Chapter 137: Side Quest – The 24 Hour-Endurance Race (2)
Chapter 137: Side Quest – The 24 Hour-Endurance Race (2)
~Third POV~
Releasing the motion that held the Two Ton Tonic the moment it was freed all the kinetic energy from the attacks it had abused from Silva's earlier attacks finally got thrown in the direction of the location as Mira, Makarov, and Jason blinked at the scene in front of them.
They all just witnessed a man launching himself at Mt. Hibor while not breaking the rules as Silva didn't fly but nothing said he could throw himself at the mountain.
They all took the time to process everything that happened…
Mira first to recover from what just occurred opened her mouth but closed it again trying to find the right words for what she saw before finally asking them what happened, "I… I… Master… Is that even allowed?"
Makarov for his part pinches the bridge between his nose trying to think if Silva violated the rules before finally muttering his judgment, "On a technicality, he didn't break any of the rules… While flying is forbidden he didn't really fly if he launched himself like a damn rocket towards the mountain…"
Jason blinked before regaining his vigor announcing to the people of the spectacular development in a happy tone, "SO COOL!!! Look it here folks the dead last Knights suddenly got to first place launching himself full speed against the mountain!!! Truly a trickster as the title suggests finding an innovative means to win!!! SO COOLLLLL!!!!!"
Mira tries to find any sense as to why anyone would before slowly nodding her head in agreement that Silva didn't break any rules much to her inner bully frustration, "I… I suppose so–"
Before Mira could continue speaking the Video Lacrima soon showed Silva being thrown as he yelled at the top of his lungs, "WOOOOHOOOO!!!!! I REGRET NOTHINGGGGGGGG….!!!!!"
Mira's eyes twitched slightly before an idea struck her blinked as she asked another question in a curious tone, "Wait a minute… I just realized how does he intend to land if he can't use his teleportation or flying?"
*THUD*
*BOOOOM*
Soon enough Mira's answer was called seeing Silva crash into Mt. Hibor as she smiles happily listening to his final words, "Wait for - shit!! I didn't think this –"
Jason blinked and asked in small concern showing Silva crashing into the mountain, "Uh… should we send the medic to see if he's, okay?"
Makarov on the other hand merely shook his head seeing karma happen in front of him with a serious expression but the smile betrays his intentions, "No. As a member of Fairy Tail, he must have calculated all of this to happen. His crashing must be his masterful plan as one not only needs strength but intelligence. Truly his thinking 10 steps ahead while we play chess."
Jason bought Makarov's lie. Mira chuckles as they see Silva come out with a small salve healing up as Makarov gestures to him being fine, "See? His fine like I said. It was totally part of his – what the heck is he doing?!!"
The next thing Makarov sees is Silva managing to get one of the Wyvern Scales but grins sadistically wanting to be a troll taking all the rest of the scales in the process as Mira asks contemplating the situation lost for words, "Uh… Master is he allowed to take all the Wyvern Scales? Can he be able to do that? Please tell me he can't…"
Makarov tried to find the right rules to say no but he couldn't find the right words as the rules from earlier didn't say he was allowed to sabotage the others which was unprecedented.
However, he then thought with a deep-thinking expression with a mischiefs grin on his face of the idea, 'Hmm… wait a minute. Maybe this will be the year I can punish everyone in my punishment game!! I can call out on Silva for the excuse about being punished for trying to sabotage others getting his just deserts…'
Grinning sadistically Makarov rubbed his hands together slowly like a cartoon villain thinking of this course of action, 'Yes… the plan is coming together nicely. This will be the best 24-hour race ever – huh?'
As if thinking his thoughts Silva used Spectator to read the Master's thoughts with a deadpan expression.
Returning the Wyvern Scales to different places Silva thought to himself after listening to Master Makarov's thoughts from his location using <Focus Sense> focusing on his sight to hear his thoughts of the matter in a disappointed tone, 'Sigh… there goes my plan on seeing everyone being humiliated crossdressing… I wouldn't do this unless I get a kick out of it. Tch. Damn old man screwing me over again… that blackmail material gone because of that damn papa smurf midget tendencies…'
Jason however, misinterpreted it in an overdramatic fashion of Silva's 'change' of heart displaying the Wyvern Scales to different locations, "So cool…!!!! It seems like Silva had a change of heart returning the Wyvern Scales!!! Such a kind notion!!! Truly he expresses the Fairy Tail spirit of comradery and friendship to his fellow members!!! SO COOOOOL…!!!!!"
Silva for his part mouth twitched at the news from Jason's thoughts shaking his head and beginning to do his launch again with Mira and Makarov's eyes widening as he spoke out shocked, "Oh, hell no!!! That brat wouldn't dare try that stunt again…!!!! Please I can't pay for property damages this time or the Council will hound my ass!!!"
*Shiiii*
Mira already changed into her <Satan Soul> and knew better from personal experience dealing with Silva in a serious tone, "Master… speaking from experience. He would in a heartbeat if it meant winning. I suggest making some preparations…"
Makarov's expression dropped as they viewed the Video Lacrima as Silva tried to perform his launch as Makarov got into action, "That some of a…!!! Ahh!!! The mayor would have my head for this!!!"
Beginning to prepare for the inevitable collision Makarov got himself prepared for the crash landing ahead causing Makarov to worry…
"Huh?"
However, much to their confusion Silva expressed an 'heh' Anya expression on them trolling them into thinking a repeat crash landing.
No Silva began to use his <Cryokinesis > to form an ice-made glider made from ice once he moved to a high enough position.
