"Clap!"
After the battle ended…
Medivh, Erza, and Cana high-fived, celebrating with style.
Erza celebrated her 'defeat' of Laxus, showing off well in front of Medivh.
Cana and Medivh, on the other hand, celebrated another day of big earnings.
At the same time, Medivh secretly rejoiced that his daughter was so outstanding, showing the same demeanor he had back in the day…
After Medivh, Erza, and Cana found seats and sat down in the Guild…
Medivh chuckled and loudly announced, "Later, I'll take you guys to the best restaurant in town for a good, hearty meal!"
"Oh!!"
Erza and Cana cheered loudly upon hearing this.
"Go to a restaurant?"
At this moment, Gray, who had finished cleaning the dining room, tidying up the rooms, and completing his chores, also arrived at the Guild. He looked at Medivh with a somewhat bewildered expression and asked, "Did something worth celebrating happen?"
"Gray, let me tell you!"
"This morning, Erza fought Laxus…"
"She actually defeated that Laxus, her strength is so amazing…"
Cana pulled Gray to her side, and after Gray sat down, she began vividly recounting the events of the morning to him.
"It's truly a shame you couldn't see the exciting battle this morning."
After Cana finished speaking, she didn't forget to express pity for Gray.
"Why do you think Gray always arrives at the Guild so late every day?"
"Gray not only prepares breakfast for you all, but after you finish your meals, he's also responsible for cleaning up the dining room, washing the knives, forks, and chopsticks!"
"Besides that, he also cleans your rooms and regularly washes clothes for you lazy slobs. If you all were even half as sensible as Gray, I'd have a lot less to worry about."
Medivh looked at Cana and educated her in a cold voice.
That being said, Medivh's room was also cleaned by Gray…
So, Gray truly was a sensible and well-behaved child.
It would have been even better if Gray hadn't left the house this morning wearing only his underwear, and then walked into the Guild so brazenly and unconcernedly, as if no one else was around…
Yes, Gray, sitting next to Cana at this moment, was wearing only a pair of underwear.
"Speaking of which, Gray, where are your clothes?"
Cana suddenly remembered something and asked Gray.
"Hmm?!"
Gray instinctively looked down upon hearing this. After discovering his naked body, his expression suddenly changed, and he said in horror, "Oh no! When I was washing clothes this morning, I took off the clothes I was wearing and threw them into the washing machine."
"Just buy another set…"
To this, Medivh generously said.
No choice, who told him he was raking in money today?!
Noon.
Medivh took Gray, Erza, and Cana, the three little ones, straight to the restaurant.
After they had a hearty meal, Medivh suddenly frowned deeply and muttered to himself, "I keep feeling like I forgot something? Never mind, if I can't remember, it's not important."
Perhaps Medivh was accustomed to having three children around him. Now, seeing that the number of children hadn't decreased, he yawned, ready to go back for a nap.
"…"
Thus, Natsu, after being knocked out by Erza, also achieved the accomplishment of going hungry at noon.
A world where only Natsu gets hurt was born once again.
Afternoon.
When Medivh returned to the Guild with the children after his nap, he saw Natsu sprawled on a table, seemingly about to faint from hunger.
"Ah! I forgot Natsu."
At this moment, Medivh finally showed a hint of realization.
"Medivh, you're back?!"
Just as Medivh was about to have Erza and the others take Natsu to town to fill his stomach first, an old voice suddenly rang in Medivh's ear…
"Oh?"
Medivh looked up and saw a huge shadow, exuding an extremely strong oppressive aura, appearing directly in the Guild. It greeted Medivh with a booming voice.
"So, so big…"
"Is this an enemy?"
"What a powerful oppressive feeling?"
"His strength is completely on par with the captain of Mother's mobile unit."
Seeing this, Erza broke out in a cold sweat and instinctively drew the knight's sword from her waist.
"Erza, calm down. This is not an enemy. He is my great benefactor!"
"At the same time, he is the Guild Master of our Magic Guild Fairy Tail."
"He is also the Makarov senior, one of the Saint Ten Wizard, the ten strongest Magicians on the Ishgar continent, selected by the Magic Council!"
"You can just call him Old Man…"
Medivh pressed down Erza's hand, which was ready to swing her sword, and chuckled as he introduced the Old Man's identity.
"Not an enemy…"
"Is he Guild Master Grandpa?"
Upon hearing this, Erza finally put away her weapon.
"Old Man, don't scare the newcomers. Hurry and change back!"
After calming Erza's emotions, Medivh looked up at Guild Master Makarov and said helplessly.
"Haha! I just heard that the new recruit who joined the Guild this time is extraordinarily strong, actually defeating that arrogant brat Laxus…"
"So, driven by curiosity, I just wanted to tease you all."
As Makarov spoke, his body slowly shrunk, eventually transforming into a wizened old man wearing a circus clown suit.
"Yo! Please take care of me from now on!"
Makarov stood in front of Erza, revealing a kindly smile and waving.
"So, so small!"
Erza looked at the little old man in front of her, who was even shorter than her, and her mouth dropped open in surprise. She couldn't connect the tiny elderly person in front of her with the mountain-like behemoth from just now.
"Where's Laxus?"
