Seeing that the group was still deep in discussion, Ron smiled and offered a reminder:
"They're about to start!"
In the center of the field, Erza and Natsu began their customary exchange of greetings and trash talk.
"It's been many years since our last duel like this, hasn't it?"
"I was just a kid back then, but things are different now." Natsu looked at his opponent, his fighting spirit boiling. "Erza! Prepare to be defeated today!"
"In that case, I'll get serious too! It's been a long ti since I've used my true strength."
"Requip: Fla Empress Armor!!!"
Erza crossed her arms, and as her magic surged, her everyday armor was replaced by a brand-new set.
The armor featured strange crimson fla patterns and orange decorations, along with magic runes engraved by Ron to enhance its fire-based abilities.
Wearing the Fla Empress Armor, Erza's originally smooth scarlet hair transford into cool twin tails, and she radiated a searing and powerful aura like a Valkyrie.
Seeing Erza so serious, Happy thought it over for a second before decisively handing his betting tickets to Cana.
"As expected... I'll still bet on Erza to win!"
Lucy: What a cold-blooded cat!!!
"The Fla Empress Armor?"
Seeing this, Natsu beca even more excited, the fighting spirit in his eyes burning brighter.
"That's how it should be! Now I don't have to hold back; I can go all out!"
"Begin!!!"
While Master Makarov ca to join the fun, he also took on the role of referee.
"Roar!"
He let out a low roar, and raging flas instantly surged around him. With a sudden kick off the ground, he shot forward like a rocket, carrying a rolling heatwave straight toward Erza.
Erza gripped the Crimson Fla Sword that ca with the Fla Empress Armor. The tip pointed directly at the charging Natsu, and searing fire magic condensed on the blade, forming a fiery red edge.
"Boom!!!"
Their attacks collided instantly!
Fire against fire, strength against strength!
Natsu's flaming iron fist, carrying an explosive impact, slamd hard against Erza's blade, while Erza's fla sword, with a sharpness that could cut through anything, t Natsu's fist.
The clanging of fire against tal rang out, with every clash erupting in dazzling light and searing sparks.
Even after just a few simple probing clashes, their imnse strength was already on full display.
"So powerful!!!"
"Right? It's a spectacular duel!"
"That was just them testing each other." Ron watched the two facing off in the arena, the corners of his mouth curling slightly. "The exciting part is next."
"Hahaha, Erza, I'm fired up!!!"
As soon as he spoke, the magic within Natsu's body surged, and the violent magic of a Dragon Slayer Wizard erupted into the sky like a volcanic eruption.
"Fire Dragon's... Roar!!!"
Natsu cupped his hands in front of his mouth like a horn, his cheeks bulging. A second later, a massive fire tornado spewed from his mouth!
The searing pillar of fire, carrying intense heat, scorched even the air into distorted shapes as it passed.
"If it's only at this level..."
Erza's gaze sharpened. Instead of dodging, she gripped the fla sword with both hands and charged straight into the pillar of fire!
"Slash!"
There were no fancy techniques, only ultimate speed and power.
The runes on the Fla Empress Armor glowed brightly, and the fla sword in Erza's hand traced a hauntingly beautiful red half-moon in the air, forcefully splitting the oncoming massive fire pillar in two!
"She split it?!" Happy was so startled he dropped his fish.
The split flas, like two fire dragons, roared past Erza's sides and landed among the onlookers.
"Hiss, so hot!!!"
"Hey! Natsu!! You bastard!!!"
anwhile, Erza's figure had already crossed the sea of fire, appearing instantly in front of Natsu.
The sword light fell like a waterfall, slashing down from above!
Natsu's pupils constricted. His body instinctively leaned back while his hands supported him on the ground, delivering a flaming sweep kick toward Erza's lower body.
This strike was aid at a tricky angle and utilized his body's rotational force, making it extrely powerful.
However, as if she had anticipated it, Erza's figure paused incredibly in mid-air. Her toe lightly tapped Natsu's kicking leg, using the montum to soar higher, and she thrust her fla sword downward.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
In the blink of an eye, the two had exchanged dozens of blows at close range.
Natsu's punches and kicks were wide and powerful, each carrying explosive flas, while Erza displayed her superb martial arts as the "fairy queen," her swordsmanship sharp and precise.
"Are these two... really human?"
Lucy murmured in admiration as she watched the intense battle in the arena.
"Whether they're human or not, all I know is that this duel... can't continue."
The people around him looked at Ron in confusion. A winner hadn't even been decided yet, so why couldn't they watch anymore?
The next mont, a humanoid frog suddenly intervened in the duel.
An abrupt voice rang out from the crowd.
"That's enough!!!"
"Nobody move. I am an envoy from the Council."
"The Council?"
"An envoy?!"
"Why is an envoy from the Council here?"
Ron had so guesses about this. It was likely because, during their battle with Eisenwald to stop Lullaby, they had accidentally trashed Kunugi Station and wiped out Clover Town.
For all of this, the Council needed a scapegoat to prove to the general public that they could protect the order of the magical world.
Thus, the charges for the destruction were naturally placed on Erza, the team leader.
Ron wasn't worried about this; it was just a show, after all.
Instead... his eyes turned toward Natsu: Should I knock Natsu out later? To keep him from causing trouble... Just then, the humanoid frog began to announce the purpose of its visit.
"Ron is hereby under arrest for twelve charges, including suspected destruction of property and the summoning of the demon Lullaby during the Eisenwald incident a few days ago!"
"Eh—?!!!"
"Wait... that's not right!!!"
"Why ? Wasn't Erza the one taken away in the original plot?! There must be a mistake..."
"Wait, it ntioned summoning the demon Lullaby. That did technically escape from my hands... Fine, arrest then..."
"I was the leader of the team for this incident. Logically, I should be the one arrested, right?"
Hearing this, Erza stepped forward, blocking the path between Ron and the humanoid frog.
"I'm sorry, the arrest warrant was issued by the Council. I am only here to announce it and take the person away."
Seeing that Erza still wouldn't move, the humanoid frog looked troubled.
Although it was from the Council, look where it was—the Dark Guild among legal guilds, full of people accustod to being lawless. If they weren't willing, it really couldn't take anyone away.
"Don't be nervous, don't be nervous..."
Ron understood the helplessness of this working-class humanoid frog. He stepped forward, patted Erza's shoulder, and whispered in her ear.
"It's just a formality. I might even be back today. Just keep an eye on Natsu for ."
Erza nodded decisively upon hearing this and looked at the humanoid frog. "Take him away!"
Ron:???
Really that decisive? Not even a mont of hesitation?!
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