"Time's up! The event is over!"
With the live commentator's command, the Grand Magic Games' opening event came to a complete close.
Although Rufus performed very well in the latter half, the top three spots were already taken by Fairy Tail A Team, Fairy Tail B Team, and Lamia Scale. In the end, Sabertooth only managed fourth place.
Soon, under everyone's watchful eyes, the total rankings for this round appeared on the huge virtual screen above the stadium.
Fairy Tail A, 10 points.
Fairy Tail B Team, 8 points.
Lamia Scale, 6 points.
Sabertooth, 4 points.
Blue Pegasus, 3 points.
Raven Tail, 2 points.
Mermaid Heel, 1 point.
Quatro Cerberus, 0 points.
"Sabertooth only got 4 points? What a shame!"
"There's no helping it. That Kenichi from Fairy Tail was too strong. If the organizers hadn't temporarily changed the rules, Sabertooth and the four guilds below them would probably all have 0 points!"
"Lamia Scale got lucky. They didn't score a single point during the event but still got third place!"
Looking at the rankings on the virtual screen, the spectators in the stands immediately began buzzing with discussion.
And the live commentator on the commentator's stand said in a passionate tone: "This was truly an unexpected event! Who would have thought the rules would need to be changed in the very first event!"
"Furthermore, the strongest guild, Sabertooth, only got fourth place, while Fairy Tail's two teams took first and second!"
"Of course, these are just temporary rankings. Whether Fairy Tail can continue their winning streak, and whether Sabertooth can defend their title as the strongest guild, remains to be seen!"
"Next, we begin the first combat round of the first day of the Grand Magic Games!"
As soon as the live commentator finished speaking, the spectators in the stands erupted with excitement.
After all, compared to competitive events, they preferred watching combat rounds.
The rankings in competitive events might involve some luck, but in combat rounds, it's all about genuine skill.
"I'm fired up! Let me secure the victory in this combat round!"
Natsu slammed his fist into his palm, his face full of eagerness as he said with a grin.
"Idiot! The pairs for the combat round are decided by the organizers! It's not just because you want to go up!"
Hearing Gray, Natsu felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over his head.
Although it was said that the organizers decided the combat round participants, Kenichi knew it was entirely decided by the King alone.
If Kenichi wanted, he could use his Humanity Subordination Magic to manipulate the King and control the entire Grand Magic Games.
But Kenichi disdained doing that...
While Natsu and Gray were talking, the live commentator announced the two participants for the first combat match.
"Fairy Tail A's Erza vs. Raven Tail's Flare!"
As soon as the live commentator said this, Erza's expression shifted. Then, she and Mirajane beside her looked towards the Raven Tail's location.
At this moment, the Raven Tail's members were also looking over with unfriendly gazes.
"Erza!"
Mirajane knew Raven Tail was Ivan's guild. Worried they might have some trick, she said to Erza with some concern.
"Don't worry, Mira!"
Erza said to Mirajane, then looked at Kenichi and said: "I'm going!"
Kenichi nodded, and then Erza walked towards the stadium.
"The Titania, huh? She's not an easy opponent. But Flare, you just go. Obra will assist you later."
Ivan, wearing the iron mask, looked at Erza and said to the red-haired woman before him.
Soon, under everyone's watchful eyes, Erza and Flare walked towards the center of the huge stadium from left and right.
"Titania... let this lady see how much strength you truly possess!"
Over at Sabertooth, Minerva, with her two long braids, looked down at Erza on the battlefield below, a playful smile on her lips.
"It's Erza's turn? Go, Erza!"
Millianna from Mermaid Heel looked at Erza and shouted excitedly.
And Kagura beside her also stared intently at Erza with her beautiful eyes, seemingly wanting to see how much Erza had grown over these seven years.
After Erza and Flare reached the center of the stadium and stood still, the live commentator announced clearly: "The match begins!"
With the host's command, Flare's long red hair behind her, as if alive, directly swept towards Erza.
At the same time, Ivan on the stands said: "Obra, prepare to assist Flare!"
Hearing Ivan, the man who looked like a crow nodded.
And Ivan looked at Makarov again, a cruel curve forming on his lips: 'Makarov, what kind of expression will you have if your Titania is defeated?'
Just as Ivan was thinking this, thunderous cheers suddenly erupted in the venue.
"So strong!"
"She instantly defeated her opponent!"
"Is this the power of the Titania?"
'Huh?'
Ivan, hearing the sudden cheers around him, was stunned. He immediately shifted his gaze from Makarov to the stadium, where he saw Erza had somehow appeared behind Flare, and Flare was already lying on the ground.
"What happened?"
Ivan's face changed, and he questioned Obra.
Although Ivan didn't say much, the expression on his face seemed to say, 'Didn't I tell you to assist Flare? And this is how you assist?'
And Obra also had a large sweat drop on his forehead!
The big-headed man beside him explained: "It was too fast! In just an instant, before Obra could even act, Flare was taken down by the opponent!"
"Worthless!"
Ivan cursed in anger.
He had always wanted to get back at Fairy Tail.
But he had never succeeded.
Before the Games started, he sent the little monster to track Kenichi and the others, but the little monster was burned to death by Kenichi as soon as it set out.
In the opening event, the big-headed man wanted to target Fairy Tail, but before he even saw anyone, he was frozen by Kenichi.
Now, Flare was instantly defeated by Erza!
While Ivan was feeling unwilling, the live commentator announced clearly: "Incredibly strong! Participant Erza instantly defeated Participant Flare! Fairy Tail A gains 10 points!"
"Erza is so strong!" Natsu shouted.
"She didn't even use her Requip magic... that's really..." Gray also showed an expression of 'better not mess with her'.
Kenichi looked at Erza, showing an expression of it was only natural.
Moreover, Kenichi knew Erza was capable of far more than this!
At this moment, Erza on the stadium seemed to notice Kenichi's gaze. She also looked at Kenichi, a smile appearing on her face.