"Recommended candidates?!"
This was Kael's first time attending the 'S-Class Mage Promotion Exam' meeting, so he didn't know much about many things.
Mira explained from the side: "It means recommending the candidates you have in mind who are capable of taking the 'S-Class Mage Promotion Exam.' Every S-Class mage has the right to nominate one person. The Master will then choose the participants based on our recommendations and a comprehensive evaluation. By the way, I was the one who recommended you back then."
Mira finished and winked at Kael. In truth, it wasn't just her; Erza and the Master had also recommended Kael. After all, at that time, in terms of strength alone, Kael had already completely surpassed an ordinary S-Class. If they hadn't recommended him, it would have looked like some kind of shady deal.
"I recommend Natsu."
Gildarts said, "Natsu's strength is improving very quickly, and he's also the Fire Dragon Slayer. It's time to give him a chance."
Makarov nodded upon hearing Gildarts' words. Natsu was indeed very good. When he got serious, his strength was incredibly powerful and could definitely reach S-Class.
Natsu was 18 now, so he could try taking the S-Class exam.
Erza said, "Since the old man recommended Natsu, then I'll recommend Gray. Gray's strength is very good, and he has a good head on his shoulders. He can handle battles in all sorts of situations."
Makarov also nodded in agreement with the Gray that Erza recommended. Gray and Natsu were the same age, and they were evenly matched when they fought. If they were serious, Gray's strength wasn't quite as high as Natsu's, since Natsu's magic had a natural advantage.
Mira said, "Then I'll recommend Juvia. Juvia's overall strength is very good, and her original strength was already S-Class level."
"Since Juvia can get a recommendation, then Gajeel..."
Makarov also wanted to give Gajeel a spot. Gajeel had joined Fairy Tail just like Juvia and had even carried out very dangerous missions.
"Master, Gajeel still needs more evaluation. After all, he was the main culprit behind the destruction of the guild. If he gets a spot, everyone in the guild definitely won't agree with it."
Before Makarov could finish his sentence, he was vetoed by Erza.
"Uh... in that case, forget it. Kael, who do you recommend?"
S-Class mages were not just S-Class mages; they were part of the upper management of the Fairy Tail guild. Even the Master had to take the suggestions of S-Class mages into account, and S-Class mages needed to participate in decisions for important matters.
"Me? I'll recommend Elfman."
"Elfman?"
Mira was a bit surprised. Even though she was Elfman's older sister, she felt that Elfman's strength was still lacking quite a bit.
"Yeah. Although Elfman only successfully overcame his mental barrier not long ago and can perform a Full-Body Take Over, his overall ability is good. He can try the promotion exam."
"Hmm... since you recommended him, let's include him."
"Next is the exam location. I intend to set the exam location for this time on our Fairy Tail holy land, Tenrou Island."
"The content of the exam is..."
Makarov discussed the details regarding the S-Class promotion exam with Kael and the others. After about an hour, the meeting ended. Kael and the others all returned to the guild. Naturally, the details of the exam had to be kept secret from the guild members.
"Work, work~~~!"
"Aye~~!"
Natsu ran past in a hurry.
"Wait a minute!! If it's work, then I also..."
Seeing Natsu and Happy going to work, Lucy realized she had also been idle for a few days and wanted to go to work with them.
"Sorry!! This time, I'm going to do it alone!"
"I'm back!!"
Gray ran into the guild shirtless and covered in wounds. He immediately took a quest from the request board and came before Mira.
"You're back, Gray. Where are your clothes?"
"Now's not the time to worry about clothes!! Next job!!"
Gray didn't stop moving and ran out to do the next mission.
"Sister!! I'm going to do this job!!"
Elfman also came before Mira with a request form. After he was done, a group of people also crowded in front of Mira, shouting to register for missions.
"What's going on?!"
Lucy was a bit confused. These drunks usually spent all day doing nothing but drinking, so why were they so active lately?
However, Lucy also noticed that while some people had become active, others were still eating, drinking, and playing just like usual.
"What is it? There are people in a frantic rush to work, and then there are people who are exactly the same as usual. Just what is going on..."
Mira said with a smile, "You'll find out tomorrow."
The next day.
The Fairy Tail guild stage was surrounded by white cloth. Many people had gathered in the guild; almost everyone was concentrated here.
"What's going on?!"
Lucy had a face full of confusion.
Wendy said with great excitement, "It seems like the Master has something important to announce."
"Not interested at all."
Carla didn't like it when people made a mystery out of things. However, while she said she wasn't interested, she actually was a little curious.
Natsu was looking around at this time, looking restless.
Happy said, "Natsu, calm down."
Whoosh————!!
The white canvas was pulled back. Guild Master Makarov and Fairy Tail's several S-Class mages were all standing on the stage.
"Master!!"
"We've been waiting for you for so long~~!"
"Hurry up and announce it!! Who is it this year?!"...
Seeing the group, the guild suddenly became lively.
"Ahem!"
Makarov coughed twice, and the guild fell silent.
"In accordance with Fairy Tail's long-standing tradition, I am now about to announce the list of participants for the S-Class Mage Promotion Exam!!"
"Oooooh!!"
"The S-Class Mage Promotion Exam?!!"
Lucy hadn't expected it to be this.
"I'm all fired up———!!"
Natsu shouted excitedly.
"This year's testing grounds will be Tenrou Island, our guild's holy land."
"I have carefully observed your respective strength, heart, and soul over this past year. There are eight participants."
"Natsu Dragneel!"
"Here!" Natsu completely calmed down upon hearing his name.
Happy congratulated him: "That's great, Natsu!!"
"Gray Fullbuster."
"That day has finally come."
Gray said with a smile. He had been looking forward to this day for a long time.
"Juvia Lockser."
"Eh? Juvia too?"
Juvia was a bit shocked. She hadn't expected to be included as well.
"Elfman!"
"A real man must become S-Class!!"
"Do your best, Brother Elfman!" Lisanna cheered for Elfman.
"Cana Alberona!"
"Freed Justine."
Freed: "The one to inherit Laxus's position will be me!"
"Levy McGarden."
"I... finally..."
Levy hadn't expected her name to be there either.
"Levy was selected!!"
Levy's two teammates, Jet and Droy, cheered together.
"Mest Gryder."
Makarov announced the names of all the participants.
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