Fairy Tail Space Mage

Yes, although the current situation is a draw, Elsa has more than just the "Heavenly Wheel Armor" set of armor. If she expends just a little more of her empty magic power, the scales of victory will tip in her favor.

“You’re right, Elsa… I can use new magic. However, it’s not the new magic that Xun’er and I have been working on day and night for the past six months. This magic is actually just a byproduct of our creation of new magic. But unexpectedly, it’s safe, flexible, and very easy to use. I really enjoy using it.”

Sora considered it for a moment and agreed with Erza's words. Then, he put away his magic pistol and gently waved his right hand at Erza.

Elsa didn't see anything, but driven by instinct, her pupils contracted sharply, and she immediately crossed her two swords in front of her.

With a loud "bang!", Elsa was knocked back several steps, but thanks to his timely defense, he was not injured.

But she had no chance to catch her breath. The sounds of "Bang! Bang! Bang!" echoed continuously as countless unseen attacks rained down on Elsa from all directions, rendering her completely helpless. The "Heavenly Wheel: Sword of Cycles," which she controlled, naturally collapsed due to Elsa's distraction.

Sixteen longswords fell limply to the ground. Sora noticed that these longswords had paid a price for cutting through the "Circle of the Sky"; their tips had been worn down, losing the sharpness they possessed when they were first summoned.

Elsa's one-sided suppression was only broken after she donned the "Armor of Flight," which significantly increased her speed. But in the process, she undoubtedly suffered even more severe injuries!

So what if he can switch armor instantly? In a mage's battle, a second is actually a very long time. That's enough time for Erza to take two heavy hits!

One of the two attacks struck Erza's leg, and the other struck his arm. Clearly, Sora had anticipated Erza's reaction and deliberately targeted those two areas, preventing Erza from significantly increasing his speed even with the "Armor of Flight"!

This keen anticipation and lightning-fast reaction made even Mira, who was secretly watching from afar, feel a little uneasy. For the first time, she experienced the pressure of being on the opposing team's side!

Elsabi Kong was even stronger than expected. Despite her injured legs and arms, she persevered and kept up with Kong's attack speed!

Dodge if you can, and if you can't, use "Flying Sonic Claws" to cleave it. Finally, after several consecutive slashes, Elsa successfully shattered the transparent thing that had been hitting her at high speed into dust!

Sora did not attack Erza again. He simply waited quietly, allowing the panting Erza to slowly recover.

This wasn't a battle fought for victory or defeat; both sides were fighting simply to ascertain each other's strengths and weaknesses, preparing for future cooperation. Also, just now, Kong had noticed two "little spies" secretly observing them from the bushes in the distance.

Chapter 026 "The Sphere of Emptiness"

Sora released the "Circle of Emptiness" and then suddenly disappeared from Erza's sight!

This startled Elsa, who immediately tensed up, and the two cat ears on the top of his "Flying Armor" stood up, as if trying to hear where Sora was.

When Kong reappeared, he had already grabbed the two "little spies" who were hiding in the bushes in the distance.

"Kong, let me go! You're going to tear my dress!" Mira struggled to break free from Kong. When she saw Elsa looking surprised and confused, her face turned bright red.

"...I'm sorry, Elsa-neechan. Mira-neechan said she's a little worried that if Sora and Elsa-neechan are alone together, maybe... um..."

Xun'er, with her ear tucked in, cautiously explained to Elsa. Of course, she only got halfway through her explanation before Mira, whose face turned even redder, covered her mouth!

Mira, of course, couldn't let Xun'er continue.

Mira pulled Xun'er over to peek, actually worried that something ambiguous might happen when Sora and Elsa were alone together.

After all, there are only the two of them here. A fight involves physical contact, and in a fierce battle, clothing might even be torn off. If one gets injured, the other might have to apply medicine...

The more Mira imagined what would happen here, the more uneasy she became. That's why she brought Xun'er over... at least for the first day, she wanted to see if the two of them would develop any romantic feelings.

Mira was unaware that Erza already had someone else in his heart. Therefore, even though she could trust Sora, she couldn't trust Erza.

Although it was only a little, Mira felt a bit inferior when facing Erza. She was worried that the more capable Erza might steal Sora away from her.

