It was already evening when Shun and Makarov returned to the guild.
Surprisingly Laxus was still waiting.
'He is that eager for the duel huh…'
'Did Natsu get his personality to challenge people to a duel from him?' Shun thought to himself
"Where should we fight?" Shun asked
"Grandpa!" Laxus said to which Makarov just nodded
Makarov led them to a large area outside without a building.
Surprisingly most of the guild members followed to watch, including Grey, Cana, Macao and Wacaba. There were others, but I didn't see them in the original so I didn't bother asking their names.
In the open area, stood two figure. Around 15-20 meters away from each other.
One wearing a yellow jacket and slightly loose brown cargo pants. On his head was his signature magic headphones that stores music. It was Laxus Dreyer, 14 years old. Very strong for his age group. In other guilds he would be already a contender for an S rank.
On the other side was a black haired boy of age around 10, he claimed, as an orphan he doesn't know his exact age. He was quite tall for his age. Height of 151.4cm. Wearing a dark, form-fitting black shirt. The tight shirt perfectly showed his well balanced muscles. And a loose dark-green trousers. As there were no distractions in this world. His only hobbies were training his body, magic and cooking. As a result, his SSS+ tier diet helped him to perfect his physique.
It was Shun. Currently uncharacteristically excited to try out his match.
Looking at their expressions, Makarov nodded
"Start!"
*****
Laxus trained hard since the time he saw Shun displaying his 'Urusus Shock' to prove Makarov that he can take on a quest.
As the start signal was given. Laxus instantly used the trademark attack of dragon slayers.
"Lightning Dragon's Roar!"
Immediately a huge amount of lightning accumulated and was released from his mouth.
Though it was his first time, Shun decided to counter it with his own 'Roar', instead of repelling with his paw or dodging.
Shun took a deep breath and gathered magic then released in a form of poisonous stream of magic.
"Poison Dragon's Roar!" Uncharacteristically Shun roared out his attack
As both attacks clashed, the result was… massive swirling cloud of purple and gold energy. The poison was melted by the lightning. The area around them quickly turned into a deadly hazard zone.
The spectators hastily distanced themselves.
"Hm… for first timer it's not bad." As Shun was praising himself
"Oi, stop kidding around! Use your main magic!" Laxus wasn't even slightly happy about his small victory from the previous clash
"Huh, that wasn't his main magic?! Even though it was so powerful."
"Ah, you weren't around last time."
Random guild members were talking to each other.
"He actually got paws on both of his hands! Though they look cute, the power is terrifying." A random guild member was carefully explaining to others
***
As Laxus raged and the crowd was gossipping. Shun's didn't respond, instead he was staring at the system notification.
*ding!*
[As the host is planning to follow the path of Lost Magics. Host has earned a title.]
[Lost Magic Specialist: Each Lost magic learned will boost the magic efficiency by 10%. Max (It will not affect other magics) It will enhance the following, Magic control, learning, reduction in cast time and overall damage output.]
[Current Lost Magic efficiency boost: 20%]
'Huh, this sounds too good. What is this sudden genorosity… Well I'm not gonna complain.'
'Perhaps learning Lost magic is very difficult and the system is pitying me. My first two Lost magics were instant gains rather than learning from the magic book after all.'
'Well, let's give the 20% a try' Shun thought after about 30 seconds of deep thoughts
"Well, if you say so. I'll get a bit serious." Shun said then with a *POP-!* sound, he disappeared from everyone's eyes. Even Makarov lost sight of him for a second before screaming
"Above!"
There was Shun above Laxus' location, standing in the sky and preparing to attack. Both of his hands built up a poison.
"…"
'Is this old man seriously helping his grandson in front of everyone…'
Shun chuckled to himself before swinging his hands which generated a very large number of scale shaped masses of poison.
"Poison Dragon's Scale Fangs!"
Though it didn't feel right to Laxus. He was saved by his old man's scream and dodged to the side and kept running as Shun was still swinging many more scales.
