Blanche Paradise

Looking at the familiar, exquisite boots, Lord Zero Emperor instinctively looked up. The next second, the familiar grandeur of blue and a flawless, bashful jade-like face appeared in his vision.

"Um... I..."

"Lord Gray, hold on! Juvia is coming to help you!"

Watching the goddess hurry away from his side, Zero Emperor felt as though a crack in the ground that should have been beneath him was missing.

"Lord Leon, are you all right?"

"Cough, cough... I'm fine!"

After being helped up, Zero Emperor casually turned his head for a glance—or so he thought. Then his left arm suddenly turned cold, followed immediately by a sharp pain.

"Cough, cough... Jelly, don't misunderstand. I was only confirming the result of the match."

Faced with that painfully awkward opening line, the resentment in Jelly's eyes deepened.

"Hmph!"

With a cold snort, 'This Is Love' tossed Zero Emperor to Long Eyebrows and the Rabid Dog behind her before vanishing into the bustling street.

"This... Leon."

"Lord Leon, even I can't help you this time! (Long Eyebrows shook his head speechlessly.)"

"Awoo... At least leave the key behind before you go!!! (The agitated Tobi.)"

"Uh... How about you go ask her for the key?"

Hearing that, Tobi shot Long Eyebrows a glare and silently supported Zero Emperor toward the inn.

Her Highness the Empress stepped onto the arena just as she passed Great Ace, who was jumping down while flashing a V-sign.

"Pfft, pfft."

After confirming that the microphone was working properly, Her Highness the Empress spoke. "I now announce that the winner of this duel is... Gray Fullbuster!"

Upon hearing the final result, Ace, who had been chatting with Pink Ball, and Lord Zero Emperor, who was being helped away, both collapsed to the ground.

"What the hell?! (Leon roared as he