Fairy's Chess Game

Chapter 204 The best of the best
The next morning, Lucy walked to the bar with a nervous expression, and said to Mirajane as if she had discovered something important: "It's not a big deal, Mirajane! Karna said she would leave the guild!"

Mirajane was not too surprised, she said habitually: "It's like this...it's nothing, Kana will become like this every year at this time..." As she spoke, the silver-haired girl showed a guilty expression.

Mirajane probably also knew the reason for Karna's awkwardness.Kanna is the oldest member of the new generation, and she is also the one who has taken the S-class mage upgrade test the most times.For five years beginning in 779, her name was included in the list of candidates for the examination every year.

But the tragedy is that Kana has also suffered five consecutive losses... Strictly speaking, Kana's ability and strength are above the standard, and she has always had the possibility of passing the exam.The only disadvantage may be her luck. After all, only one mage will be selected to be promoted to S rank in the annual exam. In the past few years, Kanna faced opponents other than Laxus. All the current new generation S-class mages.

Mirajane herself was a big part of "Hitting" Karna!So when she mentioned this, she would feel embarrassed to some extent, so she didn't tell Lucy in detail, but just comforted her a few words.

The guild hall still had that busy atmosphere.Most of the guild members are hurrying to make the final sprint.The only ones who can still spend their days leisurely and leisurely are the elders of the guild like Makao and Wakaba who have given up the upgrade test, and the newcomers like Lucy, Wendy, and Lisanna who have just joined and returned to the guild.

Of course, there is also Xia Lulu, as a kitten, even the magical transcendent race cannot change the fact that they are not good at fighting.Except for freaks like Pan Salili, no one who transcends can become a sorcerer in his own right.So Xia Lulu didn't have that thought at all. At this time, she was chatting with Lisanna by Wendy's side.

After Xia Lulu learned of her life experience and met Charlotte, the queen of the transcendent clan, she found that her "precognition" ability was gradually awakening.At this moment, she was showing off her new abilities to the two girls with a sense of showing off.

Suddenly, a layer of darkness enveloped Xia Lulu's "line of sight", and she felt extremely uneasy in her foreseeing pictures, and then all the pictures were blurred, without color, only pale and gloomy scenes.A figure passed before her eyes, and she didn't even have time to see who they were, but Xia Lulu was sure that they were all Fairy Tail's companions; all of them were scarred.In the end, the picture freezes in a barren ruins, in the middle of a large dead forest, a young mysterious man sits alone.The man was wearing a quaint mage robe, his face was soft and he looked very handsome.But the moment Xia Lulu's gaze met her, she felt endless terror and evil!

Immediately afterwards, Xia Lulu was awakened in an instant, and collapsed on the table panting in shock. Before she knew it, her whole body was covered in cold sweat.

"What's the matter, Xia Lulu? Are you okay!" Wendy asked worriedly.

Xia Lulu is still recalling the scene she saw just now, if it was before, she might regard it as a hallucination or a nightmare.But now that she knows that she has the ability to "predict", Xia Lulu can be sure that this must be a certain future she has seen!But this prophecy is endless, the time and place are unknown, and the cause of the incident is unknown.Even seeing these pictures is of no use.

And just say it out of nowhere?
Xia Lulu looked at Wendy who was full of worry, and shook her head secretly. It's better not to say anything, so that the child won't worry again.Moreover, everyone in the guild is busy with the next big event, and I am afraid that they don't have the time to help him investigate this inexplicable prophecy.

Xia Lulu decided to wait and see if there would be more specific predictions in the future.

"No, it's nothing. Maybe it's because I'm not very proficient and I'm a little tired." Xia Lulu made up a reason casually. As expected, Wendy, an innocent girl, didn't have the slightest doubt. Lisanna tilted her head and thought about it, but she didn't delve into it further. .

At this time, a short-cut man wearing a vertically striped shirt walked into the guild, and then went straight to the bar where Mirajane was.

"It's Meister." Mirajane greeted with a smile, "Is it finally back? If it's a little later, I won't be able to catch up."

