159. Chapter 158 Rod is very popular
Chapter 158 Rod is very popular
”Kana is also here this time. With her strength, she should be able to pass, right?”
”It can’t be helped. There have been monsters in the previous years.”
”It’s not surprising that Meister and Miki were selected, but why was Wallian selected but not Natsu and Gray?”
”Is Wallian really good? He is very strong.”
The four selected are all familiar to everyone, at least they think they are familiar, and there is basically no objection.
Some people mentioned Rod, but considering that he has been studying magic for less than half a year, it is normal that he was not selected.
The other one was Natsu. He shouted unconvincedly: “Old man! Why am I not here again this time! I have become stronger!”
”Because you are too weak, Natsu.” Laxus said, “When you don’t scream the first time you hear something like this, you will be qualified.”
What he said made sense, but the contemptuous expression was so irritating that Natsu wanted to rush up and fight him.
”Don’t say unnecessary words, Laxus.” Makarov said, ”The qualification to take the exam is based on the comprehensive assessment of each of your abilities, minds, character… all aspects. Think about your shortcomings, Natsu.”
”Damn it!” Natsu was unwilling.
If he could pass the S-level exam… he would be qualified to see Igner, he thought so.
Compared with him, Gray was already silently reflecting on where he had failed.
It can’t be because of taking off clothes randomly, right? Rod asked in confusion: “I know everyone else, but who is Mester?”
”Mester, he joined the guild a long time ago.” Mira thought about it and found that she didn’t have a deep impression of Mester. “You joined late so you don’t know him. He doesn’t show up much, and he’s almost as mysterious as Mistergang, but everyone knows he’s very strong.”
Elfman pointed at a short-haired man with a scar on his face: “That’s him, he’s a real man!”
Rod felt strange. He had been in the guild for five months, and he was doing a job like a waiter. As long as he appeared in the guild, he should have some impression of him, right?
He even ran into Mistergang twice outside. He hadn’t seen Gildarts, who had been away for more than two years, but at least he had heard of his name.
But Mester’s name seemed to have never been mentioned by anyone. Is a person who is qualified to take the S-level exam so low-key?
Rhodes asked, “When was the last time he showed up?”
Mira thought for a moment and said, “I can’t remember, but it must have been a long time ago, right?”
Rhodes nodded hesitantly. Was he really out for a long time like Gildarts?
When he has time, he will go through the photo album and Lidas’s collection of paintings to confirm whether he was only looking at acquaintances at the time and didn’t notice him.
Makarov was already talking about the details of the exam: “This year’s exam venue is in the Kroba Grand Canyon.”
The location is not unfamiliar. The train terminal through Magnolia is in Kroba City.
And the Grand Canyon is between Oshibana City and Kroba City, and the terrain is very complex.
Rhodes and Alzak teamed up to eliminate bandits and went to the Sunflower Village near the canyon.
“The exam will start in a week. The rules of this exam are the same as in previous years. At most, only one qualified candidate will be selected. In addition, everyone needs to choose a partner.”
”The specific content of the exam will be announced after arriving at the exam room. What I can reveal now is…” Makarov smiled, “The three people behind me will become your obstacles.”
Laxus raised his hand, and golden lightning appeared in his palm: “I will not let the weak climb to the same position as me.”
Mistgang’s voice came through the mask, sounding muffled: “Because it was the president’s request, so I have no choice.”
Eluza said seriously: “I will do my best!”
”Please don’t do your best!”
Volian was excited, and his thoughts were transmitted to the ears of everyone present through telepathy.
Laxus’s expression was somewhat contemptuous: “If you are afraid, you can quit now. It’s just in time for me to save trouble.”
Wolian said with all his strength: “Who… who is afraid!”
In fact, if you calm down and think about it, this is just a test. They may not really use their full strength. And you can choose a companion as a partner, two against one plus the opponent’s water, there may not be no chance.
Several test takers quickly began to think about who would have the best chance of winning as a partner.
In addition to them, those who were not selected were also thinking about who to ask for help if they had the chance next time.
”For me, of course it’s Levi!” Jet and Troy said in unison, and then looked at each other, their eyes seemed to flash with sparks.
Happy said: “For Natsu, it’s best to partner with Rod, right?”
Natsu said as a matter of course: “Why Rod? Of course I have to partner with Happy.”
”Love!”
Arzak and Bisca looked at each other, embarrassedly turned away, and must be selected next year! Gray also felt that it was appropriate to partner with Rod, but he thought that guy would probably be able to participate next year.
At this time, Loki put his arm around his shoulders: “If you can qualify next year, how about I help you?”
”Okay, it’s settled.” Gray smiled, Loki is also very strong.
Mira asked, “Who would Rhode choose if it was him?”
”Do I even need to ask?” Rhode said with a smile, “The president.”
You can’t choose Mira, nor can you choose another S-class, but you can’t choose the president.
Mira covered her mouth and smiled, “The president is definitely not an option.”
”Then… let’s go to Granny Polyusica.” Rhode came up with another good idea, “As long as I can invite her to come out, I will help her walk around the venue, and I’ll see who dares to hit me.”
Mira smiled even more happily, what a perfect plan.
But it feels like the president will beat her up before it is executed.
”The four qualified people and their partners will gather at the station in a week. Adjust your status as soon as possible, that’s all.”
Makarov said the last sentence and signaled to disband.
The unsuccessful people dispersed one after another. They had taken too many tasks recently for the qualification of the S-class exam, and they needed a good rest.
Some left the guild directly, while others stayed to discuss the participants this time, and even started to bet on who would pass.
The contestants themselves began to choose their companions.
Miji planned to choose a companion from her team, so that they would have a better understanding, but she still needed to think carefully about who it would be.
Meister disappeared after the president announced the results, and he was mysterious and didn’t know what he was planning.
And Kana and Volian… came to the same place at the same time, and said the same thing to the same person: “Rod, help me!”
Rod looked at the two people standing in front of him: “Ah? Are you sure you want to choose me?”
In the original plot, the president said: “The venue for this year’s exam is…Tenrou Island.”
From this point of view, the venue is in a different place every year. And the surprised look on the faces of the people below also verified this point.
Then he said, “Because some people are participating for the first time, we need to explain the rules first…”
From this perspective, the basic rules are the same every year, that is, you need to find a partner, but the specific exam content is different.
However, the purpose of the exam is to test strength, brains, and the degree of tacit understanding with companions, etc. These core contents will not change.
As for Mest, he thinks he is a member of the Council, and thinks that he changed his and everyone’s memory in order to get into Fairy Tail, and took the S-level exam to investigate the handle of Fairy Tail, the thorn.
In fact, the president may think that Mest has sacrificed too much, and hopes that he can quickly pass the S-level exam and return to the guild.
(End of this chapter)