……

"...So, you've been watching all along. Sorry to have shown me my miserable state... But don't bother hiding, if you want to see my fight with Sora, you're welcome to come anytime. I don't mind!"

Elsa is Elsa; her blatant righteousness has reached a point that is somewhat irritating!

Allowing her opponent to watch her battles and training at will?! At least Sora felt that Erza's behavior was irrational. However, this was, after all, Erza's S-rank exam, and since she had made this decision... Sora thought about it and ultimately chose not to interrupt.

"Thank you, Elsa. However, I won't accept your kindness for nothing. You and Sora can come and watch my and Kana's training!" Mira was still unwilling to lose to Elsa in any way.

However, Kana, who was on the same team as her, was sold out without her even knowing what was going on, which was a bit pitiful.

Cana's most confident abilities lie in intelligence gathering and strategy. Possessing divination magic, Cana could easily manipulate the information available to both sides to create an imbalance! But now, because of Mira's promise, the information on both sides is completely transparent. Cana's advantage has vanished!

“I understand. In that case, how about the four of us train together next time? I think that's the best solution for everyone… Mira, you probably want to stay here forever, right?”

As Elsa spoke, she glanced deliberately at Kong beside her, seemingly implying something. Of course, she had already gleaned something from Xun'er's half-finished explanation.

"Okay, that's settled!" Mira, feeling both embarrassed and angry that her thoughts had been read, still agreed.

"Sister Elsa, can I stay here too?" Xun'er quickly seized the opportunity to ask Elsa. Although she had helped Mira before for other reasons, she realized that she had indeed done something to wrong Elsa.

“Of course, Xun’er and Kong are one. I think no one understands Kong better than Xun’er. Do you need anyone’s approval to stay by Kong’s side?” Elsa found Xun’er’s question rather strange.

"But, Sora didn't even plan to bring Xun'er over... Hmm! Then Xun'er will have to bother you, Sister Elsa!" Xun'er muttered softly before happily saying.

"Alright, Erza. Our battle isn't over yet." Erza was about to say something more when Sora interrupted him.

Sora is someone who becomes incredibly focused and serious once she gets into a task. The time before the S-rank exam is very short. Sora and Erza's time is precious and cannot be wasted!

Even in Sora's opinion, Mira and Cana, these two rivals, are not worth taking seriously at all. The greatest challenge in the S-Class Exams is always only one: the test of Gildarts, Fairy Tail's strongest S-Class mage!

The most important thing now is to squeeze every last drop of potential out of Erza and his opponent, further enhancing their strength! Kong believes that this battle with Erza will greatly benefit him, as he hasn't fought anyone in half a month. He needs to accomplish this as soon as possible.

"No, Sora... the battle just now has a winner... the 'byproduct' Sora mentioned is far more powerful than I imagined. I lost this battle! Sora, can you tell me the name of this magic?"

Elsa readily admitted her defeat. At the same time, she was also very curious about the magic that Sora had just used.

“There’s nothing wrong with it. This magic is something I created after analyzing ‘Shield of the Sky’ and ‘Circle of the Sky.’ I named it ‘Sphere of the Sky.’” Since there was no need to hide it from Mira anymore, Sora generously introduced this “byproduct” of his new magic.

"A ball of the sky? Indeed... Although I couldn't see it, the feeling of being hit by it just now was the same as being hit by a ball..." Elsa seemed to understand.

"Yes. The 'Sky Sphere' combines the advantages of the 'Sky Shield' and the 'Sky Circle,' allowing it to change its size based on the amount of magic power output, and also possesses excellent resistance to physical attacks."

“Of course, nothing in the world is perfect. The price of ‘Sky Sphere’ absorbing the advantages of both is that its defensive capabilities are only one-tenth of ‘Sky Circle’. If Erza uses ‘Black Feather Armor’, a single hit will shatter ‘Sky Sphere’,” Kong explained carefully.

"So that's how it is. The 'Sky Sphere' is resistant to physical attacks, like a shield, so it can cause physical damage when it hits someone... But why was that attack so heavy just now? It felt like being hit by an iron ball... Even if it was fast, the 'Sky Sphere' itself shouldn't have much mass... Wait, could it be...?"

Erza is Fairy Tail's strongest warrior! Her knowledge of weapons and physical attacks is extremely comprehensive. That's why she's so interested in the "Sky Sphere" physical attack and was able to immediately grasp its key aspects!

"Yes, just as you thought. There is air in the Sphere of Emptiness. Air is indeed very light, but it still has mass. On the contrary, because it is very light, as long as the size of the sphere is reduced, the Sphere of Emptiness can easily gain acceleration... Alright, Elsa. The Sphere of Emptiness is actually not a very powerful magic. Its damage is limited, and it is difficult to deal a fatal blow to others."

"But it's perfect for training your swordsmanship, perception, and reaction speed. Now that the battle is over, I'll use it to train you. Until you can completely see through and defend against its attacks, or until you have a sophisticated sword technique that can shatter it in one blow..."

Not wanting to waste time, Sora immediately devised a plan to train Elsa. Of course, this was also a way for Sora to train himself.

Now that Sora has acquired magic capable of ranged attacks for the first time, he must master it. Elsa, clad in various types of armor, is the perfect practice target for Sora.

(Theory always needs to be written. Although it's not as engaging as the plot, its absence would make the plot seem empty and unrealistic. Fortunately, this kind of thing is more prevalent in the early stages. The rest is all plot.)

Chapter 027 reveals

"I understand. It's a bit of a shame I didn't get to witness your new magic... I'll leave the training to you, Sora!" Elsa nodded in agreement. And so, her training before the S-rank exam officially began!

Elsa didn't change out of her current "Flying Armor". After all, this was still the initial stage, and she was injured. Without the help of the "Flying Armor", Elsa wasn't confident she could withstand aerial attacks for long.

So, in an open area near the guild, Elsa, clad in animal-hide-like "flying armor," leaped and pounced like a crazed mother leopard. Her expression was somewhat ferocious, as if she were locked in a fierce battle with some formidable opponent!

Meanwhile, not far from Erza, Sora frowned, his gaze fixed intently on Erza. He seemed determined to see every single one of Erza's afterimages!

Seeing the two so focused, Mira and Xun'er didn't dare to disturb them. They retreated a distance before observing them more closely.

"Xun'er, Kong said before that this magic was just a byproduct of creating new magic. Is that true?" After watching for a while, Mira still felt that this magic was very powerful.

“It’s true, Sister Mira. This magic is only used as a medium for writing spells and magic circles. It can definitely be considered a byproduct.”

“Carrier?” Mira didn’t understand.

"Hmm. The new magic that Kong plans to create is a very complex combination magic, consisting of a large number of spell formulas, magic circles, and even other spells. However, Sister Mira should also know that spell formulas and magic circles can only work effectively and for a long time if they are written on physical objects such as rocks, wood, and steel."

“However, the magic of emptiness is constructed in another dimension, where there is nothing, and the emptier the better. In that case, we can only use magic to create a vessel like rock or wood. And that’s how the ‘Sphere of Emptiness’ was born,” Xun’er explained earnestly.

Perhaps influenced by the air, Xun'er explains the principles of things in a very methodical and precise way. This is probably due to reading too much. Her speech has also become like writing an expository essay. She has strong logic and uses a lot of technical terms.

"Magic is constructed in another dimension... No, that's not it. What you meant was that magic circles and spells can be written on 'Sky Spheres'?" Mira had clearly grasped the key point. After all, she was one of the most talented mages in Fairy Tail. In terms of understanding the principles of magic, she was second to none.

“Yes, Mira-neechan. So, the ‘Sphere of Sky’ can also be a combination magic between Kaoru and Sora. If Sora had Kaoru inscribe a wind-accelerating magic circle on it, Erza-neechan wouldn’t have been able to hold on for so long like before…”

Xun'er seemed to really like this so-called byproduct. After all, it was something she could put to good use. At the same time, this magic also served as a bridge connecting Kong and her own strengths.

"I never imagined that the 'Sphere of Emptiness' spell would have such advantages... Xun'er, you've already revealed so much, so could you tell me a little more?... Could you tell me what that new spell for Emptiness is like, and what it's called?" After Mira figured out the hidden advantages of the "Sphere of Emptiness," she became even more curious about the so-called new spell for Emptiness.

"I'm sorry, even if it's Sister Mira, whom Xun'er likes the most, she doesn't have time to allow me to..."

"Oh dear, this is so difficult... What kind of dessert should I prepare tonight?... Hmm, I've already prepared the ingredients for a strawberry cheesecake. But Sora has to train all day, it must be very tiring. I remember he really likes xiaolongbao (soup dumplings)... What should I do? Because I also need to prepare dinner, time is tight, so I can only choose one dessert to make..."

"Sister Mila! The best, the prettiest Sister Mila! Xun'er wants to eat strawberry cheesecake! Xun'er really wants to eat it!" Xun'er immediately started to whine.

"The name of that new magic..."

"Well... okay. Anyway, Mira will be one of us sooner or later, so I'll just tell Mira this in secret..."

Xun'er glanced furtively at Kong, who was intently practicing the "Sky Sphere," then whispered in Mira's ear. The little kitten's sneaky appearance was incredibly cute, and Mira almost couldn't resist ruffling her little head. At the same time, Mira also really liked Xun'er's use of the phrase "one of us."

"The new magic that Xun'er and Kong created is called 'Singularity,' a magic that can devour everything around it, like a black hole. Even more incredible is that it's a self-regulating, growth-type magic..."

"Black hole? Self-disciplined? Growth potential?!" The three words that flooded Mira's ears shocked her more and more than the last.

"Hmm... To be honest, when I first heard Kong's idea, I was shocked and insane! But Kong had unintentionally prepared almost all the conditions, and was only a tiny bit away from successfully realizing it! Under this temptation, I couldn't help but join in... That magic, although it's not perfect or strong enough right now, if it continues to grow, it might one day become a black hole that can truly devour everything!"

Xun'er seemed very optimistic about the new magic she and Kong had created together. Her expression was one of excitement and anticipation when she mentioned it. Mira, however, seemed a little worried.

"Xun'er, if that's really the case, isn't that magic very dangerous? Is it really a good thing for Kong to master such magic?"

Although she's called a "demon," it's entirely due to the influence of magic she's received. Before becoming a demon, Mira was a gentler and kinder girl than anyone else. Deep down, Mira doesn't like dangerous things.

Furthermore, Mira felt that such dangerous magic didn't suit Sora. In Mira's eyes, Sora was a very gentle, reliable, and reassuring man. Such a man was best suited for defensive and protective magic.

"It should be fine. Although he's always quiet and often daydreams, Xun'er has never seen Kong truly angry with anyone... I think we don't need to worry about Kong."

Xun'er, however, trusted Kong completely. After all, Kong was someone she ate and slept with, and Xun'er believed she understood Kong well enough.

“You’re right. Come to think of it, I’ve never seen Kong get angry. If we’re talking about good temper, only my brother Elfman can compare to him…”

Mira recalled all the times she had spent with Sora and realized that she couldn't find a time when Sora was truly angry.

Rather than saying that Sora is a pacifist who values ​​harmony above all else, it would be more accurate to say that he reacts somewhat indifferently to everything. At the same time, Sora is also a bit dull and naive.

When faced with a situation, Kong often reacts in unexpected ways. Mira has always been "deeply affected" by him, often blushing and feeling her heart race when she's with him, due to his sudden and inappropriate remarks.

.......

Chapter 028 The Exam Begins

Sora and Erza's training continued until Erza was exhausted and Sora was almost out of magic power. Of course, this was half an hour later.

Sora gained a deeper understanding of Elsa's physical strength and endurance. Of course, his conclusion was: Elsa could absolutely not be human!

However, the stronger Erza becomes, the safer Sora will be in the future... While meditating cross-legged to recover his magic power, Sora suddenly thought of other worthwhile things to do after completing his unique magic.

Erza and Sora's training didn't end on the first day. The second day, the third day… every day, Sora used the "Sphere of Sky" to train Erza's swordsmanship and reflexes. Meanwhile, their sparring continued uninterrupted.

During this time, Elsa's "Heavenly Wheel Armor" developed new sword techniques: "Heavenly Wheel: Three-Star Sword" and "Heavenly Wheel: Five-Star Sword." Meanwhile, Sora could now control two "Sky Orbs" simultaneously to flexibly attack her opponents.