After all the matchups were confirmed, they drew lots to determine the order. The final order was:
1. Kana vs. Laxus; 2. Sorano vs. Ultear; 3. Yukino vs. Jellal; 4. Mira vs. Erza
Once the order was decided, Allen waved for everyone to move farther away and cleared the arena for the two people preparing to fight.
To make sure he could see, Natsu immediately climbed to the top of a large tree. The others followed his example.
Allen was the referee for this exam. After confirming that Kana was ready, Allen immediately announced the start of the battle!
As soon as the battle began, Kana followed the strategy she had discussed with Gildarts and chose to strike first.
"Kana, remember, if you're fighting Laxus, don't even think about clashing with him using magic. In that regard, aside from that freak Allen, nobody in the guild is Laxus's match. So you have to charge in and fight him at close range. Of course, his close-combat ability isn't weak either, but you must use close combat to find an opening. The S-Class Promotion Exam isn't about defeating the examiner; it's about earning the examiner's recognition. So all you need to do is find an opening and show everything you've got."
Gildarts's words echoed in Kana's mind as she swiftly charged toward Laxus, Crushing Magic surging around her right fist.
When she reached Laxus, Kana swung her right fist forward with all her might.
"Crushing Magic: Impact Wave!"
Facing Kana's attack, Laxus remained calm. Lightning instantly appeared around his body, and then his right fist met Kana's head-on.
"Lightning Fist!"
Boom!
Kana's shockwave was scattered in all directions by Laxus's Lightning Fist, and she herself was knocked back two steps. However, she immediately charged forward again.
"Crushing Magic: Monster Strength Fist!"
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