Meester seemed to be a taciturn person. Facing the greetings from Mirajane and others, he simply nodded in return, and then took out a stack of task sheets from his arms and handed them to Mirajane: "At this time, the last two months Yes, the previous one should have been sent back."

Mirajane thought for a while, then nodded: "That's true, Meister is still a workaholic as always, no one in so many quest guilds can match it."

Meister nodded, and then asked, "When will the list be announced?"

Mirajane knew that he was asking about the list of candidates for the upgrade exam, and she didn't hide it: "It just so happens, it's this afternoon."

Meister finally showed a satisfied smile. In order to successfully obtain this quota, he specially used the channels of the Senate, and forcibly "made" hundreds of task orders!These tasks are now entirely on the head of Fairy Tail, and it is simply a big gift for nothing.If it hadn't been for knowing that the location of this exam was the holy land of Fairy Tail, the legendary Sirius Island, the Senate would probably not be willing to pay such a price to send Meister in.

You know, Sirius Island has always been shrouded in powerful magic, except for Fairy Tail, no one can find out its exact location!Moreover, Sirius Island is the holy land of Fairy Tail. It is said that countless secrets are preserved. It is one of the gathering places for mages that existed in an era in the magic world. Its history is far longer than the council itself.And what is contained in it may be the precious intelligence and information that the Senate is eager to obtain.

In the pre-investigation a few days ago, Meister had already mastered the quest completion data of everyone in the guild, and he could be sure that no one could surpass him!Plus his memory interference magic.Getting on the shortlist is a sure thing.

After finishing the work here, Meester turned around and prepared to leave.There were a lot of people in the hall, and there was a lot of uncertainty, so as a spy, he didn't want to stay for a long time.What Meister left in the minds of everyone in the guild was the image of "solitary" and "lone ranger".So there is no need to worry about someone feeling wrong when you leave at this time.

"Huh? Meister, you're back!" But someone stopped him immediately.

Woz walked in from the door, and the blindfold on his eyes had been removed. At this time, he could no longer see any abnormalities in his right eye, which was as bright and deep as before.

"Long time no see." Woz walked towards Meester and greeted him warmly.

Meister's body was stiff, and he forced a smile: "Yo, Woz, long time no see!"

Of all the people in the guild, he was least willing to face Woz, because Woz was most likely to see through his disguise!
Meister's eyes quickly swept down, and passed over the magic book on Woz's waist, full of fear.

But Woz didn't have any abnormalities. Instead, he patted him on the shoulder very familiarly: "I just came back, and the announcement will be made in the afternoon. Go and take a rest."

Meister hurriedly strode out of the guild.But I muttered in my heart: "It seems that he really doesn't know my identity...and my magic seems to be particularly effective on him? I don't remember instilling in Woz the memory of our good relationship?"

Mirajane was looking at Woz carefully. It was the first time she saw a prosthetic eye that could be faked. She couldn't help shaking her hand in front of Woz's right eye.

Woz pressed down the little white hand in front of him helplessly: "It's really good, I can see that there is no problem anymore."

Lucy also asked curiously: "Is there really no difference, compared with the real eye? Could it be that the color can't be distinguished?"

Woz said: "My left eye is still normal, comparing the two sides, there is no difference."

Mirajane asked again: "Then what about your 'reading' talent? Will it be affected?"

"As long as you can see, there will be no problem." Woz comforted, "Mira, don't worry too much. Look at Erza, she also used a prosthetic eye, isn't there nothing wrong with it? Dynamic vision Still sharp."

Only then did Mirajane let go of the worries in her heart, but she still warned: "You can't be so messy again in the future, you should take more care of your body!"

Swords and guns have no eyes, this is beyond my control!Woz smiled wryly, but in order to reassure the girl in front of him, he still nodded in agreement.

Not long after, President Makarov, Erza, and Kildas also came down from upstairs—they had been discussing exam matters and battle plans until now, and it finally came to an end.

The old man, who had arranged everything, seemed to finally heave a sigh of relief, sitting on the bar counter and drinking beer comfortably.

