Mockery rang throughout the arena.
In Fairy Tail's prep area, Lucy, Gray, and the others all covered their faces, unable to bear watching.
"Three idiots."
Gray's face darkened with exasperation, and he let out a helpless sigh.
"Dragon Slayers are born to get motion sickness on vehicles. It's their fatal weakness. This event is completely and precisely designed to counter them."
On the cheering stand, Makarov pressed a hand to his forehead, his face full of helplessness.
He knew the Dragon Slayers' weakness all too well, but seeing the three of them make fools of themselves in public still left him utterly depressed.
"Makarov, don't look so gloomy."
First Master Mavis sat on the railing, swinging her little legs, a faint smile on her face.
"Look at the way they're crawling so clumsily. It's actually rather cute."
Makarov choked inwardly, feeling that all his dignity had been lost.
At the front of the arena, the battle had already reached a fever pitch.
Raven Tail's contestant, Black Snake, moved with nimble grace, as steady as if he were on flat ground atop the jolting Chariot, holding first place the whole way.
"You think you can stay ahead?"
Lamia Scale's Yuka suddenly put on a burst of speed.
"Wave Magic!"
A powerful magical wave spread out, not only boosting his own speed but also canceling out all interfering magic around him.
"Get out of my way!"
Mermaid Heel's Risley let out a low roar and activated Gravity Magic.
Her massive body instantly became light and agile, avoiding the wave interference as she forcefully overtook the others.
"Feel my charm!"
Blue Pegasus's Ichiya struck a flamboyant pose, a special fragrance spreading from around him as he stacked on a speed buff and charged madly forward.
Experts from every side restrained one another and