A magic merchant infiltrating Fairy Tail

Seeing how light and agile Larcade's movements were, Kira couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

Keep in mind that Larkad was carrying a cross made of some unknown metal on his back!

Although Kira didn't get a chance to carefully weigh the cross, he could tell just by looking at it that it was heavy enough to kill a person with a single blow. And Larcade's ability to move with such agility under these circumstances suggests that his physical strength is probably even inferior to Gildarts'.

Well... after all, Gildarts is now middle-aged and his body is starting to weaken.

Chapter 751 Champion

"Your judgment is correct, but don't even think about escaping!"

Kira kept the chains firmly in his grasp, maintaining his pursuit of Larcade, while simultaneously using his other hand to control Larcade's movements: "Rock Thrust!"

As soon as he finished speaking, dozens of thick, long, and sharp stone spikes suddenly rose from the ground on the originally flat arena, arranged in a fan shape to block Larkade's path from the left, right, and front.

"Blade of Light!!"

Larcade's eyes and ears were everywhere. While keeping an eye on the movement of the chains behind him, he condensed light blades on his arms and then quickly swung them, unleashing dozens of sharp light blade slashing waves.

Rumble...

The light blades rained down like a storm, slicing the stone spikes into scattered fragments amidst a deafening roar!

"Pretty impressive... but still too naive!" Kira raised an eyebrow and chuckled.

Larkad was taken aback, but quickly realized something was wrong. The rubble he had just struck was now moving again and flying rapidly toward him.

"Blade of Light!!"

Without much hesitation, Larcade unleashed the Blade of Light once more, blasting the flying rocks hurtling towards him into dust. But the next moment he was dumbfounded, because the dust that had already turned into dust still hadn't stopped moving and was still hurtling towards him.

"What on earth is going on...??"

Even the commentators and most mages couldn't understand Larcade. As for ordinary people, they didn't understand anything to begin with, so they didn't react much at this moment, they just thought Kira's magic was cool.

Just as Larcade was busy dealing with the chains and flying sand and fleeing in a sorry state, Kira's leisurely voice rang out in the arena: "This is a trap spell. As long as the conditions are met, the reserved effect can be triggered."

"Trap magic? Is it similar to spell magic?" Larcade dodged the attack from the chains and flying sand and asked curiously.

Kira shrugged and replied, "You should be able to tell from the name, right? The former is a type of magic, and the latter is a kind of magic. If we're really going to talk about it, spell magic can probably be categorized as a type of trap magic."

"I cast a trap spell on those stone spikes that will keep chasing the attacker as long as they're attacked, regardless of whether they're destroyed or not. Then I cast a binding spell on them that will immobilize any target they touch. So if they catch up to you, you'll... hehehe..."

Kira's laughter was rather unserious, but after a few laughs, he realized the situation was inappropriate, so he pretended to cough twice and continued explaining his magic: "In this way, I can essentially use a binding spell on your behalf, without having to focus on controlling it, and then use another spell to complement it!"

"No matter how strong your body is, your stamina is ultimately limited. Can you withstand this kind of exertion?"

Hearing Kira's words, Larcade realized he had been tricked, but he was still very surprised and couldn't help but ask, "Even August might not be able to combine so much magic together. How did you do it?"

(Auguste on stage immediately laughed: "I can't do it? Heh... This kind of magic that can be copied with just one glance, I can't do it? Are you kidding me?!")

"Hahaha... This is just personal talent!" Kira was indeed very proud, because this kind of composite magic is very rare in this world, and it can even be said that there has never been a precedent.

In fact, Larcade could have avoided being chased if he had simply chosen to avoid the spikes or not destroyed them. But at that point, he didn't have time to think much. The arena itself was a limited area, and constantly dodging was not a solution. He also dared not approach the spikes at will, so destroying them from a distance was the best method.

It was precisely because of this cautious mindset that he fell into Kira's trap.

However, the plan went so smoothly because he hadn't expected Kira to possess such trap magic; otherwise, he would have hesitated for at least a second or two.

Just then, Larcade moved to the edge of the arena. Suddenly, he spread his arms, exposing his chest completely to the attack of flying sand and chains, and then whispered, "Light Bullet!!"

In an instant, abundant magic power condensed into countless palm-sized white orbs in front of him. The orbs formed very quickly and shot forward as soon as they were formed, turning the entire arena into a zone of magical light projectiles.