While continuing the attack Shun sucked a deep breath, before exhaling the 'Roar of a Poison Dragon' to the direction where he led Laxus with his scale attacks.
"Tch." Laxus who was being sandwiched by both attacks hurriedly blocked the scales with before being hit by the Breath attack.
As Laxus was hit, there was dark grey and sickly green dust erupted from the point of impact.
"Guh-HKK-!" In the middle of the disaster, Laxus stood letting out a forced and airless sound.
The poison from Shun's attack was spreading rapidly and already started paralyzing his body.
"OHHH! The fight has ended in just few moves!"
While the crowd was hyped about the fight, Makarov's eyes were looking at Shun, surprise evident on his face. After all he went with Shun to Porlyusica and didn't separate from him until now. Which means Shun was using those magics for the first time ever without any practice…
Though Makarov was shocked there was something more important now… Laxux was poisoned!
'You brat better have an antidote!' Knowing it was unlikely, Makarov grumbled inside before deciding to conclude the duel.
"The match is over—" Makarov didn't get to finish his sentence
"Not yet!!"
Laxus screamed before gathering his magic. Drawing on the very last of his reserves, he gathered every ounce of magic he had left.
"Lightning Dragon's Heavenward Halberd!"
"It's currently my strongest magic. I prepared it for today's duel. It would be a shame not to use it." Laxus said smiling with a pale face
Looking at the massive spear composed of lightning. Shun had a huge smile on his face.
He wanted to counter it with his Poison Dragon Slayer's finishing move…
However there was a problem… he didn't have any 'Metsuryuu Ougi' type magic. He only remembered two magic Cobra was using from the anime.
He could just dodge or repel this huge lightning spear. But that wouldn't work for either of us.
He didn't have time to hesitate. He spread his arms wide open, though this time unlike before the speed of his palms repelling air was much faster than usual. With the 20% buff he had only about 2 seconds before Laxus threw his lightning spear. Shun decisively sent the Urusus Shock towards it.
*FWOOOSH-BOOM-!*
As the two attacks clashed in the air, there was huge explosion.
A cloud of dust erupting from the explosion.
However after the smoke cleared Shun was already behind Laxus, A paw shaped mini-compressed air in his hand aimed at Laxus' back.
"I… lost." Laxus with battered body accepted his defeat with bitter expression.
Laxus who was paralyzed by the poison and already exhaused the last of his magic power started to waver.
Just as he was about to fall, Shun's palm supported his back. Preventing from a fall.
"Stand Proud. You are strong." Shun said calmly
When everyone thought it was a heartwarming, bonding moment between rivals.
Something shocking happened…
Through Laxus' chest, it bloomed. A translucent, crimson pad, soft edged and glowing with a warmth. It was the shape of a bear's paw. At first it was just the size of a tennis ball, then it continued to grow.
Finally, at around the size of a ball. It stopped.
"What is this thing, is it… healing him?!!" Makarov, who came over to check on his grandson, asked Shun
"It's the damage he took from this duel. Including the poison and fatigue. I repelled all of them from his body… and compressed them into one." Shun explained to Makarov and Laxus
"…!"
"What?! You can do that too?! That magic of yours is too absurd." Makarov exclaimed
"Of course, there is a catch." Suddenly Shun's words shattered the moment
"…"
"I knew it, a magic this strong. There gotta be something. What is the catch?" Makarov said frowning deeply
"Simple, someone has to take it in his place."
"Ha?!" x4
Before they knew it, Grey and Cana also came over. Others were observing from far.
"If someone doesn't take it soon, it will return to Laxus' body. This time he might die from the poison." Shun said with a serious face, leaving no room for jokes
"I'm a man. I will take responsibility for what I started." Laxus said
"Laxus! Let's go to Porlyusica. It's not too late." Makarov persuaded
To which Shun, once again poured a cold water
"There is not enough time. It will return to his body in about 5 minutes."
"!!!!"
While everyone was in a despair. Someone suddenly said
"I will take it… let me take his place."