Erza nodded towards Woz and Mirajane: "Everything is ready, just wait for the list to be announced in the afternoon and start all this!"

Soon, as more and more people returned to the task, no one took the new task and went out.Everyone is waiting for the last moment.

In the afternoon, in the guild hall, the stage for the beauty pageant was set up again during the celebration.All members of the Fairy Tail guild gathered under the stage, bustling and noisy.

President Makarov and the four S-rank mages stood on the stage majestically, and announced to everyone simply and directly: "This year's S-rank mage upgrade exam has officially started!"

Accompanied by a burst of cheers from below, Chairman Makarov began to announce the list of candidates.

"First, Naz Dragneel!"

Natsu clenched his fist and ignited a flame: "Great! S-rank, I'm sure!"

"And then, Gray Folpasta!"

Gray just snorted coldly, but his eyes were full of fighting spirit.

"Elufman Strauss!" The president read out the next name aloud.

Elufman shook his fist vigorously and cheered in a low voice: "Good! That's how a man should be!"

"Jubian Rox!"

Zhu Bian had been watching Gray intently all this time, when he suddenly heard his name, he suddenly exclaimed in surprise: "What? I am here?"

Makarov ignored her surprise and continued to announce: "Kana Alupelona!"

Different from the excitement of other candidates, Kana's expression was low, as if that was not her name.

"Philip Justin!"

"I will not let you down, Lord Laxus!" Felid closed his eyes and swore silently.

"Lebby Marcus Gadden!"

The petite girl with blue hair was even more surprised than Zhu Bian just now, but she had given up on this exam a long time ago!Rebby looked at Woz on the stage suspiciously. If there was any reason, she believed that her teacher must have manipulated her and opened the back door for her or something.

Makarov paused before saying the last name: "Meester Glade!"

Meister, who was in the crowd, couldn't help but heave a sigh of relief. After all, he was successfully selected!While the reasons may vary, he was as excited as the other candidates at the time.

"The above 8 people are all candidates for this promotion exam!" President Makarov continued, "You are all excellent wizards of Fairy Tail, but as we all know, there is only one winner for each exam! I hope you will not be careless and go all out!"

Meerajane took a step forward holding the document board: "Next, let me explain the requirements and precautions for this exam."

Elusa, Woz and Kildas behind also took a step forward.They didn't do anything deliberately, but the four S-rank mages simply stood on the stage, which brought a strong sense of oppression to the people below.The whispers in the crowd quickly calmed down, and the originally lively and relaxed atmosphere gradually became dignified.

Mirajane still had a cute smile on her face, but the content of the announcement made everyone in the audience terrified: "In this exam, the four of us will be your hindrances!"

……

In the vast guild hall, there was a deathly silence.

But Kildas suddenly said: "Every S-level mage has gone through this level. If you want to upgrade, don't be afraid!"

Everyone was still silent. It might be okay for another person, but Kildath's words are completely unconvincing.This man is the symbol of invincibility!It's really hard to imagine how the original Laxus and Woz passed the exams - Kildas presided over the two-year exams.

Lucy chewed on Leibi's ears in a low voice below: "Shouldn't you go all out, right? Isn't that intentional to prevent the guild from producing new S-level mages?"

But Lucy was suspicious in her heart. Before Laxus successfully upgraded, Fairy Tail would only have an S-level mage in Kildath for nearly 20 years. They were all eliminated!

Mirajane also said: "Don't be careless, everyone, even I won't let the exam go."

Then after the wailing of the crowd, Mirajane continued: "The rules of this exam require each candidate to choose a partner as a partner, and the two will face the next challenge together. The matter is important, please be serious Think about it before making a decision.”

"There are two requirements for partner selection: first, it must be Fairy Tail's partner; second, we must not choose our S-level mage or the president."

"Candidates, please take the time to choose a partner. The test location this time is set to be the holy place of our guild—Sirius Island." Mirajane finally looked at everyone, "Tomorrow night, all the members who will take the test will gather at the port. Ship to Sirius Island!"

(End of this chapter)