Makarov sighed in relief as Mira was left dumbfounded seeing Silva glide down as she grew a tick mark on her head in a bitter expression, "That son of a…!! He wanted us to react like that if he wanted to crash here…!! Argh…!!! That insufferable little…!!!"
Clenching her fist and closing her eyes Mira took a moment to gather her bearings as she asked Makarov if Silva's cheating gliding his way down, "Whew… Calm down Mira… Master. Is Silva cheating flying down the mountain?"
Makarov sighed disappointedly as he explained his reasoning to Mira returning to her normal self in a defeated tone pinching the bridge of his nose, "No. While I technically ban the use of flying magic or Magic tools nothing says he could glide his way down the mountain… note to self-ban gliding. Otherwise, he didn't break any rules on a technicality."
*BAM*
*BAM*
Mira's mouth twitched at that as she mentally thinks to herself frustrated stomping on the ground furiously getting on her nerves, 'God damn it!!! He can't keep on getting away with this?!!!'
Meanwhile, as Mira curses in her head against Silva the rest of the guild members view Silva's gliding his way to victory in style wearing sunglasses and playing some background music from his memory using <Archive Magic>.
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Lucy and Levy finally made it to the entrance of the forest Lucy looked up in the distance with surprise written on her face, "Wait… what the heck is Silva – when did he get ahead…?!! What...!!!"
Levy looked where Lucy was facing seeing Silva's surprise as her eyes widened viewing him holding a Wyvern Scale gliding down the mountain, "Wait… I thought flying magic was forbidden then – his gliding!! I didn't know we could -"
Realizing this Lucy was surprised by this as she asked Levy her tone shocked by this development, "Wait…!! That's allowed?"
Levy merely shrugged with an unsure expression admitting to it with a confused smile, "I guess so… I mean he isn't cheating since flying magic requires motion while gliding passively descend through the air…?"
The two weren't the only ones to notice this as Gray with Ur further ahead looked above. They were shocked Silva managed to pass them in a few minutes as he yelled, "What the hell… that son of a…!!! Isn't that cheating flying?"
Ur on the other hand smirked seeing Silva's ingenuity in action impressed speaking as they both ran to Mt. Hibor, "Not going to lie I didn't think of that… but then again it does give us something to do gliding down the mountain. I'm not complaining. Hope he doesn't mind me taking that idea."
Gray thought for a moment before agreeing as they rushed forward inspired to take a page out of Silva's book.
Wendy and Carla looked above along with various members of the Fairy Tail guild witnessing Silva glide his way down.
Some got inspired to steal a page from his tactic as Jet clicked his tongue annoyed seeing Silva get ahead, "Ah hell naw!! This speed demon ain't gonna stop till I reach number one!! I must show off to Levy I'm number one!!"
Preparing to go full throttle Jet began to pick up the pace his heart ignited to win this race filled with determination, "No way I would lose!! Time to go – ack…!!!"
*Swooosh*
*THUD*
Suddenly a <Glyph > appeared under Jet as he accidentally tripped caused by Silva as he grinned smugly muttering to himself using Spectator to view where Jet was going to be screwing him over in the process, "That should make mister Speed Demon take a fall. After all, there can only be ONE winner. And that winner is me. For he failed to see I have the high ground!!! Muwhahaha!!!"
Erza seeing this in her custom-made outfit blinked surprised seeing who would win witnessing Jet's unconscious form knocked out, "Oh… guess Jet won't be the one to win this time. Sorry, but better luck next time Jet..."
Quickly making one small bow she hurried minding her own business as everyone hurried to not be in last place.
Truly it's watching out for themselves in this hectic race.
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*Woooosh*
*Thud*
Landing right at the finishing line Silva landed in a T pose position as he smugly grinned in victory of his win, "And… I stick it! Now then Master what do I win?"
*BANG*
*BANG*
Celebratory fireworks rang out as Makarov announced Silva as the winner of The 24 Hour-Endurance Race in a happy tone, "We have our winner!! For the first time in a long while our first-place winner is none other than our superstar rising rookie Silva Knights!!! For he has won the honor of Fairy Tail!!!"
The people nearby cheered as Silva's lips twitched Mavis chuckled merely spectating the event as Silva asked an important question, "So… the reward I get is only the honor of Fairy Tail? No material or money?"
Mira having a smug expression on her face tapped lightly at Silva's shoulder responding to him happily to spite him, "Yup!! Aren't you a smart boy? For the honor of Fairy Tail is the greatest reward than any material item? No money or physical reward can come close to honor isn't that right mister first place winner!!!"
Silva froze on the spot as Mavis laughed at his misfortune talking to him and laughing out loud at the event, "Hahahaha!!! Sorry Silva but the honor is the greatest form of reward you are going to get! But hey at least you made it worth your while with me winning the bet."
Silva's eyes flashed towards Mavis's direction in confusion speaking to her as everyone was distracted by the cheering, "Wait you made the bet on me to win? How much did you win from this?"
She merely used her Illusion Magic to show the number surprising him that says 'millions' causing him to mouth agape at the price as Mavis smugly puffs her chest, "What? I was Fairy Tail's greatest tactician? You didn't think I know how to screw a bet in my favor did you? At the very least that library will be built in. Hehehe…"
Silva gulped at Mavis's tactics as he mentally thought to himself in a small prayer, 'Mental note to self… never take or make any deals with Mavis.'
Like that, the day has come to a close with Silva being the victor in the 24-Hour Endurance Race...
Which lasted like a usual anime runtime of 22-24 min episode.