At the Damus Flau Arena
After the competitive matches ended, the atmosphere in the arena didn't die down.
Instead, as time passed, the excitement only grew stronger.
The audience was well aware that the upcoming battles on the fourth day would be vastly different from those of the previous days—it was time for the highly anticipated Tag-Team Duels.
In the commentary box, Chapati began explaining, "Fairy Tail has completed their team reformation, and now, at last, we are entering the duel portion of the fourth day! The matchups have been announced on the battle cards."
Blue Pegasus vs. Quatro Puppy
Mermaid Heel vs. Lamia Scale
Saber Tooth vs. Fairy Tail
After looking over the battle card arrangements, Chapati turned to his co-commentators, Yajima and Labian.
"As expected, the most highly anticipated match is Fairy Tail versus Saber Tooth, right?"
Recalling the tense standoff between Fairy Tail and Saber Tooth earlier, Yajima nodded.
"For a moment there, I really thought things were going to escalate."
"So intense! So passionate! I love it! Thank you so much!!" Labian exclaimed excitedly.
Once Labian finished speaking, Chapati took over again.
But before officially starting the matches, there was something he had to do first—introduce the brand-new Fairy Tail team.
"At this moment... the new Fairy Tail team reveals their majesty!"
As Chapati's voice rang out, the grand gate at one of the arena's passages slowly opened.
Under the dazzling light, five figures gradually became clear.
"This is, without a doubt, the strongest team we could assemble right now." Mira smiled from the stands.
"Yeah, I'm really looking forward to their performance." Noel stroked his chin, grinning.
In the infirmary, Wendy clenched her fists slightly. "I'll be cheering for everyone!"
"This is truly an incredible team," Ed commented.
"I can't even imagine them losing," Juvia nodded in agreement.
From the stands, Mavis wore a gentle smile as she gazed at the five figures stepping into the arena.
"Our guild stands united. We entrust our hopes to you. Now is the time to showcase the strength of our bonds."
A thunderous cheer erupted, reaching a deafening climax.
The entire arena seemed to tremble under the sheer excitement of the crowd.
Amidst countless expectant gazes, Fairy Tail's newly merged team—Natsu, Gray, Gajeel, Erza, and Laxus—stepped forward into the arena.
Each of them radiated an overwhelming aura of magic, and just by standing there, they exuded an unstoppable, razor-sharp presence.
As the Fairy Tail members stepped into the arena, their gazes instinctively locked onto the five members of Sabertooth standing across from them.
In that instant, their eyes clashed, and for a brief moment, it felt as if sparks crackled through the air.
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On a high platform somewhere in Flau, Arcadios watched the newly formed Fairy Tail team with great interest and murmured, "With Lord Nord absent from this team, I can't tell whether this is a blessing or a curse for us... But there are only three days left until the Day of Destiny. Even Lord Nord can no longer stop it. The world is about to change... Our master, and all of us, have been waiting for this day."
"Indeed. However... speaking of which, why was the date specifically chosen to be the day after the Grand Magic Games ends?"
A red-haired girl dressed in Fiore's soldier uniform, standing beside Arcadios, asked indifferently.
"Tina has been wondering why that particular thing is set to activate in three days."
"Why do you suddenly ask about this?" Arcadios chuckled as he looked at Tina.
"I'm simply curious," Tina replied seriously.
"If the timing were delayed until after all the participating teams had returned to their respective guilds, the whole process would obviously be much less troublesome."
Arcadios stroked his chin, as if answering Tina's question, or perhaps merely talking to himself.
"The Grand Magic Games… Most people don't truly understand the origins of this festival. Some know that, in ancient times, it was called the Dragon King Festival, a grand event between dragons, humans, and demons. But even those who know that much only understand it at the surface level. Only the oldest records contain the true origins of this day. In the beginning, it was actually a festival where the gods of the dark forces danced in revelry—a festival known as the Demon's Feast."
After speaking, Arcadios fell into silence, quietly watching the arena below.
Tina, too, said nothing more.
The silence lingered—until…
The space around them seemed to distort, and a wisp of black shadow appeared beside Arcadios and Tina without warning.
Yet, neither of them reacted, remaining calm as if they had long anticipated its arrival.
"The magic power infusion is almost complete," the shadow gradually took human form and spoke in a deep voice.
"What about your side, Ophelia, Tina?"
"No issues," Arcadios' voice suddenly became crisp, and the blue in his pupils gleamed with an almost unnatural brilliance.
"Everything is proceeding as planned. Princess Hisui's strategy has reached its final stage. As for the only uncertain factor—Lord Nord—we are prioritizing secrecy and keeping surveillance to the bare minimum."
"What about Luther and Dylan?" Tina asked in her usual expressionless tone, making it clear she doubted whether those two fools could successfully carry out their task.
The shadow shook its head and replied in a low voice, "There have been some complications on their end. However, it does not affect the overall situation. No matter how much a bunch of clowns struggle, they have no chance of overturning this situation. There's no need for concern... Besides, if one is moving in the wrong direction, then no amount of effort will bring them closer to the goal—in fact, they will only stray further away."
"Tina did not fully understand the meaning conveyed by certain words in the conversation. Attempting to express her confusion, she spoke."
Tina shook her head slightly.
Though she voiced her doubts, her face remained completely unchanged, as calm as ever.
"You don't need to know these things," the shadow also shook its head, rejecting Tina's inquiry.
"Your only task is to carry out your assigned duties and keep an eye on your physical condition. When that thing activates, it will certainly not be a peaceful event..."
"Understood." Arcadios nodded.
Satisfied with the response, the shadow gave a slight nod before its form gradually disintegrated.
The space around them returned to its previous stillness.
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