep breath, a determined look on her face. "It seems you've been through some painful experiences too! But I won't hold back!"
Cana gripped the Magic cards tightly in her hand and threw them all into the air.
Drawn by Magic Power, the cards fluttered around Cana like butterflies.
With two crisp sounds, Cana flicked two cards with her fingers, sending them hurtling towards Kagura one after the other.
"The Sun's Blazing Flame!"
"The Emperor's Wind Blade!"
As Cana gave a soft shout, the raging flames, amplified by the hurricane, formed a Flame Tornado on the open ground, and the Wind Blades, carrying flames, swept towards Kagura like Fire Dragon.
However, Kagura showed no fear whatsoever; her expression remained as calm as ever, and even her eyes showed no fluctuation.
Her slightly lowered body remained firmly in place, and the hilt of the knife in her hand was only slightly opened.
Just as the Flame Tornado was about to reach Kagura, she suddenly made her move, and the blade in her hand trembled violently.
Instantly, a black Gravity Field Flame Tornado erupted from directly above, and the Gravity Field slammed down like a heavy hammer, completely shattering the Flame Tornado and causing it to dissipate into the air.
"Oh, it's Gravity Field!" Cana chuckled upon seeing the familiar Magic.
She was already intimately familiar with this kind of Magic.
Cana clenched her fist and stomped her foot hard, causing the ground to collapse instantly. The reaction force propelled her body, sending her leaping rapidly directly above Kagura.
"Superhuman Strength!"
The fist, carrying the force of a mountain, swung downwards.
Kagura frowned and quickly retreated.
With a deafening roar, Cana's fist slammed into the ground, instantly splitting it in two and sending the stone slab flying high towards Kagura.
Kagura, who thought she had retreated to a safe distance, suddenly narrowed her eyes, but it was too late for her to react.
He gripped the sword hilt, closed his eyes, and unleashed a surge of Sword Intent. With a powerful swing, the two stone slabs were instantly sliced into countless fragments.
Smoke billowed, and the venue fell silent.
Kagura slowly opened her eyes, looked at the mess in front of her, and secretly rejoiced that she had reacted quickly.
"This woman..."
Kagura took a deep breath. She could only say that as expected of a member of Fairy Tail, this kind of Superhuman Strength was terrifying.
Cana stood to the side, a slight smile on her lips, seemingly quite satisfied with Kagura's performance.
The two exchanged a glance, their eyes blazing with fighting spirit. This battle had only just begun, and they had many more opportunities to demonstrate their strength.
The Quatro Cerberus, Bacchus, was in the audience, looking at the dilapidated venue. He swallowed hard; he couldn't possibly use that level of Superhuman Strength.
"Wow, this level of power is truly astonishing, Mr. Yajima!" Jabdirola was quite shocked, so she quickly asked the former Council Member for his opinion.
"It's clear that he concentrated his Magic Power into a single point and then unleashed it! This requires a very strong control over Magic Power, otherwise it's easy to be overwhelmed by it!"
Yajima, as expected of a former Council Member, is indeed insightful; he saw through the essence at a glance.
"It seems I need to restrict your movements," Kagura said slowly, her voice calm and cold.
As soon as she finished speaking, an incomparably powerful gravity instantly enveloped Cana.
The rubble on the ground could not withstand the terrifying pressure and turned into dust.
Cana's body trembled slightly, and her movements became unusually slow, as if she were being pressed down by an invisible mountain.
"You've got a good grasp of Gravity Magic..." Cana said with difficulty, her voice low and hoarse, as if squeezed out from between her teeth.
Despite the effects of gravity, she remained calm and resolute.
"But I noticed you haven't drawn your sword yet!" Cana stared at the sword at Kagura's waist.
Kagura looked at the restrained Cana, a smug smile playing on her lips.
"It's not time to draw this sword yet! But it's time to end this match!" Her voice was full of confidence and decisiveness, as if victory was already in her grasp.
Having said that, she held her unsheathed sword and charged forward like lightning. She raised the sword high and swung it down with all her might.
Kagura's eyes revealed a resolute air, as if winning this match would guarantee her a chance to challenge another person.
Just as the sword was about to reach Cana, a hand gleaming with a dark luster suddenly gripped it firmly.
"I'm already familiar with this kind of gravity; it won't have much of an effect on me anymore!"
"And since you already know I'm good in close combat, you shouldn't have risked getting so close to attack me!"
"Water Fountain!"
"Ice Pillar of the Grim Reaper!"
With her other hand, Cana activated two cards simultaneously, and a stream of water enveloped Kagura, lifting her into the sky.
A blast of cold air instantly froze it inside the ice pillar.
"Kagura?" The Fairy Tail member from Mermaid Heel looked at the ice pillar with concern.
To be continued~