Magic Council.
Due to Ultear and Jellal, the Magic Council had undergone a reorganization, and almost all the Council Members from the previous Magic Council were replaced.
After all, although they were deceived by Ultear and Jellal, being deceived itself is a crime, not to mention the subsequent firing of Etherion, which necessitated taking appropriate responsibility.
"Outrageous! How can there be so many self-reflection reports?"
"Are all these problems caused by one guild?!"
"Fairy Tail has been a headache since the previous generation."
Org said, "It's not that serious, is it? They also have the credit for annihilating Oración Seis of the Balam Alliance."
All the other Council Members were replaced. In the new Council, only Org remained as a Council Member.
"The Council has no record of authorizing their operations."
"This is the arbitrary action of a local guild alliance."
"Strictly speaking, even a Dark Guild violated the treaty prohibiting inter-guild conflict, and moreover, due to this incident, the Balam Alliance is very likely to retaliate against legal guilds."
"No, that won't happen. Although they are called an Alliance, it's merely a non-aggression pact."
"..."
Org was somewhat silent.
Facing these new colleagues, he felt a bit troubled. These guys seemed to have even more outdated and rotten ideas about the current era than his own.
"We are the new Council. What is new? We must show the public."
At this moment, Gran Doma, the new Chairman of the Magic Council, stood up and said, "To regain lost trust, we must strictly crack down on problematic guilds. Fairy Tail will be an exception this time, but if it happens again, the guild will be disbanded. Everything is for the sacred order of the Magic World!"
Clap... Clap...
Almost all the new Council Members applauded upon hearing this.
Org rubbed his temples in a headache. The new Chairman was good, but his style of action was very aggressive, and these new Council Members also looked like they wanted to achieve something.
These guys' understanding of the current Magic World was too superficial. They believed the Magic Council was the supreme authority, possessing the power to crush everything.
He used to think similarly, until the moment he saw the Magic Council's ultimate weapon, Etherion, being transferred away.
After that, he investigated carefully and came to a conclusion that he found somewhat unbelievable.
This conclusion was too incredible, so he buried it deep in his heart.
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Behind the Fairy Tail Guild.
"Freed, are you sure your barrier protection is okay?" Makarov asked.
"Don't worry, Master. There's no problem. After the last time, I specifically improved it, greatly enhancing its protective capabilities."
Freed was quite confident in his Jutsu Shiki, even though he thoroughly lost to Takeshi last time.
That defeat greatly stimulated him. He felt that it was because he didn't stop Takeshi, or rather, he didn't consume enough of Takeshi's magic power, which led to Laxus's defeat.
After that, he diligently practiced, focusing not on rules, but on protection, abandoning lengthy and complex rules. By linking with his own living body, he could increase his defense by more than tenfold.
"Hmm... that's good."
Makarov didn't want the guild he had painstakingly built to be destroyed again.
Of course, he was still a bit uneasy. Both of these guys were monsters capable of easily wiping the entire city of Magnolia off the map. He wasn't sure what would happen if these two fought.
At this moment, everyone in Fairy Tail was eagerly watching the two people in the distance, their faces full of anticipation and excitement.
The two standing there were none other than Takeshi and Gildarts.
Two days ago, Gildarts had proposed sparring with Takeshi when they had time, and Takeshi agreed. So today, the two were sparring behind the guild.
Upon hearing this news, Fairy Tail immediately erupted.
Gildarts, the strongest Mage in Fairy Tail, with the Super Magic 'Crush' as his basic magic.
Super Magic itself represents magic far beyond ordinary, for example, Makarov's Fairy Law.
Although Crush is not as overpowered as Fairy Law, it is still far more terrifying than ordinary magic.
Gildarts has been the strongest Mage in Fairy Tail for over twenty years, and remains the strongest to this day.
Takeshi is a rising star, the strongest Mage in Fairy Tail in some people's hearts, using various powers by transforming into powerful heroic spirits from other worlds.
Although he only joined Fairy Tail a year and a half ago, his achievements are extraordinary. .
Two of the Ten Wizard Saints, as rated by the Magic Council, lost to Takeshi, and one felt ashamed of his own inferiority.
These two, even if placed on the entire Ishgar continent, are top-tier Mages.
How could such a duel not excite them?
"Who do you think will win?"
Gray looked at the two people in the arena and casually asked those around him.
Natsu said excitedly, "Definitely Gildarts."
Although Takeshi's strength is great, it's not sustained enough. Gildarts is a genuine monster.
Elfman agreed with Natsu, saying, "It should be Gildarts, after all, that's Gildarts."
Elfman's only adjective for Gildarts was Gildarts. Gildarts was unbelievably powerful. Takeshi is also a monster, but he is too young. In terms of magic power, he is quite inferior to Gildarts.
In terms of magic, Gildarts' Crush magic is a Super Magic that won't lose to any other magic. Overall, Gildarts is naturally stronger.
"I think Takeshi will win, he is super strong."
Lucy hadn't witnessed Gildarts' power, but she had personally seen Takeshi's strength. Takeshi had defeated many strong opponents. Even if Gildarts was strong, he would only be at the Wizard Saint level, and no stronger. Otherwise, the Magic Council should have given him the title of a Wizard Saint.
"What do you think, Erza?" Lucy looked at Erza.
Erza is an S-Class Mage of Fairy Tail and is very familiar with both Gildarts and Takeshi.
"Hmm... I guess Gildarts is still stronger." Erza thought for a moment and said.
Although Takeshi's magic is very strong, Gildarts' magic is even more terrifying. Coupled with years of combat experience and monstrous magic power, Takeshi's chances of winning are less than thirty percent.
"Is that uncle really that amazing? Stronger than a Wizard Saint?"
Lucy didn't expect Erza to also not favor Takeshi winning.
Erza nodded affirmatively. "He is that amazing."