He and Macao drew a strong sense of accomplishment from The Death of the Oración Seis today.
They had no need to seek it in front of Marco, considering Marco occupied the front-page headline.
Wakaba and Macao remained inseparable.
Since Macao appeared in the newspaper, Wakaba made the cut as well. The two shared the same frame, charging the enemy.
Consequently, the duo acted arrogant within the guild, acting as if they wanted to walk on their hands.
This drew vocal criticism from many members.
"Marco, stop looking at The Death of the Oración Seis. It lacks substance. It merely circulates across the entire Ishgar continent and claimed the top spot in sales on its first day. It means nothing."
Wakaba urged Marco to discuss the trial while managing to show off in the process.
Wakaba's words made many guildmates grind their teeth in anger, tempted to beat him.
In this first issue of The Death of the Oración Seis, aside from the elite squad led by Marco, Erza, and Mirajane, Macao and Wakaba were the only ones from "Fairy Tail" to secure a photo!
"Don't rush, everyone will have a chance later."
Marco smiled and calmed the crowd's excitement.
He trusted Lucy to handle the situation. She was no naive rich girl. Despite lacking conventional work experience outside of being a mage, she possessed the capability to advocate for her "Fairy Tail" guildmates.
"Really?!"
Hearing Marco's guarantee, the members perked up and gathered around.
This presented an opportunity to stand out and make a name for themselves across the Ishgar continent!
"Trust Lucy."
Facing their doubts and expectations, Marco offered a simple reply.
Trust her.
Lucy would not disappoint them.
"Let us discuss the trial first."
Following the explanation, Marco brought up the trial.
He needed to brief the guild, as these discussions occurred behind closed doors, leaving the rest of the mages in the dark.
"I will represent 'Fairy Tail'."
Marco explained the basic rules of the trial, stipulating that each guild would send representatives to participate.
For "Fairy Tail", Marco's participation was unquestionable.
The trial could not commence without him, the "Magic Council" would ensure his attendance.
The members of "Fairy Tail" voiced no objections.
With Marco attending the trial, the guild felt at ease. They agreed he stood as the sole candidate.
Setting aside Marco's usual prestige, his destruction of "Nirvana" and defeat of Midnight and Brain secured his position as the top contributor.
If Marco could not attend the trial, who else qualified?
Who else possessed the standing to judge the "Oración Seis"?
"Punish them! These Oración Seis members committed many crimes, we cannot let them escape justice!"
A guildmate shouted, and this sentiment garnered widespread support.
The "Oración Seis" possessed a history of evil deeds.
As a newer dark guild, their rapid rise to become one of the "Balam Alliance's" three pillars rested on a foundation of blood and tears.
"Execute them!"
Someone offered a blunter opinion, fueled by a hatred for evil.
This was a common personality trait within "Fairy Tail".
Marco listened.
The "Fairy Tail" members remained united. Amidst the myriad of opinions, no one suggested a "light sentence" or "letting them go".
Everyone advocated for a harsh penalty; the only debate centered on the severity.
"Rest assured, we will not show them mercy."
Marco promised the guild.
He supported a heavy sentence. Even if these people originated from the "Tower of Heaven", so what?
The "Tower of Heaven" incident remained excusable, but their actions upon leaving to follow "Brain" left no room for debate.
It had little connection to their origins.
An unfortunate background provided no excuse for their crimes.
Their tragic circumstances warranted sympathy, but what crimes did their victims commit?
....
The trial commenced a few days later.
Marco arrived at the "Magic Council's" branch in the Fiore Kingdom as scheduled.
The branch's architecture exuded a growing sense of majesty.
Due to "Fairy Tail's" presence and the strong magical atmosphere within the Fiore Kingdom, this branch held growing importance within the entire council.
Following this trial, with the imprisonment of these high-profile criminals, the Fiore Kingdom branch's significance would strengthen, rivaling the headquarters.
The trial venue remained a solemn hall, identical to the location of Jellal's previous trial.
It felt like a direct copy, utilizing the same architectural style.
Jellal attended this trial, but he was no longer a prisoner.
Contrary to expectations, his identity this time was a "witness".
As the "rescued prisoner," his active cooperation and good behavior transformed his status from criminal to witness.
He stood as a key witness to the "Oración Seis's" prison break.
This carried substantial weight.
As the "rescued prisoner," his accusations left the "Oración Seis" with no defense.
Furthermore, Jellal provided numerous "audio recordings" of conversations among the "Oración Seis", exposing their malicious plans and revealing the truth behind "Nirvana".
Jellal's actions, along with his presentation of "top-secret materials", shocked the attendees.
Though Marco had exposed Brain's conspiracy prior, the impact failed to match the raw nature of an "original audio broadcast".
Through these conversations, the audience grasped the sheer malice and madness of the "Oración Seis".
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