"Kana, why are you here? Have you chosen a partner yet?"
Lucy looked up and smiled, asking Kana.
Wendy and Lisanna on the other side also looked at Kana curiously.
They also wanted to know who Kana had chosen to participate in the S-Class Exam with.
"I want to invite you, Lucy, to be my partner. Is that okay?"
"Ah~ I… I'm not sure…"
Lucy was first surprised when she heard Kana's invitation, then immediately became flustered, waving her hands.
She had never expected anyone to invite her to be a partner and participate in the S-Class Exam.
Juvia stopped blowing, stood up, and recalling the Combined Magic she had used in sync with Lucy before, nodded deeply in praise: "Lucy is indeed a good partner! Her strength is very strong."
"Yes, Lucy, you are very strong, don't doubt your own strength! With your help, this time I will definitely let them see my strength properly."
Kana held Lucy's hands, her tone very sincere, and her expression very serious.
"In that case, I will definitely help you, Kana, become an S-Class Mage!!"
Lucy looked around and saw only her companions' approval of her. The corners of her mouth curved slightly, her eyes became bright, and a little teary.
She held Kana's hands tightly in return, promising her with a very serious tone.
She also had the Celestial Spirit Aquarius, who would surely be able to help Kana then.
The reason she had been a bit worried about her strength just now was because the Celestial Spirit Leo had told her earlier that he needed to temporarily break their contract soon, saying he had private matters to attend to.
However, while she was still imagining, a figure who had not appeared in the guild for a long time was already walking towards them.
"Long time no see, Everyone!"
Loki had cut his hair short, adjusted his tie, and greeted Everyone with a smile.
"That voice…" Lucy's expression froze, incredulous, and she slowly turned her head.
"You… how could you… be here." Lucy stammered, asking Loki. In her imagination, she thought he was going on a date with Aries!
So she didn't listen to what Leo said next, closed the Celestial Gate, and quickly urged Leo to arrange things well.
However, Loki's arrival at the guild now made her feel uneasy.
Elfman also spoke out in confusion: "Loki?"
"Lucy, I'm sorry, but let's break our contract temporarily during the examination period."
After Loki finished speaking, he saw Lucy's stunned expression and thought Lucy was worried about her own magic power, so he continued: "You don't have to worry, I came through the portal using my own magic power, so you can still use your own magic."
"Ah, why didn't I see Gray? We agreed yesterday to train today!"
After comforting Lucy, Loki scanned the guild left and right but couldn't find Gray.
"Loki, you're here. Good thing you remembered. That's it, it hurts so much, what just happened, my head hurts so much…"
Gray covered his head, vaguely stood up with Juvia's help, not remembering what had just happened, only rubbing his head and groaning in pain.
"Well, never mind. Training comes first. Goodbye, Everyone, see you during the examination."
Gray thought about it, couldn't remember, so he shook his head, thinking training was important, and walked towards the guild's back mountain with Loki.
The two left arm in arm.
"Master Gray, could it be that you…"
Juvia was heartbroken, covering her face and crying.
"How did I not know their friendship was this good!"
Lucy pouted and murmured, feeling sorry for Aries.
"Clap~"
"In that case, Juvia and I will form a team and snatch Gray back!"
Lisanna clapped her hands on the seat, a gossipy look in her eyes. She immediately pulled up the still crying Juvia, whispering something into Juvia's ear.
This caused Juvia's expression to slowly change, becoming determined.
"Wait… wait, Lisanna, if that's the case, I won't have a partner." Elfman heard this, immediately stood up, looking at his sister Lisanna with teary eyes.
"How could that be, Elfman? Over there, there's a very enthusiastic gaze fixed on you!"
Lisanna turned and pointed at Evergreen sitting at the bar, but unexpectedly, Elfman's whole body trembled.
"I heard Freed chose Bickslow as his partner, and she's a little unhappy!"
Lisanna explained further, then turned to see her brother still trembling, so she suggested: "Elfman, hurry up, don't keep her waiting."
"This…"
Elfman looked at that petrifying gaze, swallowed, but then remembered he hadn't confirmed his partner yet, so he bravely went forward to invite her.
However, his synchronized steps showed Elfman's nervousness.
"That's great, so Everyone has found their partner. Levy also found a strong partner!"
Wendy hugged Carla, sitting in her seat, smiling and congratulating Everyone.
As she spoke, Everyone also saw Levy being lifted by Gajeel, and they could vaguely hear their conversation.
"Don't do that, put me down. I'm telling the truth, my strength will definitely be defeated in the first round."
"Don't say discouraging things, Levy, I will definitely help you become stronger."
Gajeel's firm voice came, making Levy freeze. Her face was slightly red as she looked at Gajeel.
....
After the gathering ended.
By the river
Wendy was walking towards the dormitory, holding Carla.
"It seems Everyone is looking forward to the S-Class Exam. Oh, Carla, why have you been a bit silent all day today!"
Wendy asked worriedly.
"I'm thinking about something. I have a bad feeling, and… Zorn…"
Carla said slowly, but she paused slightly when mentioning Zorn, then continued: "However, Wendy, you'd better not participate in this examination."
"Don't worry, Carla, no one has asked me to be a partner…"
"That's not necessarily true, Sky Maiden."
A strange boy suddenly spoke from behind her, startling Wendy, who quickly turned and asked: "You are…"
"I am Mystogan's disciple—Mest. I hope you can be my partner, Wendy, I need your help."
"This… okay." Wendy had some doubts, but thinking of Mystogan, she still agreed.
However, Carla didn't have time to stop him, another voice suddenly appeared.
"Have you chosen your partners? If so, gather in the East Forest tomorrow morning. The one-week special training officially begins."
After Zorn conveyed the training message to the two, he turned into light particles and disappeared from the spot.
However, Mest was sweating profusely. At that moment, he clearly felt Zorn had locked onto him.
To be continued~
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