Tenrou Island
Mirajane looked at Everyone still carefully examining the remnants of the Black Dragon and the Tenrou Island, which was now only half its original size, unsure whether to continue the S-Class Magician exam.
Mirajane took a few steps forward, bent down, and asked, "Master, does the S-Class exam still need to continue?"
"This..." Master Makarov also frowned in thought.
But Natsu and the others' ears twitched, and they immediately swarmed over.
"Master, the S-Class exam will continue, right!"
"Grimoire Heart has been completely defeated by us. It's time to announce the S-Class Mage candidate!"
Natsu clenched his fists, excitedly sticking his head out to confirm, "Is it me!"
Gajeel pushed Natsu aside with his butt and loudly declared, "It should be me, Master! Hurry and make me an S-Class Mage!"
Elfman squinted and roared, "Please, you're not even a participant this time. It should be Levy!"
"What did you say, you bastard!"
"It should be me, I'm the S-Class Mage..."
"It's me...."
"Let's fight. Whoever wins becomes an S-Class Mage.."
"Fight then, who's afraid of whom..."
"This is the way for real men to decide..."
"Bang bang bang!"
Everyone hadn't even said a few sentences, and before the Master even had a chance to speak, they were already arguing and fighting.
They even started preparing to unleash their super-powerful magic.
They intended to decide the winner with one blow.
The Master's veins popped, and looking at the already half-destroyed Tenrou Island, his anger burned even hotter.
Do they really have to destroy the entire Tenrou Island?
"You guys, stop it..."
"Bang~"
Master Makarov's right fist immediately expanded dozens of times, and he slammed it down, firmly embedding Natsu and the others into the ground.
"Seriously, your mentality is still far from it... The S-Class exam is temporarily canceled."
"That's how it is..."
Makarov crossed his arms, finally delivering the ultimate conclusion.
"What a truly wonderful Guild!"
"The third Master!"
Mavis slowly floated down behind Makarov and said with a smile.
She had deeply understood Everyone's sincere bonds and trusting hearts.
Makarov turned his head in confusion, tears still in the corners of his eyes, looking at the girl who appeared before him, and said tremblingly,
"First Master? Aren't you? Could it be that you..."
The Fairy Tail Everyone, who had just been brawling, fell silent and collectively turned their heads, looking over with puzzled expressions.
They were even more confused than Master Makarov.
Kana, who was hammering Zorn's chest, also stopped, allowing Zorn to take the opportunity to hold her in his arms.
Gildarts instantly became enraged, clenching his fists and about to step forward to hit Zorn.
Fortunately, Ul was by Gildarts' side, dissuading him, otherwise Zorn might have already flown into the sky.
Mavis shook her head: "No, I'm just a spirit body, and my body, as the Master, you should know..."
Upon hearing this, Makarov's expression immediately withered.
"However, this time I've fully awakened, and I can return to Fairy Tail with you!"
"As long as he replenishes my magic power in time!"
Mavis pointed at Zorn and said with a smile.
"That's wonderful!" Makarov cried tears of joy.
"Yosh, let's go home!"
Everyone cheered: "Oh! Yay!"
...
New Council Headquarters
On a huge round table, although the Council members' moods had calmed down, their expressions were still dazed.
Now, whenever they recalled the scenes they had witnessed, a sense of excitement and shock couldn't help but rise within them.
"Bang bang~"
"The sudden war initiated by the Dark Guilds, the appearance of the Black Mage Zeref, and the emergence of the Black Dragon Acnologia—Fairy Tail was involved in all these events. What are your thoughts, Everyone?"
The new chairman, Grand Doma, slammed the table hard, his face grim as he questioned those present.
Seeing no reaction from them, he continued in a deep voice, "Grimoire Heart, one of the Balam Alliance that initiated the war, has been completely wiped out, with no survivors!"
Because Zorn was present, when Doranbalt (the double agent) reported, he automatically omitted Ultear and Meldy, so the Council directly concluded that all members of Grimoire Heart had died.
"Zeref's whereabouts are unknown!"
"The Black Dragon Acnologia's fate is unknown!"
Everyone listened to the chairman's conclusive statements.
The entire meeting became even more silent and still.
To be honest, what else could they think? These events, taken individually, were beyond the Council's ability to resolve.
Facing any one of them would lead to the Council's demise.
How could they possibly handle it? They could only lie flat and watch, what else could they do?
Moreover, they should be grateful that Fairy Tail stopped the Dragon of Apocalypse, Acnologia, otherwise the entire continent might have been destroyed by him.
"This Guild has exceeded our understanding..."
"Since that's the case, let's issue a public announcement to fully commend Fairy Tail's achievements and make it known across the entire continent!"
An old man spoke after a slight pause.
"This..." The chairman was also stunned upon hearing this, then frowned deeply.
Because he suddenly thought of the Fairy Tail members, who would destroy a mountain or a town with every mission they undertook...
If their actions were truly publicly commended,
and other Guilds learned from this behavior, then their Council would likely be inundated with complaints and compensation claims.
Thinking of this, the chairman broke out in a cold sweat and quickly shook his head to dismiss such a terrifying thought.
But the other Council members exchanged glances, and at this moment, they all thought of the same thing.
"Chairman, among the three major powers of the Balam Alliance, only Tartaros, which we previously kept at arm's length, remains!"
"We can use this opportunity to make Tartaros notice Fairy Tail, so that they will be the only ones to confront Tartaros!"
"Therefore, they should be commended! Greatly commended, and Fairy Tail's strength should be highlighted even more!"
The Council members had previously argued fiercely over one matter, but now, in this situation, they were all on the same side.
"Bang~"
"If that's the case, then let's do it!"
Chairman Grand Doma forcefully struck the ground with his staff, thus finalizing the discussed plan!
"Fairy Tail, which is annoying to the extreme, yet I find myself hoping they will dispel the darkness."
"Haha, it seems we really are getting old!"
Grand Doma stood up, laughed heartily at himself, and walked out of the meeting room.
Only the Council members were left, exchanging helpless glances.
...
One week after the meeting.
News and reports of Fairy Tail defeating the Dark Guild, Grimoire Heart, spread throughout the kingdom.
However, information about the Black Dragon and Zeref was kept hidden.
If news of these two were to spread, the entire kingdom might fall into panic, bringing only harm and no benefit.
And when the public learned that Fairy Tail had defeated Grimoire Heart and played a major role in subduing the Oración Seis,
Fairy Tail's reputation soared in an instant.
"Fairy Tail is truly amazing..."
"Exactly, exactly, you can't go wrong entrusting tasks to them.."
The kingdom's citizens unanimously said that Fairy Tail was indeed the kingdom's number one Guild, and all task requests specifically addressed to them swarmed into the Fairy Tail Guild.
Other Guilds' daily lives
"Damn it, why are there so few tasks..."
"Fairy Tail... you just wait!"
To be continued~
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