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In a relatively secluded corner of the forest lay a small lake.
Beside the lake was a grassy clearing.
On the grass stood the tents erected by Claire, Linse, Fianna, Alice, and the other girls. A campfire burned steadily at the center.
This was the campsite of the Fairy Tail team.
Fianna had already set up barriers throughout the surrounding area, turning it into a sturdy stronghold that served as the team's base.
Within this stronghold, the members of Fairy Tail could not only receive various blessings that dramatically enhanced their strength, but also replenish their divine power continuously as supplies.
Furthermore, Fianna had set up barrier traps throughout the area. Together with Claire, Linse, and Alice, she had also brought the surrounding spirits under their control, having them fend off any hostile intruders.
The fact that she had constructed so many powerful barriers with such varied effects in less than a day showed just how capable Fianna was.
As a former candidate for Spirit Princess, Fianna's abilities in this regard were beyond doubt.
However, Fianna herself did not seem satisfied with the current results. She claimed that there were still many more barriers to set up and many more things to do, and that the stronghold would not truly be complete until after tomorrow.
Naturally, the Fairy Tail members had no objections and left everything to Fianna.
As for the other girls, while helping Fianna organize the surrounding spirits and put them to work defending against enemies, they also took charge of the remaining tasks.
Claire was responsible for the camp's miscellaneous chores, such as gathering firewood, picking wild