While Natsu was fighting Agil fiercely, on the other side of the field...

"Kakaka..."

Amidst a series of unpleasant mechanical sounds, the third metal instrument opened its opening, and the last batch of crystal balls fell out. This was the smallest number, only three.

“Oh do—!

There are only three crystal balls in the third batch!

"

The announcer's shocked voice brought the audience's emotions to tension and anticipation: "There are now a total of ten crystal balls on the field. There are only twenty minutes left in the competition, and there are 27 players on the field. Who are the players?

Can you stand to the end?"

As the announcer's voice fell, the third phase of the 'Plunder War' began.

"It's time to take action!"

McCalla opened her hands, and her magic power transformed into an abundant force of stars, which circulated around her body and quickly gathered into her hands, eventually forming two star swords that emitted bright light, and rushed into the crowd with a 'swish'.

"Ancient Script·Flash Strike!"

"

The 'Blue Pegasus' Hibiki's hands quickly pressed on the virtual keyboard. Amidst a series of 'ding' sounds, more than a dozen virtual marks appeared out of thin air, and then a dazzling flash of light erupted from them, attacking the target.

"Volatilities! Fluctuations!

fluctuation!

"

Yuuka of 'Snake Princess' Scale' has his left hand behind his back, and his right hand is waving in parallel. Invisible air fluctuations continue to explode at the designated position, which not only plays a defensive role in neutralizing the opponent's magic, but also acts as an invisible force.

Magical attack.

The rest of the magicians also showed their magical powers, and colorful magic circles appeared one after another. The entire arena suddenly became chaotic. The changes were so fast that even the eloquent announcer could not keep up.

"In addition to Natsu and the sand magician, there are now eight crystal balls!"

Among the crowd, Eric's right hand was in the form of a claw, and a burst of dark red energy shot out from the palm of his hand. This was his best magic trick - Poison Dragon Slayer Magic.

"Fortunately, compared to the beginning, there are more than half of the opponents still on the field now. There shouldn't be too much interference when using sound magic. Just let me hear what you guys are thinking.

…”

This seemingly bad guy began to wander among the crowd, searching carefully for the whereabouts of the crystal ball. Voices of frustration, reluctance, or fear broke into his ears.

"Damn it! If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have come to participate in this 'Big Demon Fighting Martial Arts'. Not only did I not get fame and money, but I was also involved in the battle between the elders for nothing. It's just..."

"Everyone is fine, let's end the game quickly!"

"Are all the magicians in the first-class magic guild as strong as those two people?! Then what kind of competition should we participate in..."

"Absolutely! I must not let them find out that I have the crystal ball..."

Hearing this, Eric finally smiled, opened his eyes suddenly, and looked in the direction where he had just heard. Standing there was a mage with a sly eyebrow, who looked like a novice at first glance.

"Found it!

"

Eric grinned: "This kind of person can't keep the ball in his hand at all. Even if he advances, he will be beaten, so just give the ball to me!"

"

"The fangs of the poisonous dragon!

"

With a strong wave, the dark red poisonous mist in his hand transformed into a giant snake under the change of magic power, and flew out with its fangs spread.

Under Eric's precise control, this venomous snake was as fast as lightning, easily avoiding the magicians along the way and reaching its target at a speed that was difficult for the naked eye to follow.

"Did you take action? Eric..."

On the audience stage, at the 'Witch's Sin' position, Jellal and others stared at Eric's actions.

Several people carefully discovered that although his attack speed was very fast, it was not heavy-handed, as evidenced by avoiding irrelevant players. Moreover, the toxin he used was not a lethal toxin, but a neurotoxin with a paralyzing effect. As long as he took a rest, it would be enough.

recover.

"When did that guy become so gentle?"

Sora couldn't understand Eric's behavior.

Once upon a time, Eric was a cold-blooded monster who could poison hundreds of people in one breath without blinking an eye. However, now facing this group of opponents in the competition, he did not even dare to use heavier magic. This was not possible before.

It's something unimaginable.

"Because we are sinners, and now we are trying to make meritorious deeds, so of course we cannot be harsh!"

