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The next day, the residents of Crocus still rose early, eagerly awaiting the start of that day's Grand Magic Games.
Those with tickets could barely wait to head toward the venue, entering the Giant Dome—Flavius one after another.
Those without tickets gathered wherever there were projection Magic Crystals broadcasting the event, such as bars, inns, and restaurants. They ate breakfast while discussing what might happen in the day's matches, chatting away with great enthusiasm.
The mages of Fairy Tail did not waste any time either. Once day broke, they hastily finished breakfast and set out for the Giant Dome—Flavius.
Along the way, quite a few people pointed at the Fairy Tail group and whispered among themselves.
Before yesterday, those people would have done far more than merely point and gossip.
But after a full day of stunning performances yesterday, no one dared underestimate Fairy Tail anymore. All they could do was look at them with curiosity and reverence.
Macao and Wakaba, who had been looked down upon for seven years, immediately felt their spirits soar, even straightening their backs considerably.
Thus, the group arrived at the Giant Dome—Flavius together.
Since contestants and spectators entered through different passages, Noah and the other ten competitors parted ways with their Fairy Tail companions and headed down another corridor.
As a result, they encountered some unexpected opponents.
"Oh? Aren't you all from Fairy Tail?"
Sting, who had entered the contestants' passage with Rogue, Rufus, Orga, and Yukino, spotted Noah's group and immediately stopped. His gaze swept over everyone present before finally settling on Natsu, the