Erza battles and defeats Evergreen of the Raijin Tribe, returning the other girls to normal. In retaliation, Laxus surrounds the entire town with Thunder Palace, a cluster of lightning-infused lacrima orbs that threaten to destroy the town, and damage anyone who attacks them. The rescued girls enter the competition, with Lucy facing off against Bickslow of the Raijin Tribe with the assistance of Loke.