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The searing pain of flames burning up his back twisted Azuma's face slightly.
"Uwaaaaaah—!"
The so-called Purgatory Seven might have looked impressive, but they were still only human.
Thus, under the scorching flames, Azuma let out a scream like a low roar. Then he gritted his teeth, kicked off, and sprang away from the blazing tree.
"Wipe out Fairy Tail?"
At that moment, a cold voice rang out.
"I'd like to see whether you're qualified!"
The instant those words fell, surging magic power swept out from the air, causing the flames throughout the forest turned into a sea of fire to suddenly stagnate. As tangible magic power howled like a gale, the flames swayed wildly.
That terrifying magic power was all erupting from one person.
Seeing Noah create such a spectacle merely by stirring his magic power, Azuma's expression finally changed.
Unfortunately, Noah gave Azuma no time to be shocked.
"Bzzz—!"
As a tremor rang out, golden ripples spread behind Noah one after another. From within them emerged all kinds of Treasure Tools—swords, blades, spears, halberds—each aimed directly at Azuma.
Then, the various Treasure Tools shot through the air like beams of light, streaking toward Azuma.
"—!"
Seeing Noah attack immediately without even exchanging a few words, as though his moods were utterly unpredictable, a vicious glint flashed through Azuma's eyes. He roared as magic power burst from his body, gathering beneath his feet and flowing into the ground.
The next moment, thick tree roots burst from the earth. Like gigantic vines that blotted out the sky, like writhing pythons, they spiraled up to meet the countless Treasure Tools raining down from above.
"Bang—!"
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