Hidden Clues (Part 1)

"Buzz."

After the invisible sound spear dissipated, Erza slowly lowered the Adamant Shield in her hand.

"Tsk, tsk... no wonder you're someone Big Sis Sonia thinks highly of. You really are terrifyingly strong!"

"You're not bad yourself!"

"Hey, hey... which one of you is actually taking the test? (Seasoned Bystander Golden Softie)"

"I'm curious. With your strength, you should have become S-Class long ago. Why wait until now? (Crimson)"

"Because I want to become the most qualified S-Class Mage!"

"I thought my standards were already strict enough. I didn't expect you to be even more demanding than me!"

"Besides..."

Seeing the blush on her opponent's face, Crimson said darkly, "What's so good about that guy that he managed to attract such an outstanding woman?"

"Say... you've never fought alongside your idol, have you?"

"Uh... I really haven't!"

"If you get the chance, you should try it!"

"Okay!"

As soon as they finished speaking, the two who had ended their clash slid to opposite ends of the mountain path and stared silently at each other.

"Lucy, stop watching and find a way to get the treasure chest!"

"Okay!"

"Hehe... nice idea, but I haven't agreed to it!"

With that, the Fairy Queen abandoned the defense-focused Adamantine Armor, changed into the Armor of Heavenly Circumstances, and flung out the Sword of Heavenly Circumstances.

"Whoosh."

Flashing in front of the silver-white sword formation, the blonde beauty swung an impenetrable wall of black sword shadows to hold back the Fairy Queen while shouting behind her, "Now!"

"Understood!"

"Open, Gate of Virgo! Virgo!"

"Buzz!"

Ignoring the fierce battle behind her, the Pink-haired maid respectfully asked, "Would you like to punish me, Her Highness the Princess?"

"No!"

"Quick, help me bring that chest over!"

"Understood!"

As soon as she spoke, the sound of earth and stone