12 Beaked Birds flew in from the sky. Although adorned with various decorations, they looked like slightly larger birds, lacking intimidating power.
However, when Rhode led the groomsmen out, a purple light flashed across the Beaked Birds, and their bodies suddenly expanded.
Just from their appearance, they already looked formidable enough to make rookie Mages hesitate.
They screeched a few times, circling in the air, fully displaying their might to the audience below.
Some children, frightened, clung to their parents' legs, and some members of the Council nervously gripped their weapons.
——The Council personnel were specially invited by Rhode, mainly because Mest was a member of Fairy Tail, so he had to be invited, although he himself was unaware.
For the sake of one person, Rhode listed anyone from the Council he had interacted with on the invitation list, including the Evaluators he had only seen as Thought Bodies.
However, the Evaluators were not in the Fiore Kingdom and had many affairs to attend to, so they politely declined, only approving leave for the subordinates on the list.
Lahar signaled his colleagues to relax: "Don't worry, Mr. Rhode said it's a program."
Dolanbart (Mest) complained: "Using such Magical Beasts for performances in a bustling area is too reckless."
Due to being saved six years ago and the guilt of abandoning them to escape, Dolanbart's attitude towards Fairy Tail is now alarmingly lenient.
Lahar was similar, as even knowing about the Demon Heart, he still had a favorable view of Fairy Tail.
The Beaked Birds circled a few times and soon formed a neat line in the air, diving downwards together.
Exclamations arose around, but the groomsmen did not retreat:
"Thunder Dragon Celestial Halberd!"
"Fire Dragon's Roar!"
"Ice-Make: Lance!"
"Sand Rebellion!"
...
The groomsmen each showcased their magic, accurately hitting each Beaked Bird, 'eliminating' them easily.
Moreover, each magic, after defeating an enemy, left behind a letter without dissipating immediately.
Lightning formed an H, Flame formed an A, Ice Crystal formed a P, Sand spelled out a P…
Together with Rhode, the 11 groomsmen used 12 different magics to leave various colored letters, spelling "HAPPY WEDDING" high in the sky.
Suddenly, cheers erupted from the crowd, who had been a bit tense just moments ago.
It turned out this was the performance; the long-unseen Magical Parade was finally beginning at Mr. Rhode and Miss Mirajane's wedding!
A signal flare went off at the right moment, and Joy, Wang Qiangji, and Tono set off the opening fireworks.
Then Makarov waved a grand gesture for the band to begin playing, instantly enlivening the atmosphere.
Rhode's inner awkwardness vanished, replaced by nerves and excitement; his wedding had begun!
He was to meet his bride, accompanied and blessed by everyone!
"Handsome groom, brave groomsmen! I... I will lead the way for you; please rescue the beautiful bride!"
Hapi seemed a bit nervous too, suddenly forgetting the later lines praising the blonde bridesmaid, looking at Carla for help.
Carla thought for a moment, realized the missing lines didn't matter, and cooperatively flew over to Hapi, continuing the script:
"I heard the King of Magical Beasts is an amalgamation of sadness, disgust, and all negative emotions. It despises magic, fears happiness and joy, so please fight it with smiles!"
Li Li, holding a petite dagger, flew up to occupy the center stage: "Our Transcender Squad will lead the way, and will bravely fight with you! Until victory!"
"What negative emotions, how did that little one come up with such a bizarre setup?" Gajeel quietly complained about Reby's imagination, but had to raise his right arm with the others, "Oh!!!"
Rhode elegantly twirled a sword flower, and drove the longsword into the ground: "Come out, Holy Beast born for love, Poro King witnessing love!"
The sword emitted a golden light, expanding into a splendid Magic Array, which then transformed into red, yellow, blue, and green hues—effects Rhode added using various Magic Powers.
A snow-white creature appeared, bathed in colorful lights, wearing a golden crown, draped in a blue cloak, much larger than an elephant, this was the battle-state Warm.
Rhode was the first to leap onto Warm's head, standing amidst the crown, followed by the groomsmen jumping onto Warm's back.
"Move out!"
"Moo~~~" Warm stepped forward with its tongue out, emitting a much rougher roar compared to the 'purr' of its youth.
Many at the scene recognized Little Warm, but struggled to connect this mighty figure with the soft, cute little furball.
The band and dance troupe followed along, with the Guild opening a few parade flower cars, carrying Makarov, Kildas, and others behind Warm.
Some guests and even passersby hopped on the cars—there being much fewer Guild members, and so many responsible for performances, that the flower cars were far from full.
Thus, Makarov smacked his forehead and decisively decided to take others along for the revelry.
Noticing that most Fairy Tail girls were absent, Jenny spontaneously organized her fellow models to perform dances aboard the cars.
One Night, unable to sit still, also led his own boy group in performing.
The Transcender Squad led the way, with Warm and the cars proceeding slowly, amidst constant music, cheers, fireworks, and magical lights.
With the warm aid from friends, the parade's momentum and effect were no less than six years ago.
Macao and Wakaba couldn't help but tear up, as if seeing the Guild in its heyday once more.
When the parade reached a relatively open spot, Rhode furtively hooked his left finger, making a rock mountain rumble up from the ground, blocking the way ahead.
Kildas leapt off a flower car, flying over the groomsmen's heads, and punched the mountain peak.
White net-like light flashed, and Kildas gently landed beside the road; as his cloak fluttered, the hill turned into countless tiny rubble blocks.
"Even the highest mountain cannot stop Fairy Tail's unwavering resolve to progress!"
Li Li recited some impassioned lines on behalf of Kildas, causing another round of cheers from the crowd.
Meanwhile, Makarov and Rhode secretly breathed a sigh of relief, harmoniously dispelling the Defense Magic.
Next, various obstacles like ponds, seas of fire, and thunderstorms appeared, with Gray, Natsu, Laxus, and others taking action.
It showcased both the magical parade and the theme of crossing lands and waters to rescue the princess.
The group went through 'countless hardships' before arriving at the King of Magical Beasts' lair—which was essentially Mira's place.
Only now, the small courtyard in front of the door was occupied by various terrifying Magical Beasts, like the ghosts of the Twisted Jungle, Golems, Shadow Wolves, and enormous Void Reds and Blues.
A giant spider web hung diagonally in front of the small building, with Mira, dressed in a red princess gown, trapped in her room, calling for help through the window.
The bridesmaids were 'desperately' trapped atop the building, also waving for help from below.
Upon closer inspection, Erza, reluctantly in a bridesmaid dress, was being held by the arms by Lucy and Reby, with Lisana and Wendy clutching her shoulders and legs, respectively.
Listening to Hapi and Carla introduce the King of Magical Beasts' lair lines, Erza wished she could come down and fiercely battle the wretched beasts disrupting the wedding, then voluntarily run towards the prince.