Fairy Tail: Capturing the Demon Mirajane at the Start

Deep within Laxus's heart, the 'Thor's Little Demon's...

"Alright, the above six people, please meet at the pier in Magnolia City a week from now. We will take a boat to the inspection site."

After announcing the candidates for this year's Fairy Tail S-Class Mage Exam, Igor chuckled as he added details about the exam.

"Please wait a moment, I have an objection."

Just as everything was proceeding according to Igor's plan, Mirajane suddenly raised her hand and raised an objection.

"say."

Igor looked at Mirajane and said with a smile.

“Igor, although you are now the acting guild master, you are still not an ‘S-class’ mage of the guild, right?”

Mirajane said with a smile.

"Huh?"

As Mirajane finished speaking, the entire Fairy Tail guild hall fell silent.

Not only were the members of the Fairy Tail guild stunned, but even Igor, the acting guild master, and Erza, Laxus, and Gildarts, all active S-class mages, were stunned.

"That's right, I'm not an 'S-class' mage in our guild yet."

Igor muttered to himself.

Honestly, he had completely forgotten that he wasn't an 'S-class' mage.

Well, although it's quite abstract, Igor, who is one of the 'Ten Wizard Saints' and the acting president, is not an 'S-class' mage.

Chapter 94 Fairy Tail's Bloody Tricks, the Cruel and Miserable Demon King, 12th Level Exam: What's the point of even competing? (Part 1)

"Wait a minute, does that mean Igor is also going to participate in our guild's 'S-class' mage exam this year?!"

Kana was completely numb, staring at Igor on the podium with a look of utter despair.

When Cana heard that the candidates for this year's Fairy Tail guild's S-class mage exam were Natsu, Gray, Elfman, Fried, and Mirajane, she initially considered giving it a shot.

What I'm saying is, is it possible that she first teams up with Natsu, Gray, Elfman, and Fried to defeat the strongest, Mirajane?

After Mirajane and the others met, she used the magic she had sealed in the cards to dominate the field, thus standing out in this year's 'S-class' mage exam and passing smoothly.

Well, the card magic that Kana possesses, as one of the 'holding' types of magic, is characterized not by explosive power and output, but by endurance, preparation, and versatility.

Cana could have prepared water magic in advance to deal with Natsu, lightning and fire magic in advance to deal with Gray, light and holy magic in advance to deal with Fried and Mirajane, and swamp-type trap magic in advance to deal with Elfman.

Yes, card magic belongs to 'CJB' in skirmishes and 'God' in duels and preparation battles.

Because no one can guess what kind of cards Kana has prepared to deal with her enemies.

In addition, with the powerful magic that Cana inherited from Gildarts, she deserves the title of Fairy Tail S-Class Mage candidate, whether you look at her stats on paper or in actual combat.

The problem is that Cana's mentality has begun to crumble when facing top geniuses like Laxus and Erza.

As a result, Kana often drank heavily and became self-destructive, which meant that she hadn't been fully prepared for a battle in a long time.

Today, Cana regained her confidence and decided to prepare seriously for the Fairy Tail guild's S-class mage exam this year, only to encounter Igor, who appeared out of nowhere.

What I'm saying is, if Igor also wants to participate in the Fairy Tail guild's S-class mage exam, then what else is there for her to say? Why not just give it to you directly?

"No, wait a moment."

As Cana thought of this, she suddenly felt a surge of joy, a glint of light in her eyes, and she smiled, "Speaking of which, if Ig really were to participate in Fairy Tail's S-Class Mage Exam this year..."

"Doesn't that mean that it's not just me who has lost the qualification to become an 'S-class' mage? It's also fair to Natsu, Gray, Elfman, Mirajane, and Fried; they seem to have lost the qualification to pass the exam as well. We're all basically running alongside each other."

With this thought in mind, Kana seemed to feel less depressed.

After all, it's better to share joy than to enjoy it alone, and it's better for everyone to cry together than for one person to cry alone.

If we all cry together, we won't feel lonely!

"Mira, why did you remind Igor?"

