Chapter 276: The Beauty Contest Ambush (Second Update)
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"Hello, everyone! Thank you for waiting!
A dazzling showcase of beauty is about to begin—the Miss Fairy Tail Pageant is starting right now!
I am your host for today, the Sand Mage, Marcos!"
At exactly ten in the morning, the Miss Fairy Tail Pageant officially kicked off in the guild hall on the first floor.
Standing on the stage with a magically amplified microphone, Marcos enthusiastically explained the competition rules.
Seated at the front row of tables were the competition judges, each representing different aspects of the city:
- Guild Master Makarov, representing the Fairy Tail wizards.
- The Mayor of Magnolia, representing the city's government officials.
- The Merchant Guild Representative, standing for Magnolia's business community.
- A Citizen Representative, speaking for the city's residents.
Each contestant's score was determined by the average of the four judges' ratings—and the one with the highest score would be crowned the winner, taking home a grand prize of 500,000 J.
Behind the judges, the hall was packed with Fairy Tail wizards and enthusiastic city residents, waving banners and cheering for their favorite female mages.
Even in this world, ordinary citizens had their own version of "celebrity worship"—except here, they didn't idolize pop stars but powerful guild wizards.
At one of the tables, George sat alongside Happy, Natsu, Gray, and the others. They chatted idly while watching the contest unfold.
Although he might be a cat in this world, George was, at his core, still a man—and there was no way he'd choose to spend such a rare opportunity at the library reading magic books instead.
A little break to admire some beautiful women was good for both the mind and the soul. In fact, it might even boost his learning efficiency.
"And now, let's welcome our first contestant! With her exotic charm and bottomless stomach, it's the beautiful—
Kana Alberona!"
Kana, with her long, wavy black hair, stepped onto the stage, her magic cards in hand.
"It's time for the magic showcase!"
The host quickly stepped aside.
Kana tossed her magic cards into the air, and they instantly radiated a dazzling light, enveloping her entire body. When the glow faded, she had transformed into a sexy bikini outfit.
The pervy onlookers erupted into wild cheers, and the judges wasted no time giving high scores.
"Do you guys know why Kana entered the contest?"
Happy, sitting on the table, leaned in to gossip with the group.
When it came to guild gossip, there were only two people who knew everything—Mirajane and Happy. The little cat was always on the front lines of the drama.
"Kana started drinking at thirteen. According to Mirajane, one-third of the guild's annual alcohol sales come from Kana alone!"
"One-third?! She really is the reincarnation of a wine god."
George couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.
After all, the guild's alcohol sales were no joke. Most wizards, whether they had business or not, would stop by for a drink or two.
But thinking back—every time he saw Kana, she was drinking. Sometimes, she even drank straight from the barrel. In that case, it was completely understandable.
"She might not win the beauty contest, but if this were a drinking competition, she'd be the undisputed champion!"
Speaking of which, Kana's card magic was actually quite impressive. She could summon wind, fire, lightning, and had recently learned Card Seal Magic from Sho at the Tower of Heaven.
In terms of strength, she ranked just below Natsu and Gray in the guild. If she were in another guild, she would have already qualified for S-Class wizard trials.
The Card Magic book was available in the library, and after finishing the Hundred-Year Quest, George planned to study it himself—especially Sho's Card Seal Magic.
After all, his split self in the world of Magician's Apprentice was currently learning Balthazar's nested sealing technique. With the right approach, he could probably merge it with Card Seal Magic for even greater effects.
Next Up: Contestant Number Two!
"Our next contestant, number two! Though a newcomer to the guild, she possesses S-Class strength—a woman as gentle as the falling rain, the one and only Juvia Lockser!"
Dressed in a blue coat and sporting a newly cut short hairstyle, Juvia gracefully took the stage. Her body transformed into flowing water, soaring through the air before finally reforming into a stunning blue bikini outfit to conclude her performance.
After the Phantom Lord incident, Master Makarov personally recruited both Juvia and Gajeel into Fairy Tail. According to him, the two weren't bad at heart—they had simply been led astray by their former guild master.
"So this is an innate ability, huh…"
Watching Juvia transform into water, George mused to himself.
Juvia's Water Magic was different from that of ordinary mages. It was a natural-born power, not something she had learned. Before she gained control over it, rain would follow her wherever she went, earning her the title of "Rain Woman."
That's why her ability to liquefy her body and become immune to physical attacks was something George could never replicate.
It was just like in the Harry Potter world—some people were born as natural Legilimens, some had innate prophecy abilities, and some were Metamorphmagi who could change their appearance at will.
Similarly, the world of Fairy Tail had individuals born with unique magical traits.
Juvia's Water Magic was one such case—she had merely refined and enhanced it through training.
There were others like her in Fairy Tail. According to Mirajane, one of Laxus's Thunder God Tribe, Evergreen, who wielded Fairy Magic, was born with eyes that could turn people to stone.
Because she couldn't control it, she always wore glasses to block its effect.
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After Juvia's performance, the next contestant was the most popular competitor and the favorite to win—her beauty renowned across the continent, the face of Fairy Tail herself:
Mirajane Strauss!
However, Mirajane clearly had no interest in winning. Instead, she transformed her head into comically exaggerated versions of her guildmates, including Happy and even George's cat form.
Laughter erupted through the hall.
Following her was none other than the Fairy Queen, Erza Scarlet.
With a flash of Requip Magic, her armor vanished, replaced by an adorable gothic lolita maid outfit—the unexpected contrast instantly sent half the audience into a daze.
Erza loved collecting outfits. Besides her vast arsenal of magical armors, her Requip space was stuffed with countless clothing styles.
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After Erza's high-scoring performance came the petite and adorable Levy McGarden.
With a display of Snow-Type Letter Magic, she melted the hearts of many burly men in the audience.
Next up was the seductive beauty from the Western Continent, Bisca Mulan, whose masterful magic gunmanship left the audience in awe.
Finally, the last contestant took the stage—someone who had joined Fairy Tail at the same time as George.
A Celestial Spirit Mage, and—according to Happy's gossip—the one desperately participating in the pageant to pay her rent:
Lucy Heartfilia.
However, before she could even begin her magic showcase, a loud, arrogant laugh interrupted the event.
"Oh ho ho ho ho… Fairies? Beauty? Clearly, both words refer to me! That's right, the true Fairy Tail queen is none other than me—and the championship belongs to Evergreen!"
Wearing a green dress, glasses perched on her nose, and a folding fan elegantly in hand, Evergreen strutted out from backstage.
Lucy, furious, marched forward to argue—only to be instantly turned to stone by Evergreen's petrifying gaze.
At the same moment, the stage curtains fell.
Behind them, in the waiting area, Erza and the other contestants who had just performed were now all turned to stone.
Realizing the danger, ordinary citizens panicked and immediately fled the guild hall.
(End of Chapter)