The venue for the final day of the Grand Magic Games was bustling with activity, crowded with people, and the atmosphere was extremely lively.
Every battle was spectacular and dazzling, but for Zorn, these battles brought an inexplicable sense of strangeness.
Because he discovered that the main members of the various guilds had not appeared on the field.
However, just now, when he saw those main members no longer sitting in the audience but walking towards the passage, their faces filled with anticipation and excitement, the mystery in his heart gradually unraveled.
What surprised Zorn even more was that both of Fairy Tail's teams also walked cheerfully towards the passage.
As Laxus left, he even gave Zorn a wicked smile.
Coupled with the fact that the little cats had mysteriously told him earlier that a surprise awaited him, he already knew who the final match was clearly for.
Those few cats were also cunning, even though!
Zorn's head was now full of black lines.
"Guild Master, whose idea was this?" Zorn bent down directly, looking at the Third Guild Master Makarov with a slight complaint, while turning his head helplessly to look at the First Guild Master, who was now beaming with laughter.
"Well, well, Zorn, I'll have to trouble you. It's a good chance for them to witness the true strength of Fairy Tail's strongest next Guild Master!" Makarov jumped onto the railing and immediately changed into his Ten Wizard Saints attire, putting on his most formal clothes.
"I say, Guild Master, you didn't bet something with someone on this match, did you?" Zorn narrowed his eyes, looking at the Guild Master, and said thoughtfully.
As soon as he spoke, Makarov, who had been leisurely standing on the railing, suddenly stopped, his expression becoming somewhat unnatural.
"Cough, cough…" Guild Master Makarov cleared his throat, feigning composure, but his eyes unconsciously darted away from Zorn's gaze.
Then, he explained in a slightly flustered tone, "How could that be? I'm not the kind of person who would easily agree to others for some bet!"
However, Zorn didn't buy his explanation.
From these few sentences, Zorn had already sensed the beginning of the matter.
His gaze quickly swept across the audience, and sure enough, he found that the Council had actually sent representatives to the scene in person.
What bothered him even more was that it was those few Council members he was most familiar with.
Not only that, but the Guild Masters of several other guilds were also waving to him with interest, which made Zorn feel even more annoyed.
After all, there was also a special person present—the son of the First Guild Master, the strongest Magician of the Alvarez Empire, the Magic King—August.
Facing such a situation, Zorn couldn't help but feel increased pressure.
Mastering all magic, ancient and modern—this is where August's title of "Magic King" comes from.
As for how he can do this?
The magic August possesses can instantly replicate all magic, even the most subtle details can be perfectly restored, and with his understanding of magic, he can even use it more powerfully than the original, making any magic invisible before him.
Except for those magic spells activated by special items.
However, he didn't seem to have revealed August's true identity to Everyone.
If this match exposes all magic, then....
Thinking of this, Zorn felt like spitting blood. He knew a lot, and indeed, the future is unpredictable. He never imagined what these guys would do.
Since that's the case, he can only put away all his magic and rely on physical combat and his sword, which should be enough.
This was not Zorn's arrogance, but a clear understanding of his own strength. He had full confidence in his physical combat and sword skills, believing that with these techniques, even without magic, he could compete with these little guys.
"I really lost to you guys~" Zorn sighed and resignedly said.
Although there was some helplessness in his heart, he still accepted the challenge.
After all, as a man, he wouldn't easily back down.
Moreover, he also knew that this competition was not just a simple sparring match, but also a test of his own strength.
"Haha, Zorn, just go for it! I believe in you, hahaha!" After Zorn agreed, Makarov immediately put his hands on his hips and burst into laughter, as if he could already see the scene of the bet's victory.
His laughter was full of confidence and expectation, as if he had already determined that Zorn would achieve the final victory.
Clang, clang, clang~ The bell for the match resounded throughout the venue, like a battle horn, making people's blood boil.
"This is the final dream duel of the Grand Magic Games!" Jabu Dirola shouted excitedly.
"The time has finally come for Everyone's most anticipated moment!" The voice from behind was filled with excitement and anticipation, as if he himself was immersed in this fierce battle.
"Now, let's welcome our special guest for this competition, one of the Ten Wizard Saints, the fifth-ranked, Lord Zorn!" Jabu Dirola's voice was passionate and inspiring, and the audience erupted in enthusiastic applause and cheers.
Zorn's eyes instantly became incredibly sharp, and his figure appeared in the center of the venue almost in the blink of an eye.
"Next, let's invite the ace players from all guilds to enter!" Jabu Dirola continued, his voice growing even more high-pitched.
"COOL!!!" The atmosphere instantly ignited, with cheers and screams from the audience rising and falling like surging waves.
Zorn's gaze, like a burning torch, pierced straight through the passage, as if he could see the deepest secrets within each participant. His eyes were filled with majesty and scrutiny, like a high and mighty god judging the good and evil of all beings.
His body trembled slightly, and all his aura instantly erupted, like surging waves, rushing directly towards every participant in the passage.
However, the atmosphere inside the passage became extremely tense.
All the participants instantly felt an unprecedented pressure, a bone-deep fear that made them tremble uncontrollably.
That eerie chill seemed to freeze one's soul, bringing endless despair.
The sunlight outside the passage also disappeared at this moment, leaving only endless darkness shrouding everything.
They clearly knew that all of this was false, caused by that terrifying aura. That powerful aura seemed to crush the entire space, making it impossible to breathe.
They understood that this oppressive feeling did not come from outside, but existed specifically for them. They had to face this challenge, otherwise they would be eliminated.
Lyon's face became extremely solemn, and deep fear showed in his eyes.
At this moment, he was as helpless and powerless as he was when facing Deliora.
Although Kagura was slightly better, her legs trembled uncontrollably, as if she had encountered a natural enemy and was at a loss.
Blueno even recalled the terrifying experience on Tenrou Island, and a wave of unease surged in his heart.
As for the other contestants, including the so-called Knights, they were all unable to stand still due to fear, their bodies trembling continuously.
Only Fairy Tail's two teams maintained a relatively calm expression, but they could also feel that Zorn was truly serious this time.
No, to be precise, he regarded them as opponents, and that aura carried a hint of killing intent.
...
Time passed by minute by minute, and no one came out of the passage. The audience outside the venue looked at each other, their faces showing expressions of doubt and incomprehension.
They whispered among themselves, speculating about what had happened.
The host on the stage was also bewildered. He picked up the microphone and asked the former Council member beside him, "Mr. Yajima, what… what's going on?"
Yajima sat there, hands clasped across his chest, eyes fixed on the center of the venue, a slight smile playing on his lips, revealing a hint of excitement.
He slowly said, "This is a test. The level of terror inside the passage now is far beyond what you can imagine."
"In other words, the contestants must overcome their inner fears and pass this test to be qualified to compete with Zorn." His voice carried a hint of anticipation and excitement.
"How interesting!" he murmured to himself, his eyes sparkling. He seemed to have a deeper understanding and expectation for this match.
The other Guild Masters also sat down calmly at this time, as if they were very patient.
To be continued~
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