Fairy Tail: You call this Celestial Magic?!

Chapter 185 The Privileges of an S-Class Mage (Please Subscribe!)

Moen and Makarov flew towards Harugion, but before they even arrived, they saw a large ship sailing on the sea.

As it turned out, Moen's process was quite fast. Before his companions who had returned earlier even reached Harugion, he had already completed the remaining assessment procedures and caught up with them.

Moen and Makarov landed on the large ship, and everyone gathered around. They had noticed Moen's raven as soon as it appeared, since ravens of that size were truly rare.

"Moen! Did you pass the S-level assessment?!"

As soon as they landed, Natsu was the first to rush over, excitedly asking questions, even briefly forgetting his seasickness.

"Of course, is there any doubt about that?"

Moen smiled and reached out to tap Natsu on the head.

But Natsu completely ignored the pain and jumped up excitedly.

"That's amazing! Moen has become an S-class mage too!"

After celebrating briefly, Natsu clenched his fist with a resolute expression and spoke:
"I'll definitely pass the test next time too! I'll become an S-class mage! I'll defeat Laxus! I'll defeat Moenge! I'll defeat Uncle Gildarts! I'll become the strongest in the guild!"

Natsu's words were delivered with great enthusiasm, but they only earned him angry stares from a group of people. Gray, Gajeel, Mirajane, and Erza were all dissatisfied with his statement because he didn't even consider them as targets!
Laxus was actually more upset about this, because Natsu had put his name before Moen's!
"Natsu! What do you mean by this?!"

Therefore, before anyone else could speak, Laxus took the initiative. He and Natsu didn't get along well to begin with, and he would always cause trouble for Natsu. Now he was going to teach him a lesson.

"what?"

Natsu was completely bewildered; he had no idea that there was anything wrong with what he had just said.

Therefore, faced with the aggressive group, Natsu felt completely bewildered and had no idea what he had said wrong.

"What are you trying to do?!"

Natsu retreated warily, eventually hiding behind Moen.

If it were just Gray and Gajeel, Natsu wouldn't be afraid at all. He would definitely go straight in and fight them together, which is their usual practice.

But now, Mirajane and Erza have also come up, and even Laxus has come along, so Natsu is starting to struggle.

A wise man doesn't fight a losing battle. In this situation, he naturally had to avoid the enemy's sharp edge and observe the situation from behind Moenge.

"Alright, alright, you all know that Natsu has always been so outspoken."

Moen stretched out his arms to block Natsu, smiling as he stopped the others from beating him up.

If he hadn't stopped them, these people really would have done it; at the very least, they would have given Natsu a good beating.

"This bastard!"

Laxus glared at Natsu. He had just fought Moen and was at a disadvantage, so he was feeling sensitive. Natsu's words hit him hard.

"A little bit!"

With Moen standing in front of him, Natsu felt like he had found a pillar of support. With Moen backing him up, he even started to provoke Laxus, even though he didn't know why Laxus was angry. He had clearly said he would challenge Laxus!

"Oh!"

Before Laxus could make a move, Moen turned around and punched the unruly Natsu.

"You brat! Behave yourself, or I'll hand you over to them."

Moen said helplessly to Natsu, "This kid is really restless. Wherever this guy is, there will definitely be trouble. Even if he's seasick, he can still cause some trouble."

Moen was perfectly clear about why Laxus was angry. It was because Natsu hadn't added a disclaimer that the items were listed in no particular order, which was really necessary!
Natsu covered his head, grimaced, and nodded repeatedly, becoming obedient. He didn't want to get a good beating from these guys.

The young dragon glared at Gray and Gajeel. He didn't have a way to deal with Mirajane, Erza, and Laxus for the time being, but he was determined to get revenge on Gray and Gajeel!
"vomit!"

Natsu gagged. Of course, when he said he was getting revenge, he meant back on land. On the ship, he was only going to get beaten up by Gray.

"Moen, congratulations on officially becoming an S-class mage."

After Natsu calmed down, everyone came over to congratulate Moen.

It has to be said that this is indeed a very congratulatory thing for their "Fairy Tail" guild.

The S-class mage from "Fairy Tail" is incredibly prestigious!
If Moen hadn't passed, it would have made the qualification or threshold seem higher, but people would probably have questioned its value.

The name "Rose Star Goddess" has spread throughout the country, and her strength and achievements have been recognized by many. Even Moen could not become an S-class mage of "Fairy Tail". The requirements for an S-class mage are too high.

In short, if Moen doesn't become an S-class mage, it will definitely cause a lot of discussion and drag Fairy Tail into bad news. Although this seems to be a common occurrence, it is not what Moen wants to see.

Now everyone is happy. His promotion to S-class mage has added glory to the Fairy Tail guild and increased the prestige of Fairy Tail's S-class mages.

Everyone sincerely congratulated Moen on passing the S-class mage exam; no one felt jealous or resentful.

Because of the strength Moen displayed in battle, they had no reason to be dissatisfied. Even the veterans who had participated several times were completely convinced of Moen's abilities.

"Keep it up, everyone, you can all do it too."

Moen smiled and offered encouragement to everyone.

But most people just listen to this encouragement; anyone who actually believes it is truly lucky.

After this assessment, the veterans basically gave up all hope of advancing to S-class mage.

Previously, they could find excuses, saying it wasn't that they were too weak, but that Gildarts was too strong and demanding.

Moreover, since no one had been able to pass the assessment before, the specific standards were not clear, and everyone felt that they might have a chance.

But this time was different. They were first brutally beaten by Laxus, and then they witnessed Moen's terrifying strength. It seemed that they could already glimpse the standard of an S-class mage.

