harleyscars Chapter 329 Plastic Sisterhood Alliance
Chapter 329 Plastic Sisterhood Alliance
Chapter 329 Plastic Sisterhood Alliance
The enormous golden magic circle, like an inverted glass bowl, enveloped the tree-lined clearing along the river on Sirius Island.
The array wall shimmered with light, and a huge number, 09:12, was clearly visible on its surface, moving at a constant speed.
After explaining the rules of the second round of assessment in detail, Makarov gave everyone ten minutes to rest and prepare.
When the countdown reaches zero, this brutal competition for the honor of S-class mages will officially begin!
Inside the magic array, the seven groups of members who had passed the first round of assessments were spread out, with a distance of more than ten meters between each other, and they were wary of each other.
While they hushed themselves and urgently discussed their next course of action with their partners, they scanned the movements of other teams, the air thick with unspoken tension and scheming.
Near the banks of a clear river.
"The second round of assessments looks even more difficult than the first."
Lucy sighed deeply, her voice filled with sorrow.
In the first round of assessment, one can at least rely on luck. Even if one is unlucky enough to encounter an active S-rank mage, it's still a two-on-one situation, and the examiner will go easy on them for guidance purposes.
But the situation in the second round is much more complicated.
There were seven groups of people, but only three signposts pointing to the tomb of the first chairman. No matter how they were divided, it wasn't enough.
Even in the most ideal and peaceful distribution, there will still be at least a fierce conflict with the other group!
The road sign to the south was quite close to the battle area between Chesgo and Gildarts, and huge energy shockwaves came from that direction from time to time, causing the ground to tremble slightly.
Lucy thought that anyone with a clear head wouldn't be foolish enough to make it a priority.
Moreover, obtaining a signpost is only the beginning. To find out the exact location of the first Chairman Mavis's grave, one must obtain information from the other three stone tablets held by other teams.
This means that anyone, at any time, could become the target of everyone's attacks and find themselves in a desperate situation where they are ganged up on and attacked by other teams!
More importantly, this is an ideal situation after eliminating factors such as speed advantage and interference from forest monsters.
Based on Lucy's understanding of Nazgray and the others, the assessment might go into chaos right from the start, developing in an unpredictable direction!
"Didn't the guild leader say that we can team up with other teams?"
After thinking for a moment, Akelia suggested, "How about we find a reliable team first to secure an early advantage?"
"Then, when collecting the last signpost, we'll sabotage them!" Mengmeng clenched her paws and added in a low voice.
Lucy thought they made a lot of sense, and she raised her head furtively, ready to choose a suitable "ally".
"It's decided, Harpy. Once the race starts, we'll go get the road sign to the south first!"
"Ah~! Don't worry, Natsu, with my speed, I can definitely leave them far behind!"
There really are fools who prioritize choosing the most dangerous south-facing road sign.
And is it really okay for you to discuss this so openly?!
Natsu and Happy are a perfect match, but we'll cut them off.
"Be a real man! Take down all four road signs in one go!"
"Hey, please, can you use your brain for once?"
Hmm, Elfman and Abba Greene pairing, cross that out.
Gray and Loki, whispering to each other, looked incredibly sinister. (Cross this line.)
Mester, munching on a tree root and commenting on its taste like a goofball, forked it off.
If Fried and Biguslo were to accidentally have spells implanted on them or have their bodies manipulated, it would be a huge loss. (Cross)
Looking at it this way, it seems that only Kana and Rili are suitable.
Just then, Kana, who shared the same thought, also looked over.
With just a glance, the two instantly guessed each other's sinister and ugly schemes.
A knowing smile appeared on their lips at the same time.
"Oh dear, in this situation, it's definitely better to stick together and keep warm~" Kana walked over with a smile.
"That's true, Kana. Let's team up and compete fairly once we've collected all the waypoints!" Lucy greeted with a smile. "Agreed. If I lose to Lucy in the end, I'll accept it wholeheartedly."
"Nonsense, I'm the one who would never be resentful of losing to Kana."
The two modest girls embraced each other intimately like best friends.
Their inner thoughts were surprisingly consistent: "Heh, the moment I get the last signpost, I'll launch a surprise attack and take you down!"
Eclair, Mengmeng, and Lili, who were temporarily teammates, exchanged brief greetings, and the "plastic sisterhood" was thus formed.
Although everyone knew that this alliance was as fragile as a spider web in a storm, it still put enormous pressure on other teams.
After the brutal selection process of the first round of assessments, no one dared to underestimate these two formidable competitors who had gained the approval of Chase and Gildarts.
So Abba Grin immediately took Elfman to find Fried and Bigelow.
The Thor crew, who were already a well-coordinated team, hit it off immediately.
Elfman, being a manly man, seemed somewhat out of place until Abba Grin secretly winked at him with a "don't worry" look, at which point he reluctantly agreed to team up.
As for Gray and Loki...
The two seemed to be plotting some insidious scheme, and did not follow the crowd to team up with others.
There wasn't really a choice. Natsu, who always bickered with Gray, goes without saying, and as for Mester...
Based on a certain unspoken understanding between teams, Mester is not someone who can form a team.
Seeing that two powerful pairs had already formed a united front, Wendy couldn't help but feel nervous. She reached out and tugged at Mester's trouser leg, weakly saying:
"Mr. Mester, shouldn't we also discuss a plan?"
She genuinely wanted to help Mester successfully advance to S-rank.
In that case, his master, Mystgang, would be very happy.
"Ah! I see! So this is the essence of tree roots wrapped in the soil of Tenrou Island? It has a fresh, post-rain forest scent and a deep, earthy fragrance. What a unique taste!"
Meester ignored him and continued to diligently play the role of a silly, goofy character.
However, in a blind spot unnoticed by anyone, a cold and sharp glint suddenly flashed in the depths of his lowered eyes, filled with an unwavering certainty of victory.
Hmph, finding road signs is such an inefficient task. My teleportation magic can easily handle it in just a few breaths. Who would be foolish enough to play this low-level chase game with you?
Thinking this, Mester glanced at the countdown on the magic barrier, which was almost finished.
"Ten, nine, eight—"
The stone tablet that records the history of the Fairy Tail guild might hold some unspeakable secrets!
"Three, two. —"
The time to make a name for myself has finally arrived!
"—!"
The magical barrier quietly dissipated, and the second round of assessment officially began!
Hahaha! Goodbye Fairy Tail mages, I won!
Mester burst into laughter, grabbed Wendy's bewildered little hand, and a teleportation array suddenly unfolded beneath her feet.
"Don't even think about it! Stay here!!"
Just as his figure was about to disappear from the spot, flames, ice, laser cannons, cards, Protoss radiance, and dark text appeared...
A dense barrage of magic swept in, crashing down on him all at once!
Boom!
After the explosion, Meister lay flat on the rubble, her neck tilted to the side, and a little ghost holding a white flag slowly floated out of her mouth. She immediately lost consciousness.