Arcadios smiled and continued.
"Tch~"
Upon hearing this, Makarov scoffed disdainfully, downed the whiskey in his glass in front of Arcadios, and laughed: "Why didn't you say so earlier? Deal!"
"Hahahahaha..."
"As expected of Master Makarov (a respectful title used by ordinary people for Saint Ten Wizard-level powerhouses on the Ishgar continent, also referred to as 'Your Highness,' 'Your Excellency,' etc.), you speak directly!"
"Then I won't say any more nonsense. I'll finish the rest of this."
Arcadios smiled and drained half a bottle of whiskey.
Just like that, a consensus was reached between Arcadios and Makarov, two old foxes.
And so, eighty days passed in a flash.
Just as King Old Toma had imagined, the kingdom's nobles and ministers were utterly useless; they simply had no ability to deal with Kurnugi.
"It's no use..."
"We have dispatched all the powerful Mages serving in the army and knight orders within the Fiore Kingdom, but we still cannot resist Kurnugi..."
"That guy is simply a monster!"
Inside Huateng Palace, the ministers of the Fiore Kingdom sat helplessly on the ground. They had lost all their previous composure and confidence, with despair etched on each of their faces, and a deep sense of powerlessness in their expressions.
"Now we can only ask the Fairy Tail Guild for help."
After a long period of contemplation, the Prime Minister sighed helplessly and said softly.
"Do we really have to rely on those Mages? What about our pride as nobles?!"
Even at this moment, some old fogeys were still loudly shouting about pride and dignity, unwilling to admit the fact that they were no longer the strongest force within the Fiore Kingdom. The new powers had completely surpassed these old-fashioned individuals.
"What good is pride now..."
"However, we can't just invite the Fairy Tail Guild alone; we should invite all the Mage Guilds within the kingdom!"
"Otherwise, the entire magic world of the Fiore Kingdom will be completely dominated by the Fairy Tail Guild from now on..."
"In addition, you should try to contact the Magic Council ERA. Although the Council claims it will not intervene in disputes between nations!"
"But as far as I know, the Regent of the Stella Kingdom is a powerful Mage, and among the army commanders under his command, there are countless strong individuals who once belonged to Mage Guilds!"
"This already counts as a war between Mage Guilds, and a slight misstep could ignite the Third Trade War! We need the Council's mediation."
The Prime Minister still had some capability. He gently rubbed his forehead and spoke in a deep voice to the assembled ministers in the conference room.
"Oh, and print the news that we have been fighting against the enemy Stella Kingdom for over half a year in the newspapers and send it out. We must let the people of the Fiore Kingdom know that we have always been working hard to protect them..."
Then, the Prime Minister seemed to think of something else and said in a deep voice.
"As long as the people ultimately believe that we protected them, that's enough."
The Prime Minister muttered to himself.
"But if that's the case, people from the Stella Kingdom will also see the newspapers, and then the people from those Mage Guilds will also see the newspapers, and they will laugh at us..."
Upon hearing this, the ministers protested one after another.
"They are already laughing at us."
The Prime Minister stopped the ministers' words and said calmly.
Everyone knew that they alone could not protect the people.
And so, under the Prime Minister's command, the entire Fiore Kingdom once again began to operate.
On this day, all major Mage Guilds within the Fiore Kingdom received news that they were to gather in the Royal Capital Crocus to jointly resist the invasion of the enemy Stella Kingdom's army.
Magnolia Town, Fairy Tail Guild.
The second floor, a floor only S-Class Mages were permitted to enter.
Currently, Makarov, the Master of the Magician Guild Fairy Tail, stood on the podium on the second floor of the guild, looking at the eight active S-Class Mages of the Fairy Tail Guild who had gathered by invitation: Medivh, Eresh, Erza, Gildarts, Ur, Laxus, Mirajane, and Ultear. He spoke softly: "Everyone, I believe you already know why I have summoned you."
