By the time everyone got up for breakfast, Natsu and the others had already been trained by Allen until they were gasping for breath. This was Allen's punishment for their reckless indulgence.
Indulgence was fine, but they had to exercise self-control!
Allen wanted to engrave this principle into their hearts, because once they grew older and their minds matured, they would have to take responsibility for every choice they made.
This little interlude did not affect the battle between Yukino and Jellal, which was about to begin.
Yukino and Jellal stood on the shore, which Allen had already repaired, waiting for him to go through the formalities.
After what Allen had said to the sisters yesterday, Yukino already knew that defeating Jellal was impossible for her at present. Since that was the case, she had to be like Sorano and display her resolve within the limited time available.
"S-Class Mage Promotion Exam: Yukino vs. Jellal. Now... officially begin!"
The instant Allen announced the start of the battle, Yukino and Garurumon, standing beside her, were enveloped in the white light of evolution.
"Armor Evolution!"
Just like Sorano yesterday, Yukino and Garurumon gradually merged into one within the white light.
When the white light faded, Yukino's new form appeared before everyone.
She wore a helmet shaped like Garurumon's head. The blade-like fur unique to Garurumon had appeared on her shoulders and elbows. Most importantly, Yukino's legs had transformed into Garurumon's legs.
In Allen's eyes, Yukino was now either a humanoid, gender-swapped version of Garurumon or the humanoid de-evolved form of WereGarurumon.
Unlike the aura Sorano had displayed after Armor Evolution, the form of Sorano and Tyrannomon had been agile while brimming with strength. The form of Yukino and Garurumon, meanwhile, immediately made it clear that she was an agile warrior with her