Noticing that there were other people present, Makarov coughed lightly, suppressing his irritation, and slammed the letter on the coffee table. "The council was planning to award you the title of 'Ten Wizards of the Holy Land,' but you brat came all the way here to try and show off to this old man."
"Trouble? I think you're the trouble."
The living room fell silent instantly.
Of course, the only ones who remained silent were Erza and Mirajane.
A few seconds later, they finally came to their senses.
Mirajane picked up the letter and read it aloud word by word: "This letter is issued by the Ishgar Magic Council and signed for by Mr. Hope."
"Mr. Hope is a rare genius in the magical world. He solved the troublesome Spell Song Demon right from his debut, and then performed outstandingly in the operation to defeat the dark guild 'Oración Seis'. Now, he has cooperated with 'Fairy Tail' to completely break through the Balam Alliance..."
Based on your performance and achievements, the council members unanimously decided to award you the honor commensurate with your merits—the title of "One of the Ten Wizard Saints." We earnestly hope that you will not refuse.
"..."
Mirajane had barely finished reading when Erza stood up, grabbed Hope by the collar, and said with a hostile look, "You're just here to show off, aren't you?!"
"You'd better come up with an excuse, or I'll make sure you pay for this prank today!"
"Huh? That can't be right..."
Hope's eyes darted around, and he immediately started making things up, "As you all know, I've never valued reputation. The council has given me the title of 'Holy Ten,' and I'm sure people will come to me because of it in the future."
"Once I become famous, I might get commissions from wealthy people who specifically request me to complete them, but that's a minor matter."
"But if some foolish person comes to challenge me, I'd be reluctant to accept, but if I don't, my reputation and the guild's reputation might be affected..."
"Do you think the title of the Ten Saints is a problem?"
Chapter 263 The Invitation of the Ten Saints
In Hope's view, the title of "Ten Wizards of the Ages" sounds good, but in reality, it has no benefits other than fame.
It can't be eaten or used as money, and it's easy to attract too much attention from the outside world, which will only make someone like him, who is used to being lazy and free, feel uncomfortable.
But to Makarov, Erza, and Mirajane, his explanation was nothing but pure sophistry. After Hope's long, repetitive ramblings, they summed it up in one word—pretentious!
If some foolish guy does dare to challenge Hope, he doesn't need to lift a finger; he can just outsource it to Natsu and his group of battle maniacs.
There are plenty of people in Fairy Tail who are willing to fight.
Moreover, no matter what, the "Ten Wizard Saints" is the highest honor that Ishgard mages can achieve, and Erza's current dream is to one day become one of the Ten Wizard Saints through her own efforts.
In their view, Hope was simply there to show off.
That's absolutely shameless!
Mirajane suddenly spoke up: "President, if Hope looks down on the Ten Wizard Saints, doesn't that mean he looks down on you?"
Hope's expression changed. Oh no, how could he have forgotten that the old man was also one of the Ten Wizard Saints?
People really don't think straight when they're showing off...
Seeing Hope's expression, Mirajane smiled wickedly and continued to fan the flames, "Erza, I remember your dream was to become one of the Ten Wizard Saints through your own efforts, right? Hope is simply trampling on your dream..."
Although Makarov and Erza were well aware of Mirajane's instigation, Hope was really despicable; his smug expression earlier made me want to punch him.
Seeing that Hope was trying to sneak away, the two exchanged a glance and made the same decision at the same time.
"Hit him!"
Twenty minutes later, thanks to Hope's incredibly agile movements and seemingly inexhaustible stamina, Makarov, who had been outmaneuvered for a long time, was so tired that he leaned on the sofa, supporting his back.
Erza, who hadn't even touched Hope's clothes, was panting heavily, one hand supporting herself against the wall.
Mirajane, who had initially stirred things up, was pinned down by Hope, who grinned like a villain and lightly patted her buttocks.
"Do you still dare to cause trouble?"
Mirajane gave a soft murmur, her face flushing red with embarrassment, her voice barely audible, "Um... please continue... punishing me."
This stumped Hope. He wanted to continue this kind of play, but this wasn't a forum, and the audience were all respectable people.
How can this be allowed?
So Hope decided to skip this 10,000-word plot.
After some playful banter, the conversation returned to normal. Makarov picked up the letter and said, "Hope, I knew you weren't interested in fame. As for whether or not you want to accept the title of one of the Ten Wizard Saints, that's your decision."
"Hmm... then let's keep it."
Hope ultimately decided to accept the title of the Ten.
The main issue is that while the status of the Ten Wizard Saints might be questionable elsewhere, the Magic Council carries considerable weight, as they were chosen by the Council itself. They can't very well undermine their own status.
He planned to go to the council to look up information related to the gods. With this identity, he could save himself some unnecessary steps.
Speaking of which, is it possible for that guy, Mester, to come back?
He infiltrated the council and worked his way up to the middle to upper ranks, but before he could even get any intelligence, the Alvarez Empire in the western continent became an ally of Fairy Tail.
