novel-bin Chapter 516 Chess is definitely the best!
Chapter 516 Chess is definitely the best!
Chapter 516 Chess is definitely the best!
"A new S-class mage?"
"Oh right, I almost forgot that Natsu and the others went to Tenrou Island two years ago to participate in the S-class assessment!"
"So, Lucy passed that test and even gained Gildarts's approval? Are you kidding me!"
"Is the test about beauty? But Lucy doesn't have any beauty—"
"Hey! Lucy, come fight me now! Today's the day to defeat an S-class mage!"
After a brief silence, the entire scene erupted in chaos. The members of the remaining team were all incredulous at the explosive news that Chase had delivered.
They didn't really think Lucy was weak. Although she hadn't been in the guild for long, her potential and hard work were obvious to all.
only----
That assessment was unprecedented, with four veteran S-class examiners overseeing the entire process, and the competitors were monsters like Nazgrefried, making it absolutely hellish in difficulty!
In this situation, they really didn't expect that the final winner would be Lucy, who was just there to accompany them!
"What's with that expression on your faces?"
Mengmeng hopped in front of the group, put her wings on her hips, and proudly raised her big head. "With me and Eclair helping, isn't this just the way things should be?"
"It was mainly because Lucy's final plan was well executed," Acreia said modestly.
Upon hearing this, Gray snorted coldly, clearly annoyed, as he was the second victim.
Mira stepped forward with a smile and briefly recounted the scene. The crowd, who had been looking confused, immediately cast strange glances at Lucy: As expected of the dead card dealer's sister, she's really cunning!
Normally, Lucy would proudly boast to her friends about her amazing victory over Nazgray, even rehearsing her lines beforehand.
But now, as some monster stared at her with fiery eyes, her heart was in her throat, and goosebumps covered her entire body.
"Oh? So you're itching to fight me? That's interesting." Laxus on the field became intrigued.
Wadasi didn't think that at all; it was that bastard Chase who said it!!
The blonde girl shrank back, not daring to respond, her beautiful eyes fixed on Chess like sharp blades.
"It's only right to avenge Natsu. But you, a washed-up S-rank who was expelled from the guild, should really see your power." That's quite arrogant, isn't it?
How can avenging Natsu be a matter of course?
Vadashi had no intention of showing you his power, so don't unleash such terrifying magic, Lord Laxus!!
Lucy's fair, flawless forehead was covered in beads of sweat, and her gaze toward Chase became even more ferocious.
"Chase's sister is also worth a fight. Come on, I accept your challenge." Laxus spread his arms, and golden lightning exploded throughout the arena.
His curiosity was completely piqued, and he really wanted to "see" how the newcomers he had previously looked down on had advanced to S-class mage.
No one knew better than him how valuable his guild's S-rank rank was.
"Oh dear, in that case, it seems Lucy can't refuse."
Seeing that Lucy was about to refuse, Mira, who knew her boyfriend's thoughts, quickly stepped in to help, "After all, a challenge duel initiated on Nirvana must be accepted."
"I haven't started it yet!"
Even amidst the perilous situation that threatened her life, Lucy couldn't resist complaining, "And when did the guild ever have a rule like this?!"
"It's just a small Laxus fight, no need to be so worried," Chase said, waving his hand.
"That's what you think!"
"Lucy, don't forget, you're my sister—"
Chase casually wiped the spittle off his face, his tone suddenly becoming incredibly serious, his gaze fixed firmly on Lucy, "As your older brother, I've witnessed your growth all along, and I've always believed that you are absolutely capable of fighting Laxus."
"I firmly believe that if it were my strong and brave sister, even if she couldn't win, she would definitely be able to show her own style and shut everyone else up!"
"Chess, you—" Lucy was taken aback, feeling a little guilty under the genuine emotion in his eyes.
To be honest, ever since the president decided on the examinees, none of us, including ourselves, thought we could become the only new S-class mage.