Medivh looked around at this moment and asked Makarov.
"Laxus was just stomping around angrily, muttering…"
"You told him to diligently cultivate Dragon Slayer Magic, but you didn't tell him that Dragon Slayer Magic actually has a huge flaw: getting motion sickness from vehicles…"
"He then took on over a dozen A-rank missions and went out to train."
Makarov explained to Medivh with his hands behind his back.
"Is that so?"
Medivh gently scratched his hairline upon hearing this…
Actually, the magic he invented, specifically designed to counter Dragon Slayers, wasn't flawless.
At least the invincible Acnologia had figured out a way to break it… Originally, Medivh had planned to tell Laxus about this method…
Now it seems he'll have to find another opportunity. What a shame.
"Medivh…"
Just as Medivh was regretting Laxus's impatience…
Makarov looked at Medivh and said seriously, "I have something very important to discuss with you. Come with me for a moment."
"What is it?"
Medivh narrowed his eyes. His intuition told him that whenever Old Man Makarov sought him out alone, it was never for anything good.
"You'll know once you come over."
Makarov, without further explanation, pulled Medivh towards the Guild's basement.
"Could it be…"
"Is Guild Master Makarov planning to entrust me with the Guild's greatest secret, the Fairy Heart?! How can I be worthy of such a thing?"
Although Medivh already knew what Fairy Tail's greatest secret was, he was still very happy to be trusted so much by Makarov. A slight smile played on his lips.
"Erza, Cana, and Gray, wait for me here. The Guild Master and I are going to discuss a major matter concerning the future direction of the Guild."
As Medivh spoke, he followed closely behind Makarov…
First, they entered the Guild's storeroom, and then, after some fiddling by Makarov, the door to the Guild basement entrance was opened.
"I didn't expect the Guild to have a place like this?!"
Medivh muttered, deliberately feigning a surprised look, though in reality, everything was within his expectations.
However, just as Medivh thought Makarov would lead him all the way to the room where First Guild Master Mavis's body was kept…
Makarov suddenly stopped and muttered, "Here, there should be no one to disturb us!"
"Huh?"
Medivh's brows furrowed upon hearing this. He secretly thought, 'This isn't good.'
"Medivh, save me!"
Before Medivh could think further, Makarov instantly knelt before Medivh, hugging his leg, and cried out with snot and tears, "Right now, only you can save me in the entire Fairy Tail Guild!"
"Huh?"
Medivh was stunned for a moment. He first pulled Makarov off his pant leg…
Then, he looked at Makarov and asked, "Guild Master, don't be anxious. First, tell me clearly what happened."
"It's just, Medivh, you should know this…"
"Didn't I go to the gathering of Light Magic Guild Masters in the Fiore Kingdom?!"
Makarov knelt on the ground, like a primary school student who had made a mistake.
"And then?"
Medivh crossed his arms in front of him, his gaze towards Makarov carrying a hint of scrutiny.
"Then, I had a little too much to drink…"
Makarov spoke with his head down, as if squeezing toothpaste.
"And then what?"
Medivh continued to ask.
"And then, I had a bit of a verbal conflict with that scoundrel Jose."
Makarov's head sank even lower as he said this.
"Finally?"
Medivh's ominous premonition grew stronger and stronger.
"Finally, we fought…"
"You know, with my and Jose's strength, even if we tried our best to control our power, it would still cause considerable destruction."
Makarov answered, bracing himself.
"Tell me! What did you break?"
Medivh finally understood completely. He looked at Makarov and said coldly.
"We broke three villas at the gathering place, demolished two mountains, destroyed one hundred acres of fields, and accumulated a total debt of three hundred and fifty million! But luckily, I won…"
Makarov couldn't help but laugh when he said this.
"Old man! Give me back the trust I had in you!"
Medivh pointed at Makarov's nose and roared upon hearing this.
"Uh! The losses at the gathering place will be repaid by Jose and me together…"
"Because the villas where the gathering was held, and all the properties there, belong to Bob."
"You know, this old man's influence is still pretty good!"
"I used to take care of Bob often."
The 'influence' Makarov spoke of…
Referred to him kneeling at the entrance of Blue Pegasus, begging Bob to let him off for three days and three nights.
"Bob didn't say a word and directly waived the portion I needed to repay."
"Now, only that kid Jose is bearing the debt alone."
Makarov even showed a hint of schadenfreude when he said this.
Jose was still too young to humble himself…
"Since you don't have to pay back the money, why are you looking for me?"
Medivh looked at Makarov and continued to ask.
"Well, although I don't have to repay Bob…"
"But the Magic Council's fine still needs to be paid."
Makarov looked at Medivh awkwardly and said.
"How much is the fine?"
Medivh looked at Makarov and asked.
"The fine isn't much, just five million J."
Makarov answered truthfully.
"How much do you have on you now?"
Medivh looked at Makarov and asked.
"Uh, two… two hundred…"
Makarov hesitated slightly, his words a bit stammering.
"Two million J?"
Medivh felt helpless, but Makarov was his Guild Master after all, so he still had to help.
"Medivh, you misunderstood. I meant two hundred J!"
Makarov said awkwardly, lowering his head.
"…"
For a moment, both Medivh and Old Man Makarov fell silent.