"OOOOH!"
Natsu threw back his head and roared, towering flames erupting around him.
"Whatever future comes, I'll burn it all to ashes!"
Gajeel slammed his fists together, unleashing a deafening metallic boom.
"A few lousy dragons will make perfect punching bags!"
Erza raised her sword high, her gaze sharp and intimidating.
"For the guild, for the present age, we'll fight to the death!"
The fighting spirit of the entire team boiled over as they awaited the start of the ultimate showdown.
The crossroads of fate had quietly arrived.
The warm, golden morning sunlight spread across the entire flower city of Crocus.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
Brilliant magical fireworks burst high above the arena, their multicolored radiance painting the sky red.
Deafening cheers swept through like a tsunami, echoing through every corner of the city.
The annual Mage festival, the final showdown of the Grand Magic Games, had officially begun!
On the central platform of the arena, host Chapati Lola held an amplifying Magic Crystal, his face flushed with excitement.
"Dear audience, thank you for waiting!"
His impassioned voice rang across the entire venue.
"After several days of fierce competition, the Grand Magic Games have finally reached their most thrilling day—the ultimate final battle!"
"OOOOH—!!"
A hundred thousand spectators rose to their feet at once, wildly waving their glow sticks.
Chapati Lola waved forcefully.
"Today's commentary will still be handled by me, Chapati Lola! At the same time, we have invited a special guest to the arena: former Magic Council member, Mr. Yajima!"
The camera shifted to the commentators' booth, where the short Yajima smiled and waved.
"Hello, everyone. I'm looking forward to today's exciting matches."
"And that's not all!" Chapati Lola raised his voice again. "We also have a special guest—the mascot specially invited for this tournament, Pumpkin Man!"
"Pumpkin—!"
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