"Is this what you call not being good at fighting?" Aquarius muttered while holding her jug in a daze.
After all, a dragon is still a dragon… However, Lucy said that this dragon was summoned by that handsome fellow, right?
According to common logic, the commonality of summoning magic is that the mage's own power limits the summoned creature's power ceiling.
So, it seems this boyfriend-less little girl was indeed holding us back.
In the future, we need to change the contract... No, we need to strictly urge her to train.
But thinking about the date with Scorpio, Aquarius changed her mind and decided to sternly tell Kaburico instead.
Aquarius's words echoed the thoughts of most people present.
Did this dragon, supposedly not good at fighting, really punch straight through the mountain?
Not everyone thought so because Natsu had seen Igneru as a child, whose single breath demolished a mountain.
Even though that mountain wasn't as tall as this one, Igneru was indeed stronger.
So in his eyes, this aquatic dragon lady could indeed be considered not good at fighting.
However, the Marine Sub-Dragon heeded Rhode's advice and flapped her wings to fly when he asked her to.
Carla reminded, "Watch out below!"
A massive turtle, roughly the size of the Marine Sub-Dragon, emerged from the water and reached to bite her foot.
On the other side, more than a dozen swordfish, each over five meters long, leapt from the water, spear-like snouts aiming at the Marine Sub-Dragon's side.
This time, without Lucy's reminder, Aquarius spoke of their origins first: "They're from the Turtle and Swordfish Constellations."
"Requip: Heaven's Wheel Armor!" In an instant, Erza changed attire, sending dozens of Celestial Wheel Swords shooting toward the swordfish.
Each swordfish could share five swords: two targeting the eyes, three the mouths.
"Hapi!" Natsu leapt off the dragon's back, caught by Hapi, breathed fire at the giant turtle's head, "Fire Dragon's Roar!"
Clang, clang, clang... Erza's Celestial Wheel Swords injured most swordfish, but some got stuck on the headbones without piercing through.
The largest leading swordfish astonishingly flicked away a aimed longsword with its snout, continuing its thrust forward.
Erza leaped out, wielding two swords, slashing repeatedly: "Celestial Wheel: Pentagram Sword!"
"So fast!" Yukino, witnessing Erza combat for the first time.
She only saw five bright silvery lights interlace to form a pentagram, and then the swordfish's snout broke into three pieces, its head and body split apart.
Erza stomped forcefully on the fish's head, jumping back onto the Marine Sub-Dragon's back.
Meanwhile, the swordfish turned into starlight, disappearing.
Elsewhere, the turtle was caught with a fiery mouthful, roaring painfully as it retracted its head.
Hapi dove with Natsu, releasing his grip.
Natsu's fist ignited with flames, driving straight to the giant turtle shell's center: "Fire Dragon's Iron Fist!"
Lucy shouted: "Idiot, why specifically hit the turtle shell? The Turtle Constellation's shell is... shattered!!"
When Natsu's fist struck the shell, a tiny flame suddenly swelled, immersing both Natsu and the giant turtle in a sea of fire.
Crackling sounds echoed as cracks appeared across the turtle shell, followed by its complete shattering.
The giant turtle's body was engulfed in flames, emitting a painful roar, and the water below instantly evaporated a layer.
Natsu gently jumped from broken shell pieces, caught timely by Hapi flying upward, leaving the giant turtle in the inferno to transform into scattered starlight.
But it wasn't over yet, as a giant yellow frog leaped from the water, nearly catching up with Hapi.
It croaked, shooting its long tongue intending to swallow both Natsu and Hapi.
Gray immediately intervened: "Ice-Make: Ice Strike Hammer!"
An even larger, more magnificent and intricately crafted hammer landed atop the frog's head.
The frog's head distorted inward, closing its mouth forcibly, its tongue drooping down, the body gradually disappearing.
"One can sever the proud snout of the Swordfish Constellation, another can shatter the Turtle Constellation's strongest defense, one can use shaping magic to match the Frog Constellation's ambush speed..."
Aquarius secretly marveled, none of the little girl's companions were simple.
Compared to this group adept in handling various assaults, other mages deceived into this place scattered across the mountain were far more disheveled.
First, heavy mist made it difficult to discern direction, facing sudden magical beast assaults left little time to react, inattentiveness could lead to injury or even death.
Fortunately, the Horologium Constellation's efforts decreased some casualties, but it lacked fighting capability, unable to prevent successive attacks.
Making matters worse, sudden water surged in the mountain, some possessing Swordfish, Ship Bottom, and Dolphin Constellations, could manage sudden environmental changes.
Yet, those unprepared had to rely on swimming.
The problem was, seemingly calm waters weren't safe, some got unexpectedly bitten by giant leeches while swimming, the scene was brutal.
The situation was worsening, but finally the Star Spirit Realm's reinforcements arrived.
The Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Perseus, Heracles, Aquila, Crane Constellations... appeared one after another.
Some were busy rescuing people from the water, helping to combat magical beasts and rebellious star spirits.
The rebellious star spirits, seeing star spirit reinforcements, eyes reddened instantly, charging toward them.
In the water, rebellious star spirits such as the Leech and Goose Constellations, in the air the Vulture, Sparrow Bee, Lonely Thrush Constellations, on the slopes the Tiger and Camel Constellations, also various magical beasts controlled by the Comet Hunter and Bear Constellations.
Additionally, the Balloon and Mongolfier Balloon Constellations attacked from above, harassing those on the slopes and waters.
Official star spirits covered retreats while dividing forces to fight frenzied rebellious star spirits.
Temporarily, battles occurred everywhere sky, underground, and underwater.
Mountains shook slightly, water rippled, mist churned.
The usually tranquil Saint Dopia Mountain Area was suddenly filled with beast roars, shouts, weapon clashes, and angry curses.
At the divine hall atop Saint Dopia's highest peak, the giant known as Frederick the Great lifted his head.
His gaze seemed to pierce the great hall, through the mist, into the Star Spirit Realm, seeing the man in armor holding a greatsword.
"Even you can't sit still, Star Spirit King."
As if sensing something, he stood, arranging his crown, picking up his scepter, stepping towards the door.
"It seems before the main course, there are some interesting guests to greet."
Antinous smiled slightly, "Depends if they qualify as the King's guests."
The two walked out one after another, with two guards trailing behind.
Meanwhile, door guards of the Staff Bearer and Snake Handler Constellations were already tense.
For a green dragon was hovering slightly above the mountaintop.
The dragon seemed wanting to say something, smirking uncontrollably, but was patted on the neck by the young man on her back, trying hard to control her expression.
She then took a deep breath, unleashing dragon breath. Like a surging river from the sky, unstoppable water flows.
The two gate guards gathered their entire magic power, resolutely preparing to block this move for the king.
But Frederick was already upfront, pointing his scepter forward.
The Marine Sub-Dragon's water flow met like an immovable reef, bypassing everyone's position, even avoiding the great hall behind, directly flowing down the mountain.
Aquarius's complexion changed drastically: "Frederick the Honorable!"