"If Igor really wants to participate in our guild's 'S-class' mage exam this year, then what's the point of the competition?"

Lisanna is speaking out for her righteous-looking sister.

“But Igor really didn’t participate in the assessment, did he? I’m just stating the facts.”

Mirajane didn't care. In her eyes, Igor passing the Fairy Tail guild's S-class mage exam was far more important than her passing the Fairy Tail guild's S-class mage exam.

"what."

"It seems there's no need to hold a betting event this year."

Wakaba and Macao looked at Igor on the podium, whose mere presence exuded invincibility, and they sighed helplessly.

Well, those two old guys, Wakaba and Macao, are always looking forward to making a fortune every year through the Fairy Tail guild's S-class mage exam betting scheme.

Yes, the Fairy Tail guild opens gambling games every year at the S-Class Mage Exams.

Gambling games are generally divided into several types:

The first method involves the guild's mages placing bets before the guild leader announces the participants, wagering on who will be selected by Makarov to participate in this year's examination.

The second option is to bet on who among these participants will be the first to be eliminated, that is, to bet on the order in which they are eliminated.

The third and final option is to gamble on who will pass this year's 'S-class' mage exam.

The first and second types are both appetizers; people usually gamble a little for fun.

The third type is the real challenge; if you don't handle it well, you could go bankrupt.

Because there is a high probability that no one will pass the Fairy Tail guild's S-class mage exam.

For example, last year, both Macao and Wakaba bet on no one passing the guild's 'S-class' mage exam.

To everyone's surprise, Erza broke Laxus's record for the fastest 'S-Class' mage, passing the guild's 'S-Class' mage exam at the tender age of fifteen, and becoming the youngest 'S-Class' mage in the history of Fairy Tail.

This seemed rather outrageous to Macao and Wakaba.

After all, both Gildarts and Ivankov passed the Fairy Tail guild's S-class mage exam after they turned eighteen.

Even Laxus, Makarov's grandson, only passed the 'S-class' mage exam at the age of seventeen.

Incidentally, Ivan has been expelled from the Fairy Tail guild by Makarov, so he is not among the current S-class mages of Fairy Tail.

Of course, the current 'S-class' mages do not include the guild master Makarov, nor the two founders of 'Fairy Tail', the former guild master Warlord and former guild master Precht, who have long since retired from the guild.

"So, Igor, what is your decision?"

Wakaba, Macao, and all the members in the guild hall turned their gazes to Igor and asked him questions.

After all, Igor's decision not only determines whether this grand gamble—the Fairy Tail S-Class Mage Exam—which concerns everyone's wallets, can be successfully held, but it also concerns the fate of all the Fairy Tail S-Class Mage candidates.

"Me?"

Igor made his decision at that moment. With a faint smile on his face, he said frankly, "Naturally, I've decided to participate in our guild's 'S-class' mage examination this year."

"After all, as the acting guild master of Fairy Tail, it would be too embarrassing to admit that I'm not an S-class mage or anything like that, wouldn't it?"

After thinking for a moment, Igor added, "However, if I also participate in the examination, the original rules for the 'S-class' mage examination will need to be changed."

Chapter 95 Harbe Mountains: Don't come any closer! You evil Fairy Tail mages! (Part 2)

"Speaking of which, since Igor is also going to participate in our Fairy Tail guild's S-class mage exam this year, then there is absolutely no need for us to make a special trip to Tenrou Island to hold it."

Gildarts paused slightly at this point, thinking for a while before continuing, "Well, we can't wait until a year later, when Guild Master Makarov returns to the guild, to find that 'Tenrou Island,' the guild's sacred ground, has become a ruin."

"Uh."

"That makes sense."

"With Igor's strength, if he were to fight unrestrained on 'Tenrou Island,' it would definitely be a disaster."

Erza and Laxus felt a chill run down their spines as they recalled the incredibly powerful attack Igor had unleashed near the sea in Magnolia City a few days earlier, an attack powerful enough to destroy several city blocks.

"You are right."

"In that case, let's hold our Fairy Tail guild's S-class mage exam this year in the Halberd Range."

