Soon, everyone gathered behind the Fairy Tail guild.
There was an open field here, and beyond it lay a large lake that resembled an endless sea.
On most days, if anyone wanted to duel, they would come here, and the duel would be held under the watchful eye of Master Makarov.
Natsu and Gray often fought here.
Aiden Brooks and Mira stood facing each other in front, while all the onlookers gathered together.
"I wonder who will win?"
"It must be Mira! You know how strong Mira is."
"But Lisanna said this young man is also very strong!"...
The spectators chatted excitedly, but Aiden paid little attention.
Since arriving in this world, Aiden had come to understand a fundamental truth: the system's priorities were above all else, as long as they didn't violate his core principles.
He wasn't one to act without his own judgment, but he would follow the system's guidance, considering himself a servant to it.
He once tried not to follow the system's instructions, but in the next lottery draw, he missed out on the grand prize.
That prize was the Zanpakuto of Sosuke Aizen, one of Aiden's favorite villainous characters. Despite being a villain, Aizen's personality was full of charisma.
Watching the reward slip away had distressed Aiden, leaving him sleepless for half a month, and even now, thinking about it pained him.
An opportunity to reach the pinnacle had been before him, and he hadn't cherished it, regretting it only after it was gone.
Only by completing the system's tasks properly could he truly appreciate the rewards.
"I wonder who will win?" Gray looked at the two in the field and said.
Natsu, with a horrified expression, replied, "No need to wonder, Mira will definitely win! Have you forgotten how brutal Mira can be?!"
Hearing Natsu's words, Gray recalled Mira's ferocity. Both had been beaten by Mira before, and they shivered at the memory.
At this moment, they'd seemingly forgotten the fight they'd just had with each other.
"Are you both ready?" Makarov glanced at Aiden and Mira and asked.
Aiden nodded, while Mira glared at Aiden fiercely and said, "I'll show you who the strongest wizard in the guild is."
"Begin!" Makarov raised his palm, announcing the start of the duel.
"Full body Satan's Soul!"
Mira quickly activated her magic, her entire form transforming into a demonic figure, with hands and feet turning into sharp claws, a pair of black demonic wings, and a slender tail extending from her back.
"Going all out right from the start?!"
"Does this mean Mira isn't giving the newcomer any room?"
"That young man has a sword in his hand; could he be a typical magic swordsman?"
Magic swordsmen are among the most common mages, using their magic power to wield enchanted swords. In many mage guilds, magic swordsmen make up over 60% of the members.
In the anime, many members of the Dark Guild defeated by the protagonists are magic swordsmen.
In short, they are like cannon fodder.
"Hey! Draw your sword quickly, or you won't even get the chance."
"Okay."
Aiden drew the Zanpakuto, Divine Spear.
"So short!!!"
Seeing the knife in Aiden's hand, many people were dumbfounded. The knife was so short—could it really defeat anyone? Mira didn't underestimate it, knowing firsthand its deceptive appearance.
Aiden smiled and said to Mira, "Here I come!"
Then Aiden pointed the knife's tip at Mira and said faintly, "Shoot to kill! Divine Spear
"Whoosh!!!"
A dazzling white streak pierced through the void. Mira, who had been on guard, dodged immediately, but the attack was too fast. While her body evaded, her wings were pierced.
"So long!!!"
"So fast!!!"
Everyone was shocked. It had been a short knife, but in an instant, it had extended into a blade at least 40 meters long.
"It's not over yet."
Aiden swung his arm downward, and Mira quickly dodged.
"Rip!" A gap was torn in Mira's wing.
Boom!
A crack appeared in the ground.
"Be careful."
As Aiden said this, the knife shrank back to its original length.
"When did that happen?!"
"Damn it! Don't underestimate me!"
Having suffered such a setback, Mira grew even angrier and charged at Aiden.
Aiden stood his ground and slashed at Mira.
Another white streak cut through the void toward Mira, who dodged quickly.
"Crack!"
A rock was split in half by Aiden's strike.
"What a sharp sword!" It was sharp enough to split rocks in two—imagine if it hit a person.
Then, Aiden began swinging his blade continuously, its length constantly changing, making it impossible for Mira to approach.
"So strong!!"
Seeing Aiden completely suppress Mira, everyone in the guild couldn't help but marvel.
"Rip!"
Mira's wings were pierced again by Aiden's Zanpakuto.
"It's about time you concede."
This was just a duel, and Aiden didn't want to hurt Mira. Even though Mira was fierce now, her face was beautiful. When she grew up, she'd be a stunning beauty.
Mira was one of Aiden's favorite female characters in Fairy Tail, and she might even become his future wife, so he couldn't be too harsh.
"Concede? I won't concede!"
Snap!
Mira grabbed Aiden's Zanpakuto.
Aiden tried to move it, but the blade wouldn't budge. Her strength in this form was superior.
Mira looked up at Aiden with a wicked smile and said, "Now you can't attack, so it's my turn."
In her other hand, a dark magic bullet formed, ready to attack Aiden.
Aiden smiled slightly and said, "No, I can still attack."
"What?"
Suddenly, swish!
The Zanpakuto extended rapidly again, and Mira couldn't react in time, her body forced backward by the blade.
"Boom!!"
The Zanpakuto pierced a massive rock, with Mira's body impacting it.
"Ah!" The intense pain forced Mira to release her grip and let out a scream.
When Mira recovered, the sharp blade was at her neck, its cold tip causing her to tremble.
"The winner is decided! The winner is Aiden Brooks!"