The magical light projectiles were extremely fast, at least ten times faster than the blades of light. When they collided with the yellow sand and chains, the energy contained within them immediately triggered a series of deafening explosions in the air, causing smoke and dust to fill the sky, yellow sand to swirl around, and strong winds to rage.

The audience was amazed by the two men's sinister intentions, exquisite and powerful magic, agile skills, and generous explanations, especially their explanations of their respective spells, which were far superior to those of the commentator sitting above them.

Chapati, who should have been doing her job as a commentator, was excitedly holding a microphone, standing up like the audience in the hall, and exclaiming in a low voice, "Amazing...these two are amazing..."

He was so excited that he didn't even realize he was holding the microphone upside down!

Seeing this, the audience was speechless: "Isn't that guy being way too irresponsible? What was the organizers thinking, letting someone like that be a commentator? Do they have connections in higher-ups?"

"These days, jobs are so hard to find and you don't even appreciate them? You might as well just quit and find someone else..."

"Actually, I think his performance so far in the competition has been pretty good. At least he's good at creating a lively atmosphere... And this is the last match, so it's normal for him to be a little excited!"

Regardless of how the audience evaluates commentator Chapati, on the field, Larcade's bullet bombardment magic was almost over, but through the explosion in front of him, he could clearly see that the targets he had bombarded were still flying sand and chains, without any damage.

The former has already been bombarded beyond repair, and unless it can be burned or moved by ice, it cannot be completely resolved; as for the latter, the chains were purely created by Kira using magic, and as long as Kira's magic power is not exhausted, it can continue to be used.

Larcade also considered attacking Kira directly, but magic couldn't break through his defensive barrier. This hard turtle shell was also driven by Kira's magic, so unless a single attack was strong enough, it was basically impossible to destroy it.

Just as Larcade was pondering what other battle plans he could come up with, several white chains suddenly shot out from beneath his feet!

"What?!" Larkad was shocked, but it was too late!

The chains first wrapped around Larcade's feet with lightning speed to prevent him from escaping, and then wrapped around his hands, waist and neck in the same way. In just one second, Larcade was bound to the ground, and the dense rain of light bullets came to an abrupt end!

"Got you!!" Kira breathed a sigh of relief and waved away the sand and chains that had been relentlessly pursuing him.

Larkad pulled with all his might, but his efforts were like a stone sinking into the sea; the chains remained unmoved. After struggling for a while, he not only failed to break free of the chains, but was instead completely entangled by them and unable to move.

Seeing this, Larkad had no choice but to accept his fate and surrender, saying, "I've lost!"

"The match is over!!"

"The final victor of this battle is... Kira Hopelight, the mage of 'Fairy Tail'!!"

As the host's voice faded, the entire Grand Magic Games arena erupted in thunderous cheers and applause!

Chapter 752 The Match Finally Ended

"Ooh ooh ooh!!"

"We won...we won!! Lord Kira!!"

"Hahaha... I knew that kid could do it!!"

"Thirty million!! Thirty million!! The champion's thirty million!!!"

"Wow, that's it! Now we're truly the number one guild in Fiore!!!"

Before Kira left the arena, Larcade suddenly called out to him: "Can you tell me how you did that last move?"

Kira stopped and turned around, only to find Larcade staring at him silently, as if determined to get an answer: "What's wrong? Can't figure out why you didn't notice my sneak attack?"

Larkad nodded.

"The reason is actually quite simple!..."

From the beginning, Kira knew that Larcade was skilled and that it would be difficult for him to catch him if Larcade was on guard. So the golden chains he controlled to chase Larcade were mainly to confuse the situation and provide cover for the white chains that followed!

"Because your magic is white, it can serve as excellent cover for my subsequent sneak attack." Kira explained the reasons for Larcade's defeat in a detailed manner, much like a teacher explaining a problem to a student.

Larcade lowered his head in thought for a moment, then looked up at Kira again and said, "No! Even if there's a visual effect, your magical chains are so close to me, with my magical perception, I should be able to detect them..."

"Oh, you mean that? That's because I mixed your own magic into those binding chains as a disguise!"

Kira chuckled, conjuring another white chain in his hand. "This contains your own magic. In that situation, you would only mistake it for the magic of the light bullets, because some of the light bullets you created also appeared at your feet, and the two were too close!"