Igor laughed and said, "Speaking of which, it's been half a year since I went to the Halber Mountains to clear out the Balkan monsters. At the Balkan's reproduction rate, if it's not cleared out in time, it's afraid it will overflow again."

"In that case, our Fairy Tail guild's S-class mage exam is set for this year. Let's all head to the Halber Mountains for a month-long Balkan hunt!"

"The person who hunts the most Balkan monsters this month will be able to pass our guild's 'S-rank' mage exam. What do you think?"

Igor proposed this to the small group of 'magician candidates' in front of him.

"That's the decision!"

Upon hearing this, Mirajane immediately cracked her wrists, producing a crisp 'crack, crack' sound, and said with high spirits, "I've been wanting to meet this so-called magical beast Balkan for a long time."

"This year's 'S-Class' mage exam is actually being held in the snowy mountains, a competition to see who can hunt the most magical beasts?"

Fried frowned. He remembered that the weather in the Harbe Mountains was extremely hot, and it seemed he needed to prepare equipment for such extreme weather in advance.

"Is the location for this year's 'S-Class' mage exam actually in a snow-capped mountain?"

Gray smiled and said, "Sorry, everyone! It seems I've already been chosen as Fairy Tail's S-class mage for this year."

"Grey, don't get cocky."

"Don't forget, Igor will also be participating in this year's assessment."

Kana, however, remained pessimistic.

"Oh right, there's something I forgot to mention."

"Although I will also participate in our guild's 'S-class' mage exam this year, I will not be taking up a spot among the qualified candidates."

Looking at Kana's pessimistic expression, Igor raised an eyebrow slightly, as if he had thought of something important, and added.

"Huh?!"

As Igor finished speaking, the once quiet Fairy Tail guild hall came alive once more.

Among them, Macao and Wakaba were the most excited, and they shouted: "So, is there still a chance for changes in this year's guild's 'S-class' mage exam?"

Yes, originally, the family was determined to have a good relationship with the government.

However, if Igor is a guaranteed admission student and doesn't take up any of this year's 'S-class' mage clearing spots, then the game starts to get interesting.

"If we're talking about magic power alone, Mirajane is definitely the strongest."

"But hunting prey isn't just about the level of magic power."

"So Mirajane may not necessarily win easily."

Marcao raised an eyebrow and said, "As for Natsu, I don't think he'll do well either! I've been to the Harbe Mountains, and it's freezing cold there! Fire-attribute mages would be easy prey there. If Natsu goes to the Harbe Mountains, his strength will drop by at least one level, while Gray, who has the advantage of the terrain, will rise by one level."

"So the winner will be chosen between Mirajane and Gray, right?"

Wakkaba added.

"Ah."

"In particular, this year's 'S-class' mage exam is different from previous years. This year's exam lasts for a month, and you have to stay in an extreme environment for a month. So it's not about combat power, but survival ability."

"Of all the candidates so far, only Gray can stay active in a low-temperature environment 24 hours a day for a month, right?!"

Marcao continued his analysis.

"I'm betting on Gray to pass this year's 'S-Class' mage exam. 10,000 J!"

After Macaoo and Wakaba finished their analysis, Fairy Tail members immediately placed their bets. Clearly, those who bet on Gray were people who highly valued Wakaba and Macaoo's analysis.

"Idiot, a mage's battle is a battle of magic power, Mirajane is going to win! I bet Mirajane will win 100,000 J! I've staked a month and a half's rent on it."

Of course, some people hold a different opinion. They believe that the enhancement of environment and attributes to a mage cannot bridge the gap in magical power! Instead of analyzing attributes and venues, it is better to directly determine the probability of passing by analyzing the level of magical power of these candidates.

How should I put it?!

Both those who bet on Gray to win and those who bet on Mirajane to win have some merit.

"I bet Naz will win."

Of course, there were also some in the guild who were against Lisanna, and she bet a full thousand gold on whether Lisanna would win in the end.

Although Lisana knew perfectly well that the chances of Natsu beating Mirajane were almost zero.

"it is good."