### Chapter 19: Riku VS Mystogan
Hearing Riku's choice, both Cana and Elfman breathed a sigh of relief.
Cana hadn't interacted much with Riku, but from the combat power Riku had displayed since the day he joined the guild, she knew she definitely wouldn't be his match.
Elfman, because of Lisanna and Mira, had interacted with Riku quite a few times. Every time his sister challenged Riku, she was defeated by him. Since even his powerful sister wasn't a match, it was even more impossible for him to be one.
"Hmm? Why did you choose Mystogan? According to the previous points, Mystogan's points were second only to yours, right?"
"It's nothing. I've been in the guild for so long but haven't met Mystogan, so I'm a bit curious about his strength. I want to test it out in a fight. After all, if I miss this chance, I might really miss it."
Riku's fabricated reason was flawless, and others believed it. Never mind Riku joining the guild for three months; Natsu and the others had joined for so many years and hadn't seen Mystogan either. Every time, he put everyone to sleep. They also wanted to see a fight with Mystogan.
"Since that's the case, the match-ups will be Riku VS Mystogan, and Cana & Natsu VS Mira & Elfman."
Cana, Natsu, Mira, and Elfman made eye contact, their gazes all bursting with fighting spirit.
"Who goes first?"
"I'll go first."
Riku spoke up. The little stamina he used had long recovered, while Natsu and Mira obviously needed a bit of time to recover their Magic Power.
"What about you, Mystogan?"
Gildarts asked Mystogan.
"I have no problem either."
Mystogan spoke for the first time; he hadn't even said a word before.
"Alright then, let's start with you two."
Soon, everyone retreated to the edge, leaving the center field to the two combatants.
Cana asked: "Guess who will win between the two?"
"Needless to say, it's definitely Riku. That guy is a monster who took down 3000 monsters!"
Natsu had spent the longest time with Riku and understood Riku better.
"Not necessarily. Mystogan has always been mysterious, especially his Sleep Magic. If it can't be resisted, even if Riku is stronger, he will lose."
Erza analyzed calmly.
At this time, four Magic tools with big eyes and small wings were flying in mid-air, transmitting the scene to the villa in real-time.
"Makarov, guess which of the two children will win?"
Blue Pegasus Guild Master Bob asked Makarov.
Makarov stroked his chin: "Hmm... I'm not sure either. Just from combat power, that child Riku is undoubtedly stronger than Mystogan. But Mystogan's Sleep Magic is very domineering. However, overall, Riku's strength should be greater."
"Are you two ready?"
Both Riku and Mystogan nodded.
"Then, start!"
Gildarts announced the start of the battle.
As soon as Gildarts finished speaking, Mystogan immediately waved the staff in his hand.
"Mist Body!"
Mystogan used Sleep Magic, and Riku instantly felt a strong drowsiness.
Crackle crackle!
Electric currents radiated from Riku's body, instantly dispelling all drowsiness.
"What powerful Sleep Magic! If I hadn't prepared in advance, I would have really fallen for it!"
Zzzzt——!
Riku's body turned into lightning, instantly appearing behind Mystogan.
"Not good!"
Mystogan's eyes changed.
"100,000 Volts! Discharge!"
Crackle!!
Powerful lightning was released from Riku's hand.
Swish!
Mystogan's figure turned into mist and dissipated, then reappeared at Riku's side. Waving the staff in his hand, a purple laser shot towards Riku.
Riku stood still without moving, raising his palm: "1,000,000 Volts! Discharge!!"
Crackle!
BOOM————!!
The two forces collided, instantly erupting in a violent explosive shockwave.
"Ugh!"
The few people watching couldn't help but cover themselves from the explosion's smoke with their hands.
Zzzzt!
Before the smoke from the explosion cleared, Riku's figure teleported in front of Mystogan, lightning gathering on his lower leg as he kicked towards Mystogan.
Mystogan immediately raised his Magic staff to block.
Bang!!
Mystogan was kicked flying directly.
Riku's wrist transformed into lightning, shooting a ball of lightning into the sky, then swung downwards.
"Inazuma (Lightning Bolt)!"
Crackle——!
A lightning bolt descended from the sky, striking down towards Mystogan below.
BOOM!!!
"Ugh!"
Mystogan dodged the lightning strike by a hair's breadth, but he couldn't dodge the explosive shockwave from the lightning hitting the ground, tumbling awkwardly on the ground.
Riku opened his palm and aimed at Mystogan, lightning constantly gathering in front of his palm.
"10,000,000 Volts! Discharge!!"
Crackle———!
A powerful bolt of lightning was released from his palm.
"Three Layered Magic Circle: Mirror Water!"
Mystogan hurriedly released Magic to block, and three overlapping Magic circles appeared in front of him.
Bang————!!
The lightning bombarded the Magic circles, but immediately after, the lightning was redirected 180 degrees and shot back towards Riku.
"?! He can actually redirect it?!"
Natsu and the others were shocked seeing this.
BOOM—————!!
The lightning bombarded Riku's body, erupting in a terrifying explosion.
"Riku was hit by his own Magic?!"
"He wouldn't be taken out by his own move, would he?"
Soon, the smoke slowly dispersed. A huge crater appeared where Riku was, showing the powerful might of that lightning just now.
Riku stood in the center of the explosion. Not only was he uninjured, but even his clothes were unscathed, as if the person attacked by lightning just now wasn't him at all.
"This monster!"
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