Grand Magic Games – Day 2, Match 3
"Fairy Tail B, Mirajane Strauss vs. Blue Pegasus candidate, Jenny Realight."
"The next match is Mira's, huh? But her opponent is that Jenny… If nothing unexpected happens, this should be an easy—"
Noel's words were cut off as he nearly choked on air at the sight before him.
At that moment, it felt as if a pink haze had enveloped all of Crocus, and every male in the audience had heart-shaped eyes, frozen in place as if turned to stone.
The reason?
For some unknown reason, both Jenny and Mira had changed into swimsuits and were striking alluring poses.
"What the hell is going on?!" Gajeel stared blankly at the scene, his jaw nearly hitting the ground.
His simple-minded thinking couldn't comprehend how a proper battle had suddenly turned into a swimsuit modeling competition.
"It seems that since the two of them were once gravure modeling colleagues, they decided to turn the match into this instead of a regular fight," Laxus explained indifferently.
"It's surprising that the judges actually allowed such a way of determining victory," Juvia commented, sweating slightly.
Meanwhile, Noel had already developed a full-blown headache.
He could tell that Mira was just messing around—simply playing along because she found it entertaining.
Otherwise, even ten Jennys wouldn't stand a chance against her in a real fight.
"Well done, Mira." After a round of posing, Jenny smiled at Mira.
Mira maintained her gentle smile and responded, "You too, Jenny. It's been a while since I've done something like this."
"I never thought you'd actually go through with a gravure showdown with me."
"Hmm… because I don't really like fighting and killing. Isn't it great to decide the winner in such a peaceful way?"
In the commentary box, Chapati was getting excited.
"Former gravure colleagues, both transformation magic users—this is a dream matchup!! The judges will be the three of us from the live broadcast team!"
"This is a serious responsibility," Yajima stated expressionlessly.
"Both sides are so cool and beautiful!" Jason shouted with both hands raised high.
"The next theme—school swimsuits~!"
"A bikini with thigh-high stockings!!"
"Glasses girl!!"
"Neko ears!!"
"Dominatrix with a whip!!"
"The themes are becoming more and more catered to… certain preferences!!"
"Neither of them is backing down~!!"
"At this rate, we'll never get a winner. The next round will be the final theme," Chapati announced helplessly, watching as the two continued to be evenly matched.
"It's time." Hearing Chapati's words, Jenny's eyes gleamed with confidence.
She thought to herself, Sorry, Mira, but no matter what the final round's theme is… I've already set up my guaranteed victory.
With that in mind, Jenny decisively looked at Mira and said, "Mira, this is the final round!"
"Mm, I won't lose," Mira replied calmly as ever.
"Since the competition has been going this way, why don't we make a bet?" Jenny suggested with absolute confidence.
"Sure, what are we betting on?" Mira agreed without the slightest hesitation.
Jenny pointed at Mira and declared loudly, "The loser has to publish a nude photo in Sorcerer Weekly!!"
Pffft!!!
A chorus of nosebleeds erupted from the audience.
Even without turning around, Noel could already tell which of the more questionable guild members behind him had just started gushing blood from their noses.
"Wait… nude photos!!?" Noel nearly stumbled.
"Oi, that's going too far! And besides…"
"I refuse." Mira answered with a smile, but her tone carried an undeniable firmness.
The entire arena fell into a stunned silence.
"Eh… w-why?" Jenny's carefully laid-out plan crumbled in an instant due to Mira's unexpected response.
Mira's smile slowly faded as she answered seriously, "I decided a long time ago—my body is only for that one person to see. Even though I don't think I'll lose, this bet is something I absolutely won't accept."
After speaking, Mira turned her gaze toward Noel in the stands, a faint smile playing on her lips.
Seeing this, Jenny's eyebrow twitched, and a trace of irritation crossed her face.
"I see… Noel Rutherford, that bastard."
"You pissed her off before?" Gajeel asked Noel curiously.
Noel shook his head in confusion. "I don't remember ever doing anything to her."
Down in the arena, Mira voiced the same question as Gajeel.
"Noel Rutherford, he… he…" Jenny seemed to be struggling to hold something back before finally exclaiming, "He once trampled on my innocent feelings!!"
"NANI?!?!?!?!?!?!?"
"Why do you look just as shocked as everyone else?" Gajeel shot Noel a deadpan look.
"No, because I seriously don't remember anything like that happening!!"
Noel shrank back as he felt the icy stares from both Mira below and Erza across from him.
In the arena, Jenny continued, "Seven years ago, during an interview for Sorcerer Weekly, I confessed to him… I said, 'I want to go out with you.'" [Note: In Japanese, this phrase can also mean 'I want you to keep me company.']
"And what did he say? He replied—'I need to check the time first.' What kind of rejection is that?!?!?!"
"Eh?!?!" Several veins popped on Noel's forehead as his mouth twitched uncontrollably.
"Ahem, Noel, about your clumsiness… you've really gone and crushed a poor girl's innocent feelings." Laxus smirked mischievously, glancing at the dumbfounded Noel.
"No… I completely didn't catch her meaning at all." Noel rubbed his forehead helplessly, laughing bitterly.
"I see." Mira looked at Noel with a faint smile, but behind her, an ominous dark aura had begun to seep out.
With an unbelievably gentle tone, she said, "Noel~ I'll be sure to listen to your explanation later~."
(I'm dead!!!)
The thought flashed through Noel's mind, especially when he saw Erza on the opposite stands, surrounded by a similar dark aura, sharpening her sword.
The sense of impending doom deepened.
"Ahem, I hate to interrupt, but the match must go on! The final theme: Battle Form!" Chapati interjected.
A flash of light erupted as both Mira and Jenny began transforming into their combat forms.
"I'm going all out now." Mira's body started to change.
"Since this is the final round, let's settle this with strength."
"Huh?" Jenny, who hadn't expected this turn of events, suddenly had a bad feeling.
As the light faded, what appeared before Jenny and the spectators was Mira's newly enhanced Satan Soul transformation.
"That's Demon Mirajane Strauss… from what I know, it's the strongest form of Satan Soul," Erza commented from the stands.
"I've gone along with your modeling contest. Now, I hope you'll accompany me in a real battle till the end," Satan Soul Mira said, looking at the now sweating Jenny.
Without mercy, she struck, taking Jenny down in a single blow.
The sudden turn of events left everyone in stunned silence.
"Winner—Mirajane! Earns 10 points!"
"That was insane..." Gajeel muttered, rubbing his chin.
"See? If you piss her off, the consequences are serious," Laxus said flatly before turning to a very bitter-looking Noel.
"You'd better pray for yourself."
Noel clutched his head in despair.
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