By the sea, Ultear's villa.
Ultear, while bathing, used a Magic Crystal to report to Hades, the master of Grimoire Heart.
"...That's how things are. The Council Member's responsibility is too great, so it temporarily cannot function. Who knows, it might even be replaced or disbanded."
"Well done, Ultear. What about Jellal?"
"I heard he was sent to the army by an unknown person and then imprisoned by the Magic Council. It must have been Fairy Tail who did it. What a pathetic man, he didn't even know he was being used by me."
"For eight years, he didn't discover that Zeref's specter was me in disguise. He was completely brainwashed, and things developed quite smoothly, involving the entire Council in this turmoil and casting Etherion. Everything was in line with the plan."
"However, Etherion being transferred really startled me. According to Sieg, no, Jellal's final shout, it should have been Takeshi who did it. Truly remarkable."
After all, that was Etherion, the ultimate weapon of the Magic Council, yet it was transferred. She didn't know what method Takeshi had used, but to be able to do this, it was absolutely unprecedented and would never be repeated. He truly was the super monster with so many titles.
Hades' voice came from the crystal ball. "Fairy Tail, huh? I hope they don't get in my way, otherwise I'll have no choice but to destroy them."
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Magnolia Town.
"This... this is..."
"Wow!"
"Oh!"
"Is it already finished?!"
"The new Fairy Tail Guild!"
Everyone stood in front of the brand-new Guild, looking at it in awe.
The new guild was several times larger than before, and its exterior was incomparable to the old, dilapidated one. It had walls and a gate, and its presence was much stronger than before.
"Yo, you're back."
"Surprised, aren't you? This is our new guild."
The guild members standing near the guild gate greeted Takeshi and the others upon their return.
"Well done."
Takeshi's eyes lit up when he saw the new guild. He hadn't expected the guild to be completed so quickly.
"There's also an outdoor cafe."
"And a small shop at the entrance?!"
"Welcome! It's you guys." Macao greeted them.
Happy exclaimed, "Wow! Macao opened a shop."
Macao called out, "Come on! See if there's anything you want to buy. We have Fairy Tail special T-shirts, wristbands, mugs, towels, and original Magic Crystals."
"Among them, the most popular is this Mage figurine, 3000 Jewels each."
Erza was a bit speechless. "Do they even sell these things?"
Mirajane's eyes lit up as if she had discovered a new toy. "Eh? Isn't this Takeshi's figurine?!"
Lucy exclaimed, "So many Takeshi figurines!"
There were several figurines of Takeshi: one in his Ulquiorra form, one in his Yoriichi form, one in his Toji form, and also ones in his Ace and Whitebeard forms.
Among them, the Whitebeard figurine was the largest, noticeably several times bigger than the others.
"Takeshi's figurines are the best-sellers. Especially this one, priced at 10000J
Jewels, it's already a national best-seller."
Macao held the figurine of Takeshi in his Whitebeard form.
Previously, when Fairy Tail and Phantom Lord clashed, Takeshi had defeated a Wizard Saint, Jose in this form. That was broadcast nationwide, and Takeshi became famous throughout Fiore because of it.
On Sorcerer Weekly, he ranked first in the Mage popularity poll, first in the Mage strength poll, and first in the 'Most Wanted as a Boyfriend' poll, holding the top spot for several consecutive weeks.
Takeshi would buy Sorcerer Weekly to read when he was bored. Seeing his ranking, he secretly felt pleased. As a young man, he naturally had some vanity.
"Give me one of this, this, and that."
Takeshi waved his hand, buying all his own figurines and Mirajane's. He had loved figurines before transmigration, and he bought some then too.
"Thank you for your patronage."
Seeing a customer, Macao immediately got to work.
"Look! Lucy, you have a figurine too!"
"Eh?!"
"Don't just make things like this, it's so embarrassing."
Seeing this, Lucy felt a little shy.
"Wow!"
As Happy fiddled with it, Lucy's clothes suddenly ripped, revealing her in just her underwear.
"Of course, the clothes can be taken off."
"Stop it!"
Lucy quickly tried to put her clothes back on.
Takeshi glanced at it and said, "Uh... give me a Lucy one too."
Hearing Takeshi's words, Mirajane's smile remained unchanged, but her hand fiercely pinched his waist.
Takeshi winced in pain and quickly said, "No... I don't want Lucy's anymore."
Cana, standing at the guild entrance, noticed them and immediately raised her hand to greet them. "You're back? Come inside!"
The few of them stepped into the guild upon hearing this.
"Oh!"
"So beautiful!"
The interior of the guild was also completely renovated, looking much grander and more magnificent.
"Hi! Welcome to Fairy Tail."
A female waitress, wearing a tight-fitting short skirt with the Fairy Tail emblem, greeted the group.
"The waitresses' uniforms have changed too."
"They're quite cute."
Lucy humorously said, "This must be Master's hobby."
Takeshi's gaze was also drawn, and he secretly peeked a few times. You can question the old man's motives, but you cannot question his aesthetic.
Cana continued, "The new guild isn't just this."
With that, she led them to the back door of the guild. A swimming pool had been built behind it.
Then they went down to the basement, which had been converted into an amusement park.
"The biggest change is the second floor. Now anyone can go up. But to take on S-Class Quests, an S-Class Mage must accompany you."
Lucy's eyes lit up. "I can go to the second floor now? So I can also go on S-Class Quests with Takeshi?"
She had personally seen how generous Takeshi was when doing S-Class Quests. If she went on an S-Class Quest with him once, she wouldn't have to worry about her year's rent.
Natsu, Happy, and Gray's eyes all lit up. On one hand, they could earn money by following Takeshi, and on the other hand, they also wanted to go on S-Class Quests together.
"No!"
Takeshi refused directly and decisively.
He didn't mind taking girls, but since Mirajane was here, he had to show his loyalty.
"Stingy." Lucy pouted, expressing her dissatisfaction.
Just then, Makarov walked over. "You're back, you brats."