Everyone's saying, "We really should have listened to Chairman Makarov! We shouldn't have tried our luck this time!"
As expected, only those chosen by Makarov, only those officially granted qualifications by the guild master—namely, Moen, Erza, and Mirajane—had a chance of passing the S-class mage exam.

This assessment allowed many to truly witness the strength and talent of Erza and Mirajane. "Therefore, future assessments will still strictly follow the previous method, with Guild Master Makarov determining who is qualified to participate in the S-Class Mage assessment."

Moen smiled and said that this was something he and Grandpa Makarov had already agreed on, and that future assessments would resume the original rules.

As for this time, let's consider it a special case, since there are many powerful newcomers in the guild who have never participated in the S-rank mage assessment, so this time we're giving them a trial card.

"Huh? What are the specific standards?"

Mirajane's eyes widened as she asked. She had been hoping to participate again next year and become an S-class mage before Erza, but now she might not even be eligible to participate.

"Mira, don't worry. The main performance indicators are all related to the guild."

Looking at Mira Jane, Moen smiled and explained that he believed Mira was perfectly fine.

"For example, the amount of work done in a year, the completion rate of tasks, and the benefits brought to the guild. Of course, strength is also a very important evaluation criterion."

These requirements were not a problem at all for Mirajane, who was actually a workaholic. Her workload, completion rate, and efficiency were definitely up to standard, or even far exceeded it.

Although these assessment requirements may seem somewhat utilitarian, they are actually the most crucial data that determines whether a mage guild can develop well.

As a mage guild, Fairy Tail's main performance indicators are naturally closely related to the guild's mission assignments.

An S-rank mage who cannot bring any benefit to the guild is definitely not a qualified S-rank mage. Strength is not the only standard, but the most basic requirement.

"I see."

Mirajane breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this request, and Erza beside her also relaxed.

For Erza, these were not problems either. Mirajane often went out to do missions and commissions, and she was naturally not willing to be outdone. The two of them were secretly competing in this matter.

Such healthy competition is something that both Makarov and Moen would welcome and even encourage.

Therefore, although some of the older generation worried that the intense competition among the younger generation might change the atmosphere of the guild, Makarov remained indifferent.

Having lived for so many years and managed the guild for over forty, Makarov, the guild leader, has not lived or worked in vain; his eyes can see through the essence of many things.

"Just a reminder, S-class mages have the authority to conduct reviews in their daily lives, and their suggestions may affect the final outcome."

Makarov had been listening intently the whole time, and after Moen finished speaking, he suddenly spoke up to remind everyone of something.

When Gildarts was the only S-rank mage in the guild, this was practically a dead end.

After all, Gildarts is rarely in the guild, and when he does come back occasionally, he doesn't spend much time with everyone before leaving again.

What advice could you expect from someone like Gildarts? He would just say that everyone is doing well and encourage everyone to give it a try.

As for Laxus, he could only accept a small portion of his opinions because he and Gildarts were completely opposite, and he believed that most people were not qualified.

After Makarov finished speaking, everyone's eyes turned to Moen. Clearly, Moen seemed to be the only one who could play a significant role in this matter.

"Ahem, I'm only qualified to offer some minor suggestions, please don't take it to heart."

Moen coughed twice and made a "fingertip universe" gesture.

He really didn't expect that Grandpa Makarov would directly disclose this information, so how could he observe it secretly?

"That's right, they're just offering suggestions; the final decision rests with me."

Makarov nodded, easing some of Moen's pressure and preventing him from being constantly stared at like a "privilege dog."

As for Laxus, he had a cold face, and no one paid any attention to him. No one thought they could get any good "review" from Laxus.

"Don't worry, everyone. As long as you meet all the requirements and feel a sense of belonging to the guild, I definitely won't deliberately block your qualifications."

Moen explained his criteria, adding only one point to the most basic requirement: the candidate must be an "insider" of Fairy Tail.

This "one of us" means that we should treat "Fairy Tail" as our home and have the spirit of "Fairy Tail". Those who are half-hearted will definitely not do.

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A moment of silence fell over everyone. Moen's request didn't sound difficult, but it was very idealistic and subjective.

"I'm different; I only care about ability."

Laxus chimed in from the side, and everyone glanced at him before falling silent. The strength Laxus demanded was actually harder to achieve.

"Alright, let's hurry back to the guild and have a proper celebration. It's on me!"

Seeing everyone deep in thought, Moen greeted them with a smile. Upon hearing that there was a banquet, everyone immediately cheered and became excited.

Chatting and laughing all the way, the large ship docked at the port of Harugeon. Everyone from the guild disembarked and then took the train back to Magnolia.

Upon arriving at the guild, a feast was naturally held, and everyone who stayed in the guild and did not participate in the S-rank assessment was very happy for Moen.

In the corner, Laxus silently watched the lively scene, his feelings a mix of emotions. This was probably the difference between him and Moen.

Laxus knew that even if Moen didn't say it himself, everyone in the guild would spontaneously celebrate for him, and this banquet was bound to happen.

After he passed the test, there was no banquet. He didn't hold one, and no one else did for him. Only Mo En gave him a congratulatory gift.

Moen gave him a toy, which was said to be an electric squirrel named Pikachu.

"Now that I've become an S-rank mage, I can finally go up to the second floor to accept S-rank missions. Do you have any pointers for me, senior?"

As Laxus stood alone in the corner, lost in thought, Moen's cheerful voice woke him up. Laxus looked at Moen and saw that face that always seemed to be smiling.

"What's wrong? Aren't you taking me? Going up to the second floor is a privilege reserved for S-class mages."

Looking at Laxus, Moen smiled and spoke. He still remembered when Laxus had just become an S-class mage, he came to him to brag about being able to go to the second floor to accept S-class missions.

(End of this chapter)