Athena and Ultear were teleported outside.
Looking at Erza in her wedding dress on magic screen, Caesar stroked his chin with confusion.
"Erza and Jellal are progressing well. They already bought wedding dress."
"It seems Jellal used prize money from Grand Magic Games and took Erza shopping."
Lucy shared information calmly.
"How wonderful. Wedding dress."
Lisanna rested chin on hands, eyes unfocused, clearly lost in fantasy.
Those who understood knew exactly who fantasy involved.
However.
If Natsu that dense guy ever truly faced feelings, sun would rise from west next morning.
As for choosing childhood friend or girl falling from sky, only time would answer.
Meanwhile, Mirajane team encountered opponent.
Yes, it was Mirajane herself.
After second nourishment, Mirajane changed significantly.
Demon soul from Tartaros Rami originally had slippery spell ignoring physical attacks.
After soul absorption, Mirajane did not gain slippery spell.
Instead, she gained mass replication ability.
Mirajane could split into four identical clones.
Including original body, five Mirajanes existed.
After splitting, strength of each body dropped.
Because of that, ability was rarely used.
Except for occasional private enjoyment.
During assessment, ability proved extremely effective.
Five Mirajanes guarded five passages.
Among remaining teams, only Jellal and Meldy avoided Mirajane.
All others encountered Mirajane in demon form.
Despair filled faces upon seeing opponent.
Mirajane before was already frightening.
After marrying Caesar, growth became explosive.
Great Demon Director combat power proved this clearly.
Even Jura from Ten Wizard Saints fell instantly.
What hope remained for others.
Most tragic group was Elfman and Evergreen.
Knowing sister was pregnant, Elfman hesitated constantly.
Evergreen suffered beating because of hesitation.
Other teams fared little better.
Wendy and Sherry were eliminated after Mirajane spanking.
Juvia and Freed were eliminated after hair binding.
Gajeel fought desperately but still lost.
Gray and Ur combination was impressive.
Two ice mages gave everything and earned Mirajane approval.
They received amulet and passed.
Magic reserves were nearly empty.
Another encounter would mean failure.
Only Elfman and Evergreen remained.
"Elfman, fight like man."
Evergreen blocked attack with Fairy Bomb while shouting.
She fought desperately while Elfman hesitated.
Who truly wanted S Class promotion.
Distracted, Evergreen was kicked away and smashed into wall.
"Evergreen."
Elfman looked at her struggling form, heart torn.
"Elfman, this is clone. It has nothing to do with original."
Mirajane raised claws coldly.
"If this is all you can do, next year Caesar will disqualify you."
Dark magic blasted Elfman away.
"Are you sure you can handle this."
Evergreen shouted in anger.
"Of course man can."
Elfman roared but voice trembled.
"I know this is clone. Sister is pregnant. Even knowing it is fake, I still cannot."
Smack.
Evergreen slapped Elfman hard.
"Get serious. What do you take S Class assessment for."
Elfman stared at her in shock.
Evergreen raised hand again.
"Careful."
Mirajane attack arrived instantly.
Elfman grabbed Evergreen and flipped aside.
"How long will you keep flirting. Time to eliminate you."
Mirajane became serious.
Dark magic surged violently.
At that moment, Elfman regained clarity.
Beast King Soul erupted fully.
Single punch shattered attack.
Evergreen exhaled in relief.
Both were badly injured.
Even with awakening, victory seemed impossible.
"No. There is another way."
Evergreen glasses flashed with insight.
She whispered rapidly into Elfman ear.
Elfman froze in shock.
Mirajane attack came again.
Feeling killing intent, Elfman clenched teeth.
Only option remained.
"Sister. I am with Evergreen. Evergreen is pregnant with my child."
Roar echoed through maze.
Outside, spectators sprayed food and drink everywhere.
All stared at screen in disbelief.
Mirajane herself froze completely.
Elfman has relationship.
Evergreen is pregnant.
She is becoming aunt.
Why tears feel close.
Evergreen plan was terrifyingly effective.
Elfman kept muttering.
"This is clone. This is not sister."
With roar, he punched Mirajane face hard.
Clone was sent flying away.
Without hesitation, Elfman and Evergreen fled.
They rushed deeper into maze in messy state.