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22 | life or death

"Day four of the Grand Magic Games! In just a moment, today's competition will begin!" Chapati announced, "The name of the competition is 'Naval Battle'! In other words, a sea battle! Any player who leaves the sphere of water is out! The last person to remain in the sphere is the winner!"

Galatea took a breath, rubbing her arms slightly. Why did she have to pay back her bet with Cana by doing this? She wasn't good with sparring in water.

"However, when it gets down to two people left, a special rule will come into effect. That's the five-minute rule! When there are two players left, they've got five minutes! The one person who leaves the sphere during that time will be in last place."

"So it's basically a sumo match in water." Yajima explained.

"I can't wait! Thank you very much for inviting me!" The special guest, Rabian said.

"Our guest today is Rabian, leader of the Scheherazade Theatrical Troupe."

Galatea walked close to the sphere, before pushing off the ground and jumping straight into the sphere.

"All of the teams are entering the water." Chapati announced. "Cheria from Lamia Scale! Jenny from Blue Pegasus! From Mermaid Heel, Risley! Galatea from Fairy Tail B has also entered the water!"

Minerva dived into the water, announcing herself. The crowd cheered, and Galatea frowned. She didn't understand why people loved those bullies so much.

"There she is... Minerva! Listen to those cheers!"

"And Lucy from Fairy Tail A! What a gorgeous tapestry we've got before us! All of the players are female and they're wearing swimsuits!"

Galatea made a side glance to Rocker, from Quatro Puppy who looked severely out-of-place.

"I see some of us are wearing more flattering outfits than others." Minerva said, "Nice pants, Galatea."

Galatea rolled her eyes.

She had a haltered top and long swimsuit bottoms, showing of her stomach and arms. She didn't feel like showing off her legs and her runes, so she wore her swim pants instead. Galatea, knew however why Minerva was making a jab at her. Minerva was there when the incident happened.

"Begin!"

"Sorry to do this right off the bat..." Lucy said, "But I'm going to win. Open, gate of the water bearer!"

Galatea grinned, as Aquarius's attack came towards her. Opening two portals to strategically reflect the water back at Aquarius, she concentrated, grinning at the Celestial Spirit.

"I must say I never thought I would be sparring with you like this." Aquarius said.

"Nice to see you too, Aquarius." Galatea teased, giving the spirit a cheeky grin.

"We're even."

Suddenly, Aquarius opted out of the fight, leaving Lucy wide open.

"Grow!"

The cyclone grew double its size, causing Lucy to desperately swim away.

"Virgo! Aries!" Lucy yelled

The males went wild at the sight of the two celestial spirits in swimsuits.

"No matter how many you bring out, the result is the same!" Galatea said. "In fact, I'm going to take you all out."

The portal's disappeared, and Galatea threw her head back, puffing up her cheeks.

"Spatial Dragon Roar!"