Chapter 262

【Although no sound was made, Black Natsu still saw Laxus's lip movements.】

【"I will wait 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, just let the results speak for themselves.】

【Seeing that Black Natsu ignored him, Laxus frowned slightly, said "tch", and left the guild on his own without looking back.】

【Makarov, standing on the high platform, watched Laxus's back as he left alone and sighed helplessly.】

【Then he shook his head and focused his gaze on Black Natsu.】

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

【Even Gildarts walked off the stage, his large hand naturally patting Black Natsu's shoulder.】

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

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

【"Uncle, what you're looking forward to shouldn't be these things, right? Shouldn't you be looking forward to the red-light district on the west corner?"】

【Black Natsu also rarely teased Gildarts.】

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

【Perhaps there really is such a thing as meeting like old friends in this world.】

【At least, after Black Natsu met Gildarts, that was the case, the two were like they were born to be friends, and they both found each other very pleasing to the eye.】

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

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

【Every time, he would spend the money he earned in the red-light district, then go out to earn money again, 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 except for some old guys in the guild who had the same hobbies, no one 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 say anything?"】

【"Hmm... I was just mentioning it vaguely."】

【"Besides, it was more to advise you, worrying about your health, wasn't it?"】

【"My health? What a joke? 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 silently watched this scene.】

【She pursed her lips lightly, then lowered her head, her small hands playing with her clothes.】

【Her gaze fell into deep thought...】

Outside the 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 thigh.】

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

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

Makarov, who was drinking wine beside him, muttered: "That child, she always felt very lonely when she was young, I thought it was because of her personality at the time."】

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

"What are you two talking about?" Cana seemed to notice the situation of the two here.】

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 that you were by my side all along."】

Cana was a bit confused by this sudden move.】

However, when she saw herself on the screen in the dark world, Cana immediately understood everything.】

She smiled helplessly: "Alright, haven't we already said it? These things don't matter."】

"Besides, it was my own fault at the time, always thinking that I had to become an S-Class Mage before I could reveal my identity."】

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

"However, everything is in the past now, and we have recognized each other, haven't we?"】

Gildarts let go of Cana.】

He smiled and nodded: "Yeah, at least we have recognized each other now!"】

【One week passed slowly in the expectant eyes of the mages in the Fairy Tail guild.】

【This day, at Hargeon Port, a large number of Fairy Tail guild members gathered.】

【At the pier, a ship flying the Fairy Tail flag was docked here.】

【"You must become an S-Class 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 definitely do it." Erza's expression was very serious.】

【"Ah, 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 and listening to music silently.】

【Then, under Makarov's order, the ship set sail.】

【Slowly sailing toward the depths of the vast ocean.】

【...】

【...】

【On a lonely small island, towering trees stood tall.】

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

【Here, slaughter happens every moment.】

【Here, every day, at least more than two dozen S-Class monsters fall, and new monsters dominate.】

【This is a paradise for monsters.】

【A graveyard for humans!】

【Because it breeds many monsters with exceptionally powerful strength, and these monsters' bodies can be called treasures from head to toe.】

【Therefore, many people post missions, all for the treasures on these monsters, and undoubtedly.】

【These missions, each one, are S-Class ultra-high difficulty missions!】

【"The rules are simple."】

【At the entrance of the forest.】

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

【"First, Gildarts' location is in the center of this island, and in front of you, there are two paths that Gildarts opened up in advance."】

【"Both of these paths can lead to Gildarts' location, but because powerful monsters often enter and exit the island, the danger is unknown, and the difficulties are unknown."】

【"Even, it is possible that these two paths have been destroyed by powerful monsters, but no matter what, your goal is to reach Gildarts' location."】

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

【"Find Gildarts, and the first level is considered passed."】

【Listening to what Makarov said, 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 easily pass this level."】

【"Since you both have no problems, let's start choosing."】