Brandish went back and packed up a large portion of dessert.
Caesar returned to the guild.Mirajane asked with a smile, "Did you send her back?"
"Um."
Caesar nodded.He told Mirajane everything.
Mirajane had already guessed part of it.But she had not expected it to be this much.
She tapped Caesar on the head.She was angry, but she also felt a sense of crisis.
She thought of Freya who joined recently.And a few other people who loved money too much.
So even though she was upset, Mirajane did not complain.Instead, she treated Caesar even more gently.Caesar responded to her warmth quickly.
Most men will give you their whole heart if you show them patience.A small minority does not count.
Sadly, many women do not understand this.Even if they do, they do not act on it.
Mirajane was not that type.So she handled Caesar perfectly.
...
Time passed.After learning about the Grand Magic Games, everyone became focused on training.
Two million Jewels.That was money they could only earn after a dozen normal jobs.Jobs where they did not cause too much damage or get complaints.
So everyone worked hard to win first place.
While Caesar was confined to his quarters, he became bored.He began teaching Betty knowledge and combat skills.
She needed reading, writing, and arithmetic.But she also needed strength.
"The Roar of the Black Dragon."
In the training area Caesar used as a child, Betty puffed her cheeks.She looked like a tiny roaring dragon.She released a dark roar toward Caesar.
Caesar caught the roar with one hand.
He felt a tingling in his palm and was surprised.
Betty's growth was too fast.Since her resurrection used a dragon corpse as the medium, her dragon slayer magic came naturally.
She grew from roaring uselessly to roaring powerfully enough to numb Caesar's hand in only one month.And Caesar was completely unguarded and using only his physical strength.
Natsu and the others did not believe it when they heard.
When Laxus learned the news, he and Caesar both felt Betty's growth was insane.
"Betty, Roar is a signature attack of Dragon Slayers.To increase its power, inhale more magic into your lungs.Let me show you."
Caesar gave her advice.Then he opened his mouth.
"Space Dragon's Roar."
A massive roar shot into the sky.It was ten meters thick and strong enough to tear space.
Betty watched with envy."Big brother, when will Betty be as strong as you?"
"Um…"
Caesar scratched his head.Unless Betty had a special opportunity, she would never have unlimited magic like him.
Next was Dragon Slayer close combat.Without martial arts, you could not survive in this world.
Betty trained without complaints.
Every day she felt herself growing.Her power increased.Her knowledge grew.She was happy with every bit of progress.
Her talent plus her effort created a terrifying future mage in Caesar's hands.
...
Three days before the Grand Magic Games, Caesar pulled Betty out for real sparring.
He chose her opponent.
"Dorel, come here."
He picked a weak opponent for her first real fight.
"Damn it, this is taking advantage of me."
Dorel looked frustrated."It is too cruel to make me fight adorable Betty."
"Go, Dorel."
Levy cheered loudly.
Dorel's strength rose instantly."With Levy watching, I will not lose, even to Betty."
Betty looked at Caesar.Caesar nodded and gave her a thumbs up.
"Do your best.Use what I taught you."
"Yes.Betty will try hard."
Betty clenched her small fists."I will not lose."
"Hahaha.Time to place bets."
Cana returned to old habits.She wanted drinking money.
"Dorel wins, one point one to one.Betty wins, three to one.Draw, two to one."
Everyone rushed to bet.
Almost everyone bet on Dorel.Betty was only five years old.No matter how fast she grew, a child could not beat Dorel.
Only Wendy, Mirajane, and people who spent time with Caesar bet on Betty.
Caesar shook his head.Gamblers never have a good ending.
Of course Cana only gambled for fun.The bets were small.Otherwise Caesar would have banned it.
"Start."
Caesar announced it.A protective shield surrounded Betty and Dorel.
"Chain.""The Roar of the Black Dragon."
They moved instantly.Dorel threw a seed.Vines grew into chains and wrapped around Betty.
But Betty's roar obliterated the chain plants in an instant.
Everyone who bet on Dorel was stunned.They stared at Caesar.
Cana's eyes sparkled.She had drinking money secured.
"The Black Dragon's Claw."
Dorel used another seed.More chain plants wrapped around Betty.
Betty did not retreat.She rushed forward.Magic wrapped around her arms like dragon claws.She tore through every vine.
"There is still a chance.The Black Dragon's Roar."
Dorel panicked as Betty inhaled deeply.She released her strongest roar straight at him.
Dorel tried to use plants as a wall.But the roar blasted through it instantly and struck him.He slid back several steps.
"The match is over.Betty wins."
Betty jumped happily.Dorel fell to his knees, pale and shocked.
He could not believe it.He could not even beat a five year old.It did not feel real.