After eating and drinking her fill, Erza finally accepted Natsu's challenge.
"Go Natsu! You're the strongest!"
"Defeat Erza! Defeat Erza!"
Everyone in the guild ran out the door to watch, cheering excitedly.
Lucy was shocked to see the two of them getting into position: "Are you serious?"
Mirajane took her hand and smiled, "Of course, both of them are very serious people."
Elfman exclaimed enthusiastically, "A real man gives it his all!"
"Erza is a girl!"
"Are Erza and Natsu the two strongest in the guild?" Lucy asked expectantly.
When she joined the guild, she saw many people fighting, and Gray, Natsu, and Erza seemed to be the strongest in the guild.
Gray shook his head and said, "Who told you that? Gildarts is undoubtedly the strongest in the guild, Erza is the strongest candidate, and Natsu, that little brat, can't even beat me."
As soon as he finished speaking, he noticed Mirajane's resentful gaze and awkwardly laughed, "Oh, it's you!"
As the most gossipy and CP-obsessed leader in the guild, Mirajane is undoubtedly the one.
Levy added from the side, "The strongest candidates are Mystogan and Laxus. You'll meet them later!"
If Erza were a little older, she would definitely have the ability to compete for the strongest, after all, Erza's talent can almost be described as unprecedented and unparalleled.
Lucy was amazed; she realized that the guild had powerful allies she had never met before.
However, she felt that Acnologia and Irene were also exceptionally strong. Although they were newcomers, they should be at the level of S-class mages.
In the center of the battlefield, Erza smiled and said, "It's been many years since we've fought a magical battle like this!"
Natsu laughed: "After I defeat you, I'll challenge Acnologia!"
Erza's expression immediately turned cold: "You mean he's stronger than me?"
She's an S-class mage, while her unreliable father is just an ordinary mage. Erza would never admit that he's stronger than her.
Natsu completely ignored Erza's expression, his face radiating fighting spirit: "I'm fired up! I'm going to beat you today!"
"Change gear! Emperor Yan's Armor!"
A red magic circle unfolded, and Erza instantly donned a fiery red armor, boasting the highest fire resistance.
"Erza, let the war begin!!!"
Natsu laughed, and flames shot into the sky from his entire body, the terrifying heat causing everyone to retreat.
boom!
The two collided instantly, and a terrifying shockwave swept outwards, leaving everyone stunned by the power.
In an instant, flames erupted and dust flew everywhere.
Thump!
A gong sounded, stopping everyone in their tracks.
Immediately afterwards, a guy who looked like an upright tortoise walked into the center of the battlefield and said calmly, "Stop fighting!"
"I am an envoy of the Magic Council. Regarding the Iron Forest incident, Erza has been arrested on multiple charges and is on trial. Come with me!"
"What, arrest Erza?" Everyone looked shocked.
Lucy asked anxiously, "Why is this? We were the ones who defeated the Dark Guild and the demons!"
The envoy remained expressionless: "This is an order from the Council; you have no right to interfere!"
Natsu shouted angrily, "Impossible! If you want to take Erza away, you'll have to defeat me first!"
Acnologia couldn't sit still any longer. She reached out to block Erza and said coldly, "What council? They want to judge my daughter? I'd like to see what qualifications they have!"
The envoy said calmly, "You want to make an enemy of the Council?"
"You guys can give it a try!"
Acunorokia scoffed. These few nobody dared to point fingers at his daughter.
Although he likes this era, he doesn't mind getting rid of some of the things that are an eyesore.
"Acunorokia, don't be impulsive."
Makarov said, "Don't worry, I'll protect Erza!"
Erza calmly walked out: "I'll go with you!"
She didn't believe the council would actually harm her, and she certainly didn't want to see her father fight the council to the death.
She looked at the indignant crowd, as well as Acnologia and Irene: "I will come back safely!"
Having said that, he stepped forward and followed the council's envoy away.
"The Council..."
Eileen narrowed her eyes, revealing a hint of murderous intent.
Acunorokia frowned slightly: "Don't worry, no one will dare to harm our daughter."
Although he forgot about this part of the plot, Erza will definitely come back safely.
However, I'm a little annoyed!
Once he finds out which bastard was behind this, he will definitely not let him off easily!
The guild members were also very angry, but since the guild leader had made a guarantee, they could only suppress their anger.
If Erza doesn't return safely, no matter how strong the Council is, they will still try to break through!
...
Magic Council Division
The messenger led Erza along the road, and soon she saw a blue-haired man smiling at her, as if he were waiting for her.
"Zekrein?"
Erza frowned slightly; she had fought this man before, and he was extremely powerful.
In the original storyline, Erza and Zeklay went through hardships together at the Tower of Heaven, forging a deep bond. But now, Erza only knows that this person is extremely powerful, far beyond her current ability to defeat.
She asked warily, "What are you going to do?"
Zekrein smiled and said, "I really like Fairy Tail guild. Each of you has a strong sense of justice and a love for life, which is something I've always admired."
"What are you talking about?" Erza asked, her eyes filled with confusion. This person was a bit strange.
"There's something I'm unsure about, and I hope you can help me make a decision..."
"Never mind, it's not time yet. Goodbye!"
Ziklay waved to himself and turned to leave.
Soon, Erza was brought to the council court, where the messenger announced her crimes one by one.
Speaker Crawford Him said coldly, "Elsa, do you plead guilty?"
"Fuck your grandma!"
boom!
Suddenly, an immense magical power descended, and the terrifying pressure instantly forced everyone to their knees, while the council building collapsed and was destroyed.
Immediately afterwards, a gigantic eye opened in the sky, coldly gazing down at the terrified crowd below.
Whether they were ordinary mages or the mental manifestations of the Ten Holy Mages, they were all forced to their knees by this terrifying magical power.
What kind of monster is that in the sky?
"Even the Ten Wizard Saints can't contend with magic power alone..."
Erza frowned slightly. She felt a strange familiarity with this magic, and she seemed to have seen those huge eyes somewhere before.
Where exactly is it?
"A bunch of useless trash gathered together, do they really think they're qualified to judge the continent?"
A cold voice rang out, and everyone trembled. Zekrein felt a chill run through his body; he never dreamed that such a powerful being existed in the world!
Is the great one he worships really that powerful?
Crawford Himm, his previous composure gone, cried out in terror, "Who are you?"
"You worthless wretch, you dare to know my name!"
boom!
Crawford Him's mind exploded instantly.
Immediately afterwards, under the gaze of the enormous eye, one thought entity after another shattered.
In the end, only Zekrein, Makarov, Ultear, Erza, and a regular mage survived.
"This time, I'll teach you a little lesson."
The enormous eyes closed and disappeared.
"What kind of terrifying existence is that?"
Makarov's face showed intense fear. Everyone else was a thought form, but he was the real body. Luckily, no one attacked him.
Urudia, also feeling uneasy, asked, "Could it be that our council has unintentionally offended him?"
Zikley forced a smile: "Who knows? The council is pointing fingers everywhere, and there are plenty of people who don't like us."
"However, this person is not a great evil, otherwise he would not have only killed the thought entity."
Seeing everyone's terrified expressions, Makarov quietly pulled Erza back and said, "Everyone's gone, Erza, let's go home."
"Okay." Erza nodded.
Originally, this trial was just a formality, its purpose merely to maintain the authority of the council and the order of the magical world. If it weren't for the terrifying giant eye's interference, she might have already gone back.