Lucas ducked under Laxus's kick and swept his leg towards Laxus's legs.
Laxus reacted quickly, leaping backward to dodge Lucas's attack.
"Thunder Shock!!"
Laxus released a pillar of lightning from his palm.
Subtitles rapidly appeared in Lucas's mind.
[Observed Thunder Shock. Comprehension is heaven-defying. Learned Thunder Shock.]
"Thunder Shock!!"
Lucas raised his palm, unleashing the exact same spell barely a second slower than Laxus.
Boom—!
Two powerful lightning spells collided and canceled each other out once again.
"This guy..."
Laxus's eye twitched. This was the first time he had shown this move in front of Lucas, yet this guy learned and cast it so quickly.
Laxus rushed toward Lucas again, engaging him in close combat.
Facing Laxus's fierce assault, Lucas continuously retreated, dodging every single one of Laxus's attacks.
"Strange? Doesn't Lucas know many powerful spells? Why isn't he using them?"
"Does he plan to use Laxus's own magic to defeat him?"
Everyone in the guild guessed Lucas's intention.
Laxus naturally wasn't surprised either, but this behavior only fueled his anger.
"A mere counterfeit thinks he can win? Don't be so arrogant, you brat!!"
Crackle!!
Laxus's body turned into a bolt of golden lightning, instantly leaping over and appearing behind Lucas.
[Observed Lightning Body Transformation. Comprehension is heaven-defying. Learned Lightning Body Transformation.]
Elementalization! Lucas's eyes lit up. He loved this kind of skill.
It wasn't shown much in Fairy Tail—mainly Laxus's lightning form and Juvia's water form.
But in the One Piece world, this was legendary—the exclusive skill of Logia Devil Fruit users.
Initially, it was a nearly invincible ability. Later, with the introduction of Haki, it wasn't as broken, but still incredibly practical.
"Raging Bolt!!"
Laxus waved his hand from behind Lucas, releasing a powerful high-voltage bolt.
Lucas wrapped his fist in lightning and met it head-on.
Boom—!!
The high-voltage bolt released by Laxus was shattered by Lucas.
[Observed Raging Bolt. Comprehension is heaven-defying. Learned Raging Bolt.]
Lucas realized that since he had already learned the basics of Lightning Magic, comprehending and learning these specific applications and moves was even faster.
"Not finished yet!!"
Laxus shouted, releasing a multitude of lightning spheres to surround Lucas.
[Observed Thunder Bullets. Comprehension is heaven-defying. Learned Thunder Bullets.]
Then, Laxus detonated them all at once.
Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom!!!
"Lucas!!"
"Hey, hey! Do you need to be this serious?"
The guild members worriedly watched this scene.
However, the expressions on Makarov, Gildarts, and Erza remained unchanged.
Makarov and Erza had witnessed the terrifying power Lucas displayed during the S-Class quest. This level of magic power was nothing to him.
Gildarts had taught Lucas, after all. He knew Lucas could use Crash Magic. If he wanted, he could shatter these spells anytime, so there was no need to worry.
Soon, the smoke from the explosion cleared. The ground where Lucas stood was pitted, but Lucas was nowhere to be seen.
"Where is Lucas?!!"
Crackle!
Suddenly, a golden current appeared on the ground beneath Laxus's feet.
Laxus's expression changed.
Boom!
A beam of golden lightning erupted from the ground, forming into Lucas's shape. Lucas landed a solid uppercut on Laxus's chin.
"Ugh!!"
Laxus was sent flying high into the air before flipping and landing steadily on the ground.
Physically, the punch didn't do much damage. Psychologically, it did a lot.
Watching from the sidelines, Mira said, "If Lucas had used Uncle Gildarts' magic just now, the fight would be over."
Erza replied, "Uncle Gildarts' magic is too dangerous. He can't use it on a comrade."
Mira pouted. "I know, I was just saying."
"Damn brat!!"
"Don't get too cocky!!!"
Boom!!!
Laxus roared in anger, concentrating his mana throughout his body. Dazzling golden lightning erupted from him, shattering the surrounding ground. He looked like a Super Saiyan powering up, making Lucas's eyes shine.
Struck gold! Struck gold! He was learning so many lightning magic moves. Combat really was the best way to grow.
[Observed Lightning Battle Mode. Comprehension is heaven-defying. Learned Lightning Battle Mode.]
Boom!!!
Lucas followed suit, unleashing Lightning Battle Mode as well. Golden lightning burst from his body, shattering the ground around him just the same.
It looked like two Super Saiyans facing off.