And so.
Two days later.
On the day of the Fairy Tail Guild's 24-hour Endurance Race.
Medivh, Erza, Gray, Natsu, Cana, Mirajane, Elfman, and Lisanna all exited the villa's front door almost simultaneously after breakfast.
"So..."
"Unknowingly, the freeloaders have increased again?!"
Medivh said, rubbing his temples, as he looked at the Mirajane sisters.
"Oh, my, oh, my..."
"Medivh, you're an adult after all, so don't be so petty~"
"Anyway, one more mouth or one less mouth doesn't really make a difference!"
"Besides, can you bear to see your guildmates..."
"Wandering the streets because they can't pay rent?!"
Mirajane said, shrugging lightly, with an air of someone who was freeloading but acting tough...
In just two days, Mirajane had been completely assimilated by the Fairy Tail members.
That's why Medivh said...
Mirajane during her delinquent phase was simply a born Fairy Tail member.
"Huh?!"
"Mirajane, what are you talking about?"
"What do you mean, one more mouth or one less mouth doesn't matter?"
"Do you know how hard I work, getting up early and staying up late every day to prepare meals for you?!"
Upon hearing this, Medivh pointed at the delinquent Mirajane's nose and said angrily.
Today, Medivh had to teach Mirajane that as a Fairy Tail member, she must understand and respect the fruits of others' labor.
"Ah? No..."
"I thought it wasn't you, Medivh, who got up early and stayed up late every day to prepare meals for everyone?"
"Ever since I moved into the villa..."
"It's always been my responsibility to handle everyone's meals, laundry, room cleaning, and other household chores, right?!"
Before Mirajane could say more, Gray mercilessly exposed him.
"In other words..."
"Although the house is yours..."
"The one who takes care of everyone every day isn't you, Medivh, but me, right?!"
Gray looked at Medivh and said mercilessly.
"Cough, cough..."
"Gray, you need to remember, who saved you back then?!"
"And who saved your parents and the villagers in your village?!"
In response, Medivh first coughed twice strategically...
Then he used the moral blackmail technique personally taught by Master Makarov.
"Medivh..."
"You're really becoming more and more like the old Master."
"Even this shamelessness has been learned..."
Gray said helplessly.
Hmm, Gray has a stable personality, is calm in situations, can do housework, and can cook...
He's simply a perfect child...
Of course, it would have been even more perfect if Gray hadn't been stark naked, like a pervert, when he came out of the villa with everyone just now.
"Cough, cough..."
"In short, I won't talk about what happened before."
"My only request for all of you right now is this!"
"Whether by violence or by cunning means! Do everything you can to take the top three spots in this year's Fairy Tail Guild 24-hour Endurance Race..."
"Keep that 1.4 million in our dorm!"
After another strategic cough, Medivh declared loudly.
"Oh!!"
As Medivh's words fell...
All the children present shouted in unison.
"I will not disappoint Father."
Erza said.
"I'm fired up..."
"I'll knock them all out!"
Natsu was incredibly excited, flames coiling around his body.
"I won't lose."
Gray sneered, a burst of cold air erupting from his body.
"You all can do it!"
Cana held a wine glass, cheering everyone on.
Hmm, Cana had self-awareness, knowing it would be difficult for her to win first place in such a major competition.
"Don't worry! If it's a fight, I've never lost."
Mirajane was full of confidence; her Satan Soul finally had a purpose.
"Heh heh, never lost?"
"You really dare to say that!"
"It'd be good if you didn't drag me down..."
"You annoying exhibitionist."
Erza came up to Mirajane at this moment, her chin held high like a queen, looking down at Mirajane with a sidelong glance, and said coldly.
"Huh?!"
"You really dare to say that, Armor Girl."
"Do you think you're invincible just by hiding in that hard armor?"
"If you've got the guts, take off your armor and fight me?"
Upon hearing this, Mirajane, with a roguish look, leaned close to Erza and said disdainfully.
"You fellow..."
"It seems I must curb your arrogance."
Erza's face was filled with anger, her magic surging at this moment.
"Bring it on, do you think I'm afraid of you?"
Although Mirajane knew her magic was inferior to Erza's, she remained stubborn with her words.
"Alright! Alright..."
"Don't argue anymore, you'll miss the competition later." "In short, whatever conflicts you have, wait until the competition is over to discuss them."
Seeing this, Cana's expression showed a hint of helplessness. She moved between Erza and Mirajane, forcing a smile on her face, and tried to persuade them.
"Hmph."
Mirajane and Erza both snorted lightly upon hearing this, saying no more.
The two of them were giving face to Cana and the competition.
"Gray, I won't lose to you."
On the other side, Natsu and Gray also had a conflict.
