"Laxus, what's the point of all this? Do you really think you can win? Do you really believe you can turn Fairy Tail into what you imagine it to be?"
After punching Laxus away once more, Marco questioned him.
Laxus was indeed strong, but Fairy Tail had Master Makarov, the extraordinary powerhouse Gildarts, and Marco himself.
Such a rebellion was simply too naive.
How could Laxus possibly think he could defeat the three of them?
"The old man is already past his prime, and Gildarts has been missing for years. My only real opponent is you! As long as I defeat you, I can take control of Fairy Tail!"
Laxus wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth with the back of his hand.
He had thought this through before making his move.
Among the "extraordinary powerhouses" in the guild, one was old, and the other was missing.
The only one he had to face was Marco, who was even younger than him.
"And after today, you'll realize that defeating me is nothing but your greatest delusion."
Marco clenched his fist and spoke as he took the initiative to attack.
With a single punch, a terrifying gust of wind sent the floor tiles flying.
"Zzzzt!"
Laxus transformed into lightning and leaped backward, putting distance between himself and Marco.
The lightning retreated continuously until Laxus's figure finally appeared atop the Fairy Tail guild hall.
Laxus knew that standing here would force Marco to hold back, preventing him from using large-scale attacks, as Marco didn't want to damage the guild hall.
Standing atop the guild hall, Laxus looked down at Marco, bathed in starlight, glowing with golden light, as if a deity had descended to the mortal world.
"Marco! I know you're strong, and I never thought ordinary means could defeat you!"
Laxus shouted, and as he did, his magical power instantly condensed.
Holding his hands together in front of his chest, Laxus gathered all his magic power and an intense light began to take shape between his palms.
Looking down at Marco from his high vantage point, Laxus prepared to go all out.
This was his final move, his trump card.
Marco narrowed his eyes.
Seeing Laxus's actions, he immediately understood what magic Laxus was using.
"How ironic, Laxus. You're actually using Fairy Law to attack me, a fellow member of Fairy Tail."
Looking at Laxus, Marco's words were filled with sarcasm.
Laxus's actions truly ignited a rising anger within him.
"Fairy Law" was one of the three Super Magics of Fairy Tail, a core inheritance of the guild, a trump card created by the First Guild Master to protect Fairy Tail.
But now, Laxus was aiming "Fairy Law" at his own comrades.
This was an insult to all their predecessors.
If he truly used "Fairy Law" to harm the members of Fairy Tail, it would be an unparalleled disgrace.
"You were too proud to learn these Super Magics, and now you'll face the consequences. Let's see how you plan to resist Fairy Law!" Laxus wore a wild expression, completely dismissing Marco's words.
Terrifying magical power gathered in his hands, clearly showing he had made up his mind—he would use "Fairy Law" to end it all!
Watching the utterly arrogant Laxus, Marco's face remained expressionless.
For Marco, who could face life with a smile most of the time, this was one of those rare moments when he was genuinely angered.
"I don't learn it because I don't need it. As for why I don't need it, you'll find out soon enough, Laxus. If this is your trump card, then I will tear it to shreds!"
Marco's aura surged as he spoke slowly, his handsome face slightly distorted from suppressed rage.
"Fairy Law is not meant to be used like this."
Marco stepped forward with his right leg, kneeling on one knee.
His hands stretched forward as if gathering energy, assuming that classic starting stance.
Marco wore the Aries Gold Cloth.
The Gemini Gold Cloth appeared to his left, and the Capricorn Gold Cloth appeared to his right. Both Cloths also assumed corresponding stances.
The three Gold Cloths shone brilliantly, their golden light so dazzling it was impossible to look directly at them.
"Bzzz!"
In the sky, the constellations of Gemini, Aries, and Capricorn also blazed with light, completely overpowering the radiance of the other constellations.
A vast amount of stellar energy poured down, landing on the three Gold Cloths and gathering in Marco's outstretched hands.
The orb of "Athena Exclamation" instantly formed in Marco's grasp.
"Fairy Law!"
Seeing the terrifying aura emanating from Marco, Laxus hesitated no longer and immediately unleashed his magic.
In the sky, a golden magic circle suddenly lit up, illuminating the heavens.
The blinding light was about to descend the next second, enveloping everything.
The entire Magnolia could see this magic circle, and countless people looked up, turning their gaze in this direction.
"What is that...?!"
This scene shocked their guildmates who were rushing over.
They had just dealt with the threat of "Thunder Palace," and now this?! This aura felt even more terrifying than "Thunder Palace"!
"Attack!!!"
Both Erza and Mirajane hesitated not at all, immediately rallying everyone to attack the magic circle in the sky.
Though they knew Marco would surely respond, every bit of effort counted.
This magic was simply too terrifying, and they wanted to ease some of the pressure on Marco.
In an instant, countless spells shot toward the sky.
But the most conspicuous response to "Fairy Law" was, of course, Marco's.
"Athena Exclamation!"
Marco pushed his hands forward.
The seemingly small orb in his hands shot toward the magic circle with the momentum to judge all things.
Marco intended to use the most violent method to shatter Laxus's unrealistic notions.
He would tear Laxus's trump card apart, making him understand that "Fairy Law" was not invincible.
"Bzzz!!!"
The golden light descended, but the oncoming surge of magical power instantly engulfed it.
"Athena Exclamation" met no resistance at all, blasting directly upward into the sky.
Not only Marco's "Athena Exclamation," but also the attacks from other guildmates met no resistance whatsoever.
The anticipated earth-shattering collision of magical forces simply did not occur.
That "Fairy Law" merely burst into a dazzling golden light, yet it failed to unleash any of its expected power.
This caused Marco and his guild companions' attacks to completely miss their mark.
Countless spells soared far into the sky, exploding into brilliant bursts of magical fireworks.
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