Fairy Tail: I don't want to be the president

Chapter 25 Practical Training
The battle site was chosen to be in the guild’s backyard.

In fact, Loki wanted to go to the street in front, but Rhodes refused.

He figured that he had only learned magic for a few days and most likely would not win. Wouldn't he have any dignity left when he was pinned to the ground and beaten in public?
However, the situation was not much better after choosing the backyard.

I don't know who shouted, "Newcomer Rhodes' first battle, challenge Loki!" As a result, almost everyone in the tavern came to watch the fun.

"That's too deceitful Loki, I want to fight the new guy too!"

Natsu pushed his way forward through the crowd, even with small flames coming out of his mouth.

"There's nothing I can do about it. It's all because my light is too dazzling." Loki raised his index and middle fingers to push his glasses, with a confident glow on his face.

"Ah~ Loki~~" The two female fans screamed excitedly for Loki.

This guy, who even brought his fans with him during fights, really made Rhode envious... No, he just couldn't stand the fact that he was ruining the guild's morale.

The two stood opposite each other, about 4 meters apart. Rhodes looked at Loki seriously and had to admit that this man was a little bit more handsome than himself.

The audience stood in several rows in front of the door and watched closely, not worrying about being accidentally injured at all.

"Then both sides prepare--" Makarov stood at the front of the crowd, "bet on Loki to win with a one-to-one chance, bet on Rhodes to win with a ten-to-one chance!"

Everyone was betting enthusiastically, and Rhodes almost fell down: "President, why are you..."

I thought the president was here to act as a referee and ensure that nothing unexpected happened to them, but he turned out to be the one who opened the market?
"Ah, since Kana isn't here, I'll be the one making the bet. Don't worry about it!"

Sure enough, the upper beam is not straight and the lower beam is crooked!

"Alright, you two can get started!"

Rhodes glanced at the two trays in front of the president. Loki's tray was full, but his tray only had three bills.

"Come on, Rod."

One of them is a friendly support from Mira.

"Come on, new guy! Beat up that Loki!"

The other two are from Makao and Wakaba. They want to see Loki get beaten, and betting with higher odds is more exciting.

"Wait a minute!" Rhodes raised his hand. "President, 3 J! I'm betting on myself to lose!"

"No, match-fixing is prohibited." Makarov refused decisively. He waved his hand and said, "The battle begins now!"

Rhodes missed the chance to make a fortune, so he had to hold his necklace and prepare to chant.

"Are you a holder? Me too." Loki showed his ring.

"...Possessing the system or not, I often practice magic in the guild these days. This isn't the first time you've seen this, right?"

Loki smiled and said, "Sorry, I don't have the habit of observing men."

"..."

This person really deserves a beating!

"I am the one who connects the two worlds, you..."

"Wait... wait a minute!" Loki shuddered all over after hearing Rhodes' chant.

He immediately raised his hand to stop her, "Are you a Celestial Mage?"

"No, but the president said it's a bit like Celestial Magic."

Rhode showed off his necklace and said, "Look, I'm not using the Star Spirit Key."

"That's true. Ha, ha ha..." Loki laughed dryly. In his panic, he didn't even notice that Rhodes' magic tool was not a key.

"Do you want to continue?"

"No, thanks." Sweat broke out on Loki's forehead and he ran out of the back door in a panic.

"Well, I suddenly feel a little uncomfortable. Let's compete next time. Bye!"

"what?"

“Ah~~~” All the people who bet on Loki to win were collectively dumbfounded.

"What is that guy Loki doing?" Those who lost money denounced him.

"Loki~~" The two girls chased after him.

"Ahhh~ It's a rare opportunity to participate, and I won money right away?" Mira stroked her cheek with one hand, feeling a little happy. Makarov also made a lot of money this time, but he was worried about Loki. Was it just because it was a little similar to the magic of the stars that made him so sensitive?
Makao and Wakaba were so happy that they hugged each other's shoulders. It was ten times the odds, and they won enough money for several days of drinking:

"Well done, newbie! You beat Loki in no time!"

Happy complained: "Love! But he didn't even hit me."

"Ahahaha!" Natsu jumped out happily, "Great, I'll fight for Loki!"

"No, Natsu." Erza put her hand on Natsu's shoulder.
"Rod has only learned magic for a few days, and the battle is to test his strength. You were too rough, so let me do it."

Before Rhodes knew it, his opponent had changed, and it turned out to be a ruthless guy.

"Ms. Erza, are you serious?" Influenced by Natsu and Gray's performance in the past few days, Rhodes was a little scared.

"Of course." Erza's face was full of seriousness, "Even if it's just to thank you for taking care of me before, I will do my best."

"Please don't go all out!" At this critical moment, Rhodes did not misunderstand the key words.

Erza was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Don't worry, I understand. I won't use harsh measures against my companions."

"..." Gray and Natsu must have something to say.

Rhode gave up struggling. It didn't matter who he hit since he couldn't beat him anyway. Compared to the reckless Natsu, Erza might be more gentle.

"President, please open the betting market quickly. I'm betting on Erza to win!"

"Me too!"

"Hurry up, President!"

"I refuse." Makarov said he would not do such a stupid thing.

If Natsu comes on the field, some people might bet on Rhodes, but if Erza comes on the field... forget it. If everyone bets on Erza, will he, the banker, have to pay for it?

"Eruza, be gentle!"

"Rod, try to survive!"

“We will miss you!”

Rhodes: "..."

A competition, right? Rhode was frightened by these people.

"Come on, Rod."

Rhode felt warm in his heart. Fortunately, Mira's attitude did not change. She was still encouraging as before...

No, why is she holding a medicine box?
"Then the second round, Rod vs. Erza, begins!"

As the president finished speaking, Rhode could no longer care about anything else. He held the necklace:

"I am the one who connects the two worlds. You, the creature of Summoner's Rift, respond to my call and go through the door! Rift Swift Crab!"

The chanted spell was slightly adjusted compared to the previous one to make it more compatible with Rhodes' magic and the summoning process smoother.

Ripples appeared on the ground like water, and green canyon swift crabs emerged from them.

"Oh~~ Is this another summon of Rhodes? It looks very powerful!"

"I thought he was going to let Worm deal with Erza!"

"Don't be ridiculous. If we want to fight, of course we will send the spectator Worm back."

Erza was very martial and patiently let Rod finish the chant before she opened her hands and said, "Change clothes!"

A magic sword appeared in her hand.

Rhode pointed at Erza and gave the order to the crab: "Assault!"

Click, the river crab's claws opened and closed twice, and it rushed towards Erza, leaving a shadow behind as it ran.

Rhodes had seen the power of this move before. It could easily break through the courtyard wall, but... to the vandals in the guild, it was just ordinary.

So it should be a good starter.

Erza made a judgment in an instant: "Is it a speed type?"

(End of this chapter)