Chapter 58

Cana's cry, sweeping like the wind, scared away all the birds and animals. On the way at high speed, several mages were even able to hear him, and then even make out the receding silhouette of Aidan. All that remains is only the echo of Cana's voice and the frozen ground.

- How fast! - Freed exclaimed, he tried to catch up with Laxus with all his might, but he could not even imagine that among all there would be someone else with the same speed.

Aidan and Kana rushed past Mira, and then Erza. These two did not even pay attention to their opponent who had overtaken them. Since they swore at all and tried to prevent each other on the way.

- As soon as I catch you, you're finished! - Mira growled. Erza looked around and snorted mockingly.

- Not this time! You still have to study and learn!

- Yes, I will ...

*

Meanwhile, Makarov has long moved to the edge of the river, stopping on the other side. He could sense the currents of magic, and only two of them really caught his attention.

- These two, I'm not surprised ...

Laxus burst through the forest with terrifying speed, scaring away all living things in the area. His lightning sometimes even damaged trees and charred green grass. He ran as fast as he had never run in his life. This time, Laxus wanted to show not only his strength, but also wanted to impress his grandfather. He wanted to prove to him that he deserves to become a senior wizard much earlier than Makarov and that he will do it in the simplest way, leaving any opponents in the dust! Like his lightning bolts, Laxus growled and lunged forward forcefully. But, unexpectedly, his face changed when he saw the incredible with his own eyes.

Nearby, at an even more impressive speed, as if on a simple ice rink, a familiar guy swept by, he even managed to carry a girl in his arms, who was trying to fight and break free! His crimson eyes and grin were once again imprinted in Laxus's memory - he crossed paths with him again, with this arrogant newcomer!

- Grrr! - golden lightning raged with renewed vigor and Laxus tried to catch up with the newcomer, basically, he did it a little. But, Aidan seemed to notice the attempts of the enemy and suddenly increased speed, the ice seemed to push him forward — the speed immediately doubled! Now, even after accelerating with all his might, Laxus could not compete with the speed of someone who did not even run, but simply rolled on the ice.

- W-yo-yert! Bastard! Stop! Laxus flew into a rage and nearby trees shattered to pieces. He reached his limit, and the opponent kept moving away without even turning around. Laxus's eyes turned red as he first met someone younger than himself in the guild who could bypass him in such an insolent way. Plus it was some kind of snotty newbie, it pissed him off even more!

Aidan, in turn, only smiled at Laxus's attempts and continued on his way. Even Cana fell silent, asking in surprise:

- Hey, what was Laxus there? We overtook him ?!

- Yeah, he's not a weakling, but I have an advantage! - Aidan smiled brightly.

- Yes? And what is it? Cana asked doubtfully.

- Beautiful maiden in your arms! It gave me strength!

- Pfft! Well, you are a fool ... - Cana shyly turned away, but no longer shouted about him to stop her. There was no longer any sense ...

*

Finally, after a full minute, the forest ended, slipping out into the clearing, Aidan deftly tumbled in the air and landed calmly on his feet. Cana screamed, and then tried to charge his forehead with a fist, but her delicate hand was immediately caught in the middle of the way.

- Wow, decided to touch me? I don't mind of course, but what will the Master think? - nodding towards the grinning old man, the guy sighed and shook his head:

- Cana, such intimate things must be done in secret, did you know?

- Wh-what ?! Yes you! Well ... Oh, leave me alone! - turning away, the embarrassed girl went up to the master and looked around:

- So, we are the first?

- Yes, - the old man nodded, glancing at Aidan, who continued to grin, looking at the embarrassed Kana.

- I used ice as a coating, your creation has advanced ... - Makarov nodded with praise. In fact, this was the first time he had seen someone use creation so easily. But, taking into account the ancient magic - he was not very surprised.

Aidan just smiled and walked closer to her friend, who continued to sulk. It amused him a little.

"In a way, the old man is right, creation has advanced. But, for me this trifle, the magic of the God Slayer is not a banal creation of ice, I can create ice by the power of thought by directing my magic. My magic control is my biggest win this year. The reserves have increased, but I would have withstood such a race, increased tenfold, even with the past. I was really lucky with the magic of ice, at least there is no hard recoil like death. "

Moving away from his thoughts, Aidan turned to Makarov:

- So. What's next?

- Well, - the Master thought for a moment: - You did it in two minutes, judging by the speed of Laxus, then ... I think he will get somewhere in two minutes. When time has passed, I will tell you everything. It makes no sense yet. A minority will get here anyway, not everyone is so lucky, - casting a short glance at Kana, the old man grinned.

- I did not ask about it! - Immediately the girl was indignant: - It's all his fault!

- Yes, I do not judge, - the old man waved his hand, glancing at Aidan: - I'm worried how you will explain this to the rest of the guy. You took one, while the rest will have to run on their own. I think they'll be upset, don't you think so?

- Well ... - only Erza came to the guy's mind ... She might be upset a little. Although, knowing her character, she could rather be indignant at such a scam. Only, it doesn't matter ... Aidan suddenly darkened.

- Damn ... - remembering her views and actions, she can really be unhappy!

Makarov laughed, and Kana cutely embarrassed, turning away again.

*

Two minutes later, as Makarov had predicted, lightning crackled around the area, and then Laxus ran out onto the field. Flushed and sweaty, the veins in his forehead were swollen and his eyes were bloodshot. The lightning bolts took away everything in its path, but he finally stopped and exhaled heavily, instantly casting an angry glance in Aidan's direction.

- You! I told you to stop! So what the fuck are you ...

"Laxus," Makarov's cold tone was immediately heard: "If you want to sort things out with him, wait for the next part of the exam, but for now, save your energy.

Aidan looked at the sweat-drenched boy and let out a chuckle.

- Your pants are wet too, poor fellow, can you dry you?

- What did you say? The lightning crackled around Laxus again. "Are you running up, brat ?! Do you think if the old man is covering, you can open your mouth ?!

Makarov sighed and shook his head. He already suspected such a reaction, so he intervened, but Aidan began to complicate things, as if on purpose ...