"Heh heh, likewise..."
"I'll lose to anyone but you."
Gray sneered, a hint of competitiveness with Natsu in his eyes.
Perhaps it was because Gray was an Ice Magician and Natsu was a Fire Magician; they inherently had an opposing elemental competitive spirit.
"Sigh..."
As for Medivh, who was leading the team...
He first looked at Natsu and Gray, then at Erza and Mirajane.
Finally, he sighed helplessly.
Indeed, it's better to secure first place in the 24-hour Endurance Race first!
The prize money for second and third place would be left to luck.
Placing hope on these guys was simply a mistake.
Before long...
Under this atmosphere of silent rivalry, everyone finally arrived at the Fairy Tail 24-hour Endurance Race venue.
When Medivh and the others arrived, Makarov, the Master, and the guild members who planned to give their all for the high prize money of the Endurance Race, had long been 'waiting' for Medivh and the others here.
Laxus was prominently among them.
"This time, I won't lose."
"I'll show you the speed of lightning..."
Laxus looked at Erza, a hint of competitiveness in his eyes.
"Heh heh, a defeated opponent."
Erza proudly held her head high, acting as if she didn't even put Laxus in her eyes.
Erza knew deep down that she and Laxus were still rivals...
After all, both Erza and Laxus were the top candidates for this year's Fairy Tail Guild S-Class Mage Examination, also known as S-Class Mage candidates.
According to the rules of the Fairy Tail Guild, only one person can pass the guild's S-Class Mage Examination each year. Even if other participants in the examination also reach the S-Class Mage level, they can only wait for the next one...
And for this year's S-Class Mage Examination, both Laxus and Erza believed that it belonged to no one but themselves.
"This person is very strong."
Just as Erza and Laxus were facing off...
Mirajane followed Erza's gaze and looked at Laxus. She could feel that this blond-haired young man, who was about their age, was terrifyingly strong.
"Is this a Magic Guild?!"
"There are powerful peers everywhere..."
"It truly makes my heart pound..."
Mirajane felt her blood boil; she loved this challenging feeling.
"Since everyone has arrived!"
"Then I will reiterate the rules of the Fairy Tail Guild 24-hour Endurance Race..."
"Whether you run or fly!"
"Or use all sorts of strange magic..."
"As long as you can travel to the mountain 100 kilometers away within 24 hours, obtain a Double-footed Dragon scale, and then return here, you will have completed the Endurance Race..."
"The top three contestants in the Endurance Race will receive a bounty from the guild! The last contestant to return will receive a punishment from the guild! Trust me, you definitely don't want to know what the guild's punishment is like."
Makarov stood on the high platform, facing all the Fairy Tail Guild members present, and loudly announced the rules of this Endurance Race.
"Did you all understand the rules?"
Makarov looked at the Fairy Tail Magicians and asked loudly.
"Yes, we did!!"
Responding to Makarov was a wave of shouts.
"Then, everyone, get ready..."
Makarov took a deep breath, raising the starting gun in his hand as he spoke.
"Oh my~"
"It seems we made it just in time~"
However, just as Makarov was about to pull the trigger.
Accompanied by an incredibly strong burst of cold air...
Three figures—one large and two small—appeared before the Fairy Tail Guild Magicians.
"Who are you?!"
For a moment, all the Fairy Tail members present were stunned...
They seemed unfamiliar with the identities of these three.
"Yo! It seems you've returned from your training."
Makarov's eyes lit up with joy when he saw the newcomers...
He waved at the three figures—one large and two small—and greeted them with a smile.
"Yes! The training has concluded."
Following Makarov's question...
The tall, beautiful woman leading the three figures smiled and nodded gently towards Makarov.
Immediately after, this woman, who was beautiful and charming from every angle, looked at Gray, who was stunned in the crowd, and smiled, "Gray, long time no see! You haven't neglected your training recently, have you? Your Senior Brother Lyon and Senior Sister Ultear are very strong now."
"Master, it's really been a long time..."
Gray said, gently wiping away tears from the corners of his eyes.
Yes, the newcomers were naturally Ur, Ultear, and Lyon.
If Silver, who was currently traveling, and his mother Mihua could also return at this moment, then all his family members would be reunited.
"Finally..."
"Medivh, long time no see."
Finally, Ur looked deeply at Medivh, her expression complex as she spoke.
"Yo! Ur, long time no see."
Medivh seemed to understand Ur's deeper meaning; he smiled, signifying that he had returned.
"Hmm?!"
In response, Erza, who had been guarding Medivh's side, seemed to catch a hint of an unusual scent in the air. She thought to herself, "Oh no! Mother, return quickly, someone is stealing our home!"
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