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Chapter 67

Escalated Quickly

"Yes," Natsu punched his fist in the air, "I won."

The official nodded then, seeing the look of pure rage on Batlaan's face, quickly left the room.

Natsu was oblivious to his opponent's glare and ran up to Lucy.

"See I told you it'd be fine," He grinned cheerfully.

"NO!"

A sudden shout drew the room's attention.

"I will not be disrespected in such a way." Batlaan roared.

Before anyone could stop him the enraged lord had Lucy in his arms and his sword at her throat.

"If anyone moves I will kill her." Batlaan promised, staring directly at Natsu.