"Currently, the army of the Fiore Kingdom's neighboring Stella Kingdom has reached our city gates, and the entire Fiore Kingdom is on the verge of destruction!"
"At this critical moment, Fiore E. Toma, the King of the Fiore Kingdom, has issued a mission to our Fairy Tail Guild in the name of the nation..."
"The mission is very simple: for us to form a vanguard to defeat the commander of the Stella Kingdom's army, who is also their kingdom's Regent—Kurnugi."
"Of course, if the mission fails, or if, after you defeat Kurnugi, the Stella Kingdom still intends to invade the Fiore Kingdom..."
"Then the subsequent task will not be the work of our Fairy Tail Guild; just leave those invading soldiers to the army of the Fiore Kingdom."
Makarov, with his hands behind his back, relayed the mission Old Toma had given him to the eight S-Class Mages in front of him.
Honestly, Makarov did not believe that the eight active S-Class Mages of their Fairy Tail Guild would be unable to defeat this fellow named Kurnugi.
If the enemy was so powerful that even the Mages of their Fairy Tail Guild couldn't handle them, then he would advise Old Toma to surrender sooner rather than later...
The enemy's power had far exceeded the scope of the Ishgar continent.
"Master, what did you say the enemy's name was again?!"
Just as Makarov, as the Master, was full of confidence in the Fairy Tail Guild's upcoming mission, believing that Medivh and the others would 100% complete the mission given by Old Toma, and from then on, all members of the Fairy Tail Guild would enjoy the treatment of the Fiore Kingdom's Royal Family, Medivh suddenly spoke.
Hmm, when Medivh heard the name Kurnugi, he started to feel that something was off.
"Kurnugi, you say? What's wrong?"
Makarov was stunned for a moment, but he still repeated the name of the enemy leader from the mission Old Toma had given him.
"Bang!!"
As Makarov's words fell...
Medivh, Erza, and Eresh almost simultaneously pressed their hands to their foreheads, looking utterly mortified.
"What's wrong? Do you know this person named Kurnugi?"
Seeing this, Makarov's forehead broke out in cold sweat, and he finally realized that something seemed to be very wrong.
"Sigh..."
"Excuse me, Master Old Man..."
"What magic does that guy named Kurnugi use?!"
Just as Medivh and the others were utterly speechless, Eresh, the little angel, first let out a long sigh, then looked up at Makarov and asked softly.
"I can't tell you exactly what kind of magic it is..."
"However, according to intelligence from the front lines, all of this guy named Kurnugi's magic is released through the samurai swords and swords in his hands."
Makarov pulled out the information about Kurnugi, glanced at it, and then explained to Eresh.
"Using a sword, then that should be correct..." Eresh nodded gently upon hearing this, then looked at Medivh beside her and said seriously: "Father, it seems we've found Brother Kurnugi. He should now be playing his world conquest game as he planned."
"Brother Kurnugi?! Could it be that..."
When Eresh affectionately uttered the title "Brother Kurnugi," all the Mages present, whether it was Master Makarov, or S-Class Mages Gildarts, Ur, Laxus, Mirajane, and Ultear, all turned into spectators at this moment. They seemed to have guessed something, widening their eyes and perking up their ears, watching Medivh and the others intently, ready to listen to the shocking revelation that was about to unfold.
"How should I put this?!"
"If nothing unexpected happens..."
"This Kurnugi, who is about to invade the Fiore Kingdom and has turned the kingdom's army and magic knight order into a pile of mush at the border between the two countries, should be my eldest son, 'Sword Saint Dragon.'"
After feeling the confused gazes of everyone, Medivh first sighed, then put a hand on his forehead, and said with a helpless expression.
"Eh?!"
"Medivh, how many sons do you have out there?!"
At this, all the spectators present gasped in unison.
Last year it was August, this year it's Kurnugi. Medivh's children keep appearing in the Fairy Tail Guild or the Fiore Kingdom at a rate of one per year...
So, who will it be next year?!
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