Jellal looked very pleased, and explained calmly, "Princess Emerald invited us to participate in this competition. The purpose is not only to win the championship, but also to show the people of the Kingdom of Fiore the royal family's tolerance, long-term vision, and wise decision-making."

…”

"So if we want to win, we must win with 'fair and aboveboard' means!"

"Eric must have thought of this as well. He felt that poison-type magic was more difficult for people to accept, so he didn't do anything heavy-handed."

After listening to Jellal's explanation, An Ye couldn't help but frown: "I didn't expect Eric to do it to this extent..."

"Because the other party said, 'If we can win the championship, we will reduce the contract we signed from three years to two years,' right?"

Melty smiled slightly. She was young but precocious and had already seen through Eric's thoughts, "Eric... he probably wants to end this controlled life as soon as possible and start a new life!"

Wearing sunglasses and a red outfit, Lisa curiously asked: "The end? Why?"

"Of course it's the influence of falling in love! With that waitress from 'Fairy Tail'!"

Urrutia hugged Melty with a joking smile on his face. He looked at Eric who was shooting at the crystal ball in the field and directly exposed the truth, "Maybe he has already made an appointment with his girlfriend.

It’s a promise to ‘take you home as soon as I escape from the control of the royal family’~”

"Hey, hey... don't say such things! I remember the book said that this is not a good agreement, right?! Anyone who talks like this will never end well in the end..."

Korano interrupted Urrutia's words with a black line on his face. These people who were born in the 'Six Demon Generals' have been together for many years and have already become a family. She doesn't want to see Eric and his

My girlfriend ended up in tragedy.

"Love can change a person!" Richard said with a smile.

Ever since Richard's younger brother Wori found the "Witch's Sin" and got to know him last year, the big man's life has been full of sunshine.

Although due to the special nature of the guild, the other party was not allowed to join in the end, but knowing that the other party was living well, the brother naturally lived happily every day.

During this year, the "Witch's Sin" continued to clear out the dark guilds in the Kingdom of Fiore, and at the same time recruited some magicians who wanted to reform. It has developed into a considerable force, and its reputation has become more and more famous.

Come bigger.

Although on the surface, this guild is led by Gerald, everyone knows that they really obey the orders of the Fiore royal family and perform the royal family's tasks.

It’s not only Richard’s brother Warri who is looking for the ‘Witch’s Crime’, but also Sorano’s sister Yukino.

As well as people like Simon and Miliana who were originally affected by the 'Tower of Paradise', fortunately, after Jellal and Urrutia's sincere apology and compensation, they finally chose to give up their hatred.

Finally, Yukino, Miliana, and Kagura joined the "Mermaid Heel", while Simon and others joined the four hounds, and each embarked on the path of a magician - "The Sin of the Witch" is a way to make sinners guilty and meritorious service.

place, so those without sin cannot join.

Kira and Erza knew these things clearly. The latter relied on letters, and the former relied on crystal long-distance communication.

After all, Kira played a big role in getting these people to sign a contract with the royal family to commit crimes and perform meritorious services, so Jellal and others agreed that it was necessary to let Kira know about these things.

Every once in a while, they will use remote communication tools to communicate (i.e. make video calls - but the power source is magic power), or send a few people to pass by Magnolia during a business trip to report some news in the guild.

Kira shared.

This has also become one of Kira's current intelligence networks.

…

Dang! Dang!

clang!

!

After three deafening bells, the announcer announced the end of the knockout round.

“It’s competition time!

The players who have the crystal ball in their hands now, their teams will be qualified for the next competition. As for the players who did not grab the crystal ball, it is a great pity. You cannot continue the competition..."

"Ehhhh?! So fast?!"

Natsu and Agil finally woke up from the fierce battle. In the last twenty minutes, they still couldn't decide the winner.

"Damn it...I couldn't eliminate everyone else!"

Although there is no winner between the two, judging from the situation, Natsu has the upper hand, so Agil looks very ugly. Originally, he planned to eliminate everyone at the end, but who knew he would suddenly appear?

A Natsu was still suppressing him and beating him.
To be continued...