"I see. Since contestant Erza has decided to go last, if no one else has any objections, we'll take the measurements in the order you drew!" Pumpkin Man nodded and addressed the others, who were already ready.
"Hehe, I'm first, meow~! But before that..." A mischievous grin curled Millianna's lips. She suddenly pulled back the hood that concealed her face, then sprang forward before anyone could react, leaping nimbly into Erza's arms—
"Good health is the best~!" Hanging from Erza's neck like a koala, Millianna narrowed her eyes and nuzzled against her, laughing loudly. "Long time no see, Erza~! Surprised?"
"And you too, big brother Nameless~!" As she spoke, she remembered to grin and wave at Achill (fake) in the Fairy Tail section.
"Hehe, you little rascal..." Yet contrary to Millianna's expectations, Erza showed no surprise at all. Instead, she rubbed Millianna's head firmly in mild reproach, smiling as she said, "So you finally couldn't resist revealing yourself to me? I thought you'd wait a while longer before you were willing to come forward."
"Huh?!" Millianna drew out the sound, blurting in bewilderment, "What kind of reaction is this, meow?! Erzy, why aren't you surprised at all?! I deliberately waited until today to reveal myself so I could give you and big brother Nameless a big surprise!"
"That 'I already knew' look of yours makes no sense, meow!!"
"All right, all right, it really was a surprise! Actually, I didn't know it was you at first either." Erza rubbed Millianna's head, unable to suppress a laugh. "But when he saw that you were going to compete earlier, big brother Nameless finally remembered to tell me. So really, he knew from the very start that you'd joined a guild and come to participate! That's why you shouldn't underestimate his abilities, Millianna."