"Disassemble!"
Gildarts' eyes flashed. He casually waved his right hand, and an invisible force suddenly erupted. The enormous halberd formed from lightning, which had been charging forward with overwhelming momentum, instantly seemed to encounter a devastating storm. It shattered completely, turning into countless tiny bolts of lightning that shot in every direction.
Laxus wasn't surprised in the slightest by the strength Gildarts had displayed. He knew Gildarts' abilities like the back of his hand and understood that engaging him in close combat was definitely unwise. So, after learning that Gildarts would be his examiner, Laxus had already decided on his strategy for this battle.
After Gildarts effortlessly disassembled his attack, he saw that Laxus hadn't charged forward as usual. A hint of amusement flashed through his eyes as he said to Laxus, who was frowning with a solemn expression, "Laxus, an attack of that level won't do!"
Laxus took a deep breath and continuously gathered the magic power within his body into his lungs. Once his breath was full, he suddenly opened his mouth and let out a furious roar. "Roar of the Thunder Dragon!"
A thick bolt of lightning gushed from his mouth like a rampaging giant dragon, baring its fangs and claws as it swept toward Gildarts.
However, almost the instant the thunder dragon appeared, Gildarts launched his counterattack. Without changing expression, he raised his left hand and threw a punch through the air at the oncoming thunder dragon, shouting softly, "Shatter!"
With that low shout, an incomparably powerful force of impact howled out and slammed into the thunder dragon.
Laxus heard a tearing sound. The thunder dragon's enormous body exploded on the spot, transforming into lightning that scattered across the sky. Only a small amount of faint electricity remained, flickering uncertainly in the air.
"Laxus, since you