Fairy Tail: You call this Celestial Magic?!

Chapter 174 Mira Wins! (Please Subscribe!)

Erza stared and squatted beside Moon. She was not in a hurry at all, which forced Moon to explain to her.

"I'm responsible for determining who the top nine are."

Moon spoke, which made Erza suddenly realize. She thought Moon was waiting here for the people behind to set off together.

"The president really has confidence in you."

There was some emotion in Erza's words. The fact that Moon was responsible for this matter was obvious. He was already taking on some of the examiner's duties.

"Don't you have confidence in me?"

Moon stopped swinging the crab and looked at Erza, then asked with a smile.

Erza was wearing black armor decorated with white cross patterns, had bat-like wings on her back, held a one-handed sword in her hand, and had her red hair tied into a ponytail.

This girl's "dress-changing magic" is a real "one-click change", even the hairstyle will change, just like Sailor Moon's transformation.

"Of course I have confidence in you."

In response to Moon's question, Erza answered without hesitation that she also felt that Moon could definitely pass the S-level assessment.

"But unfortunately I don't have much confidence in you."

Moon smiled mischievously, and these words immediately made Erza, who had a smile on her face, freeze. The little girl was a little annoyed.

"Do you think I don't even have the strength to gain Laxus's approval?"

Erza put her hands on her hips and spoke in a very unconvinced tone. She didn't dare to say that she could defeat Laxus, but just to get recognition, she felt that she could still do it.

"If it were next year, you would definitely get his approval, but this year, it's his first time as an examiner, so the standards will be very high, perhaps even higher than Uncle Gildarts. If you fail, it's not your fault, it's Laxus's fault."

Moon shook his head. If Gildarts were still the examiner this year, Erza would have a better chance of being recognized.

But if it were Laxus who was the examiner for the first time, he would not be recognized unless Erza could defeat him head-on.

Those guildmates who think that Laxus's standards are lower than those required by Gildarts are really overthinking it.

Laxus originally hoped that all his companions in the guild were talented, and he would never lower his standards for the title of "S-class Wizard", which can only be obtained by the most powerful of the powerful. He would definitely use the standards that Gildarts required of him to demand of others, and might even raise these requirements.

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After hearing what Moon said, Erza was stunned. She hadn't expected this at all. So, was Laxus deliberately making things difficult for them? Was he simply not going to let them pass?

"How can it be difficult? This is the rule. If the S-class wizard who is examining you feels that you are not qualified to become an S-class wizard, you either defeat him directly or accept it. It's that simple."

Moon shook his head. This wasn't really a problem. They were just doing things within the rules. Recognition of such things was inherently subjective.

Why are there so few S-rank mages in the guild? It's because Uncle Gildarts has extremely high standards, and Grandpa Makarov tacitly approves of this. The old man is very strict about S-rank missions; anyone below S-rank isn't even allowed to go up to the second floor, just to prevent mages below from secretly taking on missions.

Failure to complete the task and damaging the guild's reputation is one thing, but the S-level mission is too dangerous, and it is even more unacceptable that guild members lost their lives because of it. That could have been avoided.

Gildarts has been away for many years, carrying out S-level missions. He enjoys it and does not feel like a beast of burden. He loves traveling and takes doing S-level missions as his travel.

With such a useful cowherd like Gildarts, it’s really not a big deal if there are fewer S-level people in the guild. It just hits the confidence of the companions who have participated in the assessment many times.

As for Laxus, after becoming S-rank, he often went on missions and was very capable. We can only say that the two of them were qualified to raise the standards. Anyway, they did not cause any trouble.

"I'll try my best! And I've also prepared special armor to deal with Laxus!"

After hearing Moon's words, Erza did not give up. After knowing that her opponent was Laxus, she also made corresponding preparations, which was to prepare a set of "Thunder Emperor Armor", which is an armor specifically for wizards who use lightning magic.

"Come on! Show Laxus some color!"

Seeing Erza's stubborn and unyielding look, Moon naturally wouldn't say anything to discourage her, but instead encouraged her.

Of course, Moon still didn't think Erza could defeat Laxus in his heart.

Erza still needs to continue growing. The four-year age gap will indeed take time to catch up. Laxus has already entered a period of rapid improvement, but Erza is just beginning to show her potential. There will be a gap between the two for a long time in the future.

"What are you two talking about?"

While Morn and Erza were talking, Mirajane also reached the end. She landed beside the two of them and asked with a suspicious look on her face.

"Talking about Laxus."

Moon looked at Mirajane. The girl was in her demon form at the moment. She was actually quite handsome and looked quite fierce.

However, Mirajane obviously has not yet fully unleashed the power of this demon. She needs more time to grow than Erza. After all, Mirajane started learning magic seriously even earlier than Erza, and even the best talent needs to be discovered.

"Hmph! Don't underestimate me! I'm going to defeat Laxus right now and show you!"

When Mirajane learned that Moon was not optimistic about the two of them at all, her reaction was even greater. She immediately spread her wings and flew towards the forest of Tenrou Island. Under the huge towering tree was a dense forest, and Laxus was in it.

"Then I'm leaving too!"

Seeing Mirajane fly into the dense forest first, Erza also reacted. After saying goodbye to Moon, she immediately chased after her. She could accept Moon being in front, but she could never accept Mirajane being in front of her.

I think Mirajane's "jump start" was also motivated by this idea. No matter whether she could defeat Laxus or not, as long as she found Laxus before Erza, she would win!
Anyway, Moon said that it would be difficult for both her and Erza to gain Laxus's approval, so winning back in that regard would also be a victory!
Whenever Mira and Erza meet, Mira's desire to win becomes very strong. Even stealing the cake that Erza kept for herself can be counted as a victory, not to mention being ahead of Erza in the assessment, which can be counted as two wins!

Looking at the two girls flying away fighting each other, Moon smiled helplessly. These two were even more exaggerated than Natsu and Gray.

Speaking of Natsu and Gray, after Erza and Mira left for a while, Gray finally skated over. He had the home advantage and arrived at the finish line fourth.

(End of this chapter)