In the empty park.
Erza, Kagura, and Minerva stood facing each other.
A faint yet palpable aura of fighting intent emanated from all three, creating an atmosphere so tense that it seemed ready to explode at any moment.
With a cold smirk on her lips, Minerva cast a sidelong glance at Erza and Kagura, speaking in a low voice, "The reputation of Sabertooth has fallen to rock bottom. Of course, I don't need to say it—it's all thanks to your guild, Erza, Kagura."
Erza's expression remained calm in the face of Minerva's provocative words.
"If that's how you see it, I have nothing to say. No matter who my opponent is, I will defeat them and move forward."
Hearing Erza's words, Kagura shot her a strange look, her mind filled with thoughts.
(Erza, why does your guild protect Jellal? From what I heard from Milliana, you suffered unimaginable torment and cruelty at his hands…)
Minerva, on the other hand, seemed slightly amused by Erza's statement.
With a faint smile, she said, "To prove that our guild is the strongest, allow me to take on the both of you at once."
"What bold words," Erza said softly.
"But I feel the same way. Both of you, come at me together."
Kagura closed her eyes slightly, her expression indifferent.
"No need for pleasantries. Let's begin."
Whoosh!
The sound of air rupturing filled the space.
In the very same instant, Erza, Kagura, and Minerva all moved at once, charging toward each other.
Swords, blades, and spatial magic clashed simultaneously, creating a shockwave that sent tremors through the air, producing an ear-piercing sound.
"What?!"
With the first clash, a flash of surprise flickered across both Minerva's and Kagura's faces.
They had both realized—at the same moment—that their combined strength was actually being suppressed by Erza alone.
It was only by the smallest margin, barely noticeable, but it was undeniable—they were being overpowered.
"Now, let's continue." As Erza spoke, her magic flared up violently, and she charged toward Kagura and Minerva once more.
Both swords slashed forward, striking at them simultaneously.
Boom!
Kagura and Minerva met Erza's attack head-on, and the three of them became entangled in a fierce battle.
Merciless blade strikes, dazzling sword slashes, and profound spatial energy clashed repeatedly.
But before they realized it, under Erza's overwhelming pressure, Minerva and Kagura had unconsciously begun cooperating to counter her.
Noticing this shift, Erza frowned slightly before suddenly bending her leg and forcefully kicking at the nearest opponent—Kagura.
Caught off guard, Kagura could only raise her arms to block the kick in front of her abdomen.
Though she managed to defend against the strike, the impact sent her flying backward, crashing through a railing and plummeting downward.
Seeing this, Erza did not hesitate and immediately pursued her.
In midair, Kagura caught sight of Erza chasing after her from the corner of her eye.
She gritted her teeth slightly, twisted her body, and swung her enchanted blade at Erza.
"Unreleased—Tachi Form!"
Their blades clashed.
Erza's pursuit was halted by Kagura's counterattack, and the two fell into a brief deadlock.
However, their intense duel created an opening—an opportunity that Minerva did not let slip away.
Using her spatial magic, Minerva suddenly appeared to the side of both Erza and Kagura, extending her hands outward.
A dense and oppressive magical force gathered in her palms, radiating a terrifying energy that enveloped both of her opponents.
"I—luwairugu…" Minerva softly chanted in an eerie and cryptic tone.
Watching this unfold, the First Master gasped in shock.
"[Yakuma Eighteen Battle Gods Magic]?!"
Boom!
As Minerva finished her incantation, a massive, hulking demonic apparition was summoned, launching a ferocious attack on both Kagura and Erza.
The sheer destructive force of the blast caused the entire park to collapse, exploding into ruins.
A surge of intense magical energy shot into the sky, illuminating all of Crocus.
The crumbling debris and thick billowing smoke completely obscured the magical crystal's projection, leaving spectators unable to see what had transpired.
Competitors across Crocus were left in shock at the sheer power of the attack.
As the dust slowly settled, the figures of Minerva, Erza, and Kagura emerged—all unharmed.
However, each bore minor wounds scattered across their bodies.
"What?! They're all completely fine?!"
"Just who are these three?!"
"This isn't even a matter of being strong or not anymore!"
"They're absolute monsters—!"
All of Fiore was abuzz with shock at this spectacle.
However, the three women in the midst of battle had no interest in the reactions of the audience.
Their full attention remained locked onto their opponents.
"I see," Minerva exhaled, though the movement made her wince slightly as the pain from Erza's earlier kick to her face flared up.
Her lips twitched in irritation.
"I didn't expect you two to endure this far. At this rate, we'll be going in circles forever… Let's change the game a little."
With that, Minerva raised her hand, conjuring another surge of spatial energy.
Within the swirling magic, a figure slowly began to materialize.
Upon seeing the person's face, both Erza and Kagura's expressions changed instantly.
"Milliana!!!" x2
"This little kitten was just captured moments ago. Do you see it? The way she suffers?"
Minerva said with a smirk.
"Her magic will continuously be drained in this space. But don't worry, I have no intention of using her as a hostage against you. Like I said—I'm simply changing the rules of the game."
As she spoke, she watched Erza and Kagura's expressions gradually turn ice-cold, their entire beings exuding a chilling, murderous aura.
"Yes, that's exactly the look I wanted to see," Minerva sneered.
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Mercurius Palace
Darton's aged face was already filled with fear and shock as he muttered, "This… if this is true, then the Grand Magic Games must be stopped immediately, and the entire nation must enter a state of war. We must also report this to the Magic Council..."
"No," Hisui said firmly.
"Even if we enter a state of war, we won't be able to resist it. And with just this letter in our hands, we have no real evidence to request the Magic Council's aid."
"No... Even if the odds are against us, we must resist. We must do everything we can to increase our chances of winning. We can't just sit here and wait for death," Darton insisted.
"It is precisely because we cannot sit and wait for death that this year's Grand Magic Games must continue until the very end." Hisui looked toward Fiores in the distance, her gaze unwavering.
"When the true disaster arrives, our only chance of victory lies in activating 'Eclipse.'"
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