“My own magic? How could I have…” Larcade frowned, then seemed to realize something, and suddenly exclaimed, “Could it be?!”

"Did you guess that? That's right, it's exactly what you thought!"

Kira nodded. "At the very beginning of the battle, when I took those two Desire Magic spells from you, I actually took the opportunity to collect your magic power. Otherwise, do you think I would just randomly consume magic for no reason??"

Larcade now understood completely. After figuring it out, his gaze towards Kira became strange: 'Has this guy been scheming from the very beginning of the battle? Humans are far too insidious…'

"You seem to be thinking about something very impolite?"

"No...no!"

Upon hearing Kira's words, Larcade was so frightened that he quickly clasped his hands together, and his face returned to its initial harmless smile, although a few drops of cold sweat on his forehead betrayed his true feelings.

Kira didn't mind, he just patted him on the shoulder and said like an adult coaxing a child, "Go on! You did get second place in the tournament, after all. Remember to ask your dad, mom, and brother for your reward when you get home. As for Natsu's share... just ask your dad for it for now!"

Larcade glanced at Kira almost imperceptibly, thinking to himself, 'He really does know my identity and background...'

Seeing the difficulty on his face, Kira reassured him again: "Don't worry, it's not shameful to lose to me! If they ask, just say it was me who said it, that it's a custom in human families to give a reward!"

Larkad was somewhat tempted, but remembering Jelf's attitude towards him, he changed his mind: "I... I think I'll pass. Anyway, I don't really want anything..."

"Kissing, hugging, lifting me up high—you can ask for anything!"

Larcade fell silent instantly. Although his face remained calm, as if Kira's words had no effect on him, his heart was actually pounding uncontrollably.

"Kissing, hugging, and lifting me up high? Is that... really okay?"

……

"I hereby declare the first 'Grand Magic Games' a complete success!!"

Amidst the eager anticipation of tens of thousands, Chapati and Pumpkin Sauce, serving as the commentators and hosts for the competition, announced the final results of this Grand Magic Games.

"The rankings of the magic guilds in the Kingdom of Fiore this year are as follows: First place 'Fairy Tail'; Second place 'Emperor's Shield'; Third place 'Boa Hancock's Scale'; Fourth place 'Witch's Sin'..."

This result had been predicted several days ago, given the impressive performance of all eight magic guilds, so the audience was not surprised.

The Grand Magic Games are officially organized by the Kingdom of Fiore. The competition adheres to the principles of openness, fairness, and impartiality throughout its seven days, with no behind-the-scenes manipulation or scripts, which naturally earns it widespread praise from the audience.

Even though some people felt sorry that their favorite guilds and mages were ranked lower, they did not criticize or slander the guilds and mages ranked higher, because they knew that these people won by their own strength.

In this world, mages are like celebrities, but they don't do marketing or promotion, nor do they hold concerts, press conferences, autograph sessions, or other events. Instead, they quietly do their jobs.

The citizens of the Kingdom of Fiore are not fanatical star-struck individuals. They don't spend money recklessly for their favorite mages, nor do they engage in favoritism or slander, nor do they resort to personal attacks. Furthermore, since there is no internet, there is no cyberbullying. It can be said that the general public has a high level of civility.

"At the same time, this competition has also determined the ten most outstanding young mages from the various magic guilds of the Kingdom of Fiore! Please look at the big screen!!"

The ten best young mages are naturally selected from those who participate in the competition. Those who did not participate, such as Gildarts and Jellal, will not be nominated.

Only those with a discerning eye can see that this so-called "Top Ten Outstanding Young Mages" is actually a move by the Fiore Royal Family to imitate the Council's selection of the "Ten Wizard Saints," with the aim of enhancing the Royal Family's influence among the people.

While the Ten Wizard Saints are very famous, they belong to the entire Ishgard. However, the Ten Great Mages of this kingdom are different; they belong entirely to the Kingdom of Fiore. If the royal family uses the media to their advantage, it will give unsuspecting citizens the psychological suggestion that "our kingdom is very strong," thereby enhancing the overall cohesion of the kingdom and the appeal of the Fiore royal family.

This is actually a kind of self-confidence!

Everyone looked up and saw that the crystal screen in the venue was displaying the list of 'Top Ten Outstanding Young Mages of the Kingdom of Fiore,' with the names of ten mages from different guilds listed below.

Kira Hoplette's name was prominently displayed at the top of the list, followed by: