When the time came to the day of the competition, the field was crowded.

This is the place where the 'Fairy Tail First Demon Path Tournament' was held last year, and it may have been expected to be requisitioned this year, but this year, the mayor has only built it a little bit and has not made major changes.

At this time, the number of spectators was far more than the number of votes sold at the conference, but neither the mayor nor Makarov, nor the contestants and spectators, did not care about such a trivial matter.

A month ago, word spread that Fairy Tail was preparing to hold a 'Demon Path Contest' at this year's Harvest Festival, and since then, there has been a steady stream of tourists visiting Magnoria.

This situation naturally breeds an extremely serious scalping phenomenon, but no one dares to intervene to resist it, because it is an unknown red-haired teenager who is leading the way.

No one knows why this young man dares to be so arrogant, only that "there are people above him".

"Look at these people, how happy and happy they are!" Kira pointed to the crowded crowd of people in the audience and said to her teammates, "They can stand here and enjoy the fun of watching the game, but they all thank me!" ”

Yes, Kira is not fighting alone, there are two more teammates by his side!

In this competition, Makarov used the mode of team participation to compete, so the final trophy was not the 'first person in the guild', but the 'first squad of the guild'!

A few days ago......

"What do you say? , this competition is going to be a three-person team?! ”

As if a stone was thrown into a thousand waves, when Makarov announced the news in the guild, everyone fell into an unbelievable gasp.

"President, why is that? Haven't you heard of this before? ”

Makarov spread his hands helplessly: "No way! The rules of this contest will be a little boring if you participate individually, so after discussion with the organizers, it was unanimously decided to let you participate in the form of a team! ”

Everyone was speechless: "The organizer ...... Isn't it just you and Kira......"

"And the mayor! Mayor!! Don't forget, our guild was able to make money through this event, and the mayor has a lot to credit! ”

"Make money? What money do you make? ”

Kira's face suddenly froze, and she subconsciously said, "You don't care about this, it's all mine...... Ahem...... I mean, it's my responsibility to work for the good of the guild, you don't have to worry about it, just have me talking to the mayor. ”

"Oh, okay then."

There are two rules for entering the competition: it must be a squad of three guild members; Each team can have a maximum of one S-Rank Magi.

When such a rule is introduced, it is undoubtedly a big bad news for the 'Elusa Squad' in the guild, which is originally invincible, because it means that they must be divided into two teams.

In the commotion, only Lucy nervously snapped her fingers and counted her teammates: "Really, I thought that with the tacit understanding and strength of our team, we would definitely be able to win the first place in this competition, but I didn't expect that there were only three people...... I still hope to be with Natsu, another teammate's words......"

Before Lucy could figure out who to find, Natsu ran over and invited her first: "Lucy, will you team up with me?" ”

I have to say that this is a two-way street.

Faced with Natsu's invitation, Lucy naturally agreed with a happy face: "Okay, okay!" There's one more person there, and I suggest inviting Elusa because ......"

Lucy's idea is very simple, Elusa is S-rank, her strength is guaranteed, and she is a teammate they are familiar with, so she is simply the best choice for the squad competition. However, she clearly forgot one thing......

"Don't!" Without waiting for Lucy to explain why she chose Elusa, Natsu rejected the proposal.

"Huh?!! Why ......"

"Of course, it's because I want to fight Elusa, that's why I don't team up with her!!" Natsu said it as if it were common knowledge that everyone knew, "Also, our last teammate should be Harpy, right?!" ”

"Harpy?!"

As if in response to Natsu's decision, Harpy suddenly popped out of the side, raised his hand and shouted, "Hey!! ”

This time, Lucy was really stunned: "Is Harpy going to participate too?" You're not making a mascot this year? ”

This time it was Harpy's turn to be asked, only to see his expression collapse, and replied with a sad face: "I don't know why, Kira didn't invite me this year, and we don't dare to ask......"

"Yes...... Is that ......."

Lucy smiled awkwardly, but wondered in her heart: Could it be that Harpy's mascot doll didn't sell well last year?

For the next few days, the whole 'Fairy Tail' fell into a special state. Everyone is running around, looking for people to form a team everywhere, trying to get a good ranking in the competition, among them, there is an S-level team to lead the team naturally become a sweet and sweet.

Unlike last year, when all members were compulsory, this time the squad competition was completely voluntary. However, under the temptation of "villa" and "S-level assessment waitlist", the number of applicants is still very large.

Under Kira's mixing, words such as "recruiting people and recruiting people are just one output away" and "there are S-level leaders to help you with good hands" echoed in the tavern from time to time, if it was the first time to go the wrong way, you might think that this was an adventurer guild that formed a group to farm monsters.

This phenomenon continued until the end of registration, the day before the start of the competition.

Time goes back to the present......

"Welcome to the 'Fairy Tail 2nd Demon Path Conference', I am the president of 'Fairy Tail' and the host of this competition, Makarov Dorea."

Makarov sat on the stage, dressed in a black suit, tied with a red bow, and looked festive, acting as the host of this time.

As his voice fell, applause rang out like thunder in the arena.

"Just like last year, this year we have also invited the mayor of our city to be our guest, and everyone applauds and welcomes!!"

Bang Bang Bang ......

"Finally!"

Makarov lowered his eyebrows, shouted in a deep voice, and pointed to the last position on the stage, "The last guest of this competition, he is...... Volod Sinken, one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Yin Xiugar's 'Ten Holy Ten Magiers'!! Once again, we warmly welcome you!! ”

The last one, Makarov almost shouted, and everyone could hear the respect in his voice, but after this introduction, there was not applause, but overwhelming shock.

"Eh, eh, ??!!!"

"He just said yes...... The Four Heavenly Kings of the Holy Ten?! ”

"Why is that legendary character here?!"

"Is that the old man who looks like a big tree in the guest seat? He turned out to be the Four Heavenly Kings?! ”

"Looks like an old man who has lived for a long time...... How old is he? ”

"It's the first time I've seen a character like this! I heard that the 'Four Heavenly Kings' are all as strong as monsters, I don't know if it's true? ”

Not only the audience, but even the mayor himself sitting on the stage had just heard the news, and the whole person jumped up in fright, and looked at the old man sitting next to him tremblingly: "You, you, you...... Are you really the legendary one? ”

Volod Sinken, whose exact age is unknown, is only known to be over 100 years old, and is the oldest and oldest of the 'Ten Saint Magicians' today. He is 190 tall, and even if he sits in a seat, he is quite taller than the mayor.

Perhaps due to magic, or perhaps due to his personality, he dyed his hair green, and his hairstyle was like broccoli, coupled with a slender face that was almost connected to his neck, and light gray skin like ash, the whole person looked like a very old tree.

At this time, Volod was looking at Mayor Magnolia with a kind face and a smile on his face, like a gentle and kind old man next door.

"I'm not!"

"Huh?"

The mayor and all the spectators, who originally thought they would hear "That's right, it's me", were instantly stunned: "He denied ......??" Could it be that President Makarov is mistaken? ”

Before they could react, Volod smiled again and said, "That's a joke!" ”

"Huh, huh??!! Is it a lie?! ”xn

"So, are you really the legendary adult?"

"Hehehe...... I am indeed Volod Sinken! ”

Volod smiled easily and happily, neither putting on a stand of any identity, nor having the posture of the legendary "monster".

After receiving an affirmative reply, the mayor gasped directly: "Hiss...... True...... It's shocking!! I heard that you are already in seclusion, why did you agree to attend this tournament? ”

Volod gave the mayor a mysterious smile, and from his grinning mouth, it was clear that the hundred-year-old man was not very good at his teeth.

"Ask me why I'm here? This is because ......"

As soon as he spoke, the attention of everyone in the audience was drawn to him, and all the spectators were equally curious, staring intently at the old man on the stage, hoping to hear some explosive news from his mouth.

"Because??"

"Because...... They gave money. ”

"Eh?!?!!?" xn