Chapter 124: The exam begins, Fairy Law!

"The exam time is set for one week from now. During this time, the two candidates can prepare on their own."

"At that time, gather at Hargeon Port. Of course, we will go together."

Makarov said, looking at the two chosen ones.

Laxus didn't reply, only glancing sideways at Black Natsu before his mouth moved slightly.

Although no sound was made, Black Natsu still saw Laxus’s lip movements.

"I'll be waiting for you at the final point of the exam!"

The corners of his mouth curled up slightly; Black Natsu’s expression remained unchanged, and he didn't even pay much attention to it.

Black Natsu had no interest in trash talk.

Everything would be settled by their own hands.

Seeing that Black Natsu ignored him, Laxus frowned slightly, clicked his tongue, and left the guild on his own without looking back.

Makarov, standing on the high platform, watched Laxus’s retreating back and sighed helplessly.

Then he shook his head and turned his gaze to Black Natsu.

"The exam is finally here. Don't let me down, kid! I have high hopes for you."

Even Gildarts walked down from the stage, his large hand patting Black Natsu’s shoulder naturally.

"Hahaha, not bad, kid! I remember when we met last time, I said you were very strong, and now it seems my judgment was correct!"

"Now I’m starting to look forward to your performance in this exam more and more."

"Uncle, that’s not what you’re looking forward to, right? Shouldn't you be looking forward to the red-light district on the west corner?"

Black Natsu also teased Gildarts for a rare moment.

As for Gildarts, the two had met when Black Natsu first joined the guild.

Perhaps there really is such a thing as hitting it off at first sight in this world.

At least, that was how it was when Black Natsu met Gildarts; the two were like friends who were born to be friends, and they found each other very pleasing.

It was that kind of "meeting late" situation, so the two even became friends across generations.

They had talked a lot last time, so Black Natsu also knew that every time Gildarts came back, he basically ran to the red-light district.

Every time, he would spend all the money he earned in the red-light district, then go out to earn more, then come back, then the red-light district, repeating like this, extremely carefree.

However, most people in the Fairy Tail guild didn't know about such things.

After all, Gildarts, the strongest of the Fairies, still needed some face, so besides some old guys in the guild who had the same hobbies, no one else knew.

Only Black Natsu knew.

Therefore, the moment he heard Black Natsu’s words,

Gildarts hurriedly reached out and covered Black Natsu’s mouth.

"Hey! Kid, didn't we agree not to talk about it?"

"Mmph... I was just mentioning it subtly."

"And, it was more to advise you, worrying about your health, right?"

"My health? Are you kidding? My body is strong as hell!"

"Forget it, it's useless to talk about this with a brat like you. You're not even an adult yet."

Not far away, a young girl watched this scene silently.

She pursed her lips gently, then lowered her head, her small hands playing with the lapels of her clothes.

Her gaze fell into deep thought...

Outside the sky-screen.

Fairy Tail guild.

Gildarts watched the footage above, then looked at Cana not far away.

Suddenly, an indescribable feeling of regret filled the depths of his heart.

He couldn't help but hammer his own thigh.

"Sigh... it's all my fault. Back then, it was so obvious so many times, why didn't I notice?"

"Didn't notice... that Cana was my daughter?"

Makarov beside him was drinking while muttering: "That child, she always felt very lonely when she was young. At the time, I thought it was just her personality."

"Now that I think about it, it's my fault for not caring more about the psychological state of the guild members."

"What are you guys talking about?" Cana seemed to notice the situation between the two.

She came over.

Gildarts didn't speak, just gritted his teeth, then suddenly hugged Cana.

"Sorry... Cana, I was too careless back then, I actually... actually never noticed you were right by my side."

Cana was a bit confused by this sudden outburst.

However, when she saw the sky-screen footage focused on herself in the black world, Cana understood everything.

She smiled helplessly: "Alright, haven't we already said it? None of that matters."

"Besides, it was my own fault at the time, always thinking that I could only reveal my identity after becoming an S-Class Black Mage."

"Only an S-Class Black Mage is qualified to be your daughter..."

"But, everything is in the past now, and we've recognized each other, haven't we?"

Gildarts let go of Cana.

He nodded with a smile: "Yeah, at least now we've recognized each other!"

One week passed slowly under the expectant gazes of the mages in the Fairy Tail guild.

On this day, a large number of Fairy Tail guild members gathered at Hargeon Port.

At the dock, a ship flying the Fairy Tail flag was docked there.

"You must become an S-Class Black Mage! We'll prepare a victory drink for you."

Cana patted Black Natsu’s shoulder and said with a smile.

"Victory drink? I'm afraid it's prepared for you, Cana?"

Mirajane shook her head helplessly.

"Anyway, perform normally, I believe you can do it." Erza’s expression was very serious.

"Yeah, wait for my good news."

Black Natsu smiled, then waved goodbye to everyone, and boarded the ship with Laxus, who was leaning against a stone pillar listening to music silently.

Then, under Makarov’s command, the ship set sail.

It sailed slowly toward the depths of the vast ocean.

On the lonely island, towering trees stood tall.

In the depths of that forest, roars belonging to monsters came one after another.

Here, slaughter happened every moment.

Here, every day, at least two dozen S-Class monsters fell, and new monsters rose to dominate.

This was the Monster Paradise.

A graveyard for humans!

Because it bred many exceptionally powerful monsters, and these monsters could be considered treasures from head to toe.

Therefore, many people posted missions, all for the treasures on these monsters, and without a doubt.

Every one of these missions was an S-Class, ultra-high-difficulty mission!

"The rules are simple."

At the entrance of the forest.

Makarov was writing and drawing in the air with a magic pen.

"Gildarts’s location is in the center of this island, and before you, there are two paths that Gildarts opened up in advance."

"Both paths lead to Gildarts’s location, but because powerful monsters often enter and exit the island, the dangers are unknown, and the difficulties are unknown."

"It is even possible that these two paths have been destroyed by powerful monsters, but regardless, your goal is to reach Gildarts’s location."

"No matter what difficulties you encounter in the middle, and no matter what method you use."

"Find Gildarts, and the first round is considered passed."

Listening to Makarov’s words, Laxus couldn't help but raise a smile.

"Oh~ a clearance game? Interesting."

Makarov looked at Black Natsu again.

"I have no problem, I can pass this level easily."

"Then since you both have no problems, start choosing."