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As he expected, using the cursed flute as the staff significantly enhanced the magic wand's amplification of his spells. He would now refer to this wand as a premium wand.
The degree of amplification provided by the premium wand for his spells had nearly reached twenty times.
"Restore to its original state!"
With the support of the premium wand, the effectiveness of the restoration spell was greatly enhanced, causing the ruins before him to gradually regain their former glory as if time were reversing.
Fearless of depleting his magical energy, George continuously waved the premium wand, casting restoration spells one after another.
From morning until evening, he cast spells for a full ten hours, and by the end, he felt slightly dizzy, but the entire city of Croba was finally restored.
"All done, my work is complete."
Withdrawing the wand, George, feeling exhausted, greeted the magicians from the Council, including Ulutia, and headed to the train station to return to Magnolia City.
Even though his magical energy wouldn't run out, casting a single spell continuously for ten hours was still an exhausting endeavor.
However, after this session of spellcasting, he felt that his restoration spell had improved significantly.
"Strange, is this world really capable of restoration magic, not just Arc of Time?"
Watching George fly away, a look of confusion appeared on Ulutia's face.
After a day's observation, she was certain that the magic this cat had used was not Arc of Time, but rather a completely unfamiliar type of magic.
"If it's only that, it's not particularly threatening."
The cat's magic could only restore things, categorizing it as supportive magic with no real threat.
She knew that her Arc of Time had capabilities far beyond mere restoration, including powerful offensive spells and even the ability to halt time.
"I heard that tomorrow Natsu is challenging Erza; that might be worth watching."
Once he reached the train station and purchased a ticket for his return journey, George squinted his eyes and slipped into a light doze to recuperate.
"George, how did it go?"
In the evening, as he stepped off the train at Magnolia Station, he was met by Master Makarov, who had come to greet him personally.
"Don't worry, Master; everything has been restored to its original state."
"Hahaha, well done! Now that group from the Council has no reason to trouble me.
Hmph, in a few days, I'll personally go to them and demand a proper thank you.
If it weren't for our Fairy Tail magicians stepping in, I can't imagine how bad things could have gotten!"
Upon hearing George's affirmative response, Makarov puffed out his chest and laughed proudly.
After his laughter subsided, he patted George on the shoulder and said,
"George, I owe you a great debt this time. Since you're studying light magic, I've created a powerful defensive light spell. I'll teach it to you when you have the chance!"
"A defensive light spell?"
George's eyes lit up instantly. The light magic he had seen in the library was generally not very strong.
If it weren't for his belief that Makarov, being a specialist in light magic, must have some special reasons and that light magic was particularly effective against dark magic, he wouldn't have considered continuing his studies.
"Yes, it's called the Three Pillars of God. It's my strongest defensive spell, and even the Ten Saints might struggle to break it."
Makarov tilted his head back proudly.
Upon hearing this, George responded earnestly,
"Master, if such tasks arise again in the future, please don't hesitate to ask me. I love restoring things!"
It seemed Makarov had also withheld quite a bit when teaching him Giant Magic and Light Magic; many of the advanced techniques had not been shared.
After all, he had only recently joined the guild; it would be foolish for the Master to teach him all his ultimate techniques without reservation.
If he could learn more powerful magic in this way in the future, he thought that even spending several days on it would be worth it.
The Next Day on Magnolia City's Main Street
Erza and Natsu stood facing each other, surrounded by Fairy Tail mages and ordinary residents of Magnolia City.
"Natsu, give it your all!"
"Show him, Queen Erza!"
Even before the battle began, the crowd was already cheering loudly.
Fairy Tail had been in Magnolia City for many years, maintaining a good relationship with the locals. As a result, the townspeople were not afraid of the guild's mages; in fact, they quite liked them.
Hearing that the Fire Dragon Natsu was challenging the Fairy Queen, many people rushed over to watch the spectacle.
"Place your bets, place your bets! Natsu wins at ten to one, Erza wins at one to ten!"
Kanna, who loved to drink, took the opportunity to set up a betting pool, prompting guild members and curious onlookers to start placing their wagers.
Most bets were on the S-Class Erza to win, but a few dared to gamble on Natsu's victory.
Years ago, when Natsu was still young, Erza had defeated him, but in recent years, Natsu's growth had been evident, and there was at least a slight chance he could win.
"Who will come out on top?"
At that moment, George stood among the crowd of mages. He hadn't placed a bet, but he was very interested in the outcome of their duel.
Logically, S-Class Erza should be stronger, but Natsu's final strike against the Three-Eyed Demon had left a lasting impression on him.
That attack had created a massive hole in the city.
"Armor Change—Emperor of Flames!"
Wielding the enormous Flame God Sword and donned in tight red armor with twin ponytails, Erza appeared before everyone.
"The Emperor's Armor has fire-resistant properties that can reduce the power of fire magic by half. Natsu is in trouble now!"
Levy Orieeta, who used wooden-shaped magic, adjusted her glasses and commented.
The members of Fairy Tail nodded in agreement, and Happy ran off to find Kanna, wanting to switch his bet from Natsu to Erza, which earned him a round of teasing from Lucy.
"Facing a mage like Erza is indeed challenging."
George couldn't help but sigh to himself.
Against a mage of Erza's caliber, unless one significantly outclassed her in raw power, they'd be constrained by her various magical weapons and armor.
Just like now, Natsu's fire magic was effectively halved.
"The match begins!"
With Master Makarov's loud call, Erza and Natsu clashed.
Due to Erza's armor having fire resistance, Natsu refrained from using fire attacks directly. Instead, he infused the flames of his Dragon Slayer magic into his own body to enhance his physical strength for close combat.
The two exchanged blows at such speed that George could barely follow, and for a time, neither seemed to gain the upper hand.
"Natsu, it seems you've indeed made a lot of progress these past years, but the time has come to end this!"
After dodging Natsu's fierce assault once more, Erza displayed a look of satisfaction. Her speed suddenly increased, allowing her to appear behind Natsu before he could react. With a swift chop of her hand, she knocked him unconscious.
Clearly, she had not fought with her full strength until now; this was her true power.
(End of Chapter)