Inside the Pandemonium, Natsu, his body wreathed in crimson flames, continuously darted back and forth through the horde of monsters.
Bang Bang Bang-
Boom Boom Boom-
Accompanied by loud roars and explosions, the number of monsters around Natsu was steadily decreasing.
At this moment, a virtual screen outside the Pandemonium accurately displayed the number of monsters inside.
S: 1 -> 1
A: 2 -> 2
B: 12 -> 12
C: 22 -> 14
D: 33 -> 0
In just a few minutes, Natsu had wiped out all the D-grade monsters in the Pandemonium.
"Incredible! The monsters in the Pandemonium are continuously decreasing. The D-grade monsters are all eliminated, and many C-grade monsters have been taken out too. Out of 70 monsters, less than half remain now!"
"However, the remaining monsters will only get stronger. Can contestant Natsu successfully complete the challenge?"
While the audience watched the thrilling battle presented on the screen with rapt attention, the live commentator on the announcer's stand shouted in an impassioned voice.
Bang-
Just as Natsu was attacking one monster, a huge monster appeared out of thin air behind Natsu and punched him.
Natsu, suffering the heavy blow, flew backwards like a cannonball.
"Participant Natsu has been attacked by a B-grade monster!"
"It seems the previous battles have also taken a significant toll on contestant Natsu. His Magic Power is gradually running low!"
Seeing Natsu get sent flying, the live commentator spoke again.
However, the moment Natsu's body was about to smash into the wall, Natsu twisted his body, kicked off the wall fiercely with both legs, and shot towards the B-grade monster that had attacked him like an arrow from a bow.
"Fire Dragon's Sword Horn!"
In an instant, Natsu's head collided with the B-grade monster.
Bang-
The monster, suffering the heavy blow, directly disintegrated and finally vanished.
At this time, the virtual screen outside the Pandemonium displaying the monster count also changed.
S: 1 -> 1
A: 2 -> 2
B: 12 -> 11
C: 14 -> 0
D: 0 -> 0
"The D-grade and C-grade monsters have all been eliminated! One B-grade monster has also been taken out. Only 14 monsters remain now!"
"But these last 14 monsters are all extremely powerful, and contestant Natsu's Magic Power is almost exhausted. Can he ultimately succeed in the challenge?"
The live commentator, looking at the panting Natsu on the screen, shouted.
And now, the massive stadium echoed with rising and falling cheers.
"Go, Fairy Tail mage!"
"You're almost there, keep going!"
Initially, the spectators weren't very optimistic about Natsu.
After all, challenging 70 monsters alone was just too much.
But now, seeing Natsu kill more than half of the monsters, those spectators also got into Natsu's rhythm and started cheering him on.
"Oh no, Natsu-san's Magic Power is almost gone!"
Wendy clenched her fists, her face full of tension.
After all, Natsu had already come this far.
If he were defeated now, it would be such a shame.
"Roar-"
Just then, five monsters with crimson bodies suddenly jumped out and launched fire magic attacks at Natsu.
"Five B-grade monsters have surrounded Participant Natsu and launched fire attacks against him! Can Participant Natsu withstand this wave of attacks?"
Seeing this critical moment, the live commentator immediately shouted.
But the Fairy Tail's members, upon seeing this, had the worry on their faces instantly replaced by a gleam in their eyes.
The next second, inside the Pandemonium, the violent flames submerged Natsu's figure.
But soon, the flames visibly shrank at a rapid pace.
In the end, all those flames were eaten by Natsu.
"Simply astonishing! Participant Natsu ate all the monsters' fire attacks?!"
"He actually ate the fire?"
"What in the world is going on?"
The live commentator and the audience alike were all filled with disbelief.
But Sting said with a smile: "Natsu is a Fire Dragon Slayer. Of course he can eat fire. But to deliver fire to Natsu at this critical moment... his luck is just too good."
As Sting spoke, Natsu, whose Magic Power was about to run out, not only recovered his power after eating the flames but also saw it surge.
"Thanks for the meal!"
Natsu wiped his mouth, grinned at the fire-breathing monsters, then charged directly at the group of monsters.
"Dragon Slayer Secret Art: Crimson Lotus Phoenix Blade!"
Natsu fiercely swung his arms, and streams of fire, like ribbons, coiled around his body.
When Natsu reached the fire-breathing monsters, the fiery ribbons coiling around him acted like blades, instantly annihilating four of the fire-breathing monsters.
Finally, Natsu intentionally left one alive.
Judging by his posture, he seemed to be planning to use this fire-breathing monster to replenish his Magic Power when it runs out later.
After killing the four fire-breathing monsters, Natsu used another Fire Dragon's Roar to take out four other B-grade monsters in front of him.
In the end, only two monsters remained before Natsu: one was a huge, dragon-like monster with a blue body, and the other was a giant monster with a red body and an oni mask.
"Hmm?"
Just as Natsu prepared to attack the two imposing monsters, a small, bat-like monster suddenly passed by underneath Natsu.
Natsu didn't care what that monster was, he simply stepped on it and crushed it.
At that moment, on the screen outside the Pandemonium displaying the monster count,
the S-grade monster count actually changed from 1 to 0.
"The S-grade monster was defeated?"
"Could it be that the small monster contestant Natsu just stepped on was the S-grade monster comparable to a Wizard Saint?"
The live commentator, seeing the S-grade monster count become 0, spoke with an expression of utter disbelief.
Hearing the commentator's words, the audience was also full of confusion.
Only the Pumpkin Man on the arena had a large sweatdrop appear on his forehead.
"This requires an explanation. The S-grade monster has a special setting!"
"If the last remaining monster is the S-grade monster, then the S-grade monster's power will be fully unleashed!"
"In other words, when the S-grade monster coexists with other monsters, its power isn't that great!"
"Participant Natsu probably accidentally killed the S-grade monster before its power was activated!"
'Huh?!'
Hearing the Pumpkin MC's words, the spectators in the surrounding stands were filled with astonishment.
And Kenichi also shook his head with a smile: 'This old king always likes to play these fancy tricks. Now he's paid the price!'