When we first heard this news, everyone looked incredulous.
Only Chesgo unconditionally trusted and encouraged himself throughout, wanting to fight Laxus to prove himself.
And my first reaction was actually fear of battle.
"I understand, I promise I won't embarrass you!"
When Lucy looked up again, her entire aura changed abruptly, and her beautiful eyes were filled with an extremely strong fighting spirit.
"Yeah, this is the Lucy I know~" Chase smiled and patted her shoulder.
Seeing this, Mira, the "accomplice" sitting next to her, covered her mouth and chuckled, while Erza thought for a moment and chose to remain silent.
Both are important partners, but between her teammate and her boyfriend, she ultimately leans a little more towards the latter.
"Farewell, Lucy," the Fairy Queen thought to herself.
"Chess, shall I go?" Lucy pulled out the Protoss Key from her waist, full of enthusiasm.
"Come on, you can do it!" Chase cheered her on with a fist pump.
"Victory is certain!"
Lucy took a deep breath, prepared herself, and stepped firmly onto the dueling platform.
As soon as she turned around, she heard an incredibly irritating voice from behind: "10 J, bet on Laxus."
"—You damn bastard!!!"
The scene changes.
A thunderclap exploded, and Lucy, sporting a large bump on her forehead, sadly made her exit.
Watching the two smugly counting their money, the blonde girl couldn't hide the murderous glint in her eyes.
"Thanks for your hard work, Lucy. Here, this is for you." Chase pulled out a wad of bills.
To his surprise, some crazy gambler had bet on Lucy to win because of the extremely high odds.
"No way!"
Lucy, usually a penny-pincher, was unusually unmoved by the money, and said fiercely, "You said you'd always trust Wadasi, but all you did was trick him into going up there and getting beaten up!"
"It's not just about getting a beating~" Mira laughed.
"Mira too, you guys—"
Before she could finish speaking, Lucy was surrounded by Marcao and the others who swarmed around her.
"Wow, Lucy, that's amazing! This is the first time I've ever seen a Celestial Spirit Mage who can open three doors!"
"The Celestial Spirit Robe is amazing! It feels almost as powerful as Erza's Transformation Magic!"
"That beam of light, with power comparable to a magic cluster cannon, was that the Super Magic Star Chart Chronicle? Damn it, I wouldn't have been able to withstand it!"
Similar to the scene when they first learned that Lucy had become the new S-class, the companions started discussing it all at once, but there was no longer any doubt in their words, only admiration.
"It really surprised me; no Celestial Spirit Mage I know can match this level of magic."
Even Laxus, who was forced to activate Heracles Mode, couldn't help but nod approvingly, "I acknowledge your strength as an S-rank mage of the guild."
That's right, that was Chase's real purpose in "luring" Lucy onto the field.
From an official standpoint, the S-rank mage carries too much weight, and the guild members are all reckless brutes who are always ready to roll up their sleeves and fight. Without a real sparring match, it would be difficult to convince them.
Although most people don't pay much attention to it, some, like Cana in the past, regard S-rank as a driving force and goal for progress.
If we don't take this opportunity to resolve it, there will only be more trouble later, and who knows what unexpected things might happen.
Personally, fighting against a formidable opponent like Laxus would allow Lucy to gain more practical experience, realize her own shortcomings, and become stronger!
Lucy was too familiar with him, Mira, and Erza, so there wasn't much pressure when sparring, and the effect wasn't as obvious.
The clever Lucy quickly figured out the reason and fully understood Chase's good intentions.
Then, the carefree and somewhat clumsy younger sister changed her tune again, snatched the banknotes Chase was holding in mid-air, stuffed them into her pocket, and then opened her arms to hug her good brother: "Chase is the best, you're the best!"
"Don't suddenly come up to me, you idiot, your face is covered in dirt!"
hum!
The costume-changing magic circle and the receiving magic circle activate simultaneously: "Lucy!!!" x2