I think this Mester is a really unlucky guy.
Hope smiled and posed the question to Makarov.
After all, it was he who sent someone to infiltrate the council, so how to get Mester, who is now in a high position, out of there is naturally a headache for the old man.
Having borrowed Makarov's place, Hope wrote a reply to the Magic Council, indicating that she was willing to accept their invitation.
However, the conferment ceremony for the Ten Wizard Saints is fixed in January every year, and there are still half a month until now, so he still has time to have some fun.
After saying goodbye to Makarov, Hope, Mirajane, and Erza went to the Magnolia Market to pick out furniture for their new house, as well as some household items such as sheets and blankets.
I also ran into Kana on the way.
Three women make a drama, so naturally, Hope ended up being their porter, accompanying them shopping...
While choosing a calendar, Hope realized that Christmas was just around the corner. It was a pity that there was no fellow transmigrator in this magical world, otherwise he could have celebrated another Spring Festival.
.......
A week has passed in the blink of an eye, and Magnolia is celebrating its last festival of the year.
Christmas.
The winter snow blanketed the city in white, but it did nothing to dampen the residents' enthusiasm.
The green trees were adorned with festive red decorations, the streets were bustling with people, and the shop windows shone with warm lights.
Children, wrapped in thick scarves, chased and played in the central square, which was covered with a thin layer of snow. Occasionally, a playful snowball would hit a passerby, which would only elicit a good-natured laugh.
Even in winter, everyone seemed full of energy.
The Fairy Tail members had already started decorating well in advance.
A giant Christmas tree stood in the center, covered with magical orbs that changed colors. Levy and Wendy were tiptoeing and placing stars on the treetop, while Gajeel and Lily held onto chairs nearby.
Mavis went around trying to get people to have snowball fights, but she got knocked down by Elfman's snowball right away. She's both terrible at it and loves to play...
The debate over whether to use red or blue for the decorative ribbons escalated into another daily fight between Natsu and Gray. From a disagreement to a full-blown brawl to sitting down obediently, all it took was a disapproving glance from Erza as she passed by.
Erza went straight to the second floor of the guild and immediately saw Hope leaning against the railing, looking down at the noisy scene below, with Mirajane and Cana on either side of him.
"Aren't you going down to play with everyone?" Erza asked.
"The view is good here," Hope smiled.
Kana looked up at the snowy starry sky that Hope had magically created on the ceiling, her cheeks slightly flushed from the alcohol. "Another year has passed. It feels like so much has happened this year."
“Next year will be even more exciting,” Hope thought of the upcoming Tenth Ceremony.
“Hope.” Mirajane suddenly turned her head, held out her hand, and looked at him with bright eyes. “Where’s my Christmas present?”
Hope was taken aback: "There's this part too?"
"Of course! Me too!" Kana turned her head with a grin.
Erza didn't speak, but her eyes were filled with anticipation.
Looking at the three women in front of him, each with a different style yet equally beautiful, Hope suddenly felt a headache coming on, but a corner of her heart softened.
Luckily I had prepared in advance, otherwise I'm afraid I would have been finished.
He took out three exquisitely packaged small boxes from his magical space, opened them one by one, and inside were three rings that Hope had carefully crafted.
Hope looked at the three stunned women with a smile on her face, "Although the current atmosphere is a bit inappropriate, if you don't mind, may I put them on you?"
Chapter 264 I love it so much!
The three rings lay quietly on the velvet lining, shimmering with a warm glow under the magical light.
They come in various shapes, but each is inlaid with a magic crystal that sparkles with starlight, as if a corner of the night sky has been cut off and sealed in a small space.
The three of them looked at each other, but none of them made a move.
Mirajane laughed and said, "Who gives a girl a ring as a Christmas present?"
“That’s right, that’s right, it’s not a marriage proposal,” Kana chimed in. “Besides, what normal person would give rings to three women at once? That’s just crazy.”
"A normal person wouldn't do such a thing, but..."
Erza's eyes flickered as she looked at Hope. "That guy's a freak."
Mirajane: "That makes a lot of sense."
Kana: "I can't argue with that."
Listening to the three of them gossiping about him, Hope naturally had to defend herself, "What's wrong with men being perverted? I just want everyone to be happy!"
"I know, you scumbag."
Mirajane reached out her hand, her fingertips trembling slightly. "Put the ring on my finger."
Hope was taken aback, then gently took her wrist and slipped a simple silver ring with delicate vine-like patterns onto her ring finger.
The moment the gemstone touched her skin, it felt slightly warm, and a soft, pale golden halo emanated from the ring, spreading along her arm for a moment before quietly disappearing.
Mirajane was surprised to feel the subtle changes in the magic on the ring. Her keen sense of magic allowed her to immediately notice the difference. "This is... a lot of dark magic."
Hope nodded.
Mirajane possesses two major sources of power: the "Soul of Lucifer" and the "Soul of Satan." With the dual power she has received, her strength is already quite formidable.
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