Rhode had already confirmed the completion of the exam, so he didn't need to wait for the others here and decided to head back to the camp.
But as Xiaolan dragged Pudolagos past, the President called them over and took a thigh.
Rhode wanted to ask if it was disrespectful to barbecue in front of the First Generation's grave.
But on second thought, knowing this unruly guild, if they offered some to the First Generation, she might even be happier.
Wendy also left with Rhode, as she heard that Kana, Li Li, and Reby were injured and wanted to check on them at the camp.
...
"So slow." Reby lay on the table with boredom.
The camp lunch had already been finished, and Erza, Mira, and Kana had set out for the medicinal spring.
Kildas initially intended to stay with his daughter, but Kana found him annoying and sent him off to fish.
Now, only Fried, Biguslo, Gajeel, Li Li, and Reby were left in the camp.
Mira had invited Reby to come along too, but she refused, worrying about her good friend Lucy.
At this time, the second exam should have already started.
Yet they still didn't know whether Mest and Lucy's group or Gray and Loki's group were victorious.
Whoever won, the eliminated group should have returned by now.
Were they lost unsure of the camp's location or simply lost on the island?
Though Reby hoped Lucy would win, she felt that Gray's group was stronger, and now she was a bit worried that Lucy might encounter danger.
Gajeel, arms crossed, said nonchalantly, "If you're worried, go find them."
Reby said, "But the President said there are many strong beasts on the island, it's very dangerous."
"Isn't that just perfect?" Gajeel said, "The fight with that idiot Rain Woman wasn't satisfying. It'd be nice to beat up some strong ones too."
Reby was a bit surprised, "You... you'll go with me?"
"I just want to take Li Li for a walk. If you're looking for someone, you can come along." Gajeel didn't hesitate and immediately turned to the tent to find Li Li.
"Hey!" Reby puffed up her cheeks. What did that guy mean?
In the end, Reby still decided to go with Gajeel.
She didn't really dare to act alone on the island.
Biguslo asked, "What do we do, seems we can't leave."
"No choice, since we were entrusted by our companions." Fried smiled. Originally, he wanted to return to the guild early with Biguslo, but now with just the two of them left in the camp and entrusted by Reby to guard it, they couldn't just leave it unattended.
Anyway, it wouldn't hurt to wait a while until the group from the bath returned or until the defeated group came back.
...
"So hot... and so tired..."
The second exam had been underway for nearly two hours, Lisana followed Jubia as they traversed the forest, climbed hills, and occasionally ran from pursuing beasts. Now she was hot, tired, and a bit hungry.
Jubia apologized, "Sorry, Lisana, let's take a break."
Lisana refused, "No need, it's nothing. I'm just complaining for no reason. If we don't hurry up, someone else might find it first."
"Actually... Jubia has a question to ask."
"What is it?"
"Are you really not after Gray, my lord?"
"..." Lisana said helplessly, "Not at all... Are you still hung up on that?"
"No, Jubia means, shouldn't we go track Gray, my lord?" Jubia suddenly became excited.
Lisana said, "For this, I think tracking my brother-in-law is more reliable."
Rustle, rustle, rustle...
In the forest came a strange sound, as if something was moving fast through it.
The two immediately became alert, worried it was another beast.
But this time, the attackers were clearly different.
It was a white rooster in training clothes and a dog in samurai armor.
Lisana looked curiously at the two figures that emerged from the forest's depths, "A rooster and a dog?"
Having seen too many bizarre animals along the way, Lisana instinctively thought these two dressed-up animals were also unique creatures of the island.
The rooster and the dog quickly leapt onto a nearby large tree, then pounced down towards Lisana.
"Watch out!"
Jubia pushed Lisana aside, and immediately the rooster extended an arm from under its wing, punching Jubia in the shoulder, while the dog drew a samurai sword and slashed her waist.
Lisana fell to the side, horrified, "Jubia!"
"Jubia is fine, Lisana." Jubia stood calmly, sending two water blades towards the enemies with a wave.
The rooster and the dog simultaneously retreated. The dog swung its samurai sword and wrote a large character with it, "Shield!"
The 'Shield' character acted like a barrier, blocking the two water blades.
Jubia shielded Lisana, speaking seriously, "Lisana, these aren't ordinary animals. Look closely at their insignia."
"That emblem..." Lisana scrutinized it, exclaiming, "No way, the Demon's Heart?"
"The Demon's Heart, one of the Balram Alliance. This is our guild's Holy Land; why are you here?"
Jubia, far calmer than Lisana, looked almost like a different person from her earlier infatuated demeanor.
"Purpose? Of course, it's to hunt Fairies!" The Dog Warrior rushed forward, sabre in hand.
"Jubia's body is made of water. Your attack..."
Mid-sentence, however, that Warrior swung its blade again, writing out 'Boom!'
"Is it a magic like Reby's?" Lisana's voice was drowned out even to her own ears.
Because that 'Boom' character became tangible, hitting the ground with a deafening sound, drowning out her words entirely.
Moreover, both Jubia and Lisana felt a piercing pain in their eardrums, instinctively raising their hands to cover their ears.
At this moment, the rooster leapt, spraying six eggs from its beak towards Jubia and Lisana.
"Egg Assault!"
Eggshells cracked in the air, their contents transforming into six fists, each aiming at Jubia and Lisana.
The two's actions were delayed by the massive noise interference, unable to hear each other's movements.
Unexpectedly, they were both struck by the fists.
"Ah!" Lisana gasped in pain, knocked over by the blow.
Even Jubia was down, clutching her stomach in disbelief, "They can actually hit Jubia's body!"
Sadly, neither Lisana's cry nor Jubia's words could be heard by others.
The Dog Warrior pressed its advantage, moving quickly behind Lisana and slicing downward.
"Takeover: Animal Soul: Cat!"
The noise remained deafening, yet Lisana nimbly pulled Jubia to dodge the slash.
However, the rooster on the nearby tree launched itself into the air, spewing dozens of eggs in one go.
The eggs once more formed fists, dozens of golden liquid fists raining densely down upon the pair below!
Jubia dared not be careless, immediately erecting a semicircular Shield of Water to protect both herself and Lisana: "Water Flowing Arch!"
The fists slammed against the water shield, creating splashes, draining Jubia's power.
Meanwhile, the Dog Warrior wrote a 'Slash' character on its sword and swung horizontally.
The sword and character produced a streak of white light, a massive 20-meter slash striking Lisana's back. Luckily, she bore the Rose Sword, preventing herself from being cleaved in two.
Yet the force of the strike was such that Lisana spat blood, lunging forward and knocking Jubia away.
The water shield shattered, and the golden fists boomed down upon them!